Tony and Laura Bussing, Dog Behaviorists

Tony has been rehabilitating and training dogs for more than 15 years. He has a track record of proven results and dramatically changing the lives of a lot of dogs. The Good Dog Class is the most important class your dog will need. We want YOU to learn the skills to be a trainer! Certainly it's possible that you may want to take a sports-related class in the future, such as Agility or Off-leash recall. Laura has a lifetime of experience in training dogs & horses. She is a talented lure and shape trainer and is eager to share her knowledge with you. She has had tremendous success in teaching dogs long distance, off-leash recall and is excited to share her innovative methods, strategies and solutions with handlers that wish to learn the "secret". (Read some customer testimonials.) Note: Classes must be paid for at time of reservation. Shots are required, including Bordetella. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

THE GOOD DOG CLASS - Every Tuesday & Saturday at 4:00 pm
The MOST IMPORTANT training class your dog will need for a lifetime of good behavior and manners.
Owners will learn the principles & psychology of canine communication with the goal of becoming your own dog trainer.

Classes are for puppies and adult dogs and will cover: Visual and Voice Commands Good Manners & Behavior Calm, Assertive Leadership Skills Canine Communication Socialization Alternative Reward Training How to Resolve Issues Unique & Stimulating Lesson Plans
COST: $25 per class. A 6-punch card is available for $125.00. Each punch entitles you to one class.

CONFIDENCE BUILDER for Shy & Fearful Dogs - Every Wednesday at 9:00 am
A class for shy and fearful dogs to build confidence, develop socialization skills and emotional balance. The class will be dynamic, as each "dog student" is unique with it's particular fears. Owners will learn how to be a calm, assertive pack leader. A treatment plan of strategies and solutions will be developed for each dog. A must for all unbalanced dogs.

COST: $25 per class. A 6-punch card is available for $125.00. Each punch entitles you to one class.

OFF- LEASH RECALL CLASS - Stop by the store for class dates or call us at 719-530-1800.
Really Reliable Recall! This class is for Handlers who desire to have 99.9% recall in OFF-LEASH situations. The focus of the class is for long distance recalls using unique & innovative call back techniques and rewards. A decent short-distance recall is a plus, but not mandatory. A great class for folks who hike, bike, ski, etc. with their dogs and already have a well behaved and socialized dog.

COST: $195 - limited to 3 dogs

K-9 FITNESS BOOTCAMP – Monday or Thursday - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm - Cost $15/day Adventures for energetic dogs whose owners don’t have enough time to seriously exercise them. We take your dog on a 3 hour adventure (hiking, biking, snowshoeing) and focus on off-leash recall. Benefits to your dog include stress and anxiety reduction, socialization and relaxation & learning recall. You benefit by picking up a tired dog that is happy to go home and nap! You will also feel good knowing you did something great for your best friend!

"We've been asked by a lot of people to teach formal classes. Our clients frequently tell us they wished they knew what we teach them when their dog was young. We're offering a very comprehensive class called THE GOOD DOG CLASS on how to teach your puppy or adult dog to be a well-mannered member of your family. Although we typically work with clients and their dogs one-on-one, we also enjoying working with small groups of handlers and their dogs. The social dynamic of a small group will bring about a significant learning environment for the dogs, while still allowing us to give you individualized instruction. We focus on Natural Methods for integrating your dog into your human pack." Our classes are designed for you to come to class on your own schedule. We offer the Good Dog Class twice a week. With this flexible schedule, it allows handlers to work at their dog's pace of learning. During each class, you receive one-on-one instruction specific to your needs and an assigment to work on. Our classes are like no other and dogs learn quickly. Let us teach you how to understand Dog Psychology and Communication!

-- Tony & Laura Bussing, Instructors

FREE CLASSES

PUPPY PLAYGROUP: Every Saturday @ 10:00 am. Welcome to all puppies who've had age appropriate shots and are on a leash. Bring your puppy in for some crucial socializing and playtime. Dog Behaviorists, Tony or Laura Bussing, will be on hand answering questions & giving tips on raising a well-balanced puppy. We're offering a great training book to attendees: Puppy Preschool, Revised Edition at a 20% savings.

Leash Walk and Socializing: Every Saturday and Wednesday @ 9:00 am. Meet in front of Gone to the Dogs for a long walk led by Dog Behaviorists, Tony or Laura Bussing. If you are having difficulty with your dog pulling, this is a great way to learn how to correctly rein them in and become the Pack Leader. Equipment needed: Dog, Leash & perhaps a choke collar (you will be instructed on how to correctly, humanely use it). Our Group Therapy is perfect for whatever ails your dog. A pack of dogs walking together is very powerful therapy. The pack consists of balanced dogs that transfer their calm energy to your anxious dog. Is your dog shy around other people or other dogs? Is your dog a little leash aggressive? This class is perfect to SOCIALIZE your dogs to all life situations that they need to be comfortable with. And it's a lot of fun for the people too... you'll make new friends! Got a balanced dog? Come be one of the "Good Behavior Dog Ambassadors". Everyone is welcome and the classes are always FREE.

Contact us for more information.