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Sunday May 5, 2024
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM    Church gathering
 
Wednesday May 8, 2024
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM    Girl Scout Troop 65249 Meeting
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Puppy and Adult Dog Training Classes with Lisa Forbes - Beginner Class for Dogs 5 mths. & older
Please contact the instructor prior to registration for class placement. Have your vet office email me all vaccinations prior to attending first class.  Outside Classes will be weather permitting.If parking lot is full, you can park at TenBroech Insurance across the street. Instructor:  Lisa Forbes Phone: 978-925-9336                                                                            Email: threedogtraining@gmail.com All owners will need to have a 6 ft leash, harness and really good training treats, water and bowl and Poop bags. All family members are welcome to attend classes. Students can reach out to me through my email prior to class if they have any questions.   Class Descriptions:  Refresher Class for Dogs 1 year and olderWhen you first brought home your puppy, you were all excited about going to training classes and having the best dog.  Did you do a few classes and then life got in the way? Did you do the training on your own but now realize you may need some tips moving forward?  Are you wanting your dog to go with you this summer on adventures around New England, staying in hotels, dog friendly homes or campgrounds? Going to outdoor restaurants or venues with your dog? Improve leash skills? Maybe off leash hiking with your dog? Or just get back to basic manners?  It is not too late; spring is coming and now is the time for you and your dog to get back on track and have some fun with each other again. This 6 week class will give you and your dog the skills to go and have a great summer with your dog at your side.AKC Star Puppy 8 Weeks to 4 months old  This 6-week class is designed to start the bonding and training process. This class will help you and your dog learn how to communicate. You will learn: Nothing in life is free, Housebreaking, Crate training issues, Teething, Understanding and reading body language, Name recognition, Sit, Down and Stay.   Puppy Graduate: 4 months to 6 months. Puppy k required This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills.   Intermediate: 6 months to adult. Puppy Graduate required This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part two, recall outside, loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do.   AKC Star older Puppy:  5 months to adult to 1 year with no training This is a 6-week class designed to start building a strong bond with your dog. This will, ensure that they start to look to you for direction.  We will cover: Nothing in life is free, honeymoon phase, impulse control, understanding body language. Sit, Down, Stay.   Puppy grad Older: 6 months to Adults This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it part one and two, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills   Intermediate: Adults.  Must have complete Puppy k and puppy grad class. This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part three and four, Recall outside, Loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do. About the Instructor- Lisa Forbes I started my dog training business in 2014 after a 20-year career in the animal welfare filed.  I began working as an Animal caregiver/Adoption counselor with the Massachusetts Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Animals. In this position, I worked hands on with the animals daily Feeding, Cleaning, Providing Medical care, Preforming behavior assessment and Adoptions. Working with the dogs on a daily basis gave me hands on experience working with many different and challenging dog behaviors.  After 5 years with the MSPCA, I went on to the Lowell Humane Society, where I was part of a two-person team tasked with over hauling this shelter. As the Shelter Manager, part of my job was training all new staff, preforming all behavior assessments, setting up and working behavior modification plans when necessary. I have also worked as an Operations manager for the Cocheco Valley Humane Society and The K-9 Coordinator for the Monadnock Humane Society. Working with dogs and their owners has become a passion of mine.  After my work in animal shelters, I have seen first and that most dogs are surrendered because they lack basic manners and structure in their daily lives. My goal is to keep dogs and their families together for a lifetime.  I have gained all the skills needed to successfully work together with owners and their dogs.  And with my positive reinforcement philosophy, fun training style and natural ability to read and understand dogs, I am able to teach you both how to be a successful team. I also offer Private in home training.
 
Friday May 10, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM    Folk Dancing - Folk Dancing
International Folk Dancing Most Fridays 7-8:30 pm Pepperell Community Center4 Hollis St. (Intersection of Rtes. 111 & 113)Pepperell, MA  Are you looking for a fun, family-friendly, and FREE activity? One that keeps your body and brain active? Come learn some easy international folk dances...dances that folks throughout the world do just for fun! Dancing can be a way to stay fit for people of all ages, shapes, and sizes. It has a wide range of physical and mental benefits, including improved condition of your heart and lungs, and increased muscular strength, endurance, and motor fitness. Researchers are learning that regular physical activity in general can help keep your body, including your brain, healthy as you age. Exercise produces natural antidepressants and increases the level of brain chemicals that encourage nerve cells to grow. And dancing that requires you to remember dance steps and sequences boosts brain power by improving memory skills. So come give it a try!  No partner is needed, and it's FREE!
 
Saturday May 11, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Puppy and Adult Dog Training Classes with Lisa Forbes - Puppy K- 8 weeks to 4 months
Please contact the instructor prior to registration for class placement. Have your vet office email me all vaccinations prior to attending first class.  Outside Classes will be weather permitting.If parking lot is full, you can park at TenBroech Insurance across the street. Instructor:  Lisa Forbes Phone: 978-925-9336                                                                            Email: threedogtraining@gmail.com All owners will need to have a 6 ft leash, harness and really good training treats, water and bowl and Poop bags. All family members are welcome to attend classes. Students can reach out to me through my email prior to class if they have any questions.   Class Descriptions:  Refresher Class for Dogs 1 year and olderWhen you first brought home your puppy, you were all excited about going to training classes and having the best dog.  Did you do a few classes and then life got in the way? Did you do the training on your own but now realize you may need some tips moving forward?  Are you wanting your dog to go with you this summer on adventures around New England, staying in hotels, dog friendly homes or campgrounds? Going to outdoor restaurants or venues with your dog? Improve leash skills? Maybe off leash hiking with your dog? Or just get back to basic manners?  It is not too late; spring is coming and now is the time for you and your dog to get back on track and have some fun with each other again. This 6 week class will give you and your dog the skills to go and have a great summer with your dog at your side.AKC Star Puppy 8 Weeks to 4 months old  This 6-week class is designed to start the bonding and training process. This class will help you and your dog learn how to communicate. You will learn: Nothing in life is free, Housebreaking, Crate training issues, Teething, Understanding and reading body language, Name recognition, Sit, Down and Stay.   Puppy Graduate: 4 months to 6 months. Puppy k required This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills.   Intermediate: 6 months to adult. Puppy Graduate required This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part two, recall outside, loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do.   AKC Star older Puppy:  5 months to adult to 1 year with no training This is a 6-week class designed to start building a strong bond with your dog. This will, ensure that they start to look to you for direction.  We will cover: Nothing in life is free, honeymoon phase, impulse control, understanding body language. Sit, Down, Stay.   Puppy grad Older: 6 months to Adults This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it part one and two, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills   Intermediate: Adults.  Must have complete Puppy k and puppy grad class. This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part three and four, Recall outside, Loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do. About the Instructor- Lisa Forbes I started my dog training business in 2014 after a 20-year career in the animal welfare filed.  I began working as an Animal caregiver/Adoption counselor with the Massachusetts Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Animals. In this position, I worked hands on with the animals daily Feeding, Cleaning, Providing Medical care, Preforming behavior assessment and Adoptions. Working with the dogs on a daily basis gave me hands on experience working with many different and challenging dog behaviors.  After 5 years with the MSPCA, I went on to the Lowell Humane Society, where I was part of a two-person team tasked with over hauling this shelter. As the Shelter Manager, part of my job was training all new staff, preforming all behavior assessments, setting up and working behavior modification plans when necessary. I have also worked as an Operations manager for the Cocheco Valley Humane Society and The K-9 Coordinator for the Monadnock Humane Society. Working with dogs and their owners has become a passion of mine.  After my work in animal shelters, I have seen first and that most dogs are surrendered because they lack basic manners and structure in their daily lives. My goal is to keep dogs and their families together for a lifetime.  I have gained all the skills needed to successfully work together with owners and their dogs.  And with my positive reinforcement philosophy, fun training style and natural ability to read and understand dogs, I am able to teach you both how to be a successful team. I also offer Private in home training.
 
