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Doreen Rossi Certified Master Dog Trainer Canine Consultant & Behaviorist AKC Canine Good Citizen - Approved Evaluator White Plains, NY   (914) 924-3161     Email           Programs                                                                                               Dog Training Programs Designed to Give You the Most for Your Investment!     PRE-ADOPTION CONSULTATION                Assistance Before You Get a Dog and Every Step of the Way Help with deciding if a dog is right for you Choosing a dog that fits your lifestyle Finding the right dog  Preparing for the arrival of your new dog What you will need and what you will need to know Choosing a veterinarian Recommendations and tips on how to be the best dog owner you can be Health and safety precautions Telephone assistance available throughout the process Combine with any program below and receive a $50 discount   PRE-TRAINING ASSESSMENT                                                         Individual Consultation / Assessment Fee Waived in Programs Below Complete and comprehensive evaluation of your dog's environment, habits and behaviors and your family's habits and behaviors as they relate to your dog Recommendations for Training and Behavior Modification based on completed Pre-Training Assessment Begin first training session immediately following Pre-Training Assessment, and Assessment fee will be waived   PUPPY BASICS PROGRAM - 5 private sessions                       For You & Your Newest Pack Member 10 weeks-6 months old           Includes Pre-Training Assessment (Assessment fee waived if first training session immediately follows Assessment) Recommendations and practical exercises for proper puppy etiquette to address housebreaking, crate training, destructive chewing, mouthing and nipping, whining and barking, jumping, separation anxiety, socialization and more Leash walking and basic puppy commands for sit, down, stay and come Leadership, handling, problem solving and prevention exercises Standard training equipment included NEW!  Test for AKC Canine Good Citizen certification included Telephone assistance available between sessions Eligible for Extra Help Discount Package upon completion of 5 sessions   STANDARD PROGRAM - 6 private sessions                              Basic and Advanced Obedience Training Includes Pre-Training Assessment (Assessment fee waived if first training session immediately follows Assessment)  Obedience Training covering commands for heel with automatic sit, stay, down and come, distance commands, socialization and distraction training Leadership skills Behavior Modification, problem solving and prevention exercises Comprehensive review and graduation Standard training equipment included NEW!  Test for AKC Canine Good Citizen certification included Telephone assistance available between sessions Eligible for Extra Help Discount Package upon completion of 6 sessions   STANDARD PLUS PROGRAM - 9 private sessions                  Basic & Advanced Obedience Training and Much More Includes Pre-Training Assessment (Assessment fee waived if first training session immediately follows Assessment)  Obedience Training covering all commands in Standard Program PLUS distance commands (on and off leash) and hand signal commands (no voice) Leadership skills Behavior Modification, problem solving and prevention exercises Comprehensive review and graduation Standard training equipment included NEW!  Test for AKC Canine Good Citizen certification included  Follow up refresher and reinforcement session 1 month after graduation Telephone assistance available between sessions Eligible for Extra Help Discount Package upon completion of 9 sessions    EXTRA HELP DISCOUNT PACKAGE - 3 private sessions            For Those Needing a Bit More Available upon completion of Puppy Basics, Standard or Standard Plus Program Targets specific areas of training and behavior modification that present difficulty for owner and dog Can be used when extra help is needed to graduate For use anytime after graduation as a custom-designed brush-up course Telephone assistance available between sessions    CUSTOM PROGRAM - private sessions week-to-week          A Program Designed For Your Specific Situation  Number of sessions and fees to be determined after Pre-Training Assessment Standard training equipment included Telephone assistance available between sessions    AKC CANINE GOOD CITIZEN CERTIFICATION                                           Reward Yourself And Your Dog With A Canine Good Citizen Certification! Does your dog have good manners, and you're both ready to take the CGC test?  Call to schedule a date. Does your dog need training, and you would like to take the CGC test once your dog is trained?  The CGC test is included in our Puppy Basics, Standard and Standard Plus Programs. Upon passing the CGC test, you will receive documentation needed to obtain an official high-quality Canine Good Citizen certificate with the CGC logo embossed in gold at the bottom from the American Kennel Club.   Why get Canine Good Citizen certification?  The AKC CGC program is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community.  It stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs.  It also lays the foundation for other AKC activities such as obedience, agility, tracking, and performance events.  AKC CGC certification may also be used as a screening tool by therapy dog groups, dog parks, insurance companies, park officials, landlords and condo associations. For more information about the American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Program, click the CGC logo below.