Basic/Puppy Registration

SANDY MEADOW FARM OBEDIENCE SCHOOL
342 UNION STREET, WESTFIELD, MA 01085
(413) 572 - 4936
k9TrainMa@aol.com

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Would you like to be able to communicate better with your dog and train him/her to respond quickly and reliably to commands? Would you like to have fun while learning? If yes, then sign up now for one of our next available classes and learn how!

THE BASIC MANNERS CLASS: This 6 week structured course is designed to show you how to train your dog to sit, down, stand, stay, come, walk on a loose leash and show good manners while in the home and around company. Emphasis is placed on understanding your dog and the reasons for his/her behavior, leading to successful management and modification. Dogs attending this class must be over 4 months of age and may have attended (but not required) puppy kindergarten.  

The next available session(s) will begin:

  • Thursday, April 11, 2024 from 10:30 - 11:30 am with Jim (FULL)
  • Monday, April 15, 2024 from 10:00 - 11:00 am with Lauren (FULL)
  • Wednesday, April 17, 2024 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm with Missy (FULL)
  • Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 9:30 - 10:30 am with Missy (FULL)
  • Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm with Anne (FULL)
  • Wednesday, May 8, 2024 from 10:30 - 11:30 am with Jill 
  • Thursday, May 9, 2024 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm with Anne (FULL)
  • Friday, May 10, 2024 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm with Elizabeth
  • Monday, June 10, 2024 from 10:00 - 11:00 am with Lauren
  • Wednesday, June 12, 2024 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm with Missy
  • Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 9:30 - 10:30 am with Missy

THE PUPPY KINDERGARTEN CLASS: This fun 6 week session sets the foundation for a well mannered, well adjusted, adult dog by teaching you all the techniques necessary to guide your dog through those trying puppy months.  Basic commands including sit, down, stay, and come are taught, with special emphasis placed on play biting, housebreaking, socialization,and chewing.

The next session for puppies between the ages of 9 and 16 weeks at the start of class will begin:

  • Monday, April 15, 2024 from 11:30am - 12:30 pm with Missy 
  • Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 11:00 am - 12:00 noon with Missy (FULL)
  • Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm with Anne (FULL)
  • Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 11:00 - 12:00 noon with Missy


Cost for the  6 week course is $180.00 in cash or check at the first class, or electronically prior to class beginning and  includes your homework forms .CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO 6 DOGS TO ASSURE MAXIMUM ASSISTANCE. Dogs must be current on a veterinarian approved vaccination schedule for distemper/parvo, bordatella ( as recommended by your vet) and rabies, and must have proof of such at the first class. 

Please be sure to get your registration form back to us (copy and paste, or print) quickly to assure a spot in the class of your choice! Forms may be returned via snail mail or email .IF you send your form via email, please be sure to contact the school to confirm receipt ( we always send a confirmation email when received) 

WORKING CLASS ROOM SPOTS ARE NOT RESERVED UNTIL THIS FORM IS RECEIVED BY THE SCHOOL!
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OWNER NAME:       _______________________________  DOG NAME:  ______________________________


ADDRESS:  _____________________________________   BREED:  ________________________________



__________________________________   AGE OF DOG: ____________ SEX:  M     F      neutered?  YES   NO

HOME PHONE:     ________________________________WORK/CELL PHONE:   _______________________


EMAIL ADDRESS:  _________________________________
 (confirmation of class will arrive via email 1 week prior to class beginning)

Is your dog friendly with unfamiliar dogs and new people?         YES              NO               NOT SURE


Where did you acquire your dog from? Please be specific - breeder name, kennel name, rescue name.  ________________________________  


How long have you owned him/her? _________________


Are there any concerning behaviors we should know about? 


 CLASS CHOICE  (DAY AND TIME):  __________________________________________________________

Dogs over 18 months of age must be evaluated prior to attending class.