Sunday May 12, 2024
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM    Church gathering
 
Monday May 13, 2024
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Puppy and Adult Dog Training Classes with Lisa Forbes - Puppy Graduate 4 months to 6 months
Please contact the instructor prior to registration for class placement. Have your vet office email me all vaccinations prior to attending first class.  Outside Classes will be weather permitting.If parking lot is full, you can park at TenBroech Insurance across the street. Instructor:  Lisa Forbes Phone: 978-925-9336                                                                            Email: threedogtraining@gmail.com All owners will need to have a 6 ft leash, harness and really good training treats, water and bowl and Poop bags. All family members are welcome to attend classes. Students can reach out to me through my email prior to class if they have any questions.   Class Descriptions:  Refresher Class for Dogs 1 year and olderWhen you first brought home your puppy, you were all excited about going to training classes and having the best dog.  Did you do a few classes and then life got in the way? Did you do the training on your own but now realize you may need some tips moving forward?  Are you wanting your dog to go with you this summer on adventures around New England, staying in hotels, dog friendly homes or campgrounds? Going to outdoor restaurants or venues with your dog? Improve leash skills? Maybe off leash hiking with your dog? Or just get back to basic manners?  It is not too late; spring is coming and now is the time for you and your dog to get back on track and have some fun with each other again. This 6 week class will give you and your dog the skills to go and have a great summer with your dog at your side.AKC Star Puppy 8 Weeks to 4 months old  This 6-week class is designed to start the bonding and training process. This class will help you and your dog learn how to communicate. You will learn: Nothing in life is free, Housebreaking, Crate training issues, Teething, Understanding and reading body language, Name recognition, Sit, Down and Stay.   Puppy Graduate: 4 months to 6 months. Puppy k required This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills.   Intermediate: 6 months to adult. Puppy Graduate required This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part two, recall outside, loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do.   AKC Star older Puppy:  5 months to adult to 1 year with no training This is a 6-week class designed to start building a strong bond with your dog. This will, ensure that they start to look to you for direction.  We will cover: Nothing in life is free, honeymoon phase, impulse control, understanding body language. Sit, Down, Stay.   Puppy grad Older: 6 months to Adults This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it part one and two, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills   Intermediate: Adults.  Must have complete Puppy k and puppy grad class. This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part three and four, Recall outside, Loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do. About the Instructor- Lisa Forbes I started my dog training business in 2014 after a 20-year career in the animal welfare filed.  I began working as an Animal caregiver/Adoption counselor with the Massachusetts Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Animals. In this position, I worked hands on with the animals daily Feeding, Cleaning, Providing Medical care, Preforming behavior assessment and Adoptions. Working with the dogs on a daily basis gave me hands on experience working with many different and challenging dog behaviors.  After 5 years with the MSPCA, I went on to the Lowell Humane Society, where I was part of a two-person team tasked with over hauling this shelter. As the Shelter Manager, part of my job was training all new staff, preforming all behavior assessments, setting up and working behavior modification plans when necessary. I have also worked as an Operations manager for the Cocheco Valley Humane Society and The K-9 Coordinator for the Monadnock Humane Society. Working with dogs and their owners has become a passion of mine.  After my work in animal shelters, I have seen first and that most dogs are surrendered because they lack basic manners and structure in their daily lives. My goal is to keep dogs and their families together for a lifetime.  I have gained all the skills needed to successfully work together with owners and their dogs.  And with my positive reinforcement philosophy, fun training style and natural ability to read and understand dogs, I am able to teach you both how to be a successful team. I also offer Private in home training.
 
Tuesday May 14, 2024
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Puppy and Adult Dog Training Classes with Lisa Forbes - Refresher Class for Dogs 1 year & older
Please contact the instructor prior to registration for class placement. Have your vet office email me all vaccinations prior to attending first class.  Outside Classes will be weather permitting.If parking lot is full, you can park at TenBroech Insurance across the street. Instructor:  Lisa Forbes Phone: 978-925-9336                                                                            Email: threedogtraining@gmail.com All owners will need to have a 6 ft leash, harness and really good training treats, water and bowl and Poop bags. All family members are welcome to attend classes. Students can reach out to me through my email prior to class if they have any questions.   Class Descriptions:  Refresher Class for Dogs 1 year and olderWhen you first brought home your puppy, you were all excited about going to training classes and having the best dog.  Did you do a few classes and then life got in the way? Did you do the training on your own but now realize you may need some tips moving forward?  Are you wanting your dog to go with you this summer on adventures around New England, staying in hotels, dog friendly homes or campgrounds? Going to outdoor restaurants or venues with your dog? Improve leash skills? Maybe off leash hiking with your dog? Or just get back to basic manners?  It is not too late; spring is coming and now is the time for you and your dog to get back on track and have some fun with each other again. This 6 week class will give you and your dog the skills to go and have a great summer with your dog at your side.AKC Star Puppy 8 Weeks to 4 months old  This 6-week class is designed to start the bonding and training process. This class will help you and your dog learn how to communicate. You will learn: Nothing in life is free, Housebreaking, Crate training issues, Teething, Understanding and reading body language, Name recognition, Sit, Down and Stay.   Puppy Graduate: 4 months to 6 months. Puppy k required This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills.   Intermediate: 6 months to adult. Puppy Graduate required This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part two, recall outside, loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do.   AKC Star older Puppy:  5 months to adult to 1 year with no training This is a 6-week class designed to start building a strong bond with your dog. This will, ensure that they start to look to you for direction.  We will cover: Nothing in life is free, honeymoon phase, impulse control, understanding body language. Sit, Down, Stay.   Puppy grad Older: 6 months to Adults This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it part one and two, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills   Intermediate: Adults.  Must have complete Puppy k and puppy grad class. This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part three and four, Recall outside, Loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do. About the Instructor- Lisa Forbes I started my dog training business in 2014 after a 20-year career in the animal welfare filed.  I began working as an Animal caregiver/Adoption counselor with the Massachusetts Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Animals. In this position, I worked hands on with the animals daily Feeding, Cleaning, Providing Medical care, Preforming behavior assessment and Adoptions. Working with the dogs on a daily basis gave me hands on experience working with many different and challenging dog behaviors.  After 5 years with the MSPCA, I went on to the Lowell Humane Society, where I was part of a two-person team tasked with over hauling this shelter. As the Shelter Manager, part of my job was training all new staff, preforming all behavior assessments, setting up and working behavior modification plans when necessary. I have also worked as an Operations manager for the Cocheco Valley Humane Society and The K-9 Coordinator for the Monadnock Humane Society. Working with dogs and their owners has become a passion of mine.  After my work in animal shelters, I have seen first and that most dogs are surrendered because they lack basic manners and structure in their daily lives. My goal is to keep dogs and their families together for a lifetime.  I have gained all the skills needed to successfully work together with owners and their dogs.  And with my positive reinforcement philosophy, fun training style and natural ability to read and understand dogs, I am able to teach you both how to be a successful team. I also offer Private in home training.
 
Wednesday May 15, 2024
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Puppy and Adult Dog Training Classes with Lisa Forbes - Beginner Class for Dogs 5 mths. & older
Please contact the instructor prior to registration for class placement. Have your vet office email me all vaccinations prior to attending first class.  Outside Classes will be weather permitting.If parking lot is full, you can park at TenBroech Insurance across the street. Instructor:  Lisa Forbes Phone: 978-925-9336                                                                            Email: threedogtraining@gmail.com All owners will need to have a 6 ft leash, harness and really good training treats, water and bowl and Poop bags. All family members are welcome to attend classes. Students can reach out to me through my email prior to class if they have any questions.   Class Descriptions:  Refresher Class for Dogs 1 year and olderWhen you first brought home your puppy, you were all excited about going to training classes and having the best dog.  Did you do a few classes and then life got in the way? Did you do the training on your own but now realize you may need some tips moving forward?  Are you wanting your dog to go with you this summer on adventures around New England, staying in hotels, dog friendly homes or campgrounds? Going to outdoor restaurants or venues with your dog? Improve leash skills? Maybe off leash hiking with your dog? Or just get back to basic manners?  It is not too late; spring is coming and now is the time for you and your dog to get back on track and have some fun with each other again. This 6 week class will give you and your dog the skills to go and have a great summer with your dog at your side.AKC Star Puppy 8 Weeks to 4 months old  This 6-week class is designed to start the bonding and training process. This class will help you and your dog learn how to communicate. You will learn: Nothing in life is free, Housebreaking, Crate training issues, Teething, Understanding and reading body language, Name recognition, Sit, Down and Stay.   Puppy Graduate: 4 months to 6 months. Puppy k required This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills.   Intermediate: 6 months to adult. Puppy Graduate required This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part two, recall outside, loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do.   AKC Star older Puppy:  5 months to adult to 1 year with no training This is a 6-week class designed to start building a strong bond with your dog. This will, ensure that they start to look to you for direction.  We will cover: Nothing in life is free, honeymoon phase, impulse control, understanding body language. Sit, Down, Stay.   Puppy grad Older: 6 months to Adults This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it part one and two, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills   Intermediate: Adults.  Must have complete Puppy k and puppy grad class. This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part three and four, Recall outside, Loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do. About the Instructor- Lisa Forbes I started my dog training business in 2014 after a 20-year career in the animal welfare filed.  I began working as an Animal caregiver/Adoption counselor with the Massachusetts Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Animals. In this position, I worked hands on with the animals daily Feeding, Cleaning, Providing Medical care, Preforming behavior assessment and Adoptions. Working with the dogs on a daily basis gave me hands on experience working with many different and challenging dog behaviors.  After 5 years with the MSPCA, I went on to the Lowell Humane Society, where I was part of a two-person team tasked with over hauling this shelter. As the Shelter Manager, part of my job was training all new staff, preforming all behavior assessments, setting up and working behavior modification plans when necessary. I have also worked as an Operations manager for the Cocheco Valley Humane Society and The K-9 Coordinator for the Monadnock Humane Society. Working with dogs and their owners has become a passion of mine.  After my work in animal shelters, I have seen first and that most dogs are surrendered because they lack basic manners and structure in their daily lives. My goal is to keep dogs and their families together for a lifetime.  I have gained all the skills needed to successfully work together with owners and their dogs.  And with my positive reinforcement philosophy, fun training style and natural ability to read and understand dogs, I am able to teach you both how to be a successful team. I also offer Private in home training.
 
