Curriculum
GENERAL NOTES
Papp’s Dog Services moved in 2005 to a larger facility located at 881 W. Waterloo Road, Akron, Ohio, 44314. We have two training rooms now, which allows flexibility and more scope for events like Rally, AKC Star Puppy, and Canine Good Citizen tests. Puppy Class lasts four weeks at one hour per week. All other classes are for eight weeks at one hour per week. We teach you about Canine behavior, and guide you through the training of your dog to perform up to the recognized standards for Companion Dog (CD), Companion Dog Excellent (CDX), Utility Dog (UD), and Rally.
- Ring Time: By appointment only.
- Private Lessons: By appointment only. Call for details.
- FREE Phone Consultations at 330-867-9188 (NOTE: If you call Monday through Friday from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM, please leave a message since Susan and her staff are on the teaching floor with their students.)
BASIC COURSES
Puppy Class: Dogs of from eight weeks to four months of age. Good puppy citizenship in your home, including:
- Grooming and basic health care.
- Potty training.
- Crate training.
- Leash training, Sit, Down, Come.
- Behavior problems.
Beginner's Class: Dogs of four months and older. Offered several times per week (Call for dates and times). Everything you need to have a well leash-trained dog including:
- Walk nicely without pulling. Sit automatically when you stop.
- Come when called.
- Sit Stay (with the goal that you will be on the other side of the room from the dog).
- Down Stay (with the goal that you will be on the other side of the room from the dog).
- Stand (Good for grooming, Vet visits, Cleaning muddy feet, etc.).
- Q/A for nuisance behaviors.
- Most dogs completing this class will pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen test.
Novice Class: Next class after Beginners. Required for all competition courses.
- Preparation for off-lead work.
- Hand Signals.
- Solidifies past classes and prepares for any advanced training.
- Week 8 includes the AKC Canine Good Citizen test.
Conformation:
- This is the beauty contest. Dogs are judged on how well they conform to the standards set by the established Canine breeding organization in the breed's country of origin. Handlers are judged by how well they show the dog to the judge.
COMPETITION COURSES
Obedience
- Companion Dog I: CD rules, regulations, footwork, Attention exercises, preparation for competition.
- Companion Dog II: Fine tuning in preparation for getting your dog's CD degree.
- Open Class: Preparation for Companion Dog Excellent degree.
- Utility Class: Preparation for the Utility Dog degree.
Rally
- Rally I: Rules and regulations for Rally competition. Introduction for all signs for Rally Novice. How to walk a Rally course.
- Rally II: Fine-tuning for Rally competition including signs for advanced Rally degrees (Rally Advanced and Rally Excellent).
RECOMMENDATIONS
-- Kirstin N. Boddy, DVM, MS, DACVIM(c) and Flower the Pittbull Terrier:
I just wanted to send you a "Thank you!" from my dog Flower and myself. Your enthusiasm, patience and skill in teaching me how to better communicate with my high-energy girl was just what both she and I needed. Training at Papp's Dog Services with Susan and the other teachers is always fun and rewarding. You have a great group of teachers who are very patient, accommodating and understanding of each person and their dogs' unique situation and personality; it really made me feel understood and helped me understand my dog that much better.I finally feel that I have found the perfect fit for both Flower and myself. Great program, great class, great teachers – always great fun!
-- Leslie G. Ungar, Speechwriter. Executive Coach. Speaker.
I have taken my dogs to Papp's Dog Services over the years. I have found Susan and all of the instructors to be helpful, supportive, and willing to go the extra mile for me and for other owners and their dogs.
I keep coming back because it is a professional yet personal experience that enhances my relationship with my dogs.
--Teresa West-Holmes, Veterinary Technician Kin-dah (Tajamani Kindoro at Luvakis, CGC) Bro (Luvakis Shirley's Legen- Wait For It -dary!)
Papp's Dog Services is wonderful! I can’t say enough good things about the curriculum or the staff. The Susan Jenkins and her staff are knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and responsive. It’s great to have someone to answer any training question I possibly have. The classes are well-organized, and the instructors give good attention to each dog and owner. The instructors are genuinely there for their students and completely invested in our success. I love that you're not just another student there; after just a week of class, they knew both me and my dogs by name. I have taken Beginner Obedience and Rally class with my adult dog, Kin-dah and regularly attend their drop-in style Conformation practice, too. I am also excited to begin Puppy class with our newest 4-legged family member, Bro. Susan and our class instructors are always happy to see us, and my dogs and I are equally happy to see them each week. We have had tremendous fun training at Papp's Dog Services and look forward to attending many more classes in the future.