Back to School for Puppy too!

Hi All!

We just want to let you know that we are truly happy with the way that training is going at Side Show. Trainer Trisha Dunphy is wonderful and best of all, is getting real, repeatable results.

We can help start your puppy out the right way with our Puppy Play and Learn A Lot class and keep her pursuing her canine scholarly career with our basic and more advanced classes.

Try out some training at The Pet Cabaret - you'll be glad you did!

To get the right start we recommend that you first do a "20/20 Look" with our trainer, Trisha Dunphy. The "20/20" consults are private 20 minute evaluation sessions for the tiny cost of $20.00. Trisha is also available for private sessions and home-based lessons.

 
"Puppy Play and Learn A Lot" (A Pre-School Level Class) - 4 weeks - $150
New classes beginning - ongoing  - Saturdays, 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
This introductory class is all about your pup (to 6 months of age) and the information you need as a puppy parent. The sessions will emphasize socialization and new experiences in an appropriate atmosphere. You'll learn about reading your pup's body language along with such basic cues as sit, down, and to come when called. Other behaviors such as chewing and jumping will be addressed as will house training. A great time to bond with your pup and get your family involved! Classes do NOT have to be used consecutively.

"I'm a Big Dog Now" (Basic Obedience) (Level 1 class) - 7 weeks - $200
Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:30 PM, starting Sept.13
Saturdays, 10:30 - 11:30 AM, starting Sept.29
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 PM, starting Oct.3
Wednesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 PM, starting Oct.24

A secondary puppy class teaching further socialization and correct behavior to puppies. For older dogs too as a brush up course. Especially appropriate for "new to you" rescue dogs. Basic obedience will be emphasized in this course. We'll introduce focus and control. A definite building block class. For pups 6 months and older. This really is a great class for dogs of any age!

"I Used to be a Good Dog" (Revisiting Obedience) (Level 1 class) - 7 weeks - $200
Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:30 PM, starting Sept.13
Saturdays, 1:30 - 2:30 PM, starting Sept.15

Our most popular class, this is for the adolescent or older dog who just isn't  what s/he used to be, or maybe never quite was. Perhaps she's stopped listening to you or perhaps he gets back to you at some point when you call him. Focus, control, distractions, discipline, and fun will be emphasized in this class. Get your dog back on track with this fun and educational class.

"But Wait, There’s More"- Advanced Obedience (Level 2 class) - 6 weeks - $200
Saturdays, 1:30 - 2:30 PM, starting Oct.20

So you and your dog have completed a basic obedience class, now what? This class is a natural progression from your first basic obedience experience. In this class we’ll introduce distractions, mastering existing cues and learning new advanced cues. In other words we’ll make sure your dog will listen to you “in the real world”.This will be a fun and creative learning experience for you and your graduate dog!
Your dog must have completed either a Basic Obedience or a Refresher Obedience course at The Pet Cabaret or receive permission of the trainer to enroll.

Specialty Clinics

"Come Back Little Sheba" - Recall Clinic - 3 Sessions - $100
Sundays, 9 - 10 AM - Sept.16, 23, and 30

OK, so you're taking a walk on a lovely day and your dog is off leash. He goes out of sight and you call him to come back to you. You wait. You call him again. And wait. You call louder this time and the veins in your neck begin to bulge. The faint smell of skunk wafts in the air....you get the picture. Sign up for this 3-session clinic.Get poochie back next time and every time thereafter.
 

"Whoa, Big Fella!" - Leash Walking Clinic - 3 Sessions - 7:00 - 8:00 PM - $100
Sundays, 10 - 11 AM - Sept.16, 23, and 30
Does walking your dog cause you more pain than pleasure? Do you avoid walks because of the aggravation and embarrassment they cause? If your dog - small or large - is controlling walk time then sign up for this clinic.
Learn how to enjoy walking your pal again.
  

Puppy classes are 4 weeks in length and cost $150.00
Most classes are 6 weeks in length (except where noted) and cost $200.00
Clinics are 3 sessions and cost $100.00

Call The Pet Cabaret at 617-323-7387 to sign up for or

ask about any of these classes.

Graduate puppy Gatsby displaying his diploma.

"15 Will Get You 20"

One of the new things we're offering at Side Show is called "15 Will Get You 20". 