Thursday May 16, 2024
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Puppy and Adult Dog Training Classes with Lisa Forbes - Puppy K- 8 weeks to 4 months
Please contact the instructor prior to registration for class placement. Have your vet office email me all vaccinations prior to attending first class.  Outside Classes will be weather permitting.If parking lot is full, you can park at TenBroech Insurance across the street. Instructor:  Lisa Forbes Phone: 978-925-9336                                                                            Email: threedogtraining@gmail.com All owners will need to have a 6 ft leash, harness and really good training treats, water and bowl and Poop bags. All family members are welcome to attend classes. Students can reach out to me through my email prior to class if they have any questions.   Class Descriptions:  Refresher Class for Dogs 1 year and olderWhen you first brought home your puppy, you were all excited about going to training classes and having the best dog.  Did you do a few classes and then life got in the way? Did you do the training on your own but now realize you may need some tips moving forward?  Are you wanting your dog to go with you this summer on adventures around New England, staying in hotels, dog friendly homes or campgrounds? Going to outdoor restaurants or venues with your dog? Improve leash skills? Maybe off leash hiking with your dog? Or just get back to basic manners?  It is not too late; spring is coming and now is the time for you and your dog to get back on track and have some fun with each other again. This 6 week class will give you and your dog the skills to go and have a great summer with your dog at your side.AKC Star Puppy 8 Weeks to 4 months old  This 6-week class is designed to start the bonding and training process. This class will help you and your dog learn how to communicate. You will learn: Nothing in life is free, Housebreaking, Crate training issues, Teething, Understanding and reading body language, Name recognition, Sit, Down and Stay.   Puppy Graduate: 4 months to 6 months. Puppy k required This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills.   Intermediate: 6 months to adult. Puppy Graduate required This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part two, recall outside, loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do.   AKC Star older Puppy:  5 months to adult to 1 year with no training This is a 6-week class designed to start building a strong bond with your dog. This will, ensure that they start to look to you for direction.  We will cover: Nothing in life is free, honeymoon phase, impulse control, understanding body language. Sit, Down, Stay.   Puppy grad Older: 6 months to Adults This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it part one and two, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills   Intermediate: Adults.  Must have complete Puppy k and puppy grad class. This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part three and four, Recall outside, Loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do. About the Instructor- Lisa Forbes I started my dog training business in 2014 after a 20-year career in the animal welfare filed.  I began working as an Animal caregiver/Adoption counselor with the Massachusetts Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Animals. In this position, I worked hands on with the animals daily Feeding, Cleaning, Providing Medical care, Preforming behavior assessment and Adoptions. Working with the dogs on a daily basis gave me hands on experience working with many different and challenging dog behaviors.  After 5 years with the MSPCA, I went on to the Lowell Humane Society, where I was part of a two-person team tasked with over hauling this shelter. As the Shelter Manager, part of my job was training all new staff, preforming all behavior assessments, setting up and working behavior modification plans when necessary. I have also worked as an Operations manager for the Cocheco Valley Humane Society and The K-9 Coordinator for the Monadnock Humane Society. Working with dogs and their owners has become a passion of mine.  After my work in animal shelters, I have seen first and that most dogs are surrendered because they lack basic manners and structure in their daily lives. My goal is to keep dogs and their families together for a lifetime.  I have gained all the skills needed to successfully work together with owners and their dogs.  And with my positive reinforcement philosophy, fun training style and natural ability to read and understand dogs, I am able to teach you both how to be a successful team. I also offer Private in home training.
 
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Puppy and Adult Dog Training Classes with Lisa Forbes - Beginner Class for Dogs 5 mths. & older
Please contact the instructor prior to registration for class placement. Have your vet office email me all vaccinations prior to attending first class.  Outside Classes will be weather permitting.If parking lot is full, you can park at TenBroech Insurance across the street. Instructor:  Lisa Forbes Phone: 978-925-9336                                                                            Email: threedogtraining@gmail.com All owners will need to have a 6 ft leash, harness and really good training treats, water and bowl and Poop bags. All family members are welcome to attend classes. Students can reach out to me through my email prior to class if they have any questions.   Class Descriptions:  Refresher Class for Dogs 1 year and olderWhen you first brought home your puppy, you were all excited about going to training classes and having the best dog.  Did you do a few classes and then life got in the way? Did you do the training on your own but now realize you may need some tips moving forward?  Are you wanting your dog to go with you this summer on adventures around New England, staying in hotels, dog friendly homes or campgrounds? Going to outdoor restaurants or venues with your dog? Improve leash skills? Maybe off leash hiking with your dog? Or just get back to basic manners?  It is not too late; spring is coming and now is the time for you and your dog to get back on track and have some fun with each other again. This 6 week class will give you and your dog the skills to go and have a great summer with your dog at your side.AKC Star Puppy 8 Weeks to 4 months old  This 6-week class is designed to start the bonding and training process. This class will help you and your dog learn how to communicate. You will learn: Nothing in life is free, Housebreaking, Crate training issues, Teething, Understanding and reading body language, Name recognition, Sit, Down and Stay.   Puppy Graduate: 4 months to 6 months. Puppy k required This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills.   Intermediate: 6 months to adult. Puppy Graduate required This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part two, recall outside, loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do.   AKC Star older Puppy:  5 months to adult to 1 year with no training This is a 6-week class designed to start building a strong bond with your dog. This will, ensure that they start to look to you for direction.  We will cover: Nothing in life is free, honeymoon phase, impulse control, understanding body language. Sit, Down, Stay.   Puppy grad Older: 6 months to Adults This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it part one and two, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills   Intermediate: Adults.  Must have complete Puppy k and puppy grad class. This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part three and four, Recall outside, Loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do. About the Instructor- Lisa Forbes I started my dog training business in 2014 after a 20-year career in the animal welfare filed.  I began working as an Animal caregiver/Adoption counselor with the Massachusetts Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Animals. In this position, I worked hands on with the animals daily Feeding, Cleaning, Providing Medical care, Preforming behavior assessment and Adoptions. Working with the dogs on a daily basis gave me hands on experience working with many different and challenging dog behaviors.  After 5 years with the MSPCA, I went on to the Lowell Humane Society, where I was part of a two-person team tasked with over hauling this shelter. As the Shelter Manager, part of my job was training all new staff, preforming all behavior assessments, setting up and working behavior modification plans when necessary. I have also worked as an Operations manager for the Cocheco Valley Humane Society and The K-9 Coordinator for the Monadnock Humane Society. Working with dogs and their owners has become a passion of mine.  After my work in animal shelters, I have seen first and that most dogs are surrendered because they lack basic manners and structure in their daily lives. My goal is to keep dogs and their families together for a lifetime.  I have gained all the skills needed to successfully work together with owners and their dogs.  And with my positive reinforcement philosophy, fun training style and natural ability to read and understand dogs, I am able to teach you both how to be a successful team. I also offer Private in home training.
 
Friday May 17, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM    Folk Dancing - Folk Dancing
International Folk Dancing Most Fridays 7-8:30 pm Pepperell Community Center4 Hollis St. (Intersection of Rtes. 111 & 113)Pepperell, MA  Are you looking for a fun, family-friendly, and FREE activity? One that keeps your body and brain active? Come learn some easy international folk dances...dances that folks throughout the world do just for fun! Dancing can be a way to stay fit for people of all ages, shapes, and sizes. It has a wide range of physical and mental benefits, including improved condition of your heart and lungs, and increased muscular strength, endurance, and motor fitness. Researchers are learning that regular physical activity in general can help keep your body, including your brain, healthy as you age. Exercise produces natural antidepressants and increases the level of brain chemicals that encourage nerve cells to grow. And dancing that requires you to remember dance steps and sequences boosts brain power by improving memory skills. So come give it a try!  No partner is needed, and it's FREE!
 
