always done phone consultations for
your dog's behavior problems.
30 minutes: $45
60 minutes: $80
Contact Ali at ali@greatcompanions.info
to set up an appointment.
2024
MEMBERSHIP PACKAGES
A: $2000 for Eight 6-Week Classes
($260 savings, classes must be taken in a one year period)
Click here tor eight class agreement
B: $750 for a 3-pack of classes
($75 savings)
Click here tor three class agreement
All Membership Packages
must be paid for by Check
Send check to 1480 Coventry Road
Allentown, PA 18104
Updated 4/22/2024
GENERAL INFORMATION
Please click on the Course Title for a class description or click here for a description of all classes. For more information on any class contact Ali Brown, ali@greatcompanions.info, 610 737-1550.
All Classes $279 per 6-Week class, unless otherwise marked, class max 6 dogs,
including Puppy Manners. Click Here for DIRECTIONS to our new location.
$10 Special Discount to any student who registers and pays
for
a 6-week future class BEFORE the end of their current one.
• FRIDAY NIGHT Rally and Scent Run Thrus --
Run thrus will start at 7:00 PM. $5 per run
Scent: May 17
Rally: May 3, May 31
• Intro to Scent Detective -- C-Wags Scent Patrol register by mail register online
Starting: Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 7:45 - 8:45PM, No Class April 23 Prerequisite: None
• Foundations, register by mail register online
Starting: Thursday, April 18, 2024, 1:00 - 2:00PM,
Please Note: Do not bring your dog to the first class!
• Foundations, register by mail register online
Starting: Sunday, April 21, 2024, 12:15 - 1:15 PM, No class April 25
Please Note: Do not bring your dog to the first class!
• Calling All Canines / Outbound Hound-- register by mail register online
Starting: Sunday, April 21, 2024, 1:30 - 2:30 PM,
Description: Teach your dog a reliable recall outside with distractions. Training your
dog to come when called is one of the most important behaviors you can teach
your dog. It could even save your dog's life! This class is outside and uses a 20-30
longline, which you must provide. Dress accordingly for all weather. Practice
and fine-tune all of the skills we have begun to learn in the Foundations class and
apply it to real life situations outside. The focus will be on loose-leash walking,
walking past other dogs, behind or in front of other dogs, past dogs behind a fence,
and past other distractions.
Prerequsite: Foundations or
equivalent
(at the instructor's discretion),
requires 20' longline
• Puppy Manners and Socialization register by mail register online
Starting: Sunday, April 28, 2024, 11:00AM - Noon
Prerequisite: Puppies must be between 9 and 16 weeks old at the start date
of the class
• Reactive Dog group class 4 Weeks for $199
Starting: Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 11:00AM - Noon
click here to watch exercises from this class
Evaluation and four private lessons (minimum) required before
entering a reactive dog group
class.
Contact Ali by email or call 610 737-1550 for details.
Click here fill out registration for and pay for class, CHOOSE 4-WEEK CLASS $199
***This class is not part of any membership package.
• Intro to Parkour, register by mail register online
Starting: Thursday, May 16, 2024, 6:00 -7:00 PM, NO CLASS June 20
Parkour is a challenging, but fun activity to do with your dog. It includes jumping,
climbing, and balancing. Once you start Parkour, you will always be on the lookout
for places to play with your dog.
Prerequisite: Foundations.
• CGC (Canine Good Citizen) register by mail register online
Starting: Thursday, May 16, 2024, 7:15 - 8:15PM, NO CLASS June 20
Prerequisite: Foundations or a working knowledge of positive reinforcement training
• The Shaped Retreive -- Workshop by Pam Dennison details and registration
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 9:00AM - Noon
Having a problem with a retrieve? Stuck on the first or second step and can’t
seem to move forward? Is the lack of a retrieve the reason why you can’t progress
to Open and Utility Obedience (in any venue)?
Help is here! In this 3 hour workshop, we will work on the beginning of
the shaped retrieve (or further along depending on where your dog is and what issue
they/you, are having).
Registration Deadline May 8, 2024
• Agility -- Sequencing Level 3 register by mail register online
Starting: Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 6:00 - 7:00 PM, NO CLASS June 4 or 18
Coursework/Masters Level
Prerequisite: Must have completed Level 2 agility class or with
permission from the instructor.
• Agility -- Handling Level 2, register by mail register online
Starting: Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 7:00 - 8:00 PM, NO CLASS June 4 or 18
Training includes front, rear, and blind crosses, serpentines, etc.
Prerequisite: Must have completed Beginner Level 1 class or with
permission from the instructor. Open to dogs of all ages
• Agility -- Beginner Level 1 register by mail register online
Starting: Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 8:00 - 9:00 PM, NO CLASS June 4 or 18
Prerequisite: Dog must be 12 weeks or older and have completed at
least a Puppy Manners class. Open to dogs of all ages.
• Intro to Rally C-WAGS Rally -- Starter register by mail register online
Starting: Saturday, June 1, 2024, 9:30 - 10:30 AM
Prerequisite: Foundations or working knowledge of positive reinforcement training and basic skills
• Tricks, register by mail register online
Starting: Saturday, June 1, 2024, 10:45 - 11:45 AM
With a few simple tips, we will show you how to Train Your Dog To Do (Almost)
Anything. Click here to learn more. Prerequisite: Foundations or permission from Ali.
Private Lessons are available at your home. Reap the benefits of our courses without the distractions of other dogs. Private lessons are scheduled at the owner's convenience. Call (610) 737-1550
Ali, teaching basic concepts at the Beginner Rally Class.
New Private Students and Phone Consultations: after confirming the date and time of a private lesson or phone consultation with Ali, please click on the BUY NOW button below to make an $80 deposit toward your session. Your lesson or consultation will not be confirmed until that payment is received. You will be making a payment to ali@greatcompanions.info for Private Lesson Payment through PayPal.This is a secure transaction.
ALL NEW IN-HOME and Reactive STUDENTS click here to download evaluation form.
After completing the form you may click the button below
to submit your payment or pay by mail.
**It is important that you call to discuss your dog's needs for the purpose of setting up the correct training plan or apporopriiat class participation. However, at the discretion of Ali Brown, phone calls which discuss an individual dog's issues lasting longer than 15 minutes will constitute a consultation. You will be alerted before any charges are incurred.
Fees:
30 minutes $45
60 minutes $80
Class Schedule
