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Dear Canine Companion Guardian,
We encourage you to join Moongazer Canine Companion
Training! At Moongazer,
you can learn to understand your relationship with your pet and improve it!
All of our classes and private training sessions focus on being fair, kind,
and consistent in order to communicate to your pet your expectations. We
assist you in training your pet with humane, gentle, positive techniques
that your companion can learn from and comprehend [click
here
for an article on how your dog learns].
Through teaching your pet what behaviors are acceptable, you will be able
to spend more time strengthening your relationship with your dog and less
time being frustrated with unacceptable behaviors that are difficult to
control.
Please read through our course descriptions and consider joining
Moongazer Canine Companion Training today!
Sincerely,
Lisa R. McCluskey, BS, CPDT
lisa@moongazer.com
www.moongazer.com
(217) 344-9115
(217) 469-9591
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Melissa Casanova and Lisa McCluskey tracking with "Jess" at Flaming Geyser State Park.
Photo by Amy Herot
Lisa McCluskey and "Myrna's Moongazing Margie".
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Come Join Moongazer Canine Companion Training and
Train Your Dog
With Us!
- Fair, kind, consistent training
- Gentle, humane, positive methods
- Fun facility for people and dogs!
- Small, personalized classes
- Understand your pet and improve your relationship with your dog
- Lead instructor was the first Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT) in
Illinois
- In the United States, lead instructor is one of only a few Accredited
Dog Training/Pet Behaviour Specialists of the Pet Behaviour Institute of
the United Kingdom
- Veterinarian recommended
- Behavior counseling and individual lessons available
Year-round classes are held in St. Joseph; easily accessible from I-74,
Oaks Rd. (1850N), Rt. 45, Rt. 150 and Main Street (2200E).
Conveniently serving
Champaign, Urbana and surrounding areas.
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John Rogerson 2007
Tracking Seminar at Moongazer
Photo
by Pat Mulrooney (Submitted by J. Rogers)
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Canine Companion Services Offered at Moongazer:
Payment/Refund Information:
- All lessons and sessions are prepaid in advance at the time of
registration / booking. No exceptions.
- If you cannot attend a class for which you have registered, we
give a full refund less $25 providing cancellation is seven days before
the start of class. After that date, no refund is issued.
- Private lessons require 24 hours notice of cancellation or
rescheduling. Without this notice, prepayment for your appointment is
retained by Moongazer.
- Distances greater than 10 miles from St. Joseph, IL for in-home
services may incur additional cost and will be considered on an
individual basis. Please call for a quote.
- Prices accurate as of 01/01/08 and are subject to change.
Always verify availability in lessons/classes prior to registering.
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Lisa McCluskey and
"Indy" on the A-Frame
Photo by
Kevin Small
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Additional Information
Lisa's team of trainers on the first 21 day
John Rogerson international dog training/behavior course at
Canines Can Care Dog Training Centre, Kusur, Pune District, India
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Brian Morgan introducing tracking
to "Rugby"
Photo by
Pat Mulrooney
(Submitted by J. Rogers)
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Basic Canine Companion Training / Introduction to
Puppy Manners
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In class, "sit," "down," "stand," "come," "stay," walking on lead without
pulling, socialization, jumping up prevention, confidence building exercises,
handling/grooming exercises, appropriate play/games, house training,
mouthiness, proper pet manners and "off" (impulse control) are discussed
and taught
- For puppies or adult dogs
- A class for beginners
- Limit of 6-9 dogs per class
- Six 60-minute lessons, one lesson per week
- Offered Mondays @ 4:30PM, Mondays @ 5:45PM, Wednesdays @ 7:00PM,
or Wednesdays @ 8:15PM
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Lisa McCluskey, Connie Hart, and
"Murphy" practing appropriate greeting protocol
Photo by Kevin
Small
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Continuing Class
- Build on skills taught in previous classes
- This Level 2 class teaches more challenging impulse control exercises
- Work on having a great canine companion!
- For dogs and puppies that have completed Level 1
- Limit of 6-10 dogs per class
- Six 60-minute lessons, one lesson per week
- Offered Mondays @ 7:00PM
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Steve Holy hiking in
the ditches of East Central Illinois with "Cassie"
Photo by
Pat Mulrooney (Submitted by J. Rogers)
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Intermediate CGC Class
- Work towards an AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certificate
in Level 3.
- Work on having a phenomenal canine companion!