Saturday May 18, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM    Puppy and Adult Dog Training Classes with Lisa Forbes - Puppy K- 8 weeks to 4 months
Please contact the instructor prior to registration for class placement. Have your vet office email me all vaccinations prior to attending first class.  Outside Classes will be weather permitting.If parking lot is full, you can park at TenBroech Insurance across the street. Instructor:  Lisa Forbes Phone: 978-925-9336                                                                            Email: threedogtraining@gmail.com All owners will need to have a 6 ft leash, harness and really good training treats, water and bowl and Poop bags. All family members are welcome to attend classes. Students can reach out to me through my email prior to class if they have any questions.   Class Descriptions:  Refresher Class for Dogs 1 year and olderWhen you first brought home your puppy, you were all excited about going to training classes and having the best dog.  Did you do a few classes and then life got in the way? Did you do the training on your own but now realize you may need some tips moving forward?  Are you wanting your dog to go with you this summer on adventures around New England, staying in hotels, dog friendly homes or campgrounds? Going to outdoor restaurants or venues with your dog? Improve leash skills? Maybe off leash hiking with your dog? Or just get back to basic manners?  It is not too late; spring is coming and now is the time for you and your dog to get back on track and have some fun with each other again. This 6 week class will give you and your dog the skills to go and have a great summer with your dog at your side.AKC Star Puppy 8 Weeks to 4 months old  This 6-week class is designed to start the bonding and training process. This class will help you and your dog learn how to communicate. You will learn: Nothing in life is free, Housebreaking, Crate training issues, Teething, Understanding and reading body language, Name recognition, Sit, Down and Stay.   Puppy Graduate: 4 months to 6 months. Puppy k required This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills.   Intermediate: 6 months to adult. Puppy Graduate required This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part two, recall outside, loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do.   AKC Star older Puppy:  5 months to adult to 1 year with no training This is a 6-week class designed to start building a strong bond with your dog. This will, ensure that they start to look to you for direction.  We will cover: Nothing in life is free, honeymoon phase, impulse control, understanding body language. Sit, Down, Stay.   Puppy grad Older: 6 months to Adults This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it part one and two, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills   Intermediate: Adults.  Must have complete Puppy k and puppy grad class. This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part three and four, Recall outside, Loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do. About the Instructor- Lisa Forbes I started my dog training business in 2014 after a 20-year career in the animal welfare filed.  I began working as an Animal caregiver/Adoption counselor with the Massachusetts Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Animals. In this position, I worked hands on with the animals daily Feeding, Cleaning, Providing Medical care, Preforming behavior assessment and Adoptions. Working with the dogs on a daily basis gave me hands on experience working with many different and challenging dog behaviors.  After 5 years with the MSPCA, I went on to the Lowell Humane Society, where I was part of a two-person team tasked with over hauling this shelter. As the Shelter Manager, part of my job was training all new staff, preforming all behavior assessments, setting up and working behavior modification plans when necessary. I have also worked as an Operations manager for the Cocheco Valley Humane Society and The K-9 Coordinator for the Monadnock Humane Society. Working with dogs and their owners has become a passion of mine.  After my work in animal shelters, I have seen first and that most dogs are surrendered because they lack basic manners and structure in their daily lives. My goal is to keep dogs and their families together for a lifetime.  I have gained all the skills needed to successfully work together with owners and their dogs.  And with my positive reinforcement philosophy, fun training style and natural ability to read and understand dogs, I am able to teach you both how to be a successful team. I also offer Private in home training.
 
Sunday May 19, 2024
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM    Church gathering
 
Monday May 20, 2024
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Puppy and Adult Dog Training Classes with Lisa Forbes - Puppy Graduate 4 months to 6 months
Please contact the instructor prior to registration for class placement. Have your vet office email me all vaccinations prior to attending first class.  Outside Classes will be weather permitting.If parking lot is full, you can park at TenBroech Insurance across the street. Instructor:  Lisa Forbes Phone: 978-925-9336                                                                            Email: threedogtraining@gmail.com All owners will need to have a 6 ft leash, harness and really good training treats, water and bowl and Poop bags. All family members are welcome to attend classes. Students can reach out to me through my email prior to class if they have any questions.   Class Descriptions:  Refresher Class for Dogs 1 year and olderWhen you first brought home your puppy, you were all excited about going to training classes and having the best dog.  Did you do a few classes and then life got in the way? Did you do the training on your own but now realize you may need some tips moving forward?  Are you wanting your dog to go with you this summer on adventures around New England, staying in hotels, dog friendly homes or campgrounds? Going to outdoor restaurants or venues with your dog? Improve leash skills? Maybe off leash hiking with your dog? Or just get back to basic manners?  It is not too late; spring is coming and now is the time for you and your dog to get back on track and have some fun with each other again. This 6 week class will give you and your dog the skills to go and have a great summer with your dog at your side.AKC Star Puppy 8 Weeks to 4 months old  This 6-week class is designed to start the bonding and training process. This class will help you and your dog learn how to communicate. You will learn: Nothing in life is free, Housebreaking, Crate training issues, Teething, Understanding and reading body language, Name recognition, Sit, Down and Stay.   Puppy Graduate: 4 months to 6 months. Puppy k required This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills.   Intermediate: 6 months to adult. Puppy Graduate required This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part two, recall outside, loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do.   AKC Star older Puppy:  5 months to adult to 1 year with no training This is a 6-week class designed to start building a strong bond with your dog. This will, ensure that they start to look to you for direction.  We will cover: Nothing in life is free, honeymoon phase, impulse control, understanding body language. Sit, Down, Stay.   Puppy grad Older: 6 months to Adults This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it part one and two, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills   Intermediate: Adults.  Must have complete Puppy k and puppy grad class. This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part three and four, Recall outside, Loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do. About the Instructor- Lisa Forbes I started my dog training business in 2014 after a 20-year career in the animal welfare filed.  I began working as an Animal caregiver/Adoption counselor with the Massachusetts Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Animals. In this position, I worked hands on with the animals daily Feeding, Cleaning, Providing Medical care, Preforming behavior assessment and Adoptions. Working with the dogs on a daily basis gave me hands on experience working with many different and challenging dog behaviors.  After 5 years with the MSPCA, I went on to the Lowell Humane Society, where I was part of a two-person team tasked with over hauling this shelter. As the Shelter Manager, part of my job was training all new staff, preforming all behavior assessments, setting up and working behavior modification plans when necessary. I have also worked as an Operations manager for the Cocheco Valley Humane Society and The K-9 Coordinator for the Monadnock Humane Society. Working with dogs and their owners has become a passion of mine.  After my work in animal shelters, I have seen first and that most dogs are surrendered because they lack basic manners and structure in their daily lives. My goal is to keep dogs and their families together for a lifetime.  I have gained all the skills needed to successfully work together with owners and their dogs.  And with my positive reinforcement philosophy, fun training style and natural ability to read and understand dogs, I am able to teach you both how to be a successful team. I also offer Private in home training.
 
Tuesday May 21, 2024
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Puppy and Adult Dog Training Classes with Lisa Forbes - Refresher Class for Dogs 1 year & older
Please contact the instructor prior to registration for class placement. Have your vet office email me all vaccinations prior to attending first class.  Outside Classes will be weather permitting.If parking lot is full, you can park at TenBroech Insurance across the street. Instructor:  Lisa Forbes Phone: 978-925-9336                                                                            Email: threedogtraining@gmail.com All owners will need to have a 6 ft leash, harness and really good training treats, water and bowl and Poop bags. All family members are welcome to attend classes. Students can reach out to me through my email prior to class if they have any questions.   Class Descriptions:  Refresher Class for Dogs 1 year and olderWhen you first brought home your puppy, you were all excited about going to training classes and having the best dog.  Did you do a few classes and then life got in the way? Did you do the training on your own but now realize you may need some tips moving forward?  Are you wanting your dog to go with you this summer on adventures around New England, staying in hotels, dog friendly homes or campgrounds? Going to outdoor restaurants or venues with your dog? Improve leash skills? Maybe off leash hiking with your dog? Or just get back to basic manners?  It is not too late; spring is coming and now is the time for you and your dog to get back on track and have some fun with each other again. This 6 week class will give you and your dog the skills to go and have a great summer with your dog at your side.AKC Star Puppy 8 Weeks to 4 months old  This 6-week class is designed to start the bonding and training process. This class will help you and your dog learn how to communicate. You will learn: Nothing in life is free, Housebreaking, Crate training issues, Teething, Understanding and reading body language, Name recognition, Sit, Down and Stay.   Puppy Graduate: 4 months to 6 months. Puppy k required This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills.   Intermediate: 6 months to adult. Puppy Graduate required This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part two, recall outside, loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do.   AKC Star older Puppy:  5 months to adult to 1 year with no training This is a 6-week class designed to start building a strong bond with your dog. This will, ensure that they start to look to you for direction.  We will cover: Nothing in life is free, honeymoon phase, impulse control, understanding body language. Sit, Down, Stay.   Puppy grad Older: 6 months to Adults This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it part one and two, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills   Intermediate: Adults.  Must have complete Puppy k and puppy grad class. This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part three and four, Recall outside, Loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do. About the Instructor- Lisa Forbes I started my dog training business in 2014 after a 20-year career in the animal welfare filed.  I began working as an Animal caregiver/Adoption counselor with the Massachusetts Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Animals. In this position, I worked hands on with the animals daily Feeding, Cleaning, Providing Medical care, Preforming behavior assessment and Adoptions. Working with the dogs on a daily basis gave me hands on experience working with many different and challenging dog behaviors.  After 5 years with the MSPCA, I went on to the Lowell Humane Society, where I was part of a two-person team tasked with over hauling this shelter. As the Shelter Manager, part of my job was training all new staff, preforming all behavior assessments, setting up and working behavior modification plans when necessary. I have also worked as an Operations manager for the Cocheco Valley Humane Society and The K-9 Coordinator for the Monadnock Humane Society. Working with dogs and their owners has become a passion of mine.  After my work in animal shelters, I have seen first and that most dogs are surrendered because they lack basic manners and structure in their daily lives. My goal is to keep dogs and their families together for a lifetime.  I have gained all the skills needed to successfully work together with owners and their dogs.  And with my positive reinforcement philosophy, fun training style and natural ability to read and understand dogs, I am able to teach you both how to be a successful team. I also offer Private in home training.
 
