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Click for Class SCHEDULE effective June/July 2013

NO CLASSES - MEMORIAL DAY - May 27th
We will be closed in observance of the holiday.

C o m i n g   S o o n!!!!
New Location: 
57 Commercial Street Raynham, MA Conveniently located right off Rte 24 and Rte 44 
New Name:  Performance Plus K9 Activity Center
New Services:  Boutique shopping, professional grooming, drop off doggie train 'n play, overnight stays, PLUS much more! Stay tuned for our grand opening!


Wahoo! Look What's New
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Workshops for Competition Obedience
Is your performance in the ring less than what you get in training? Foster attitude and enthusiasm while you learn to teach your dog to work through distractions using positive methods. Learn how to make teaching the exercises FUN and strengthen your relationship as well. Presented by Nancy Droukas, accomplished trainer of multiple OTCh dogs, member of the 200 Club, professional member of the APDT, and a CPDT-KA. Call 508.821.7587 for more info or click on the date of the workshop.
May 19...........  Ring Preparation
June 23..........  Drop on Recall
June 30..........  Jumping Workshop-AKC Obedience
July 21...........  Go Outs

SPORTS SAMPLER
Want to do more exciting things with your dog...
but you don't know what?
Here's your chance to TRY a little bit of everything.  Our 4 week SPORTS SAMPLER class introduces you and your dog to the popular venues of Competition Obedience, Agility, Nose Work, and Rally. Call for more info.

BRUSH UP THE BASICS Drop-In Class
Can't commit to a 6 week class but still want to train your dog?
  Come to the Tuesday night Brush Up the Basics drop-in class.  No need to pre-register - just drop in. 
Click here for more info.

Openings in AGILITY classes on Thursday. 
Call 508-821-7587 for more info or to register.

AGILITY DROP-IN Class - Thursday 11am and 4pm

Beginner RALLY OBEDIENCE-Drop-ins Welcome!
New class starting Tuesdays at 8:00pm - 6 week instructional class. Lots of FUN and LEARNING for both ends of the leash. Special pre-registration pricing as well as drop-in pricing. Call to sign up.

NACSW™ Odor Recognition Test (ORT) - June 2nd
All 3 odors will be tested.  2 dogs per odor per handler.  Click here for premium list.

Another great workshop with Paul Orcutt!
June 9th ... 9:00am-1:00pm  FULL!
Novel Odor vs Target Odor:  Do you know the difference?
Learn to identify the changes in your dog's behavior that 'tell' the difference.  Limited class size.  Call to be wait listed for the next offering.

Weekly Advanced Nose Work classes with Paul Orcutt!
NW2 & NW3 level
6 week progressive, ongoing classes with a brand New, Unique format - you're gonna love it!  Limited class size.  Call for details 508-821-7587.  Click to read more about Paul Orcutt.

New on Tuesday morning!  
Advanced Nose Work class with Paul Orcutt.  Learn to improve your handling skills, strengthen your dog's 'odor obedience' and become a confident, proficient team.  Click here for more info.  Class start time has been changed to 11:00am on April 30th.  Call 508-821-7587 to register.

Think Tuesday - Tip Top Training Opp!  Time and format change! 5:00-8:00pm Competition Obedience Run-Thrus with Sheila Bennett - first come first served!

Wahoo! Wednesday
Competition Obedience training with Pat Scribner

6:00pm Drop-in Power Heeling Class - challenging and fun! Prepay and SAVE!
7:00pm Combination Open & Utility Class - polishing, proofing, perfecting your performance - 1 1/2 hour class - 6 week sessions. Drop-ins are welcome!  


Wahoo! FLYBALL is here - click here for more info.

 

Welcome to PERFORMANCE PLUS DOG TRAINING in Taunton, Massachusetts.  Performance Plus is a multi-faceted canine training facility serving dogs and their owners in Southeastern Massachusetts. We pride ourselves in offering the finest instruction for competition and companion obedience dog training, as well as agility, rally, K9 nose work®, flyball, and disc dog.

The PERFORMANCE part of our name reflects our commitment to excellence and the ultimate performance of our clients, both canine and human alike.

The PLUS part of our name reflects the unique nature of our organization. We are more than just a training school - we are a gathering place for dog enthusiasts.

