With Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation’s dog training, anything is paw-sible | Article

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany – Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation dog obedience training classes are held every Saturday, rain, snow, or shine, at the Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation Motor Pool on Pulaski Barracks. Classes are for one hour, with time slots in between 9 a.m. to midday and are for dogs beginning at eight-weeks of age.

Led by accredited dog-obedience fitness instructor and trainer, Raffaella Burriss (who passes Raffie), the helpful classes intend to help dog owners effectively train their four-legged good friends in a safe and interesting environment utilizing positive training methods that help establish dogs into the remarkable animals and member of the family that they are implied to be.

Raffie has actually been training dogs because 2004 while dealing with her own dog in K9 Search and Rescue, the American Red Cross Pet Visitation Program at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC) and began teaching dog obedience classes at the Kaiserslautern Rod and Gun Club. She has actually been dealing with Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation because 2015. She is an American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator along with an AKC Temperament Test (ATT) Evaluator.

The training classes are established around a dexterity course, which offers the dog owners and their dogs enjoyable and tough barriers that help them deal with establishing trust and enhancing interaction, while likewise building up the self-esteem of the dogs that take part in the weekly classes.

“I have an agility course set up because I think that working with your dog and having fun with your dog at the same time, is very important,” said Raffie.

For Martin Killinger, a materiel inspector for the Defense Logistics Agency, and his dog, Penny, concerning training with Raffie has actually made all the distinction in Penny’s self-confidence and his capability to interact with her.

“Penny would always be right beside me, afraid and scared of everything,” said Killinger. “Since we’ve been coming to the training on Saturdays, she has become more engaged with the world around her, she has been learning, she’s more social and, she pretty much does whatever I say.”

Killinger’s dog Penny, Raffie explains, is an excellent example for the brand-new dogs who concern class. She explains how Penny utilized to be shy, however to take a look at her whiz through the dexterity course now, you’d never ever understand that –she is a various dog, filled with self-confidence. In truth, nowadays throughout classes, Martin and Penny frequently hang out assisting the brand-new dogs and owners attempt various barriers on the course by showing how to do them (and sharing treats)!

“Communication with your dog is key. A lot of people don’t know how to do that,” said Killinger. “Raffie has a lot of tips and advice on how to get you to better communicate with and train your dog.”

Raffie is a remarkable dog fitness instructor who not just observes the interactions in between dogs and their owners throughout each class, however likewise makes the effort to engage with each and every single among them. She offers indispensable suggestions not just for the dexterity course, however likewise for the home environment, and is constantly all set to re-direct both the dog and the owner, whenever essential. She is prepared to fulfill both dog and owner where they are and help train them both on interaction and living abilities.

“People should know, before they start coming to the training, that they will have to adjust how they engage with their dog, and they need to understand that dog obedience classes are not a ‘quick fix’. Owners need to work with their dogs daily,” explained Raffie.

“My dog loves to come to training on Saturdays,” one dog owner said. “His favorite part is the playtime afterwards when all the dogs in class get to run around and play with each other in a separate fenced in area. While they play, us owners/humans exchange helpful information about living in Germany with our dogs as well as information on where to buy the best treats, find the best veterinarians and pet-friendly places to go, and so on. It’s very nice.”

When asked what she hopes that individuals and animals leave her training classes Raffie reacted, “I hope that people learn to enjoy their dogs by engaging with them, and having fun with them, whether it be through basic training classes, agility training, search and rescue, or even hunting,” said Raffie. “And always remember, dogs are living creatures -once you purchase a dog, you have a life commitment.”

The Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation dog obedience training classes for dogs are held Saturdays at the Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation Motor Pool, Bldg. 2902 on Pulaski Barracks. Classes are one hour, with time slots in between 9 a.m. to midday depending upon the age, level of training and size of the dog. Cost is $15 per dog. This cost should be paid ahead of time by close of business Friday either face to face at Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation or by calling 493-4117 or 0631-3406-4117.

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