Wednesday May 22, 2024
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM    Girl Scout Troop 65249 Meeting
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Puppy and Adult Dog Training Classes with Lisa Forbes - Beginner Class for Dogs 5 mths. & older
Please contact the instructor prior to registration for class placement. Have your vet office email me all vaccinations prior to attending first class.  Outside Classes will be weather permitting.If parking lot is full, you can park at TenBroech Insurance across the street. Instructor:  Lisa Forbes Phone: 978-925-9336                                                                            Email: threedogtraining@gmail.com All owners will need to have a 6 ft leash, harness and really good training treats, water and bowl and Poop bags. All family members are welcome to attend classes. Students can reach out to me through my email prior to class if they have any questions.   Class Descriptions:  Refresher Class for Dogs 1 year and olderWhen you first brought home your puppy, you were all excited about going to training classes and having the best dog.  Did you do a few classes and then life got in the way? Did you do the training on your own but now realize you may need some tips moving forward?  Are you wanting your dog to go with you this summer on adventures around New England, staying in hotels, dog friendly homes or campgrounds? Going to outdoor restaurants or venues with your dog? Improve leash skills? Maybe off leash hiking with your dog? Or just get back to basic manners?  It is not too late; spring is coming and now is the time for you and your dog to get back on track and have some fun with each other again. This 6 week class will give you and your dog the skills to go and have a great summer with your dog at your side.AKC Star Puppy 8 Weeks to 4 months old  This 6-week class is designed to start the bonding and training process. This class will help you and your dog learn how to communicate. You will learn: Nothing in life is free, Housebreaking, Crate training issues, Teething, Understanding and reading body language, Name recognition, Sit, Down and Stay.   Puppy Graduate: 4 months to 6 months. Puppy k required This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills.   Intermediate: 6 months to adult. Puppy Graduate required This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part two, recall outside, loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do.   AKC Star older Puppy:  5 months to adult to 1 year with no training This is a 6-week class designed to start building a strong bond with your dog. This will, ensure that they start to look to you for direction.  We will cover: Nothing in life is free, honeymoon phase, impulse control, understanding body language. Sit, Down, Stay.   Puppy grad Older: 6 months to Adults This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it part one and two, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills   Intermediate: Adults.  Must have complete Puppy k and puppy grad class. This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part three and four, Recall outside, Loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do. About the Instructor- Lisa Forbes I started my dog training business in 2014 after a 20-year career in the animal welfare filed.  I began working as an Animal caregiver/Adoption counselor with the Massachusetts Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Animals. In this position, I worked hands on with the animals daily Feeding, Cleaning, Providing Medical care, Preforming behavior assessment and Adoptions. Working with the dogs on a daily basis gave me hands on experience working with many different and challenging dog behaviors.  After 5 years with the MSPCA, I went on to the Lowell Humane Society, where I was part of a two-person team tasked with over hauling this shelter. As the Shelter Manager, part of my job was training all new staff, preforming all behavior assessments, setting up and working behavior modification plans when necessary. I have also worked as an Operations manager for the Cocheco Valley Humane Society and The K-9 Coordinator for the Monadnock Humane Society. Working with dogs and their owners has become a passion of mine.  After my work in animal shelters, I have seen first and that most dogs are surrendered because they lack basic manners and structure in their daily lives. My goal is to keep dogs and their families together for a lifetime.  I have gained all the skills needed to successfully work together with owners and their dogs.  And with my positive reinforcement philosophy, fun training style and natural ability to read and understand dogs, I am able to teach you both how to be a successful team. I also offer Private in home training.
 
Thursday May 23, 2024
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Puppy and Adult Dog Training Classes with Lisa Forbes - Puppy K- 8 weeks to 4 months
Please contact the instructor prior to registration for class placement. Have your vet office email me all vaccinations prior to attending first class.  Outside Classes will be weather permitting.If parking lot is full, you can park at TenBroech Insurance across the street. Instructor:  Lisa Forbes Phone: 978-925-9336                                                                            Email: threedogtraining@gmail.com All owners will need to have a 6 ft leash, harness and really good training treats, water and bowl and Poop bags. All family members are welcome to attend classes. Students can reach out to me through my email prior to class if they have any questions.   Class Descriptions:  Refresher Class for Dogs 1 year and olderWhen you first brought home your puppy, you were all excited about going to training classes and having the best dog.  Did you do a few classes and then life got in the way? Did you do the training on your own but now realize you may need some tips moving forward?  Are you wanting your dog to go with you this summer on adventures around New England, staying in hotels, dog friendly homes or campgrounds? Going to outdoor restaurants or venues with your dog? Improve leash skills? Maybe off leash hiking with your dog? Or just get back to basic manners?  It is not too late; spring is coming and now is the time for you and your dog to get back on track and have some fun with each other again. This 6 week class will give you and your dog the skills to go and have a great summer with your dog at your side.AKC Star Puppy 8 Weeks to 4 months old  This 6-week class is designed to start the bonding and training process. This class will help you and your dog learn how to communicate. You will learn: Nothing in life is free, Housebreaking, Crate training issues, Teething, Understanding and reading body language, Name recognition, Sit, Down and Stay.   Puppy Graduate: 4 months to 6 months. Puppy k required This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills.   Intermediate: 6 months to adult. Puppy Graduate required This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part two, recall outside, loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do.   AKC Star older Puppy:  5 months to adult to 1 year with no training This is a 6-week class designed to start building a strong bond with your dog. This will, ensure that they start to look to you for direction.  We will cover: Nothing in life is free, honeymoon phase, impulse control, understanding body language. Sit, Down, Stay.   Puppy grad Older: 6 months to Adults This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it part one and two, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills   Intermediate: Adults.  Must have complete Puppy k and puppy grad class. This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part three and four, Recall outside, Loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do. About the Instructor- Lisa Forbes I started my dog training business in 2014 after a 20-year career in the animal welfare filed.  I began working as an Animal caregiver/Adoption counselor with the Massachusetts Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Animals. In this position, I worked hands on with the animals daily Feeding, Cleaning, Providing Medical care, Preforming behavior assessment and Adoptions. Working with the dogs on a daily basis gave me hands on experience working with many different and challenging dog behaviors.  After 5 years with the MSPCA, I went on to the Lowell Humane Society, where I was part of a two-person team tasked with over hauling this shelter. As the Shelter Manager, part of my job was training all new staff, preforming all behavior assessments, setting up and working behavior modification plans when necessary. I have also worked as an Operations manager for the Cocheco Valley Humane Society and The K-9 Coordinator for the Monadnock Humane Society. Working with dogs and their owners has become a passion of mine.  After my work in animal shelters, I have seen first and that most dogs are surrendered because they lack basic manners and structure in their daily lives. My goal is to keep dogs and their families together for a lifetime.  I have gained all the skills needed to successfully work together with owners and their dogs.  And with my positive reinforcement philosophy, fun training style and natural ability to read and understand dogs, I am able to teach you both how to be a successful team. I also offer Private in home training.
 
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Puppy and Adult Dog Training Classes with Lisa Forbes - Beginner Class for Dogs 5 mths. & older
Please contact the instructor prior to registration for class placement. Have your vet office email me all vaccinations prior to attending first class.  Outside Classes will be weather permitting.If parking lot is full, you can park at TenBroech Insurance across the street. Instructor:  Lisa Forbes Phone: 978-925-9336                                                                            Email: threedogtraining@gmail.com All owners will need to have a 6 ft leash, harness and really good training treats, water and bowl and Poop bags. All family members are welcome to attend classes. Students can reach out to me through my email prior to class if they have any questions.   Class Descriptions:  Refresher Class for Dogs 1 year and olderWhen you first brought home your puppy, you were all excited about going to training classes and having the best dog.  Did you do a few classes and then life got in the way? Did you do the training on your own but now realize you may need some tips moving forward?  Are you wanting your dog to go with you this summer on adventures around New England, staying in hotels, dog friendly homes or campgrounds? Going to outdoor restaurants or venues with your dog? Improve leash skills? Maybe off leash hiking with your dog? Or just get back to basic manners?  It is not too late; spring is coming and now is the time for you and your dog to get back on track and have some fun with each other again. This 6 week class will give you and your dog the skills to go and have a great summer with your dog at your side.AKC Star Puppy 8 Weeks to 4 months old  This 6-week class is designed to start the bonding and training process. This class will help you and your dog learn how to communicate. You will learn: Nothing in life is free, Housebreaking, Crate training issues, Teething, Understanding and reading body language, Name recognition, Sit, Down and Stay.   Puppy Graduate: 4 months to 6 months. Puppy k required This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills.   Intermediate: 6 months to adult. Puppy Graduate required This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part two, recall outside, loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do.   AKC Star older Puppy:  5 months to adult to 1 year with no training This is a 6-week class designed to start building a strong bond with your dog. This will, ensure that they start to look to you for direction.  We will cover: Nothing in life is free, honeymoon phase, impulse control, understanding body language. Sit, Down, Stay.   Puppy grad Older: 6 months to Adults This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it part one and two, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills   Intermediate: Adults.  Must have complete Puppy k and puppy grad class. This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part three and four, Recall outside, Loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do. About the Instructor- Lisa Forbes I started my dog training business in 2014 after a 20-year career in the animal welfare filed.  I began working as an Animal caregiver/Adoption counselor with the Massachusetts Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Animals. In this position, I worked hands on with the animals daily Feeding, Cleaning, Providing Medical care, Preforming behavior assessment and Adoptions. Working with the dogs on a daily basis gave me hands on experience working with many different and challenging dog behaviors.  After 5 years with the MSPCA, I went on to the Lowell Humane Society, where I was part of a two-person team tasked with over hauling this shelter. As the Shelter Manager, part of my job was training all new staff, preforming all behavior assessments, setting up and working behavior modification plans when necessary. I have also worked as an Operations manager for the Cocheco Valley Humane Society and The K-9 Coordinator for the Monadnock Humane Society. Working with dogs and their owners has become a passion of mine.  After my work in animal shelters, I have seen first and that most dogs are surrendered because they lack basic manners and structure in their daily lives. My goal is to keep dogs and their families together for a lifetime.  I have gained all the skills needed to successfully work together with owners and their dogs.  And with my positive reinforcement philosophy, fun training style and natural ability to read and understand dogs, I am able to teach you both how to be a successful team. I also offer Private in home training.
 
