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Handling Classes

Date: Sunday, May 16, 2010 (no class on Sunday, May 30, 2010)
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Fortunate Fido
27548 Royalton Road
Columbia Station, Ohio 44028
   

Dogs must already know:  "sit," "down," "watch" and "stay." 

Please work hard with your dog prior to the first class so he/she knows all of the commands listed above.

For the Love of Pits® offers handling classes for pit bull owners.  The classes will help you and your pit bull learn how to be a better team.  Your dog will learn how to behave on leash and learn self control around increasingly intense distractions.  You'll learn safe, humane handling skills so your dog can be a breed ambassador. 

Each session is 7 weeks. 

The First ClassThe First Class will be 90 minutes.  Please leave your dogs in your cars for the first 45 minutes.  For the first 45 minutes, we will cover leash manners, available training aids and proper use thereof, responsible ownership and basic problem solving.

Classes are $45.  

 

**Please note:  this class is not open to spectators, the press or anyone who has not enrolled and been approved to attend the class and who has not received prior approval from For the Love of Pits.

Basic Rules:

Dog must be at least 8 months old.
Dogs must always be leashed.
No dog introductions at class.
No choke or prong collars
Leash must be 6 foot or shorter.

In certain circumstances, we will require a temperament test prior to admittance to our classes.

    To Register:
(i)

Click here to send an email to us indicating your interest in class and plan to attend and participate.

Then:

(ii)

Complete the Handling Class Application.  Click here for a copy of the Application.

(iii)

Make a check payable to "For the Love of Pits" in the amount of $45.

(iv)

Obtain proof of vaccinations from your vet showing that your dog is up-to-date on vaccinations.

(v)

Obtain a current photo of your dog.  (you may attach a jpg to an email if that's easier.)

(vi)

Send each of the items listed above to:

 For the Love of Pits
 P.O. Box 19292
 Cleveland, Ohio  44119

     

YOU ARE NOT ENROLLED UNTIL ALL ITEMS LISTED ABOVE ARE RECEIVED AND WE HAVE CONFIRMED YOU SPACE.

Once we have received all items above, we will send you an email confirming your place in class or, if there is no longer room in class, we will reimburse you or offer you a space in our next class.