Training
Group classes designed to teach you and your dog some new skills and have more fun together.
Group Classes
All classes run for 6 weeks and costs $175 each.
Obedience Classes are offered on weekday evenings, we also offer Saturday Private obedience lessons by appointment
Obedience Classes
Puppy Obedience
Prerequisites: Puppies less than 20 weeks old on the first day of class.
Foundation obedience skills and puppy manners. walking politely on a leash, come when called, 4 on the floor, greeting people politely, crate training, learning to settle, potty training, appropriate play and more.
Beginning Obedience
Prerequisites: Puppies and dogs older than 20 weeks on the first day of class
For puppies and dogs older than 20 weeks on the first day of class. Sit, down, stay, settle, walking politely on a leash, come when called, 4 on the floor, greeting politely and more.
Advanced Obedience
Prerequisites: Completion of either Beginning Obedience or Puppy Obedience.
Adding distractions, complexity and duration to skills so they are consistently performed in new environments.
Agility Classes
Pre-Agility
Prerequisites: Any age, dogs must be dog and people friendly.
This is for dogs/puppies that want to try something different and learn new things on different obstacles and surfaces. Things that wiggle, surfaces off the ground, different textures under their feet all help your dog build confidence. It challenges their brain and their body.
Agility I
Prerequisites: Dogs must be dog and people friendly, minimum of 1 year old.
This is a calm and controlled introduction to agility obstacles. All dogs are on leash for this course. It is for developing safe skills, muscle memory and building more confidence.
Agility II
Prerequisites: Dogs must have a reliable recall. Must be competent with supervision on 30″ high dog walk, half height A-frame, tunnel with a slight curve, table, 3 cavalettis in an arch and straight line, tire, going around an object in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction.
This course is off leash. Introduction of 2 by 2 weave poles and a teeter. Building upon obstacle performance and discrimination.
Agility III
Prerequisites: Dogs must have a reliable recall. Must be competent in Level 2 equipment off leash, able to do 12 weave poles and teeter with or without guidance.
This course is off leash. Continue building handling skills and increasing complexity of courses/sequences. Introduction to competition rules and skills.
Rally Classes
Rally Obedience I
Prerequisites: Puppy or dog must have a reliable 3 foot stay on leash and consistently walk on a loose leash.
This course is all on leash. Rally is a fun activity for you and your dog that includes series of numbered signs with a behavior to be performed at each station. This class is an introduction to this fun and fast-paced training and helps build necessary skills for you and your dog. Each week will including fresh and new skill combinations for you and your dog to learn. Treats are used frequently while learning. You and your dog will be able to perform a 12 station course by the end of the session.
Rally Obedience II
This course can be done on or off leash. Only one dog is on a course at a time. Handler must understand AKC novice signs and be able to perform them with their dog. This will be the introduction of intermediate signs and skills/behaviors. The handler and dog will be able to complete a 15 station course with a mixture of novice and intermediate signs by the end of the session.
Tricks Classes
Tricks I
Your dog will be taught 10 novice level tricks of your choice. Any breed or mixed breed will earn a certificate upon completion of the 10 behaviors. 5 intermediate level tricks will be introduced as well. This is a fun class to learn new skills and build a relationship with your dog/puppy!
Tricks II
Your dog will be taught 10 Intermediate level tricks of your choice. Upon completion you and your dog will receive a certificate. Any breed or mixed breed is encouraged to participate.
Scentwork Classes
Beginner Scent Work
Prerequisites: Any age puppy or dog is eligible as long as they are dog and people friendly. Class size is limited to 6.
This is the introduction of “birch” as the first search scent. Think of it as a game hide and seek for your dog’s nose. We have had puppies as young as 10 weeks on the first day of class successfully complete this course and have a great time! The senior dogs are very successful also because it isn’t physically challenging, it’s mentally challenging.
Scent II, III & IV
Prerequisite: Approval of the instructor teaching the class.
This class expands on the foundation taught in the Beginner Scent Work class.
Other Classes
Canine Good Citizen
All 10 criteria for the AKC Canine Good Citizen will be taught. Testing will be on the 6th week of the session. All-age dogs that are dog friendly and people friendly are eligible for this class.
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Therapy Dog Preparation
Prerequisites: Dog should be consistent in a sit, stay, walking politely on a leash, and friendly/polite with all people in a public setting.
In this class, we cover all testing criteria as required by Therapy Dogs International and Alliance Therapy Dogs. At the end of the session, there is an opportunity to be certified as a therapy dog and handler team.
Have a Question?
If you’re not sure what class is right for you, feel free to contact us and we’ll help you make the best choice for you and your dog.