Friday May 24, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM    Folk Dancing - Folk Dancing
International Folk Dancing Most Fridays 7-8:30 pm Pepperell Community Center4 Hollis St. (Intersection of Rtes. 111 & 113)Pepperell, MA  Are you looking for a fun, family-friendly, and FREE activity? One that keeps your body and brain active? Come learn some easy international folk dances...dances that folks throughout the world do just for fun! Dancing can be a way to stay fit for people of all ages, shapes, and sizes. It has a wide range of physical and mental benefits, including improved condition of your heart and lungs, and increased muscular strength, endurance, and motor fitness. Researchers are learning that regular physical activity in general can help keep your body, including your brain, healthy as you age. Exercise produces natural antidepressants and increases the level of brain chemicals that encourage nerve cells to grow. And dancing that requires you to remember dance steps and sequences boosts brain power by improving memory skills. So come give it a try!  No partner is needed, and it's FREE!
 
Sunday May 26, 2024
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM    Church gathering
 
Monday May 27, 2024
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Puppy and Adult Dog Training Classes with Lisa Forbes - Puppy Graduate 4 months to 6 months
Please contact the instructor prior to registration for class placement. Have your vet office email me all vaccinations prior to attending first class.  Outside Classes will be weather permitting.If parking lot is full, you can park at TenBroech Insurance across the street. Instructor:  Lisa Forbes Phone: 978-925-9336                                                                            Email: threedogtraining@gmail.com All owners will need to have a 6 ft leash, harness and really good training treats, water and bowl and Poop bags. All family members are welcome to attend classes. Students can reach out to me through my email prior to class if they have any questions.   Class Descriptions:  Refresher Class for Dogs 1 year and olderWhen you first brought home your puppy, you were all excited about going to training classes and having the best dog.  Did you do a few classes and then life got in the way? Did you do the training on your own but now realize you may need some tips moving forward?  Are you wanting your dog to go with you this summer on adventures around New England, staying in hotels, dog friendly homes or campgrounds? Going to outdoor restaurants or venues with your dog? Improve leash skills? Maybe off leash hiking with your dog? Or just get back to basic manners?  It is not too late; spring is coming and now is the time for you and your dog to get back on track and have some fun with each other again. This 6 week class will give you and your dog the skills to go and have a great summer with your dog at your side.AKC Star Puppy 8 Weeks to 4 months old  This 6-week class is designed to start the bonding and training process. This class will help you and your dog learn how to communicate. You will learn: Nothing in life is free, Housebreaking, Crate training issues, Teething, Understanding and reading body language, Name recognition, Sit, Down and Stay.   Puppy Graduate: 4 months to 6 months. Puppy k required This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills.   Intermediate: 6 months to adult. Puppy Graduate required This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part two, recall outside, loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do.   AKC Star older Puppy:  5 months to adult to 1 year with no training This is a 6-week class designed to start building a strong bond with your dog. This will, ensure that they start to look to you for direction.  We will cover: Nothing in life is free, honeymoon phase, impulse control, understanding body language. Sit, Down, Stay.   Puppy grad Older: 6 months to Adults This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it part one and two, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills   Intermediate: Adults.  Must have complete Puppy k and puppy grad class. This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part three and four, Recall outside, Loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do. About the Instructor- Lisa Forbes I started my dog training business in 2014 after a 20-year career in the animal welfare filed.  I began working as an Animal caregiver/Adoption counselor with the Massachusetts Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Animals. In this position, I worked hands on with the animals daily Feeding, Cleaning, Providing Medical care, Preforming behavior assessment and Adoptions. Working with the dogs on a daily basis gave me hands on experience working with many different and challenging dog behaviors.  After 5 years with the MSPCA, I went on to the Lowell Humane Society, where I was part of a two-person team tasked with over hauling this shelter. As the Shelter Manager, part of my job was training all new staff, preforming all behavior assessments, setting up and working behavior modification plans when necessary. I have also worked as an Operations manager for the Cocheco Valley Humane Society and The K-9 Coordinator for the Monadnock Humane Society. Working with dogs and their owners has become a passion of mine.  After my work in animal shelters, I have seen first and that most dogs are surrendered because they lack basic manners and structure in their daily lives. My goal is to keep dogs and their families together for a lifetime.  I have gained all the skills needed to successfully work together with owners and their dogs.  And with my positive reinforcement philosophy, fun training style and natural ability to read and understand dogs, I am able to teach you both how to be a successful team. I also offer Private in home training.
 
Tuesday May 28, 2024
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Puppy and Adult Dog Training Classes with Lisa Forbes - Refresher Class for Dogs 1 year & older
Please contact the instructor prior to registration for class placement. Have your vet office email me all vaccinations prior to attending first class.  Outside Classes will be weather permitting.If parking lot is full, you can park at TenBroech Insurance across the street. Instructor:  Lisa Forbes Phone: 978-925-9336                                                                            Email: threedogtraining@gmail.com All owners will need to have a 6 ft leash, harness and really good training treats, water and bowl and Poop bags. All family members are welcome to attend classes. Students can reach out to me through my email prior to class if they have any questions.   Class Descriptions:  Refresher Class for Dogs 1 year and olderWhen you first brought home your puppy, you were all excited about going to training classes and having the best dog.  Did you do a few classes and then life got in the way? Did you do the training on your own but now realize you may need some tips moving forward?  Are you wanting your dog to go with you this summer on adventures around New England, staying in hotels, dog friendly homes or campgrounds? Going to outdoor restaurants or venues with your dog? Improve leash skills? Maybe off leash hiking with your dog? Or just get back to basic manners?  It is not too late; spring is coming and now is the time for you and your dog to get back on track and have some fun with each other again. This 6 week class will give you and your dog the skills to go and have a great summer with your dog at your side.AKC Star Puppy 8 Weeks to 4 months old  This 6-week class is designed to start the bonding and training process. This class will help you and your dog learn how to communicate. You will learn: Nothing in life is free, Housebreaking, Crate training issues, Teething, Understanding and reading body language, Name recognition, Sit, Down and Stay.   Puppy Graduate: 4 months to 6 months. Puppy k required This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills.   Intermediate: 6 months to adult. Puppy Graduate required This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part two, recall outside, loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do.   AKC Star older Puppy:  5 months to adult to 1 year with no training This is a 6-week class designed to start building a strong bond with your dog. This will, ensure that they start to look to you for direction.  We will cover: Nothing in life is free, honeymoon phase, impulse control, understanding body language. Sit, Down, Stay.   Puppy grad Older: 6 months to Adults This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it part one and two, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills   Intermediate: Adults.  Must have complete Puppy k and puppy grad class. This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part three and four, Recall outside, Loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do. About the Instructor- Lisa Forbes I started my dog training business in 2014 after a 20-year career in the animal welfare filed.  I began working as an Animal caregiver/Adoption counselor with the Massachusetts Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Animals. In this position, I worked hands on with the animals daily Feeding, Cleaning, Providing Medical care, Preforming behavior assessment and Adoptions. Working with the dogs on a daily basis gave me hands on experience working with many different and challenging dog behaviors.  After 5 years with the MSPCA, I went on to the Lowell Humane Society, where I was part of a two-person team tasked with over hauling this shelter. As the Shelter Manager, part of my job was training all new staff, preforming all behavior assessments, setting up and working behavior modification plans when necessary. I have also worked as an Operations manager for the Cocheco Valley Humane Society and The K-9 Coordinator for the Monadnock Humane Society. Working with dogs and their owners has become a passion of mine.  After my work in animal shelters, I have seen first and that most dogs are surrendered because they lack basic manners and structure in their daily lives. My goal is to keep dogs and their families together for a lifetime.  I have gained all the skills needed to successfully work together with owners and their dogs.  And with my positive reinforcement philosophy, fun training style and natural ability to read and understand dogs, I am able to teach you both how to be a successful team. I also offer Private in home training.
 
