Group Dog Classes

See Class Schedule for Group Classes starting April 2008.

Classes: Puppy | Basic | Intermediate | Advance | Brush-Up |

Requirements | Class Schedules | Application

Puppy Socializing (Puppies 12 wks to 6 mths )

These classes start the family and puppies off on the right paw. Puppy socialization is a very critical step in raising our canine pups. We encourage family participation in these puppy classes. They will learn to interact with other dogs, kids and adults. You and your pooch will learn puppy basics, general house manners, how to headoff common behavior problems such as bitting, nipping, jumping, submissive peeing, barking and chewing. Common pet care information on puppy development, dog fears and puppy care for your pooches health & wellness.We want puppy training to be fun and rewarding for both owner and pet.

* $95 For

4 Week Class

(1 hr classes)

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Basic Dog Obedience

We'll use the most modern gentle behavior shaping techniques to get the best results from your pets. Clients will learn to train their dog basic dog obedience commands like: Sit, Down, Come, Stay, Stand, and Heel. You will learn different dog training excercies to gain better attention from your dog, more reliable dog behaviors and techniques to have a calmer pet. We'll talk about leadership, general health & wellness, grooming and fixing or heading off common behavior problems. We address issues such as jumping, digging, chewing, barking, greeting company at the door and bolting from the front door. Our goal is to help you have a well mannered canine companion for life.

* $110 For

6 Week Class

(1 hr classes)

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Intermediate Dog Obedience

Handlers and dogs will learn the basic dog exercises required to earning a Canine Good Citizen certificate (CGC). The American Kennel Club offers this certificate to help promote responsible dog ownership. We build upon our basic obedience traiing with this class. Clients will perform loose lead heeling with left, right and about turns. Dogs should be accepting of strangers, sit politely for petting and well mannered while walking through a crowd. Your pooch must sit and down on command and be calm during supervised isolation. Reactions to other dogs and distractions will also be part of the exercises. The actual CGC certified test will be offered on the last class. A CGC Certificate will be given to those whom pass.

* $110 For

5 Week Class

(1 hr classes)

$10 donation for CGC certified test

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Advance Dog Obedience

Open to dogs and handlers that have completed a basic and/or intermediate course. Dogs will need to demonstrate some reliability regarding stays and recalls. You and your dog learn all the exercises required to earn a CD, Companion Dog, Title. This will require performing off leash exercises along with learning ring etiquette. Even if you don't' want to compete in a dog competition you will learn to have better reliability regarding recalls, heeling and stay commands. In addition to the CD exercises you will have the opportunity to perform some jumps, retrieves and drop on recall exercises. Gain confidence and control while your dog is off leash with heavier distractions. Any uncontrollable or aggressive dogs will not be permitted.

* $110 For

5 Week Class

(1 hr classes)

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Brush-Up Dog Training

Only open to dogs and handlers that have completed a basic or above training course. This Drop In dog class will assist in refreshing you and your dog on basic commands with added distractions. The basic commands we address will be sit, down, stay, recall, heeling, play training, distance work with your dog and duration of dog behaviors performed during these different classes. This will also assist in preparing for CGC or refresher before entering a more advance dog class from basic obedience. Maybe you just want to polish you and your dogs training with heavier distractions.This dog class is offered outside (except holidays & bad weather). There will be different training exercises each session over a 4 session period then the same exercises will be repeated. See schedule for details. Any uncontrollable or aggressive dogs will not be permitted. (Bring long lines & 6 ft leashes, NO retactable leads)

(Call or Check On Line Schedule for possible cancellations)

$20 for 45 min session

$80 for 4 consecutive sessions within 2 months

Starting TBD

Class offered every 2nd & 4th Saturday each Month

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