- For dogs and puppies that have completed Level 2
- Limit of 6-12 dogs per class
- Six 60-minute lessons, one lesson per week
- Offered Mondays @ 8:15PM
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Moongazer Canine Good
Citizen (CGC) grads preparing for an activities session
Photo by
Pat Mulrooney (Submitted by J. Rogers)
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Rally-Obedience Class
- Have fun training your dog in obedience and competition
sequences while building confidence in your relationship!
- For dogs that have completed Level 3 and earned a CGC certificate
- Limit of 4-6 dogs per class
- Six 60-minute lessons, one lesson per week
- Offered Wednesdays @ 4:30PM or Wednesdays @ 5:45PM
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Emily Volk and
"Rupert CGC, RL1X, RL2"
Photo by Linda Prince McCluskey
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Agility Class
- Have fun training your dog on obstacles and competition
sequences while building confidence in your relationship!
- For dogs that have completed Level 3 and earned a CGC certificate
- Limit of 4-6 dogs per class
- Six 60-minute lessons, one lesson per week
- Offered Tuesdays @ 4:30PM, Tuesdays @ 5:45PM, Tuesdays @ 7:00PM, or
Tuesdays @ 8:15PM
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Joyce Willskey and
"Tess" working the weaves
Photo by Kevin Small
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Sniffer Scavenger Class
- A new, unique class training your dog in tracking and scent
work...scavenger style!
- For dogs that have completed a Level 4 class (Rally-O or Agility) and
earned a CGC certificate
- Limit of 4-6 dogs per class
- Six 60-minute lessons, one lesson per week
- Offered Thursdays @ 4:30PM, Thursdays @ 5:45PM, Thursdays @
7:00PM, or Thursdays @ 8:15PM
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"Jess" demonstrating
his unique play bow scent alert
Photo by Amy Herot
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Hourly Individual Lessons at our Training Facility
- During lesson, client's personal goals for their companion are assessed
and work towards in an individual setting
- Client is counseled in the aspects of canine training that
address current concerns
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Joyce Willskey basking
"Maddie" in praise
Photo by Kevin Small
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Two-Hour In-Home Behavior Counseling Session
- During the in-home behavior session, behavior history of pet is
determined
- Client is counseled in the aspects of behavior modification that
address current concerns
- Treatment plan with handouts specific to client's personal behavior
modification goals are provided
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John and Judy Rogerson "talking shop" with Lisa at Canines Can Care Dog Training Centre, Kusur, Pune District, India
Steve Holy and "Cassie"
hot on the trail
Photo
by Linda Prince McCluskey
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All About Lisa (Owner and Lead Instructor)
Lisa R. McCluskey, BS, CPDT has been working intensively with companion
animals professionally for over 14 years.
She earned her Bachelor of Science in
Animal Science
with a strong focus on Companion Animals and Canine Behavior from
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1997. Lisa was the
first
Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT) in the state of Illinois, is one of only a few (in the U.S.) Accredited
Dog Training/Pet Behaviour Specialists of the Pet Behaviour Institute of
the United Kingdom and continues to enrich her education in canine behavior through hosting and attending continuing education seminars every year. Lisa assisted world renowned canine behaviourist John Rogerson on the first 21 day international dog training/behavior course at Canines Can Care Dog Training Centre, Kusur, Pune District, India; is a Professional Member of the
Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), an
American Kennel Club (AKC)
Canine Good
Citizen (CGC) Evaluator, chair of the Public Education Committee
(PEC) of the
Akita Club of America (ACA), a co-founder of
Midwest Akita Rescue Society (MARS), and a Certified
Delta Society Pet
Partner with her rescue Akita "Tess" (an animal-assisted activity and
animal-assisted therapy dog).
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Lisa McCluskey and
"Contessa Trueheart of Moongazer, CGC TD" preparing for work
Photo
by Linda Prince
McCluskey
Lisa McCluskey all smiles with
Judy and John Rogerson at Moongazer
Photo by Linda Prince
McCluskey
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John and Judy Rogerson, Lisa McCluskey, Lauralea Oliver, Melissa Casanova, and "Poppy" at Argus Ranch.
Photo by Amy Herot
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Contact Information
Moongazer Dog Training
1802 County Road 2000E
St. Joseph, IL 61873
Email: training@moongazer.com
Phone: (217) 344-9115, (217) 469-9591
General Office/Phone Hours:
Monday through Thursday : 12PM - 6PM
Private Lessons by Appointment:
Friday : 9AM - 1PM
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