Wednesday May 29, 2024
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM    Girl Scout Troop 65249 Meeting
 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Puppy and Adult Dog Training Classes with Lisa Forbes - Beginner Class for Dogs 5 mths. & older
Please contact the instructor prior to registration for class placement. Have your vet office email me all vaccinations prior to attending first class.  Outside Classes will be weather permitting.If parking lot is full, you can park at TenBroech Insurance across the street. Instructor:  Lisa Forbes Phone: 978-925-9336                                                                            Email: threedogtraining@gmail.com All owners will need to have a 6 ft leash, harness and really good training treats, water and bowl and Poop bags. All family members are welcome to attend classes. Students can reach out to me through my email prior to class if they have any questions.   Class Descriptions:  Refresher Class for Dogs 1 year and olderWhen you first brought home your puppy, you were all excited about going to training classes and having the best dog.  Did you do a few classes and then life got in the way? Did you do the training on your own but now realize you may need some tips moving forward?  Are you wanting your dog to go with you this summer on adventures around New England, staying in hotels, dog friendly homes or campgrounds? Going to outdoor restaurants or venues with your dog? Improve leash skills? Maybe off leash hiking with your dog? Or just get back to basic manners?  It is not too late; spring is coming and now is the time for you and your dog to get back on track and have some fun with each other again. This 6 week class will give you and your dog the skills to go and have a great summer with your dog at your side.AKC Star Puppy 8 Weeks to 4 months old  This 6-week class is designed to start the bonding and training process. This class will help you and your dog learn how to communicate. You will learn: Nothing in life is free, Housebreaking, Crate training issues, Teething, Understanding and reading body language, Name recognition, Sit, Down and Stay.   Puppy Graduate: 4 months to 6 months. Puppy k required This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills.   Intermediate: 6 months to adult. Puppy Graduate required This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part two, recall outside, loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do.   AKC Star older Puppy:  5 months to adult to 1 year with no training This is a 6-week class designed to start building a strong bond with your dog. This will, ensure that they start to look to you for direction.  We will cover: Nothing in life is free, honeymoon phase, impulse control, understanding body language. Sit, Down, Stay.   Puppy grad Older: 6 months to Adults This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it part one and two, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills   Intermediate: Adults.  Must have complete Puppy k and puppy grad class. This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part three and four, Recall outside, Loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do. About the Instructor- Lisa Forbes I started my dog training business in 2014 after a 20-year career in the animal welfare filed.  I began working as an Animal caregiver/Adoption counselor with the Massachusetts Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Animals. In this position, I worked hands on with the animals daily Feeding, Cleaning, Providing Medical care, Preforming behavior assessment and Adoptions. Working with the dogs on a daily basis gave me hands on experience working with many different and challenging dog behaviors.  After 5 years with the MSPCA, I went on to the Lowell Humane Society, where I was part of a two-person team tasked with over hauling this shelter. As the Shelter Manager, part of my job was training all new staff, preforming all behavior assessments, setting up and working behavior modification plans when necessary. I have also worked as an Operations manager for the Cocheco Valley Humane Society and The K-9 Coordinator for the Monadnock Humane Society. Working with dogs and their owners has become a passion of mine.  After my work in animal shelters, I have seen first and that most dogs are surrendered because they lack basic manners and structure in their daily lives. My goal is to keep dogs and their families together for a lifetime.  I have gained all the skills needed to successfully work together with owners and their dogs.  And with my positive reinforcement philosophy, fun training style and natural ability to read and understand dogs, I am able to teach you both how to be a successful team. I also offer Private in home training.
 
Thursday May 30, 2024
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM    Puppy and Adult Dog Training Classes with Lisa Forbes - Puppy K- 8 weeks to 4 months
Please contact the instructor prior to registration for class placement. Have your vet office email me all vaccinations prior to attending first class.  Outside Classes will be weather permitting.If parking lot is full, you can park at TenBroech Insurance across the street. Instructor:  Lisa Forbes Phone: 978-925-9336                                                                            Email: threedogtraining@gmail.com All owners will need to have a 6 ft leash, harness and really good training treats, water and bowl and Poop bags. All family members are welcome to attend classes. Students can reach out to me through my email prior to class if they have any questions.   Class Descriptions:  Refresher Class for Dogs 1 year and olderWhen you first brought home your puppy, you were all excited about going to training classes and having the best dog.  Did you do a few classes and then life got in the way? Did you do the training on your own but now realize you may need some tips moving forward?  Are you wanting your dog to go with you this summer on adventures around New England, staying in hotels, dog friendly homes or campgrounds? Going to outdoor restaurants or venues with your dog? Improve leash skills? Maybe off leash hiking with your dog? Or just get back to basic manners?  It is not too late; spring is coming and now is the time for you and your dog to get back on track and have some fun with each other again. This 6 week class will give you and your dog the skills to go and have a great summer with your dog at your side.AKC Star Puppy 8 Weeks to 4 months old  This 6-week class is designed to start the bonding and training process. This class will help you and your dog learn how to communicate. You will learn: Nothing in life is free, Housebreaking, Crate training issues, Teething, Understanding and reading body language, Name recognition, Sit, Down and Stay.   Puppy Graduate: 4 months to 6 months. Puppy k required This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills.   Intermediate: 6 months to adult. Puppy Graduate required This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part two, recall outside, loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do.   AKC Star older Puppy:  5 months to adult to 1 year with no training This is a 6-week class designed to start building a strong bond with your dog. This will, ensure that they start to look to you for direction.  We will cover: Nothing in life is free, honeymoon phase, impulse control, understanding body language. Sit, Down, Stay.   Puppy grad Older: 6 months to Adults This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it part one and two, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills   Intermediate: Adults.  Must have complete Puppy k and puppy grad class. This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part three and four, Recall outside, Loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do. About the Instructor- Lisa Forbes I started my dog training business in 2014 after a 20-year career in the animal welfare filed.  I began working as an Animal caregiver/Adoption counselor with the Massachusetts Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Animals. In this position, I worked hands on with the animals daily Feeding, Cleaning, Providing Medical care, Preforming behavior assessment and Adoptions. Working with the dogs on a daily basis gave me hands on experience working with many different and challenging dog behaviors.  After 5 years with the MSPCA, I went on to the Lowell Humane Society, where I was part of a two-person team tasked with over hauling this shelter. As the Shelter Manager, part of my job was training all new staff, preforming all behavior assessments, setting up and working behavior modification plans when necessary. I have also worked as an Operations manager for the Cocheco Valley Humane Society and The K-9 Coordinator for the Monadnock Humane Society. Working with dogs and their owners has become a passion of mine.  After my work in animal shelters, I have seen first and that most dogs are surrendered because they lack basic manners and structure in their daily lives. My goal is to keep dogs and their families together for a lifetime.  I have gained all the skills needed to successfully work together with owners and their dogs.  And with my positive reinforcement philosophy, fun training style and natural ability to read and understand dogs, I am able to teach you both how to be a successful team. I also offer Private in home training.
 
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM    Puppy and Adult Dog Training Classes with Lisa Forbes - Beginner Class for Dogs 5 mths. & older
Please contact the instructor prior to registration for class placement. Have your vet office email me all vaccinations prior to attending first class.  Outside Classes will be weather permitting.If parking lot is full, you can park at TenBroech Insurance across the street. Instructor:  Lisa Forbes Phone: 978-925-9336                                                                            Email: threedogtraining@gmail.com All owners will need to have a 6 ft leash, harness and really good training treats, water and bowl and Poop bags. All family members are welcome to attend classes. Students can reach out to me through my email prior to class if they have any questions.   Class Descriptions:  Refresher Class for Dogs 1 year and olderWhen you first brought home your puppy, you were all excited about going to training classes and having the best dog.  Did you do a few classes and then life got in the way? Did you do the training on your own but now realize you may need some tips moving forward?  Are you wanting your dog to go with you this summer on adventures around New England, staying in hotels, dog friendly homes or campgrounds? Going to outdoor restaurants or venues with your dog? Improve leash skills? Maybe off leash hiking with your dog? Or just get back to basic manners?  It is not too late; spring is coming and now is the time for you and your dog to get back on track and have some fun with each other again. This 6 week class will give you and your dog the skills to go and have a great summer with your dog at your side.AKC Star Puppy 8 Weeks to 4 months old  This 6-week class is designed to start the bonding and training process. This class will help you and your dog learn how to communicate. You will learn: Nothing in life is free, Housebreaking, Crate training issues, Teething, Understanding and reading body language, Name recognition, Sit, Down and Stay.   Puppy Graduate: 4 months to 6 months. Puppy k required This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills.   Intermediate: 6 months to adult. Puppy Graduate required This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part two, recall outside, loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do.   AKC Star older Puppy:  5 months to adult to 1 year with no training This is a 6-week class designed to start building a strong bond with your dog. This will, ensure that they start to look to you for direction.  We will cover: Nothing in life is free, honeymoon phase, impulse control, understanding body language. Sit, Down, Stay.   Puppy grad Older: 6 months to Adults This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it part one and two, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills   Intermediate: Adults.  Must have complete Puppy k and puppy grad class. This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part three and four, Recall outside, Loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do. About the Instructor- Lisa Forbes I started my dog training business in 2014 after a 20-year career in the animal welfare filed.  I began working as an Animal caregiver/Adoption counselor with the Massachusetts Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Animals. In this position, I worked hands on with the animals daily Feeding, Cleaning, Providing Medical care, Preforming behavior assessment and Adoptions. Working with the dogs on a daily basis gave me hands on experience working with many different and challenging dog behaviors.  After 5 years with the MSPCA, I went on to the Lowell Humane Society, where I was part of a two-person team tasked with over hauling this shelter. As the Shelter Manager, part of my job was training all new staff, preforming all behavior assessments, setting up and working behavior modification plans when necessary. I have also worked as an Operations manager for the Cocheco Valley Humane Society and The K-9 Coordinator for the Monadnock Humane Society. Working with dogs and their owners has become a passion of mine.  After my work in animal shelters, I have seen first and that most dogs are surrendered because they lack basic manners and structure in their daily lives. My goal is to keep dogs and their families together for a lifetime.  I have gained all the skills needed to successfully work together with owners and their dogs.  And with my positive reinforcement philosophy, fun training style and natural ability to read and understand dogs, I am able to teach you both how to be a successful team. I also offer Private in home training.
 
