The Northbrook Park District is pleased to announce two dog training classes starting April 30. Certified professional dog trainer Melissa Parker will lead both classes, utilizing positive reinforcement techniques.
The “Puppy Beginnings” class is designed for puppies between the ages of two months and four months. The class will help puppies learn to be comfortable working with their parents and will include time for play and socialization. The class will expose puppies to a variety of stimuli, including sounds and textures, so they can start getting used to things like fireworks, thunderstorms, and vacuums.
The “Basic Behaviors Dog Training” class is geared to build communication between parents and their dogs, who learn basic instruction like “sit,” “down,” “leave it” and “drop it.” The class is open to dogs five months old and up.
According to Northbrook Park District Recreation Supervisor Matt Papale, the dog training classes are an additional service for the community, whose love for dogs is well-known. Papale said, “Training your dog using positive reinforcement methods helps you to communicate effectively and build a trusting relationship with them.”
Both classes will be held at the Village Green Center at Village Green Park in downtown Northbrook. For more information and to register for the dog training classes, visit nbparks.org/programs/dogs.