It is all about being able to talk, laugh, and learn from each other about our dogs. We invite dog lovers to come to our facility to observe training in action and get to know other dog people and experience the fun, the joy, and the greatness dogs bring into our lives. We celebrate this by providing a casual place to come where you can relax and learn more about dogs and training.

Performance Plus Dog Training is a warm, friendly, FUN place to train your dog. We are open every day except Sunday. We look forward to you stopping by. 

                    COME - SIT - DOWN - STAY  awhile and have fun!

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Have you ever desired greater OFF LEASH control or the ability to stop your dog from a flat out run?
Click here
for more info on this NEW funfilled and challenging class.

Who's Walking Who?
Are you tired of having your dog yank your arm out of your shoulder as he pulls you down the street? Want a solution? Click here.

Wahoo! a new PUPPY. Start the puppy off right so that it brings joy and happiness to everyone for life. Our Perfect Pups class is the perfect place to start! Puppies 8 weeks to 18 weeks old are eligible for this class. Don't miss out on your puppies optimum learning period.
Daytime class Saturday May 25th at 10:00am.
Evening class Monday May 20th at 7:00pm. Click on Classes tab for link to Registration form. Call 508.821.7587 for more info.

We offer classes for Basic Manners for Everyday Life
for dogs 5 months old or older. We are proud to say that we don't advertise - our classes fill by word of mouth from great referrals from our satisfied Basic Manners for Everyday Life graduates!
Evening class Monday - starting May 6th at 7:00pm
Evening class Wednesday - starting April 10th at 6:00pm
Daytime class Saturday - starting May 11th at 10:00am
Don't miss out - sign up early! Wahoo! Let's train. Click on Classes tab for link to Registration form. For more info call 508.821.PLUS

Chill Ubu! Management Skills for the Difficult Dog
Click to read testimonials. Does your dog react to other dogs, people, sounds, smells or other stimuli? Is your dog difficult to handle when he is excited? Do you feel anxious, scared and at a loss of what to do? This class will provide you with the foundation and skills to effectively manage your dog, build your dog's confidence, lessen his or her fears, and learn to trust and rely on you as leader. Using positive training methodology in a safe, controlled, and supportive environment, this ten week class is taught by an experienced, compassionate instructor with one-on-one support from skilled assistants who understand and care about your dog and your success. Call (508) 821-7587 for more details or Click here.

SNIFF IT! K9 NOSE WORK - the new, hot, training 'scent'sation! Call now to get on the wait list for the next beginning class! Join in this exciting, FUN, rewarding training experience. Students in the current classes are having the best time witnessing their dog's amazing abilities! Great for building your dog's confidence. There is no prerequisite to take this class. Both pet and performance dogs welcome. Call (508) 821-7587 for more info.

Obedience Ring Rental available select days and hours. Call (508) 821-7587 to schedule.

New Classes! Shaping the Performance Pup! (8-18 wks) and Shaping the Performance Pup PLUS! (5-12 mos).
Whether you're starting off with a new puppy or headed for the competition obedience ring, this step-by-step training on how to shape behaviors with a clicker will work for you and your dog. You'll learn how you can use positive reinforcers to build reliable and accurate performance. You will have a dog that is happy, eager and willing to work for you at all levels of training! Call (508) 821-7587 to register.

AKC Canine Good Citizen® Prep class & Test
Our CGC preparation class is extremely successful in preparing handlers for the test. Demand is high for this 7 week class. Pre-registration is required. The cost of the CGC® test is included in the class tuition. The test will be administered on the 7th week of the class.  All skills required in the test will be covered. Call 508-821-7587 for more info.

Performance Plus Caring K9's - Want to join? Click here for more info.

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Fromm Dog Food
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Breed Handling with Jan Thomas-Silva Tuesday and Friday evenings.
Classes available for
beginners as well as those competing. For dogs 12 weeks and older. Contact Jan at nativefoxsft @comcast.net to sign up.

$ave money and help a friend. Take advantage of our Refer a Friend program! Click here for more info.


 

Email: frontdesk@performanceplusk9.com | 508-821-PLUS (7587) | 201 Alfred Lord Blvd, Taunton, MA 02780      APDT

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