Friday May 31, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM    Folk Dancing - Folk Dancing
International Folk Dancing Most Fridays 7-8:30 pm Pepperell Community Center4 Hollis St. (Intersection of Rtes. 111 & 113)Pepperell, MA  Are you looking for a fun, family-friendly, and FREE activity? One that keeps your body and brain active? Come learn some easy international folk dances...dances that folks throughout the world do just for fun! Dancing can be a way to stay fit for people of all ages, shapes, and sizes. It has a wide range of physical and mental benefits, including improved condition of your heart and lungs, and increased muscular strength, endurance, and motor fitness. Researchers are learning that regular physical activity in general can help keep your body, including your brain, healthy as you age. Exercise produces natural antidepressants and increases the level of brain chemicals that encourage nerve cells to grow. And dancing that requires you to remember dance steps and sequences boosts brain power by improving memory skills. So come give it a try!  No partner is needed, and it's FREE!
 
Sunday June 2, 2024
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM    Church gathering
 
Monday June 3, 2024
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Puppy and Adult Dog Training Classes with Lisa Forbes - Puppy Graduate 4 months to 6 months
Please contact the instructor prior to registration for class placement. Have your vet office email me all vaccinations prior to attending first class.  Outside Classes will be weather permitting.If parking lot is full, you can park at TenBroech Insurance across the street. Instructor:  Lisa Forbes Phone: 978-925-9336                                                                            Email: threedogtraining@gmail.com All owners will need to have a 6 ft leash, harness and really good training treats, water and bowl and Poop bags. All family members are welcome to attend classes. Students can reach out to me through my email prior to class if they have any questions.   Class Descriptions:  Refresher Class for Dogs 1 year and olderWhen you first brought home your puppy, you were all excited about going to training classes and having the best dog.  Did you do a few classes and then life got in the way? Did you do the training on your own but now realize you may need some tips moving forward?  Are you wanting your dog to go with you this summer on adventures around New England, staying in hotels, dog friendly homes or campgrounds? Going to outdoor restaurants or venues with your dog? Improve leash skills? Maybe off leash hiking with your dog? Or just get back to basic manners?  It is not too late; spring is coming and now is the time for you and your dog to get back on track and have some fun with each other again. This 6 week class will give you and your dog the skills to go and have a great summer with your dog at your side.AKC Star Puppy 8 Weeks to 4 months old  This 6-week class is designed to start the bonding and training process. This class will help you and your dog learn how to communicate. You will learn: Nothing in life is free, Housebreaking, Crate training issues, Teething, Understanding and reading body language, Name recognition, Sit, Down and Stay.   Puppy Graduate: 4 months to 6 months. Puppy k required This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills.   Intermediate: 6 months to adult. Puppy Graduate required This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part two, recall outside, loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do.   AKC Star older Puppy:  5 months to adult to 1 year with no training This is a 6-week class designed to start building a strong bond with your dog. This will, ensure that they start to look to you for direction.  We will cover: Nothing in life is free, honeymoon phase, impulse control, understanding body language. Sit, Down, Stay.   Puppy grad Older: 6 months to Adults This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it part one and two, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills   Intermediate: Adults.  Must have complete Puppy k and puppy grad class. This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part three and four, Recall outside, Loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do. About the Instructor- Lisa Forbes I started my dog training business in 2014 after a 20-year career in the animal welfare filed.  I began working as an Animal caregiver/Adoption counselor with the Massachusetts Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Animals. In this position, I worked hands on with the animals daily Feeding, Cleaning, Providing Medical care, Preforming behavior assessment and Adoptions. Working with the dogs on a daily basis gave me hands on experience working with many different and challenging dog behaviors.  After 5 years with the MSPCA, I went on to the Lowell Humane Society, where I was part of a two-person team tasked with over hauling this shelter. As the Shelter Manager, part of my job was training all new staff, preforming all behavior assessments, setting up and working behavior modification plans when necessary. I have also worked as an Operations manager for the Cocheco Valley Humane Society and The K-9 Coordinator for the Monadnock Humane Society. Working with dogs and their owners has become a passion of mine.  After my work in animal shelters, I have seen first and that most dogs are surrendered because they lack basic manners and structure in their daily lives. My goal is to keep dogs and their families together for a lifetime.  I have gained all the skills needed to successfully work together with owners and their dogs.  And with my positive reinforcement philosophy, fun training style and natural ability to read and understand dogs, I am able to teach you both how to be a successful team. I also offer Private in home training.
 
Tuesday June 4, 2024
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM    Puppy and Adult Dog Training Classes with Lisa Forbes - Refresher Class for Dogs 1 year & older
Please contact the instructor prior to registration for class placement. Have your vet office email me all vaccinations prior to attending first class.  Outside Classes will be weather permitting.If parking lot is full, you can park at TenBroech Insurance across the street. Instructor:  Lisa Forbes Phone: 978-925-9336                                                                            Email: threedogtraining@gmail.com All owners will need to have a 6 ft leash, harness and really good training treats, water and bowl and Poop bags. All family members are welcome to attend classes. Students can reach out to me through my email prior to class if they have any questions.   Class Descriptions:  Refresher Class for Dogs 1 year and olderWhen you first brought home your puppy, you were all excited about going to training classes and having the best dog.  Did you do a few classes and then life got in the way? Did you do the training on your own but now realize you may need some tips moving forward?  Are you wanting your dog to go with you this summer on adventures around New England, staying in hotels, dog friendly homes or campgrounds? Going to outdoor restaurants or venues with your dog? Improve leash skills? Maybe off leash hiking with your dog? Or just get back to basic manners?  It is not too late; spring is coming and now is the time for you and your dog to get back on track and have some fun with each other again. This 6 week class will give you and your dog the skills to go and have a great summer with your dog at your side.AKC Star Puppy 8 Weeks to 4 months old  This 6-week class is designed to start the bonding and training process. This class will help you and your dog learn how to communicate. You will learn: Nothing in life is free, Housebreaking, Crate training issues, Teething, Understanding and reading body language, Name recognition, Sit, Down and Stay.   Puppy Graduate: 4 months to 6 months. Puppy k required This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills.   Intermediate: 6 months to adult. Puppy Graduate required This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part two, recall outside, loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do.   AKC Star older Puppy:  5 months to adult to 1 year with no training This is a 6-week class designed to start building a strong bond with your dog. This will, ensure that they start to look to you for direction.  We will cover: Nothing in life is free, honeymoon phase, impulse control, understanding body language. Sit, Down, Stay.   Puppy grad Older: 6 months to Adults This is a 6-week class designed to improve your skills and grow your confidence We will learn: Drop it, leave it part one and two, wait, relax, greeting people nicely, recall inside and start leash skills   Intermediate: Adults.  Must have complete Puppy k and puppy grad class. This is a 6-week class designed to continue building your skills and confidence. We will learn: Leave it part three and four, Recall outside, Loose leash walking. Then for the last couple classes we will work on any custom training you may want to do. About the Instructor- Lisa Forbes I started my dog training business in 2014 after a 20-year career in the animal welfare filed.  I began working as an Animal caregiver/Adoption counselor with the Massachusetts Society for the prevention of Cruelty to Animals. In this position, I worked hands on with the animals daily Feeding, Cleaning, Providing Medical care, Preforming behavior assessment and Adoptions. Working with the dogs on a daily basis gave me hands on experience working with many different and challenging dog behaviors.  After 5 years with the MSPCA, I went on to the Lowell Humane Society, where I was part of a two-person team tasked with over hauling this shelter. As the Shelter Manager, part of my job was training all new staff, preforming all behavior assessments, setting up and working behavior modification plans when necessary. I have also worked as an Operations manager for the Cocheco Valley Humane Society and The K-9 Coordinator for the Monadnock Humane Society. Working with dogs and their owners has become a passion of mine.  After my work in animal shelters, I have seen first and that most dogs are surrendered because they lack basic manners and structure in their daily lives. My goal is to keep dogs and their families together for a lifetime.  I have gained all the skills needed to successfully work together with owners and their dogs.  And with my positive reinforcement philosophy, fun training style and natural ability to read and understand dogs, I am able to teach you both how to be a successful team. I also offer Private in home training.
 
Wednesday June 5, 2024
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM    Girl Scout Troop 65249 Meeting