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Puppy Kindergarten is for fully vaccinated puppies 20 weeks - 7 months old. This class includes in-person classroom instruction with your certified trainer, tutorial videos to use at home, and step-by-step written instructions. The Puppy Start Right program is excellent for building communication with your puppy, raising a confident and resilient puppy, and teaching life skills.
Puppy Start Right Preschool Open Enrollment $200.00
Puppy Preschool is for under-vaccinated puppies up to 20 weeks of age. This class includes in-person classroom instruction with your certified trainer, tutorial videos to use at home, and step-by-step written instructions. The Puppy Start Right program is excellent for building communication with your puppy, raising a confident and resilient puppy, and teaching life skills.
Fun Scent Games are a way to exercise your dog mentally and to work their nose. Teaching your dog to search with their nose is a blast and therapeutic for all dogs. Why teach scent games? -Easy & fun for dogs of any age -No need for specialized equipment or prior learning -Builds confidence -Excellent for older dogs or those with physical limitations -Great way to provide a mental workout that is suitable even for puppies.
Education on the needs of adolescent dogs with a focus on leash skills, human greetings, dog greetings, leave it, go to place, wait at entrances, and come when called. Includes an enrichment and field trip recommendation each week.
Online Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) Deep Dive $199.00
Learn about what BAT is, how to use BAT for building confidence, working through fear, leash reactivity and aggression, learn BAT leash skills, reading dog body language, prompts to influence your dog, when to make decisions for your dog, and when to let the dog make decisions, how to do BAT setups, Ninja BAT, and Double Dog BAT, when to work with a Certified Behavior Adjustment Instructor, and when it's safe to go it on your own. This class is suitable for pet parents, shelter staff and volunteers, and trainers. Share up to three 3 videos of your training and questions about those videos throughout the course for feedback from your Certified Behavior Adjustment Training Instructor. A back clip harness and 15ft leash are required for BAT. Additional Purchase Options: 15ft leash at a discounted rate of $20 for a 3/8 and $25 for 1/2 x 15. Also available for purchase is our recommended harness the Balance Harness for $40. Pick-up by arrangement or delivery is available for an extra shipping fee.
Embark on an adventure with our Skill-Building Games for Dogs! Step away from the conventional obedience training and dive into a world of games designed to boost your dog’s cognitive and physical prowess while simplifying training methods for you. Under the guidance of our seasoned instructors, you will tap into your dog’s natural instincts and intellect with a variety of stimulating exercises. Experience a range of dynamic games, from creative problem-solving exercises to enjoyable challenges, each crafted to foster learning, enhance focus, and reinforce the special connection between you and your pet. Our classes are open to canine companions of every age and ability, creating an encouraging atmosphere for development and enrichment for both you and your dog. As the course concludes, you will be equipped with an array of easy games and a richer insight into efficient training strategies. Unlock your dog’s true capabilities in our Introduction to Skill Building Games course!
Bold and Brave: Confidence Building for Dogs $160.00
Join us for "Bold and Brave" and watch your dog transform into a more confident and courageous companion! "Bold and Brave," is an engaging group training class designed to help your dog build confidence through a variety of fun and effective activities. This course focuses on enhancing your dog's sense of security and self-assurance, fostering a positive and trusting relationship with you as their handler.
Playful Partners - Games for a Happier Home $160.00
Do you want to enhance your dog’s calmness, focus, self-control, and flexibility? Do you want to bring harmony and a peaceful tone to home life with humans and while left alone? This four week class teaches you and your dog games to supercharge your relationship by getting your dog thinking and making better decisions!
Are you ready to help your puppy or dog get into better physical shape while working together as a team for your relationship bond? Warm ups and cool downs are important, adding movement and increasing body awareness, monitoring our dog's wellness, and low impact games targeting different muscle groups will prepare your dog for all kinds of adventures, from hiking to agility to tricks!