That means, for $15 you will get a 20 minute private consultation with one of our trainers. 


This "alone time" can help you determine what your particular pooch's issues are and how they can best be remedied. 


Maybe a class is best for your guy? Perhaps a little private training to start and some treadmill time to burn off that excess energy during the week? 


Come explore the options starting Saturday, Jan.28, from 10 am -12 pm. 
Please call the store for an appointment.

New Training Classes at Side Show

New Training Classes at Side Show

Thanks kids for being so patient about our new training schedule at Side Show. We will be rolling out a new group of classes starting the week of Tuesday, January 31st, with more classes to follow. As always, we are terrifically interested in what you have to say so please feel free to tell us what you are looking for in the way of training and training seminars. We'll do our best to make you all happy. Here's what to expect from our initial group of classes: Tuesdays, 6:15 - 7:15 PM "Puppy Learn A Lot" Introductory puppy class for pups up to 6 months of age. Emphasizes socialization, new experiences, and new puppy skills. Tuesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 PM, "I'm a Big Dog Now"  A secondary puppy class teaching further socialization and correct behavior to puppies.Also for older dogs. Basic obedience will be emphasized in this course. We'll introduce focus and control. A definite building block class. Pups 6 months and older, older dogs, as we said as well. (Will include one class of "human only" orientation for a total class length of 7 weeks.) Wednesdays, 6:15 - 7:15 PM, "Puppy Learn A Lot - Small Puppy" Introductory puppy class for smaller pups up to 6 months of age. Emphasizing socialization, new experiences, and new puppy skills in a size appropriate atmosphere. Wednesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 PM, "Puppy Learn A Lot - Large Puppy" Introductory puppy class for larger pups up to 6 months in a size appropriate atmosphere. Note that this class is offered twice on Thursday evening. Thursdays, 6:15 - 7:15 PM, "I Used to be a Good Dog" For the adolescent or older dog who just isn't what s/he used to be. Maybe she's stopped listening to you or perhaps he gets back to you at some point when you call him. Focus, control, discipline, and fun will be emphasized in this class. (Will include one class of "human only" orientation for a total class length of 7 weeks.) Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:30 PM, "I Used to be a Good Dog" For the adolescent or older dog who just isn't what s/he used to be. Maybe she's stopped listening to you or perhaps he gets back to you at some point when you call him. Focus, control, discipline, and fun will be emphasized in this class. (Will include one class of "human only" orientation for a total class length of 7 weeks.) All classes will be 6 weeks in length and all will cost $200. Call The Pet Cabaret at 617-323-7387 to sign up for or ask about any of these classes. We'll be expanding our training and exercise options a great deal as we move into 2012. Keep an eye on us to as we begin to expand our offerings.

Come One, Come All to Side Show!

Training at Side Show this week - a "Back to Basics" obedience class starts this Sunday, July 10. It will run from 2:30 to 3:30 for six weeks. This is a great course for those pooches who have "forgotten" or never quite had basic obedience under their doggie belts.Think sit, stay, loose leash walking, coming when called type stuff.
 
Starting next week, July 24th, at Side Show, "Mastering Adolescence", a four week class that runs from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm on Sundays. This class is about helping the "teenaged" dog to develop focus and control...maybe even learn some manners.
Both you and the pooch will be glad you did this class. 

Call the shop to sign up for either or both of these wunnerful classes each taught by Dot Baisly of Dot's Doggie Dojo.

Getting to know you, getting to know all about you....

Got a question about your cat or dog's "unusual" or seemingly uncorrectable behavior? 


Why not try a consultation with dog and cat (really!) trainer Dot Baisly? 


Dot is at The Pet Cabaret's Side Show every Friday afternoon from 4 to 6 pm. Side Show is The Pet Cabaret's new pet exercise and wellness annex. Dot is "in the house" to help you with training issues and to help your pet with an exercise program. She's also booking appointments on the spiffy doggie treadmills that are in Side Show. 


Call the store at 617-323-7387 to book some time with Dot.

But wait...there's more...

Excellent dog trainer Scott Dunmore will be here Sunday, March 13th at our Open House at Side Show. 

He'll be doing demos with one of his dogs and his work is always a joy to watch.

Get a sneak preview of Scott's work here.