Felicity Dog Training School, Inc.- Brochure

The Felicity Dog Training School is located in Fairfax Station, VA on 5 park-like acres. There is a 2400 sq. ft. indoor heated/matted training center and a fenced outdoor area as well.

Teresa Patton, Director and Owner, has nearly 30 years of training and showing experience in obedience and conformation. She also has over 10 years of training and showing experience in agility. Teresa’s passion for dog training is demonstrated in the nearly 30 breed champions and 30 obedience and agility titles her dogs have earned in the past 25 plus years. She has been tested and certified by the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors. She is a member of and is actively involved in the following organizations:

Professional Member, Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)
Founder of Paws for Love, Pet Therapy and Visitation Group

TRAINING METHOD AND PHILOSOPHY

Teresa uses operant conditioning, better known as "Clicker Training". This involves the use of a primary reinforcer (food) and secondary) reinforcer (clicker) to teach the dog appropriate behavior. Owners learn to identify the behavior they want, "click" it, then follow with a "treat". By marking and subsequently rewarding appropriate behavior, it is more likely to occur again. This method enables owners to "take their dogs off welfare" and motivate them to earn their rewards for good behavior. This sets the foundation for a solid training relationship between dog and handler based on mutual respect and love. Teaching strong attention skills is stressed. NO HARSH CORRECTIONS, CHAIN OR PRONG COLLARS ARE PERMITTED. NO FORCE WILL BE USED AT ANY TIME.

Register and Pay On-Line in 3 Easy Steps

Decide on the class to be taken and submit
Complete and submit the on-line class application form for the appropriate class with major credit card
Complete and submit the on-line release form

(Please note that you may pay on-line and download, complete and email the application and release forms or you may download, complete and mail the application and release forms with payment to Felicity Dog Training School, Inc.)

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Grooming Products
Food & Treats
Training Supplies

PRIVATE TRAINING

All classes listed can be taught privately as well as in a group setting. Private training is by appointment only. Daytime and evening appointments are available . Private training is especially helpful if you have recently acquired a new puppy or adopted a new dog. Private training is also available for help with: behavior problems, getting answers to questions not covered in class, or the need for a tailored training program. Cost for private training: First consultation: $95 (two hours in length), each lesson thereafter is $60 per visit (approx. on hour not to exceed an hour and a quarter).

GROUP CLASSES

Class Duration: 6 one hour sessions or 7 one hour sessions Please check class schedule

Cost: $95 for a six week session (6 one hour classes) or $120 for a seven week (7 one hour sessions)

Note: No aggressive dogs permitted in group classes. The maximum group class size is strictly limited to 8.

Training Supplies

Collars, Leashes, Treats, Toys and Dog Beds are available for sale at the training center.

Felicity Dog Training School, Inc.

Teresa Patton

7501 Wolf Run Shoals Rd.

Fairfax Station, VA 22039

Phone: (703) 978-0007

This page was last updated on Friday, February 29, 2008

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