Narnia Pet Behavior and TrainingNarnia Pet Behavior and Training

Education and training can help you enjoy the time you and your dog spend together. Our workshops cover a variety of topics and are designed for specific needs. Whether you have a new baby, a new puppy or an old dog, we have workshops to help your best friend fit into your everyday life.

All of our workshops are taught by Narnia's instructors. Instructors are selected for a workshop based on their indvidual expertise. Please note that some workshops are designed for just you and others for you and your dog.

If you are interested, please contact us at 630.904.0895 for registration information.

If there is a topic you would like to see covered, please let us know.

How to be Successful at the Dog Park
Free
1.5 hours
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Do you enjoy taking your dog to the dog park? Need some tips to make your visit go smoothly? This free workshop will help you be successful at the dog park. Our trainers will prepare you for your visit as well as give you information on what is appropriate your dog while at the dog park. You will learn to:
  • Determine whether your dog is playing appropriately
  • Determine whether a dog park is a good place for your dog
  • Understand basic canine body language
  • Manage or avoid inappropiate situations
This is a workshop for humans only, please leave your dog at home.


Getting Rover Ready for Baby
$55
1 hour, Call 630.904.0895 to schedule
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Pregnant? Have a dog? Worried about how your dog will react to your family's new addition? Narnia's experienced instructors will show you exercises you can take home to prepare Rover for the new baby. This class is geared toward expectant moms, dads, grandparents, and those who plan to have a child in the future.

This lecture will discuss:

  • Things to do before your baby arrives
  • Introducing your dog to baby sights, smells and sounds
  • How to manage interactions and the environment
This is a workshop for humans only, please leave your dog at home.

If you would like individual help with your dog, we can set up a private lesson with one of our instructors to address any concerns you might have.


Child Safety Program
Free
1.5 hours, dates to be announced
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Dog bites are the second leading cause of childhood injury according to the American Medical Association. Of that, 77% of bites are to the facial area. Help your child learn how to be safe around both your dog and unfamilar dogs.

You will learn:

  • If you should, and how to approach a dog
  • Safe interactions with dogs
  • What not to do around a dog



Puppy Special
$20 per family
1.5 hours
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Did you just get a puppy? This workshop is designed to give you a jump start on dealing with puppy problems!

Issues that will be addressed include:

  • Housebreaking
  • Crate training
  • Puppy nipping
  • Jumping
  • Social development
  • Basic obedience commands


Pre-Puppy Purchase
Free
1.5 hours
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Thinking about getting a puppy? We want you to start out on the right foot. Come to this free seminar and find out what you are really getting into.

Topics include:

  • How to pick a puppy
  • Where to get a puppy
  • What expenses to expect
  • How to pick a trainer
  • Time commitments
  • Stages of dog development


Puppy Kindergarten Play
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Looking for good social interaction for your pup? We host puppy play dates from one hour to eight hours. Supervised play allows your puppy to socialize in a safe environment. Puppy play groups will be matched by temperament not size. This is available only for those currently enrolled in Puppy Kindergarten class.


Puppy Continuing Play
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Looking for good social interaction for your pup? We host puppy play dates from one hour to eight hours. Supervised play allows your puppy to socialize in a safe environment. Puppy play groups will be matched by temperament not size. This is available only for those currently enrolled in Puppy Kindergarten class.

CGC Test
$10
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This test was developed by the American Kennel Club (AKC) to recognize dogs with good manners. In order to pass this test, you must demonstrate several skills with your dog including:
  • Accepting a friendly stranger
  • Sitting politely for petting
  • Appearance and grooming
  • Walking on a loose lead
  • Walking through a crowd
  • Sit, down, and stay
  • Coming when called
  • Reaction to another dog
  • Reaction to distraction
  • Supervised separation
You do not need to have an AKC registered breed to take this test. Full details on all test requirements are available on the AKC's web site.


Walking
$20
1 hour
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Make taking your dog for a walk a pleasant experience. This workshop is filled with exercises to help improve your dog's walking skills.

Examples of exercises include:

  • Random walking
  • Walking with distractions
  • Using training equipment


Tricks
$20
1 hour
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Have some fun, burn some energy and build the bond with your dog.

You will learn to teach your dog:

  • Bow
  • Roll over
  • Beep-Beep (backing up)
  • Shake
  • Sit pretty
  • And much, much more