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Dear Canine Companion Guardian,
We encourage you to join Moongazer Canine Companion
Foundation Training! At Moongazer,
you can learn to understand your relationship with your pet and improve it
[click here
for an article by Lisa regarding enriching your relationship with your
dog1]!
All of our programs, 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
(part 1)2 or
here
(part 2)3
for articles written by Lisa on getting started in dog
training].
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 [click here
for an article by Lisa regarding the dilemma of our modern
dogs4].
Please feel free to read through our course descriptions,
Lisa's curriculum vitae,
and then consider joining
Moongazer Canine Companion Foundation Training today!
Fall 2001 (Inaugural Exam)
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Spring 2011 (Inaugural Exam)
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Fall 2011 (Inaugural Exam)
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General Office/Phone Hours:
Monday through Thursday : 12PM - 6PM
Private Lessons by Appointment:
Most Weekdays, Evenings, & Weekends
1
Originally publised in Woof! magazine, April-June, 2009
2
Originally publised in Woof! magazine, November-December, 2009
3
Originally publised in Woof! magazine, July, 2010
4
Originally publised in Woof! magazine, April-June, 2008
Moongazer Canine Companion Training is currently based out of the Bowie, MD (central Maryland) region.
For dog training services in the Arlington, VA and Washington, DC regions, please contact Fur-Get Me Not.
For dog training services in the Boston and Worcester, MA regions, please contact Peter Gobel through the Massachusetts Canine Professionals Club (MCPC).
For dog training services in the Champaign-Urbana, IL region, please contact Jodie Varner.
Lisa is available for single and multi-day training seminars, featuring her unique canine companion foundation seminars. Example curricula include: Recall, Retrieve, and Other Real Life Skills; Sniffer Scavenger Survivor Series (Fun Detection & Tracking); Companion Sniffer Dog Training (CSDT) Instructor's Course; Rally Working Trials (RWT) Matches & Competitions. Please inquire directly for quotes and availability.
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Lisa McCluskey and Detection Dog "Zed" in India
Photo by Kim Horn
Lisa McCluskey and "Myrna's Moongazing Margie".
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Join Moongazer Canine Companion Foundation Training and
Train Your Dog
With Us!
- Fair, kind, consistent training
- Gentle, humane, positive methods
- Fun for people and dogs
- Personalized classes and programs
- Understand your pet and improve your relationship with your dog
- Lead instructor was the first Certified Professional Dog
Trainer - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) in Illinois and one of the first
in the USA to earn the Certified Behavior Consultant Canine -
Knowledge Assessed (CBCC-KA) and Certified Professional Dog Trainer -
Knowledge and Skills Assessed (CPDT-KSA) credentials
- 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, individual lessons, canine companion foundation seminars, workshops, and fun matches available
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John Rogerson Rally Working Trials Seminar at Moongazer
Photo
by Jay Barman
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Year-round training available at the venue of your choice.
Conveniently serving
Largo, Bowie, Annapolis, MD and surrounding areas.
John Rogerson Tracking Seminar at Moongazer
Photo
by Pat Mulrooney (Submitted by J. Rogers)
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Melissa Casanova and Lisa McCluskey tracking with "Jess" at Flaming Geyser State Park.
Photo by Amy Herot
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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 $50 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 20 miles from Largo, Bowie, or
Annapolis, MD 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 01/01/12 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
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Brian Morgan introducing tracking
to "Rugby"
Photo by
Pat Mulrooney
(Submitted by J. Rogers)
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Lisa's Publications
- Dilemma of the Modern Dog by Lisa R. McCluskey, BS, CPDT-KA -- Woof! Magazine, April-June 2008 (PDF)
- Are You Your Dog's Best Friend? by Lisa R. McCluskey, BS, CPDT-KA -- Woof! Magazine, April-June 2009 (PDF)
- Start On The Right Paw by Lisa R. McCluskey, BS, CPDT-KA -- Woof! Magazine, November-December 2009 (PDF)
- Paw'sitive Training by Lisa R. McCluskey, BS, CPDT-KA -- Woof! Magazine, July 2010 (PDF)
- "Utilizing the Companion Sniffer Dog Training Method to Develop Aptitude in Locating Target Scents" by Lisa R. McCluskey, Sarah A. Larson, Emilie C. Bess and Kevin Small -- Association of Pet Dog Trainers Educational Conference, October 2010 [abstract | poster] (PDF)
- Inside Your Dog's Mind by Lisa R. McCluskey, BS, CPDT-KA -- Woof! Magazine, January 2011 (PDF)
- Tropical Storm June by Lisa R. McCluskey, BS, CPDT-KA -- Woof! Magazine, March-April 2011 (PDF)
- "An Evidence-based Canine Companion Training Curriculum Assessment Methodolgy" by Lisa R. McCluskey and Kevin Small -- Association of Pet Dog Trainers Educational Conference, October 2011 [abstract | poster] (PDF)
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Woof! March/April 2011 Cover
(featuring Lisa's dog "June")
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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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Lisa and other trainers graduate from the 10 day
John Rogerson's Canine Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) course at
Canines Can Care Dog Training Centre, Vahangaon, Pune District, India
Photo by Kim Horn
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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
- Generally 6-12 dogs per class
- Six 60-minute lessons, one lesson per week
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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
- Generally 6-12 dogs per class
- Six 60-minute lessons, one lesson per week
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Lisa McCluskey and
"Contessa Trueheart of Moongazer, CGC" preparing for work
Photo
by Linda Prince
McCluskey
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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
- Train 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
- Generally 6-12 dogs per class
- Six 60-minute lessons, one lesson per week
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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 sequences
while building confidence in your relationship and dog handling skills!
