Golden Rule School For Dogs

Class size is limited - please enroll early to insure a place in class.

You must wear proper rubber soled shoes, NO SANDALS, CLOGS OR ANY SHOE OF THAT TYPE WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE TRAINING RING!

Applications must be accompanied by the class fee(s). Refund policy: 100% before the first class, 50% after the first class, NO REFUND after the 2nd class.

Proof of inoculation is required on all enrollments, before starting your first class. Your veterinarian will provide you with a copy of your dog’s shot record. Because this rule is for the protection and benefit of all class participants, there will be NO exceptions.

Class observers are always welcome; family members are encouraged to watch classes.

Children must be accompanied and closely supervised by an adult (other that the one training the dog). Children must remain seated during class. They are not allowed to play inside or outside the building or touch or pet any dog other than their own at any time. The minimum age for class participation is twelve years.

Only dogs registered for classes will be permitted in the training building. Limited crating space for registered dogs is available and crated dogs are expected to be quiet.

Please "exercise" your dog prior to coming to class. There is a "dog potty" area and a pooper scooper for clean up. DO NOT allow your dog to "do his business" near the building, cars, or anywhere where students are walking or training.

Please park cars in appropriate areas - do not block anyone in.

Please be sure your dog is free of fleas/ticks and internal parasites.

Female dogs that come into season are not allowed to attend the beginner's classes - handlers may come and observe the new lesson(s) being taught. For the advanced classes, they are allowed as long as they are wearing "doggie britches", available from most pet supply stores.

Inclement weather (from November thru April) please call the office at 973-786-5229 before 5:00 PM to find out if the classes are canceled for the evening. In the event of a canceled class, the session will either be extended to cover the cancellation or the class will be scheduled for a make-up date.

We cannot be responsible for you missing a class during the 7-week session that you signed up for - if you do miss a class for Beginners I Obedience I would be glad to email you the lesson sheet of the week missed. If Golden Rule has to cancel classes for any reason a make-up class will be scheduled at the end of the session.

For Beginners I classes, an appropriate training collar and a six-foot lead are required. Additionally, you will need a long line for Beginners II. All recommended training items will be available for sale from Golden Rule School. ID TAGS/LICENSES ARE NOT PERMITTED ON TRAINING COLLARS, THIS WILL BE INFORCED.