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Beyond Basics

This class elevates your training by exploring different levels and applications of various skills. If your dog’s leash work is solid, we’ll help you advance it further. If “leave it” is still a challenge, we’ll focus on problem-solving and reinforcing the basics. The environment is supportive yet challenging, with an emphasis on helping each student understand training techniques, troubleshoot issues, read their dog’s responses, and refine their skills to achieve their goals and become the best partner for their dog.

Prerequisites: Instructor approval or prior participation in a Gold Star class. Dogs should be free of aggression/reactivity towards people or other dogs.

There are two registration options for this class:

Option 1: Register with your dog
This registration reserves a spot in class for one dog and up to two adult household members (children are permitted to observe only; please contact the instructor in advance). 

Option 2: Register Without a Dog
This registration is for one person, or up to two household members, who would like to attend the class without a dog. It’s ideal if your dog isn’t a good candidate for a group class, but you still want to work on training at home with support and information. This option allows you to benefit from the class even if it’s full, your dog isn’t ready for a group class, or you do not have a dog.

Notes:
  • Dogs do not attend the first session.
  • Dogs should be free of aggression/reactivity towards people or other dogs (contact the instructor in advance if you have questions about this).
  • Please review all class policies/restrictions: Gold+Star+Dog+Training+Policies.pdf (squarespace.com).
  • You will receive an email with further instructions/forms from the instructor before class.
Instructor: Deb Helfrich
Deb is the owner of Gold Star Dog Training LLC, based in Fairfax, VT. She enjoys working with dogs and their handlers to solve their challenges, build a healthy dog-handler relationship, and achieve their training goals. She is highly student-focused, adept at explaining concepts, helping every student feel successful, and creating training experiences that are meaningful and effective. Deb’s sense of humor, enthusiastic teaching style, and ability to work with a wide range of students are what clients seem to like about her.

Registration Information:
  • 1. Online registration is available with a credit card (a processing fee of $2 or 3.5 %, whichever is higher, plus 10 cents is added). Using this option, your balance is paid in full, and the person is enrolled.
  • 2. If a non-refundable deposit is available, it can be paid for online. However, the remaining balance is due before the registered person can attend. Some programs or camps have a specific date that the balance has to be paid.
  • 3. Offline registration is available at the Recreation Dept. with a check or cash. You have to come in to do this. Please be sure to create a Household Account online before coming in if you don't have one already.
  • 4. Registrations are NOT accepted over the phone or by email.
  • 5. Online registrations close the night before the start date of the program or on Thursday evening if the program starts over the weekend.
  • 6. Registration Deadlines: if a deadline is posted on the registration page for a program, this is to ensure that there are enough participants to offer the program. The Dept. works with other Depts. to be able to offer programs.
  • 7. No registrations are accepted after the second meeting of a program, or after the first day of a camp, or after the first day of a sports program practice.
  • 8. If a program is Full, register for the waiting list using the Online Payment Option. No fee is charged.
  • 9. Program numbers are checked one week before the start date to see if the minimum number is met.
  • Williston Residents can apply for Financial Assistance if needed. See Link Below
  • Don't Wait! Register Early! (A program might be canceled due to low enrollment or filled).

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Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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Beyond Basics- S2 
18y - 99y N/A Th  05/15/2025 - 06/19/2025
07:15 PM - 08:15 PM
View Locations 		$150.00 Res, $160.00 Non-Res
4 seat(s) available
 
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Beyond Basics- S2 (No Dog) 
18y - 99y N/A Th  05/15/2025 - 06/19/2025
07:15 PM - 08:15 PM
View Locations 		$65.00 Res, $75.00 Non-Res
3 seat(s) available
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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