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KPT classes are structured for puppies 8 to 20 weeks of age. Early socialization begins here and the new dog owner is helped through the difficult first weeks of dog ownership. Questions about housebreaking and other important topics are addressed. This is an ongoing start-any-week course. To find out when KPT classes are held, see the Schedule. The cost is $100 for 6 weeks or $50 if you are a Club member with a paid training fee. The six weeks must be completed within eight weeks from the first class. To download an application, click HERE . For more information about KPT or to find out when you can start, call Marylou at (215) 836-9173 or send an email.

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Beginner Obedience A seven-week Beginner Obedience course is offered for dogs 4 months of age and older. Dogs must be housebroken. In this class, the following commands are taught: heel, sit, down, stand, stay and come. Your dog will learn to obey even in the presence of other dogs or with other distractions. Classes are limited in size and fill up quickly. To find out when Beginner classes are held, see the Schedule. The cost is $125, $100 for a continuing or repeating student or $62.50 for a Club member with a paid training fee. To download an application, click HERE. For more information, to find out when the next course starts, or to sign up, call Barbara at (610) 941-6394 or send an email.

	The next Tuesday Beginner Class starts Jan. 13, 2009 The next Wednesday Beginner Class starts Feb. 11, 2009

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space holder invisible type After completing the Beginner course and upon passing the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test, a handler may take the 8-week Basic Novice class, or if not quite ready for the CGC test, the 8-week Advanced Beginner course. The cost is $125, with a reduced rate of $100 for students who enroll while still attending Beginner class. The handler may also take the 8-week Rally Signs (Introduction to Rally) class for $125. The classes are free for club members who have paid the training fee. See the class descriptions below to download applications. After completing 8 weeks of either the Advanced Beginner, Basic Novice or Rally, one can apply for club membership. One of the benefits of club membership is that members, after paying a yearly training fee, may train as often as they want . . . 52 weeks a year if desired. To download a membership application, click HERE . Basic Novice, Competition Novice, Open and Utility classes are continuous, ongoing classes and are open to both members and non-members. To find out when these classes are held, see the Schedule. For more information, call Marylou at (215) 836-9173 or send an email.

Advanced Beginner Class The Advanced Beginner course is for those who have completed the Beginner class but are not quite ready to take the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test. The class fine-tunes good manners and further improves the skills which were introduced in the Beginner class. To find out when the class is held, see the Schedule. To download an application, click HERE . For more information, call Marylou at (215) 836-9173 or send an email.

Basic Novice Class The Basic Novice course is for those who have passed the Canine Good Citizen test (CGC) but who are not interested in, or not yet ready for, the Competition Novice class. The class includes introduction to off-lead work and continues with manners training. To find out when the class is held, see the Schedule. To download an application, click HERE . For more information, call Marylou at (215) 836-9173 or send an email.

Introduction to Rally Class The Rally Signs Instruction course is an 8-week class that teaches the Rally signs and offers an introduction to Rally Obedience. The class can be taken by those who have complete the Beginner class and after completion of the 8 weeks, can then apply for club membership. As a training member, the Rally class can be attended on an ongoing basis, learning the signs in Rally Novice, Rally Advanced or Rally Excellent. After attending six Rally Signs classes or gaining a Rally title, the handler can attend the Rally Run-Through class. To find out when the class is held, see the Schedule. To download an application, click HERE . For more information, call Marylou at (215) 836-9173 or send an email.

	Those who have previously trained elsewhere may begin training in the level class in which their dog is working - Novice, Open or Utility - and they may apply for club membership after completing an eight-week course in that level. The cost is $125 for eight weeks. You can download an application for one of the Introductory classes by clicking HERE.

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Small Dog Training Most tiny dogs don't consider themselves small . . . they're sure they're as big as the next guy (or bigger). However, it does take some special thought to train them successfully. Your techniques, your equipment, even your attitude needs to take their size into consideration. This class will begin with basic safety and social skills and then take you and your tiny tyke through an exploration of dog sports and activities geared to their size. The class will be limited to a maximum of eight participants. Questions about size? Call Dottie O'Donnell at (215) 836-0678. The class consists of seven weekly sessions that meet at 6 P.M. on Wednesdays. The cost is $125. This is an ongoing class; you may start any week. To download an application, click HERE. For more information, call Dottie O'Donnell at (215) 836-0678.

Show Handling Conformation Show Ring Handling class is a continuous, ongoing class. To find out when it is held, see the Schedule. This is a drop-in class and the cost is $15 per class for non-members and free for training members. To download an application/release form, click HERE . For more information, call Bernie at (610) 825-1362 or send an email.

	SPECIAL 6-WEEK SMALL GROUP CLASS ATTENTION & HEELING Stationary Attention ~ Introduction to Moving Attention ~ Games, like 'release' during training Handling - footwork, hand placement, and other aspects of ring procedure Instructor: Barbara Doering Thursdays from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the school Members $65 ~ Non-Members $125 Proposed beginning date is January 15, 2009 (to be confirmed once class is filled) Dogs must have passed the CGC test to participate To enroll, email Dee Landis or call her at 610-278-9598 Questions? email Barb Doering at barb.rott@verizon.net or call her at 215-328-9311 Attendance at the first class is mandatory. A commitment to attend all six classes is recommended.