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Smart Dog Training That Clicks

An Intro to Positive Reinforcement Training Methods

2021-08-07 13:00:00 2021-08-07 14:00:00 America/New_York Smart Dog Training That Clicks Learn about positive reinforcement pet training from Jackie Pekar, a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner. This is a demonstrational program only. Please do not bring your pets. Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library - McDowell Community Room

Saturday, August 07
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2021-08-07 13:00:00 2021-08-07 14:00:00 America/New_York Smart Dog Training That Clicks Learn about positive reinforcement pet training from Jackie Pekar, a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner. This is a demonstrational program only. Please do not bring your pets. Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library - McDowell Community Room

Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library

McDowell Community Room

Learn about positive reinforcement pet training from Jackie Pekar, a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner. This is a demonstrational program only. Please do not bring your pets.

Do you have a new "pandemic pup" in your home? Want to teach an old dog new tricks? Or are you just looking for some fun activities for your dog?

Topics to be discussed include:

What is positive reinforcement training and why use it? Is it just for dogs? What should I look for in a trainer What’s this clicker and how do I use it?

A short Q&A period will follow the program. Please register online, in person, or by phone, 330.666.4888.

Looking for more good dog training books? Check out these titles:

Training the Best Dog Ever: a 5-week program using the power of positive reinforcement  

The Joy of Dog Training: 30 fun, no-fail lessons to raise and train a happy, well-behaved dog 

Play Your Way to Good Manners: getting the best behavior from your dog through sports, games, and tricks 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Education |

Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library

fairlawnbath@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.666.4888
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Scott Schrade

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About the branch

Serving a vibrant area made up of both residential and business districts, the Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library is a valuable and important hub of enrichment for its diverse and dynamic community.

From families with toddlers, school-agers, or teenagers to active seniors and people who work nearby, patrons of all ages will find much to engage with in the appealing programming that the library presents. Story-times for young children, nature-themed events and craft-making for older youth, and varied programs for adults including book discussions, financial guidance, art instruction, and computer classes offer a wide range of opportunities for entertainment and learning.

Book, movie, music, and e-media collections from the library are equally responsive to the tastes and interests of library patrons. The Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library is also a place to find public computers, free WiFi, photocopiers, scanning and faxing capabilities, and meeting room space for local non-profit groups.

Also, be sure to look for Fairlawn-Bath Branch Library staff in your local schools, at area events, and around the table at community organizations.

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