04-23-2012, 04:46 AM
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Originally posted by csgray
Those AKC classes are just for "AKC recognized breeds" which rules out 90% of the dogs in Hawaii, mine included. There are actually very few obedience classes available to people who live in the Puna area unfortunately.
Carol
NOT TRUE.
At the Humane Society in Kea'au there are AKC classes offered for ALL dogs inc. mixed breeds. They offer the classes in 6 week sessions. They offer 3 classes. Star Puppy, Obedience and Canine Good Citizen. You can take the classes with the dog you get at the humane society. I took all 3 of my pooches through the classes. All my dogs are pound pups and mixed breeds.
The instructors are certified to teach the AKC classes. AKC will send you a certificate at the completion of your class regardless of the dog's heritage.
You get handouts and homework and very structured classes with help from the instructors.
You can get info from Humane society. The instructors work at Sheer Magic pet grooming. You can also call Sheer Magic and sign up for the classes.
In Puna. All dogs welcome.