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A Sound Beginning

Program Fee: $175.00
Includes book, CD, and phone consultation!


Animal Care League is a proud partner of the A Sound Beginning program and recommends completing their training program. This is a module based training program for dogs adopted from shelters or rescues. Start building a positive relationship with your adopted dog, gain his trust, and help him successfully adjust to his new home. This unique training program was created specifically for the newly adopted dogs and focuses on LIFE SKILLS that center on SOCIALIZATION and SELF-CONTROL, while teaching the foundation of problem solving by: PREVENTION, MANAGEMENT and TRAINING.

Please contact A Sound Beginning directly with questions: info@asoundbeginningprogram.com


Registration for this class is completed through the A Sound Beginning website. Click here for more info or to register. 

Requirements:  Dogs must have age appropriate distemper vaccinations including a bordetella vaccine and a clear fecal exam within last 6 months.  Dogs over 16 weeks must have a current rabies vaccination. Proof of vaccines is required.  Please bring paperwork with you to first class.

Animal Care League, 1011 Garfield, Oak Park, IL  60304; 708-848-8155

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