It's about the journey, not the destination
Premium Dog Training Serving Northeast Ohio
Fortunate Fido is dedicated to training dogs using pain-free methods!
It is our goal to train the natural dog, we use the dogs natural abilities to work for us. We have puppy classes where the pups learn to communicate with their own kind and where we can learn to communicate with our new pup!
We also have classes in Obedience, Flyball, Agility, Rally, Tricks, Tracking, Service Dog Training, behavior modification and More...
Seminars and Workshops
Feb 5, 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Relax; A Seminar for the Reactive Dog- $150.00 working spot- working spots are limited to 4. $75.00 to audit the seminar, auditing spots are limited to 10.
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Feb 9, 8:00pm
"GO TO BED"-Workshop
$45.00- Limit 8 dogs, your dog must be a client of Fortunate Fido. In this doggie workshop we will teach our dogs to go to a mat! This mat will be included in the price! www.muttmats.com.
A great product that you can roll up and take with you!! e-mail ginger@fortunatefido.com or call 440-236-9083
Feb 11, 6:00pm to 8:00
MOVIE NIGHT ! $15.00 Come enjoy a movie and popcorn with your canine friend and others. Limit 10 dogs. Bring you mutt mat and work on your dog relaxing while you watch a movie. Movie nights will be on the 2nd Saturday of each month.
We will be watching a DVD of Jean Donaldson and Ian Dunbar- This will take 2 movie nights to complete.
FIGHTING DOMINANCE IN A DOG WHISPERING WORLD
Feb 16, 8:00pm
TUG of WAR Workshop $30.00 Included in this workshop will be a tug toy. You will be working on building drive and using play as a reward for your dog. This is a great workshop. Come join the fun!
March 10, 2:00pm to 7:00pm
Therapy dog- Cost for one handler/one dog -- $95,additional handlers/same dog -- $25, handlers/auditors only -- $45.
Many people ask "how do you train a therapy dog?"
While there is training involved so your therapy dog knows what is expected of her and what to do, this workshop's first priority is helping the handlers to know if they and their dogs are right for therapy work, what type(s) of therapy work would be best for the teams, and what training they need to be good therapy dog teams. Our Therapy Dog workshop will give you information on the many ways therapy dogs are used and the places that welcome therapy dogs. Read more...
March 24, 3:00pm
Canine Body Language- Seminar
$25.00
Slide show and video, This is a great presentation to help us learn how dogs speak! a light snack will be provided.
March 31 and May 5, 2012
Teacup Agility Workshop/ Seminar-TDAA
Details coming soon....
April 15, 2:00pm to 7:00pm
Canine Life and Social Skills, C.L.A.S.S., $75.00 or, is an educational program to promote training focused on the use of positive reinforcement and to strengthen relationships between humans and their canine companions. C.L.A.S.S. is a three-level evaluation for dog owners to demonstrate the real-life skills of their dogs, as well as a knowledge assessment of the owners’ understanding of basic dog handling and care. Read more...
The Click Retrieve - Fetch
$30.00, Limit 8 dogs, your dog must be a client of Fortunate Fido. In this doggie workshop we will teach our dogs to Fetch! This is a wonderful game to learn to play with your canine friend. Any dog can learn to Fetch, even if they are not a retriever! This is also a great class if you need work on your dog picking up a dumbbell and coming back to you!
RECALL WORKSHOP
$35.00- Limit 6 dogs, your dog must be a client of Fortunate Fido. In this doggie workshop we will teach our dogs to come when called using a whistle! It is lots of Fun! whistle included. e-mail ginger@fortunatefido.com or call 440-236-9083
Canine Good Citizen Workshop and Test - $50.00 Jan 7, we will have the CGC workshop, you will practice all the exercises required for the test. On Jan 21st you will come back for the testing.
March, 2012 coming soon...
American Red Cross Pet First Aid Training can save a pet’s life
$45.OO-This 4 hour course provides education and hands-on training for Canine First Aid. It will equip you with First Aid and CPR skills that could one day be the critical difference between life and death for a pet.The American Red Cross Dog First Aid gives you the confidence and necessary skills to tend to unexpected emergencies with your pet.
You will receive American Red Cross Certification in Dog First Aid.$45 for 4hr Dog First Aid Course ARC Instructor Dee Brenner Provided by Fortunate Fido and Comfort Kennels No Pets Allowed for this class- Thank you
MAKE A LEASH WORKSHOP ! $15.00 per leash. Come enjoy a night out with a few friends and make a leash for your canine friend. This is a people only workshop. you must call,e-mail or pay on line for the workshop so we have enough supplies.
POLITE GREETINGS! $75.00 - This workshop is to help your dog greet nicely at the door. We will be using our wonderful Mutt Mat (included) for this exercise and we will have a demo of the Manners Minder, you will also be able to order the Manners Minder at a discount. This will be a 1 1/2 hour workshop, with a break and the chance for you dog to have lots of practice with many people!
Ginger Alpine, CPDT
ACUPUNCTURE SEMINAR $35.00- Jennifer Bogstad,DVM,CVA -The ancient art of acupuncture has been used for centuries to improve the overall health of people and animals. The goal of this medical art is to bring the body back into balance by triggering the appropriate energy pathways. There are a variety of methods that can be used to stimulate these pathways. The conditions that benefit from acupuncture are wide ranging as well.
Come learn what conditions your pet may have that would benefit from acupuncture.
Acupuncture appointments $60.00 Wednesdays 9:00am until 12:00 pm or 7:30pm until 9:00pm. Call or e-mail for an appointment. 440-236-9083 or fortunatefido@yahoo.com
Other workshops offered
FUN NOSEWORK- Shop $70.00 - Katie Strah will be teaching a 2 part workshop on Fun nose work. Scent work can give your dog a fun job to do and it encourages confidence and can even help the shy dog.
Come learn what conditions your pet may have that would benefit from acupuncture.
AGILITY ON THE FLAT - Agility Foundation on Groundwork, 2 hour workshop, $35.00. In this doggie workshop we will teach our dogs and handler agility groundwork. To sign up for this workshop e-mail ginger@fortunatefido.com or call 440-236-9083
Private Training
Private Training Hour Call or e-mail to set up a private training lesson. This is a one hour lesson with your trainer of choice. Pick and choose what you would like to work on. It could be as simple as learning more about your puppy, training impulse control, a private agility course, private flyball instructors, teaching your dog to relax around other dogs, and more... $ 75.00 an hour
In-Home Behavior Modification- call or e-mail to set up a time.
One 2 hour session at your home. We talk about dog behavior and the problems you are dealing with. Hands on demonstrations to help you understand how to help your dog. We also include a training plan for you to follow. $175 Click for Details.
Spots fill quickly. Please give a few days before a call back from Ginger or Shirley. You and your dog are very important to us we will try our best to get back with you quickly.
Training Discussion Night
Come enjoy any evening out with friends, refreshments,and stimulating training discussions!