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Obedience Training & Behavioral Therapy
We are registering now for Obedience Classes starting in May!
Classes start May 26 and registration is
due May 20. Please download the registration form below and submit to Marquis with tuition to secure enrollment.
Training your dog helps you to bond with
your dog. The more you train him, the more he will understand you. The more you work and play with your dog, the more you
will understand him. Always remember to make training a fun and interesting game for your dog. Obedience classes are not only for
your dog.
When you take your dog to a training class, the lessons are also for you. This
is a time for you to learn: 1. what commands to use
2. how to teach
these commands to your dog
3. how to praise your dog
It is your opportunity to see an expert in action and ask any questions you might have.
After learning how to teach your dog, then you can go home and practice, practice, practice!
Classes Available:
Classes
meet one evening a week for a total of six weeks. The cost of these sessions are $60 and are due at registration in
order to secure a spot.
Puppy Classes - 12 weeks to 6 months - This class is for new puppies to
the house who are at the prime learning age, emphasis on socialization, house training, grooming/handling, proper greetings,
sit, down, and kennel. We will also touch on walking on lead and recall.
Intermediate - 6 months and older
- This class is for dogs who have not had much training or need a refresher course. We will focus on proper greetings,
sit, down, stay, recall and walking on lead.
Adult - 1yr and older - This class is for dogs who
have completed a prior class and want to continue with the training. We will work on recall, leave it, staying on rug/blanket
and walking on lead.
Private- These lessons are available to owners who can not attend our weekly
meetings or have a dog that does not do well in a group setting. Our trainer will work with you either at our facility
or at your own home.
Behavioral - These lessons are designed individually on a case per case basis.
The first lesson is generally a consult with the owners in the home. We can discuss a plan on how best to solve your dog's
issues and work together to achieve that goal. Initial consultation fee is $25. Each session is $20 per hour plus
$0.50/mile trip fee.
Class Equipment:
We work mostly by clicker training using positive reinforcement techniques. Dogs will need a chain collar, 6 foot
lead and a clicker for any of the classes. We do have everything that you need available here...please contact us ahead
of class start if you need to purchase equipment.
Downloadable Registration
Form
Please download
our registration form below. Complete the form and return with tuition due and proof of your dog's DHLP, Bordetella, and
Rabies vaccinations. If you have any questions, please contact Tara at 309-854-3506.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION
Our Instructor
 Debbie Gravitt is a lifelong resident of Galva, IL. She is happily married with 3 wonderful sons. Debbie has had
dogs in her life since childhood, including those that she has fostered from time to time.
Debbie initially
became involved in obedience training at the age of 16. She has trained many of her own dogs as well as those belonging
to family members.
Debbie is very passionate about well-behaved dogs. She also feels that everyone can own
a dog that they are proud of and can take into public without incidents.
You may contact Debbie at marquistraining@yahoo.com or (309)351-0522
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