- For dogs that have completed Level 3 and earned a CGC certificate
- Generally 4-6 dogs per class
- Six 60-minute lessons, one lesson per week
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Emily Volk and
"Rupert CGC, RL1X, RL2"
Photo by Linda Prince McCluskey
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Agility Class
- Enjoy training your dog on obstacles in sequences while building confidence in your relationship and off-lead training!
- For dogs that have completed Level 4 and earned a CGC certificate
- Generally 4-6 dogs per class
- Six 60-minute lessons, one lesson per week
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Joyce Willskey and
"Tess" working the weaves
Photo by Kevin Small
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Sniffer Scavenger Class
- A unique class training your dog in tracking and scent
work...scavenger style!
- For dogs that have completed Level 4 and
earned a CGC certificate
- Generally 4-6 dogs per class
- Six 60-minute lessons, one lesson per week
Lisa's Sniffer Dog Research
- "Utilizing the Companion Sniffer Dog Training Method to Develop Aptitude in Locating Target Scents" by Lisa R. McCluskey, Sarah A. Larson, Emilie C. Bess and Kevin Small [abstract | poster] (PDF)
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Cheryl Vergin and Murphy diligently participating in detection work at Sniffer Dog class
Photo by Christina Nelson
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Canine Companion Foundation Seminars
- Single-day and multi-day events
- "Recall, Retrieve, and Other Real Life Skills"
- "Sniffer Scavenger Survivor Series" (Fun Detection & Tracking)
- "Companion Sniffer Dog Training (CSDT) Instructor's Course"
- "Rally Working Trials (RWT) Matches and Competitions"
- Customized seminars available to suit specific needs of target programs and facilities
- Please inquire directly for quotes and availability
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"Silvio", Gloria, and Peter Roubal learning to track with Lisa
Photo by Linda Prince McCluskey
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"Jess" demonstrating
his unique play bow scent alert
Photo by Amy Herot
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Hourly Individual Lessons at a Training Venue
- During lesson, client's personal goals for their companion are assessed
and worked towards in an individual setting
- Client is counseled in the aspects of canine training that
address current concerns
- Offered by appointment: Most Weekdays, Evenings, & Weekends
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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
- Training plan with handouts specific to client's personal behavior
modification goals are provided
- Offered by appointment: Most Weekdays, Evenings, & Weekends
John and Judy Rogerson "talking shop" with Lisa at Canines Can Care Dog Training Centre, Kusur, Pune District, India
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Shabeer Ali and "SuperDog Sarah" with Lisa at Canines Can Care Dog Training Centre, Kusur, Pune District, India
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Lisa and June patiently waiting for Kevin at the Forge Park/495 MBTA station
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One-Hour Follow-Up In-Home Behavior Session
- Teach more challenging impulse control exercises
- Work through updated training plan reflective of progress in
behavior/training goals since last meeting
- Offered by appointment: Most Weekdays, Evenings, & Weekends
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Steve Holy and "Cassie"
hot on the trail
Photo
by Linda Prince McCluskey
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Lisa's dog "June" beckoning an East Central Illinois blizzard
Photo
by Linda Prince McCluskey
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All About Lisa (Owner and Lead Instructor)
Lisa R. McCluskey, BS, CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA has been working intensively with companion animals professionally for over 16 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 Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) in the state of Illinois, has become one of the first in the USA to earn the
Certified Behavior Consultant Canine - Knowledge Assessed (CBCC-KA) and Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge and Skills Assessed (CPDT-KSA) credentials, 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 she strives 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, a director and CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA & CBCC-KSA exam committee member for the
Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT),
chair of the Public Education Committee
(PEC) of the
Akita Club of America (ACA), a co-founder of
Midwest Akita Rescue Society (MARS), and was a Certified
Delta Society Pet
Partner with her rescue Akita "Tess" (an animal-assisted activity and
animal-assisted therapy dog), & qualified for the silver level at the
first ever USA Rally Working Trials (RWT) competition with her SiberCaan Dog
"June". Lisa also presented her research,
Utilizing the Companion Sniffer
Dog Training Method to Develop Aptitude in Locating Target Scents"
(poster session) at the
2010 APDT Annual Educational Conference in
Atlanta, GA. Additionally, she shared her award winning work,
An Evidence-Based Canine Companion
Training Curriculum Assessment Methodology in the "Meet the Experts"
scientific track at the
2011 APDT Conference in San Diego, CA.
Lisa's background of working with rescue and family dogs has also turned out to be a great fit for Fur-Get Me Not of Arlington, VA. As one of their lead
trainers, she currently teaches and offers private consultations at the award winning facility.
For more information, please refer to
Lisa's curriculum vitae.
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Lisa McCluskey all smiles with
Judy and John Rogerson at Moongazer
Photo by Linda Prince
McCluskey
Lisa McCluskey and "June".
Photo by Kevin Small
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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
17914 Mill Branch Place
Bowie, MD 20716-3514
Email: training@moongazer.com
Phone: (630) 479-7523
General Office/Phone Hours:
Monday through Thursday : 12PM - 6PM
Private Lessons by Appointment:
Most Weekdays, Evenings, & Weekends
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Horsey Home Sweet Home -- Tuff, CC, and Polo
Photo by Linda Prince McCluskey
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