Basic Dog Obedience Classes

Our goal is to help families enjoy their canine companions by providing basic training techniques. Obedience training is the very best thing you can do for the relationship with your dog because it helps to establish your dog's place in the world and understand right from wrong.

Railsplitter Veterinary Wellness Center is teaming up with Lincoln Park District and Mike Bieser to help teach basic training techniques such as: leading on a leash, heel, sit and stay. Mike is the owner of The Canine Training Institute and has trained police dogs for a number of years.

Handlers must be a minimum of 8 years of age. Proof of vaccination by a licensed veterinarian must be provided before classes start. Vaccination requirements are as follows:
< 4 months of age: Distemper-Parvo (DA2PPv), Bordetella (Kennel Cough)
> 4 months of age: Distemper-Parvo (DA2PPv), Bordetella (Kennel Cough), Rabies

Classes will be held every Sunday beginning October 16th and will continue for 4 weeks. The will be held from 1:30 - 2:30pm in the Ball Room of the Lincoln Park District. Cost is $50 per dog in district and $60 per dog out of district. Railsplitter Veterinarian Wellness Center is offering $20 vouchers towards the cost of registration. Vouchers must be picked up at their office, 1120 Keokuk St. Vouchers must accompany registrations. At the conclusion of the last class, Railsplitter Veterinarian Wellness Center will be offering a hospital tour and free microchip implantation.

Please contact the Lincoln Park District at 217-732-8770 or Railsplitter Veterinarian Wellness Center at 217-732-5700 for more information.