[princesmommy]

There's a six-week obedience course at Petco. The next ones start
Tuesday, November 8 at 92nd & Broadway or
Wednesday, November 9 at 86th & Lexington
The cost is $120 for the 6 weeks.

We will cover all basic commands, like sit, stay,
down, come, heel, drop and polite walking on the
leash. We will also have a problem solving
orientation where we'll talk about housebreaking and
other issues.

For the barking, I'd suggest doing a private lesson
first so you can get a little more control of the
barking before you put the dog in a group class.
Although we will cover barking briefly in the
orientation, I find that owners with barky dogs
usually end up getting frustrated during class because
their dog is the "problem-child". If you're able to
work on the barking first, it makes class 100% easier
when you get your dog there for the first time.

I do private sessions for a reduced rate of $60/hour
for students who will be taking my class (for
Manhattan). Usually it will take 2 sessions to get
you on the right track to a quieter dog so you two can
enjoy your class experience together. My specialty is
barking - I personally have a dog who used to bark a
lot, and I've worked with a lot of yorkies who have
barking issues in their apartments. They're smart
little buggers, so it's just a matter of learning to
communicate better with them and teaching them that
quiet is a great thing.

Let me know if you want any more information.

Holly
917-379-2993