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Lloyd Williams (kennel co-owner and kennel manager) is the head dog trainer at Bear Brook Kennels. Lloyd's career training dogs started in 1979 when he established the Maine State Police Canine Program. Among all the German Shepherd Police dogs he has trained was the first "Akita" Police Dog on the East Coast for the Portland Police Department. Lloyd is a national certified police dog judge and narcotic detector dog judge for the United States Police Canine Association.
After his retirement from the State Police Canine Unit Lloyd became involved with noted Veterinarian, Behaviorist and author Dr. Ian Dunbar and created puppy socialization classes focusing on positive reinforcement. This process developed into a positive way of training dogs with rewards. Lloyd continues his education through training seminars and conferences. He recently attended a seminar at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY for canine behavior problems and attends annual APDT Association conferences. With his background and expertise Lloyd is able to bring even the rowdiest and aggressive dog under control and plus teach him manners. He can also bring a timid, sensitive dog out of the corner and into the mainstream of life. Lloyd conducts the only apprentice trainer program in the state. For over 18 years he has turned students into dog trainers who have become respected in their own right.
Lloyd is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer, through the Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers.
Lloyd's goal for training is to get the dog to work for the handler because the dog wants to, not because he has to.
With Training, Man Can Be Dogs Best Friend!
Instructors:
Lloyd Williams
Terry Bedard
Bear Brook Kennel offers the following Obedience Classes.
Socialization & Behavior Shaping
| Puppy
Class 4wks @ $60.00
6wks @ $85.00
Combo Obedience/Games
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Puppies
10-18 weeks of age.
Once Puppy Class is completed. |
| Obedience 6 wks @ $85.00
Small Dog Obedience |
For
dogs 5 months and older. Reviewing the obedience commands, we build on communication skills, increasing the dogs confidence,
and start
Agility. Basic Obedience geared to the small dog. Different handling techniques without the stresses of large dogs. |
Rally-O 6 wks @ $85.00 |
Fast, Fun, and Competitive. |
| Advanced Obedience | Dog and handlers that have completed an Obedience. We strive
to progress your training to get the most out of your dog
and still have fun. |
| Basic
Agility 6 wks @ $85.00
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Dogs of every age: Puppy to Senior. An
obstacle course for dogs. Agility is great for building your
dogs confidence
and developing a strong bond between LOTS OF FUN!!!
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| Tracking | Hourly Sessions Any age, any breed can do human scent tracking for fun and competition. |
NEW 4 Week Puppy Class - $60.00 Goals ~ To start the socialization of the puppy with other breeds, people, and new situations. To give the handler the skills to train the puppy with more success.
6 Week Puppy Class - $85.00 ~ AKC S.T.A.R. Program Goals
~ Training classes that teach you
S-ocialization Puppy distinction, you’ll be able to get information on all your puppy-raising questions including house breaking, chewing, obedience commands, calm greetings, mouthing and care of your puppy. This program is a natural lead to the AKC Canine Good Citizen.
Note: The 4 & 6 week classes will start on the same night, with the 6-wk class running 2 weeks longer.
The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppysm is an exciting new program designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start. The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppysm Program is an incentive program for loving dog owners who have taken the time to take their puppies through a basic training class. The Benefits of Training Training classes teach you how to best communicate with your puppy. Organized training classes also provide an opportunity for your dog to socialize with other dogs. In classes aimed at earning the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy distinction, you’ll be able to get information on all of your puppy-raising questions including housetraining, chewing, and the most effective way to teach practical skills such as coming when called. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy training is a natural lead in to the AKC® Canine Good Citizen® Program. 
How It Works When you complete a basic training class (taught by an AKC Approved CGC Evaluator) with your puppy (up to 1 year old) your puppy is eligible to be enrolled in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program. You'll attend any puppy or basic training class at least 6 weeks. Your instructor will administer the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy test at the end of the course. Upon passing the test, you'll get an application to send to AKC® for enrollment in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program. All dogs are welcome to participate in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program including purebreds and mixed breeds. Your puppy will receive the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Medal (for display or memento purposes; not suitable as a collar tag). You and your puppy will be listed in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy records. In addition, so that you can continue learning, you’ll receive our AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy package that includes:
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