Heather Gutshall, ACDBC, CPDT-KA
Basic One (AKA Pit Class)
Pit Class / Basic One
Basic obedience class for dogs of any breed over 6 months of age.
Pit Class is offered free-of-charge to current shelter and foster dogs in the Handsome Dan's Rescue Foster Care and Shelter Dog Enrichment Programs.
Registration
Saturdays at 10:30AM
Rhode Island College
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI
See map directing you to the parking lot.
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To register, complete the registration form and pay the $200 registration fee via VENMO or PAYPAL.
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Email the completed registration form and a copy of your dog's vaccination record showing he/she is up to date on his Rabies, DHPP vaccines. You may take a photo of the form and vaccination record and attach those to your email.
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If you prefer, you can mail a check and forms to:
Outbound Hounds
21 Sunset Terrace
Cranston, RI 02905
Session Start Dates
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Saturday, December 2, 2023
No class on Saturday 24th or Saturday the 30th.
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Saturday, February 3, 2024
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All dogs must provide proof of current vaccinations against Rabies, DHPP.
Required Supplies
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Flat buckle or martingale collar
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4 foot leash
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Body harness OR head halter, whatever you are using now. Note that we may make equipment change suggestions.
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Soft, small, and strong-smelling training treats. Bring three times the amount you think you will need. Dogs love change, so consider three types.
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Old sheet or blanket to lay out on the ground. This should be large enough for you and your dog to have room to sit on together
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Mat, blanket, large towel, or flat dog bed
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Caribener to connect the collar to the harness or head halter incase of equipment failure.
Optional Supplies
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Clicker
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Water in a covered bowl
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Waist leash (Or a belt you wear around you waist, with an additional four foot leash attached to your dog so you can work hands-free.
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Treat pouch
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Coat for your dog during cold or rainy weather or thundershirt