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This 3 hour comprehensive pet first aid and certification class will provide you with the skills to care for your pet in an emergency. At the end of class you will be tested on your knowledge to earn your CPR Certification. If you pass the test, you will receive a certificate verifying your completion of the course and the topics you have learned. Your certification is good for 2 years and also counts as continuing education credits through these professional organizations:
- International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
- National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors
- Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers
Class Outline:
Introduction
- The role of first aid with your pet
- Safety concerns for the provider
- Preparing a pet first aid kit
Monitoring your pet
- Understanding pet vital signs and how to measure them
- Recognizing normal & abnormal behaviors
Illness
- Vomiting and diarrhea
- Bloat
- Loss of appetite
- Lethargy
- Weakness or collapse
- Seizures
- Cold or heat exposure
- Fever
- Itchiness/scratching
Cardiovascular Emergencies
- Recognizing the signs of cardiopulmonary arrest
- Cat and dog CPR
Injuries
- Bleeding
- Temporary wound care, infection prevention
- Lameness
- Suspected fracture or spinal injury
- Burn wounds
- Hit by car, fall from height, animal attack
- Shock
- Poisonings and envenomations
Allergic Reactions
- Insect stings
- Vaccine reactions
- General allergies
- Anaphylaxis
Respiratory Emergencies
- Choking
- Near-drowning
- Breathing problems/respiratory distress
- Rescue breathing
Class is expected to run three hours. Cost for the class is $74.95 + tax and includes a student e-book available as a .pdf download. Payment must be made at the time of registration. Seats are limited.
We are proud to be a supporting sponsor of this 1st of it’s kind event in Rhode Island. Proceeds from this event will help benefit local animal shelters.
BoldrDash Events are well known as the event friends love to come to together. What about your Best Friend? Doggie Dash is the first of it’s kind in Rhode Island and you and your bestest pooch do not want to miss it. This course will be 1/4 – 1 mile of trail running for you and your buddy with 8-10 Dog centered obstacles along the way. This event is all about the animals and we can’t wait to show them the best time ever!
All Dogs must be leashed at all time – No animals can be left alone in a vehicle on Canonicus property for any reason. Retractable leashes are not allowed on the course.
Join us on Saturday October 27 @1pm for our annual Halloween party. Dress up your pup and enter our costume contest. Get a Halloween photo taken with your furry friend. Enjoy FREE Indoor dog park play and more!
While our event is FREE, we do require registration and/or RSVP so that we can plan for a fun and safe day for all. All dogs attending this event must adhere to our vaccination requirements. NO EXCEPTIONS. You will be required to show proof at check-in.https://bowchikawowtown.com/vaccinations/
We are pleased to host Jenni Coes as our CGC Instructor!
The CGC concept applies to both ends of the leash and all CGC classes include training for the owner on responsible dog ownership. The CGC is a six week program at $175 per dog. Classes meet once per week.
The CGC program prepares your dog to take the ten step test offered by the AKC, which presents a training curriculum stressing responsible pet ownership and basic good manners for dogs including:
- Accepting a Friendly Stranger
- Sitting Politely for Petting
- Appearance and Grooming
- Out for a Walk (Walking on a Loose Leash)
- Walking Through a Crowd
- Sit and Down on Command
- Staying in Place
- Coming When Called
- Reaction to Another Dog
- Reaction to Distractions
- Supervised Separation
CGC is also the first step you need to take if you are thinking of doing any therapy dog work.
To register for this class, please visit our online customer portal: Gingr Customer Portal..
Payment in full is due at the time of registration. All pups must be up to date on vaccines in accordance with The Town’s policy. The CGC test will be held on the last session of class. Space is limited to 8 pups – reserve NOW to secure your spot.
Is your pup bored? Do your friends think you’re boring? Let’s fix that! In this six week course, you’ll learn how to break any trick down into teachable steps. Now you can keep your pup from being bored and you’ll have tricks to show off! A total of 10 tricks are required to earn the AKC Novice Trick Dog Title. Food and toys may be used as training aids at only the novice level.
Some tricks covered include:
- Balance beam – walk on low board a few inches off floor
- Bark on cue – “Speak”
- Army Crawl – dog on belly, crawls at least 5 feet
- Fetch it and give – ball, toy, etc- bring to handler, release
- Find it – find treat hidden under cup
- Get your ______ (Leash, brush, toy)
- Get in – gets in a box
- Get on – gets on low platform or step – 4 paws
- Hand signals – down, sit, or come
- High five – Hold 3 seconds
- Jump – thru a low hoop or over a low bar
- Kennel up – go in crate, stay in until released
- Kiss – point to cheek
- Paws up – 2 front paws on low stool or step
- Push-ups – sit, down, sit, down, sit, down
- Shake hands
- Spin in circle
- Touch it – hand or target stick
- Tunnel – agility tunnel or child’s tunnel
- Other: Handler’s choice:_______________________
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If you have a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certificate or title on record at AKC, you may count the CGC as 5 of the required tricks for the NOVICE TRICK DOG TITLE!
The AKC Trick Dog Novice is a 6 week program at $175 per dog. Classes meet once per week. Payment in full is due at the time of registration. All pups must be up to date on vaccines in accordance with The Town’s policy. The test will be held on the last session of class. Space is limited to 8 pups – reserve NOW to secure your spot.
