UNDERSTANDING DOGS
An integrative, holistic approach to training, behavior, health and healing, including obedience, reiki, flower essences, calming techniques and communication. Includes a behavior consultation / coaching session / treatment plan for each participating dog.

Learn how to solve canine behavior problems! Better yet, be confident that you can avoid creating or encouraging them! No problem is too big or too small for this class.

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Pre-Registration is required, which includes fee and forms.
Fee for one Human / one Dog Pair $150; Additional human $45
Fee for Human without dog $90
Call for Misha May / rescue / other discounts.
303-239-0382 or email mishamayfoundation@gmail.com for more information.

Classes will be offered in the following locations:

Location: Sage Valley Pet Center, 16400 West 54th Avenue, Golden
Dates: 6 Sundays September 12 through October 17 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Location: Pet Station, 2300 S Colorado Blvd, Denver
Dates: 6 Thursdays September 16 through October 21 from 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Location: Doggie Pause, 3242 S Acoma, Englewood
Dates: 6 Tuesdays September 21 through October 26 from 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Location: Sage Valley Pet Center, 16400 West 54th Avenue, Golden
Dates: 6 Saturdays October 2 through November 6 from 11:00am - 1:00pm

For additional dates and locations, or to invite us to your location, please email mishamayfoundation@gmail.com or call 303-239-0382.

A Supportive Class Structure
Each week, one owner will bring one dog. All humans will attend every week. Everyone in class will focus on that dog, and under the direction of Lorraine, will make sure he or she receives what is needed. This process will enable each participant to fully engage weekly in learning and applying fundamental concepts and techniques. In addition, they will gain insight into the motivations, temperament, history, healing and planning for the success of, their own dog.

About the Instructor: Lorraine May, M.A.
May is the Executive Director and Founder of The Misha May Foundation. She holds Masters Degrees in both Education and Psychology. She teaches classes, and consults on behavior, for the general public, as well as various shelters and rescue groups.
May has wide experience with rescue dogs, including the design, and implementation for three years, of the CHAMPS Training Program at MaxFund.
May's concern regarding typical training classes, is that dog handlers are trying to listen to the teacher and manage their dog at the same time. Often one or the other suffers.

Demonstrating the Process, not the 'Finished Product'
May is committed to teaching others how to understand their dog, so that they may spend their time having fun and enjoying life together! Many demonstrations clearly show how terrific the trainer is (and how great the dog is!), but don't show the process whereby the owner and her dog can reach the same competency.
May believes that allowing participants to witness her initial observations, subsequent evaluations, ongoing thinking process, including her choices and even mistakes, will help make understanding dogs more accessible.

Goals and Opportunities
This class offers the opportunity to listen and learn, to engage in handling, and to be guided in follow-up practice. Each week, one owner will bring one dog. Everyone in class will focus on that dog, and under the direction of Lorraine, will make sure he or she gets what is needed.
During this process, which begins with an evaluation, includes coaching and hands-on practice, and then culminates in a treatment plan, each class participant will learn many techniques, concepts and approaches for being the best owner, practitioner, or rescuer he or she can be.

What type of dog may attend?
Almost any dog may attend this class. A pre-class consultation may be required at additional cost.

Multiple Dogs
The instructor may create educational opportunities for dogs from the same household to attend at the same time, or for unacquainted dogs to meet.

Email mishamayfoundation@gmail.com for more information.