Class location
   7850 Gloria Ave.
   Van Nuys, CA 91406

Class time
   Tuesday evenings, 7:00 pm and will last about 1 hour.

Class prices are:
   $120.00 or
   $110.00 (discount rate for Pet Orphans Alumni)

Please contact J9's K9s for all class registration and schedule information.

"J9's K9s" is a dog training school in Southern California. Owner, Janine
Pierce

and the J9'sK9s crew are passionate in their belief that

DOG TRAINING IS FUN!

In recent years, dog training has changed dramatically. More and more trainers are using positive motivation as their primary tool for behavior modification, minimizing punishment and corrections. The result is a dog who obeys with the "utmost of willingness and enjoyment", instead of a slinking flattened dog who obeys out of fear of correction.

All dogs are individuals, and there are unlimited ways to train them. Teaching and changing behavior is a constant process of creative brainstorming on the part of a dog trainer to find the method that works for the dog and the human as partners.

Dogs are a product of the environment we create for them. Every moment you are with your dog you are training your dog, whether or not you realize it. The training continues when your dog is left alone; behavior is changed and created by what your dog finds to be rewarding. It is up to the human partner to protect the dog and to put together an environment that creates the desired behavior.

All dogs go through a period of canine adolescence. This is a difficult time for the human/canine team, and can last until the dog is around three years old. The adult dog is a direct result of the amount of time and effort the human puts into training during the first two to three years. The wonderful secret to the whole process is............

Dog training is fun!

FUN & GAMES DOG OBEDIENCE CLASSES

Open to all dogs over 16 weeks of age. Using positive reinforcement and motivational methods, Agility equipment and fun games, students improve their relationship with their dog and strengthen the dog's ability to focus and obey around distractions. The Beginner classes cover basic obedience commands and are especially effective for the hyper or fearful adolescent dog.

Taking your dog out and about town to experience new sights, sounds, smells, surfaces and humans is one of the best things you can do for him. (And, if you're in a J9's K9s Beginners Fun & Games or Puppy Head Start class, you can even win a prize if you photograph your adventure!) Urban socialization is a great way to spend time with your dog - and it does wonders to help tire him out, too. Click on the link below to check out our list of dog friendly stores, restaurants and more in the greater Los Angeles and Valley areas to help you get started!

Dog Friendly Places

Copyright Janine Pierce, used by permission.