About No Bad K-9 Training

Small classes in Randolph

No Bad K-9 Training is run by Bethany Bleiler, who combines pack leadership, game-based training, positive reinforcement and obedience. Group classes meet at 126 Pierce St in Randolph and are kept to two dogs per group.

Classes

Classes run four weeks of one-hour sessions. Basic Life Skills and Manners is for untrained adult dogs and covers calmness, recall, leash manners and calm greetings. Puppy Basics Level 1 is for puppies 4 to 7 months, and Level 2 for 8 to 11 months builds distance cues and distraction work. Dogs that are aggressive toward people or dogs are not accepted in group classes and are pointed to a consultation or private lesson.

Day training

For busy owners, the trainer comes to your house while you are at work for 45-minute sessions, sends a recording of each one, and finishes with a private lesson with the owner. Grooming is also offered.

Background

The trainer lists agility and conformation competition with Australian Shepherds and agility instructing.

What to ask

Ask when the next class starts and how the day-training travel fee is worked out.