CHANDREA FARMS meets a variety of training needs in the Pend Oreille County Washington and Bonner County Idaho area. We provide individual private lessons, socialization, Canine Good Citizen testing, Rally-O and agility. Classes are tailored to meet a variety of needs from people who have never trained a dog and want a wonderful companion - through beginning competition levels.
The basis for everything we do is a POSITIVE and PRACTICAL approach to learning with the goal of enhancing the relationships of Pets & People too.
Come join the fun!
**Click on the CALENDAR link to see the current class and show/event schedule**
K9 COMPANION – This class will help your newest family member become a part of your home and life. It is not limited to young dogs.
Many older dogs and rescue dogs attend and enjoy this class. Old dogs Can learn new tricks!
Lesson 1: Creating the Team. Shaping Behavior and how dogs learn.
Lesson 2: Manners at Doors, Gates and Crates.
Lesson 3: Walk with me and Come to me - Please!!!
Lesson 4: Problem Solving.
Lesson 5: Putting it all together for a dog you can live with.
Bring good treats, a favorite toy, collar, leash, one dog and a sense of humor!
Class runs 1x a week for 5 weeks. $90
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN - This class is based on the 10 items required for a Canine Good Citizen title. Taking the test is NOT a requirement of the class – but is offered for those who wish. This excellent guideline covers useful skills that every family dog should know. AKC issues a title certificate for ALL dogs who pass the CGC test - regardless of pedigree. This accomplishment is a common precursor to Therapy Dog certification. The 10 skills include: Accepting a friendly stranger, sitting politely for petting, appearance & grooming, walking on a loose leash, walking through a crowd, sit & down with brief stay in place, coming when called, reaction to another dog, reaction to distractions and a supervised separation.
Class runs 1x a week for 5 weeks. $90
AGILITY- Build your dog’s confidence on safe equipment, get a little exercise and help reinforce obedience skills. Jumping, running, climbing and tunneling can be its own reward! Dogs must have some prior obedience training. Bring lots of good treats, flat collar and leash and a need to have fun. Dogs and their people love this class!
Class runs 1x a week for 5 weeks. $90
*AGILITY SKILLS: Open practice time for more advanced dogs. Prerequisite: Dogs must be familiar with equipment. Call or email for more information.
MORE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES:
* INDIVIDUAL private lessons.
* PRACTICE time for competition obedience and agility.
* REASONABLE rates.
* We train/practice under cover - but outdoors. Dress for the beautiful Pacific NW weather!
* All dogs must be have current vaccinations to attend class!
Cheryl has a strong Background in Animal Husbandry through a Lifetime of Living on Farms & Ranches & Caring for & Training dogs, horses & cows. Add in a Professional Counseling Education & this Unique Perspective brings a Practical, Common Sense approach to Living with & Training our Dogs. She has helped over 1000 Dog/Human Teams Learn to Live in Harmony & Prepare for Obedience, Agility, Therapy work, Conformation, Herding, &/or life in general.
Her Experience spans All Breeds and Rescue Dogs of many varieties and ages. She has Multiple dogs Titled in Conformation with Multiple Best in Shows; Obedience; Agility with Multiple High in Class; Herding & dogs Certified through Delta Society Pet Partners.
Cheryl owns/operates Chandrea Farms, Dog Boarding & Training.
She raises Australian Shepherds & lives on the Farm with her Husband, Daughter, several Sheep & Dogs.
There is no substitute for experience. My goal is to help make your Team experiences great!
Cheryl Hass
This page was last updated: July 26, 2011
CHANDREA FARMS
Training, Service, Fun for Pets & People too . . .
Positive Reinforcement for the Teacher! :)
Dear Cheryl,
A special note of thanks to you for your amazing skills and your ease of sharing those skills with dog owners looking for a happy, successful relationship with our canine family members.
After taking on two puppies at the same time and feeling overwhelmed with the possibilities of finding any sort of sanity; I am pleased to say that I am blessed with two dogs whom are a pleasure to have as members of our family. This is all thanks to the skills taught to us by you.
We love your logical, gentle approach that allows the dog to make good choices on their own. We love that you are so very successful without any forceful or abusive techniques. I often comment to family and friends that it is amazing to see you take a dog that seems to be completely unable to comprehend and within moments you have them wanting desperately to do nothing but give you whatever it is you seek.
Thank you so much for all you have given our family through your training. We look forward to many more classes in your extended course offerings.
Sincerely,
Theresa
CLICKER CONFORMATION: The art of showing dogs has changed over the years, along with the methods of training a dog to show. No more jerking on the leash or pulling on legs to get a dog to stand. The result is teamwork in the show ring and a happy, more comfortable dog who is not afraid of the exam. This class is appropriate even if you are not interested in showing. The dogs learn to offer attention, not pull or lag on leash and stand still for exam - handy at the vet's office. Handlers learn when to click and how to look for the good things their dog already does.
Call for details - Prerequisite: K9 Companion or comparable training experience.