Click HERE to Set Up Your Dog’s Profile With Us and To Request Training Services.
All graduates receive a personalized diploma PLUS a certificate for one full day of daycare with us (a $30 value!)
This is your dog’s holiday party! 
Most families are so busy during the holidays and the dog often gets left out. This class is THE way to bring the dog into the fun and add some four legged holiday spirit. This is a terrific way to de-stress over the holidays. This class is just fun, games, tricks, agility, and an overall good time! Your dog won’t even know this is training. (kind of like when we hide their meds in cheese!)
No one likes to come empty handed to a party, right? Here is what you can bring:
- 5-6 foot leash attached to your pup on a flat collar, head collar or front clip harness
- Yummy teats cut up in bite size pieces and a clicker (if you are doing clicker training)
- Party fouls include: retractable leashes, martingales, choke or prong collars.
Each class your instructor will select a curriculum of party games from the following:
- Tail Wag Competitions
- Bobbing for hotdogs/tennis balls
- Ball catch contests
- Sit Happens
- Musical Chairs
- Musical Downs
- Recall Contests
- Tic Tac Toe
- PupCorn catch
- Crafts with dogs
- Trick Training
- Golf – with a twist
- And more
- Our AKC CGC graduates will have the opportunity to earn the AKC Novice Trick title at the end of class for an additional testing fee.
Requirements for class:
Your pup should be able to be in the presence of other dogs without issues and should have some basic obedience skills of sit, down and come. Your pup does not have to be advanced, but at least knowing some basics will help. This class with help them practice these skills.
Fido’s Festivities is a 4 week program at $100 per dog + tax. Classes meet once per week. Payment in full is due at the time of registration. All pups must be up to date on vaccines in accordance with The Town’s policy. The festivities are exclusive and space is limited to 8 pups per party– reserve NOW to secure your spot.
Click HERE to Set Up Your Dog’s Profile With Us and To Request Training Services.
This is your dog’s holiday party!
Most families are so busy during the holidays and the dog often gets left out. This class is THE way to bring the dog into the fun and add some four legged holiday spirit. This is a terrific way to de-stress over the holidays. This class is just fun, games, tricks, agility, and an overall good time! Your dog won’t even know this is training. (kind of like when we hide their meds in cheese!)
No one likes to come empty handed to a party, right? Here is what you can bring:
- 5-6 foot leash attached to your pup on a flat collar, head collar or front clip harness
- Yummy teats cut up in bite size pieces and a clicker (if you are doing clicker training)
- Party fouls include: retractable leashes, martingales, choke or prong collars.
Each class your instructor will select a curriculum of party games from the following:
- Tail Wag Competitions
- Bobbing for hotdogs/tennis balls
- Ball catch contests
- Sit Happens
- Musical Chairs
- Musical Downs
- Recall Contests
- Tic Tac Toe
- PupCorn catch
- Crafts with dogs
- Trick Training
- Golf – with a twist
- And more
- Our AKC CGC graduates will have the opportunity to earn the AKC Novice Trick title at the end of class for an additional testing fee.
Requirements for class:
Your pup should be able to be in the presence of other dogs without issues and should have some basic obedience skills of sit, down and come. Your pup does not have to be advanced, but at least knowing some basics will help. This class with help them practice these skills.
Fido’s Festivities is a 4 week program at $100 per dog + tax. Classes meet once per week. Payment in full is due at the time of registration. All pups must be up to date on vaccines in accordance with The Town’s policy. The festivities are exclusive and space is limited to 8 pups per party– reserve NOW to secure your spot.
Click HERE to Set Up Your Dog’s Profile With Us and To Request Training Services.
This 3 hour comprehensive pet first aid and certification class will provide you with the skills to care for your pet in an emergency. At the end of class you will be tested on your knowledge to earn your CPR Certification. If you pass the test, you will receive a certificate verifying your completion of the course and the topics you have learned. Your certification is good for 2 years and also counts as continuing education credits through these professional organizations:
- International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
- National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors
- Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers
Class Outline:
Introduction
- The role of first aid with your pet
- Safety concerns for the provider
- Preparing a pet first aid kit
Monitoring your pet
- Understanding pet vital signs and how to measure them
- Recognizing normal & abnormal behaviors
Illness
- Vomiting and diarrhea
- Bloat
- Loss of appetite
- Lethargy
- Weakness or collapse
- Seizures
- Cold or heat exposure
- Fever
- Itchiness/scratching
Cardiovascular Emergencies
- Recognizing the signs of cardiopulmonary arrest
- Cat and dog CPR
Injuries
- Bleeding
- Temporary wound care, infection prevention
- Lameness
- Suspected fracture or spinal injury
- Burn wounds
- Hit by car, fall from height, animal attack
- Shock
- Poisonings and envenomations
Allergic Reactions
- Insect stings
- Vaccine reactions
- General allergies
- Anaphylaxis
Respiratory Emergencies
- Choking
- Near-drowning
- Breathing problems/respiratory distress
- Rescue breathing
Class is expected to run three hours. Cost for the class is $74.95 + tax and includes a student e-book available as a .pdf download. Payment must be made at the time of registration. Seats are limited.