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, Earthdog, Rally, Tricks, Tracking, Service Dog Training, and More...

Seminars and Workshops

AGILITY ON THE FLAT

July 25, 2:00pm to 4:00pm 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

RELAX - A Seminar for the Reactive Dog

Aug, 1, 10:00am to 12:00pm

Teaching calm behavior through love and understanding

$150.00 working spot (limit 4 dogs)

$75.00 for auditing spot (limit 15)

Ginger Alpine, CPDT

To register for this seminar call or e-mail ginger@fortunatefido.com, 440-236-9083

Working spot

Audit

Aug 6, 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

Aug 19, 8:00pm

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

Aug 23, 6:30pm

POLITE GREETINGS!

$75.00 - Ginger Alpine - 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 2 hour workshop, with a break and the chance for you dog to have lots of practice with many people!

FUN NOSEWORK-SHOP

Aug 20 and 27, 6:00pm to 7:45

$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.

FREESTYLE WORKSHOP

Sept 19, 11:00am to 3:00pm

$85.00 - Nancy VonKoehnen is going to teach us how to dance with our dogs! This is a wonderful fun sport that is growing fast. Even if you don't want to dance with your dog you can learn some really neat moves and tricks!

Come join the fun!

The Science and Art of Clicker Training- 2 Part Workshop Dr. Linda Randall and Jessica Taylor will be presenting this fun workshop.Topics: Why clicker training is so effective and how to use it to improve your dog's reliablility. You will also learn more about TAGteach, Jessica and Linda are certified TAGteachers!

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.

THUNDERSTORM PHOBIA; "How to cope with your pet's fear of storms"Details coming soon....$25.00 per person Dr. Elizabeth S.M. Feltes, DVM The Behavior Clinic Is your dog scared of Thunderstorms? If so then this seminar is for you!

PREGNANT WITH PETS; A Seminar for Expecting Parents with PetsDetails coming soon.... Call to Schedule @ 440-334-8534. Dr. Elizabeth S.M. Feltes, DVM The Behavior Clinic

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.

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.

Monday and Wednesday - Spots fill quickly. Please give a few days before a personal call back from Ginger. You and your dog are very important to us we will try our best to get back with you quickly.

Doggie Day-Training

Monday -Small Dog

Wednesday- Big Dog

7:30am-5:30pm $38.00 a day or 6 visits for $200.00

Your Doggie can stay with us all day while you are working!(spots are limited to 8 dogs a day)
We will play games that encourage good behavior
Basic cues- sit, down, stay, and come
Play time with friends (recess)
Potty outside
We supply the treats for training too

1 day for 38.00

6 vists for $200.00

Call or e-mail for more information; 440-236-9083 or ginger@fortunatefido.com

Doggie Camp

Going Camping at Ginger's home: $35.00 a night

Your dog will be part of our family!
We only take 2 extra dogs at a time.
Your doggie will love staying with us!
They will have time to play with our dogs and our family too!
Space is limited so please call in advance if you would like your doggie to stay with the Alpine family! 440-236-9083

Training Discussion Night