Playful Partners - Games to Teach Your Dog the World is None of His or Her Business $160.00
With a foundation of a happy, trusting relationship well on its way between you and your dog, now its time to show your stuff a bit more out in the community as a happy partnership that can handle distractions with ease. These games will lay the next level for a dynamic duo! Week 4 has an option for an off-site class, depending on your wants and needs. For puppies six months or older.
Does your puppy or dog have two speeds like a light swiitch, sound asleep or wild and crazy? Would you prefer that your pup be able to regulate himself/ herself more appropriately with people and the environment? Learn some fun, practical, humane and effective games to change your dog's energy level to a light with a dimmer switch! For pups six month or older.
Unlock your dog's natural problem-solving abilities and unleash their creativity with Genius Pup Masterclass, a group training class designed to tap into your dog's inner mastermind! Using techniques like luring, capturing, and shaping, each weekly session focuses on a different method to enhance your dog's learning and mental agility. Watch your dog discover new ways to think, adapt, and respond, fostering a deeper bond and a more skilled and confident pet. Whether you're looking to refine basic skills or challenge your dog's intellect, Genius Pup Masterclass provides a fun, supportive environment for both you and your dog to thrive.
Winning Together - Conformation Handling Program Open Enrollment $120.00
Develop a winning partnership in the show ring while prioritizing your dog’s well-being. This program is designed with your dog’s welfare at the forefront, using positive reinforcement techniques to build trust, confidence, and a strong bond between you and your dog. Whether you're a novice or experienced handler, you’ll learn to enhance your dog’s natural stack, gait, and ring presence in a fun and stress-free environment. Our focus on gentle handling ensures that your dog feels safe and supported throughout the process. Strengthen your bond, prepare to compete with compassion, and let your dog shine with confidence! Why Choose Our Program? Our welfare-first approach teaches handlers how to train their dogs on the "dead ring" for the show ring. This method uses a slip chain or martingale collar attached in a way that prevents the collar from tightening when the dog pulls, ensuring a stress-free experience for your dog. We do not teach or permit corrective training using the live ring, which tightens the collar and can cause discomfort. By training on the dead ring, your dog will move smoothly and naturally, presenting confidently without pressure or corrections.
Loose Leash Walking - Mastering the Art of Easy Walks $120.00
Walking your dog should be an enjoyable experience for both you and your pup, and loose leash walking is the key to stress-free outings! In this class, we will break down loose leash walking into simple, progressive steps to ensure your dog walks calmly by your side. Not only will this make walks more pleasant, but your dog will also enjoy more exercise, social exposure, and bonding time with you.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Mark good behavior
Reduce tension on the leash
Teach a side to walk on
Walk Together
Let's Change Direction
Let's Stop Together!
Fun Walking Games
Join us to turn walks into a fun, cooperative experience where you and your dog can explore the world together with ease and joy.
Is your dog a little too eager when it comes to meeting people? In Jumper's Anonymous, we’re here to help your dog break the habit and learn how to make a calm, collected first impression. This class focuses on building foundational greeting manners, so your dog stays grounded, confident, and joyfully attentive during social encounters—without the leaps and bounds!
In Jumper's Anonymous, we’ll work on essential skills like “Four on the Floor,” holding a stand or sit for greetings, and approaching people with poise. Your dog will learn alternative behaviors to jumping, while you gain tools to manage distance and ensure safe, calm interactions. We’ll introduce cues to settle, focus on you, and build confidence, keeping your dog connected to you even in exciting moments.
Jumper's Anonymous is ideal for dogs who need a little help keeping their paws on the ground, creating calm, confident, and happy greetings that make every encounter a positive one!
Introducing The G.O.O.D. L.I.F.E. C.L.A.S.S. – a flexible, semi-private training experience designed to focus on what matters most to you and your dog. Unlike traditional classes, where a fixed curriculum may cover behaviors that don't meet your needs, this class is completely customized to your individual goals. Each session emphasizes your goals with expert guidance and opportunities for learning, with a personalized approach. This course structure allows you to take the class as many times as you like setting new goals as you and your dog progress.
In The G.O.O.D. L.I.F.E. C.L.A.S.S., you’ll create a training journey that’s right for your lifestyle and your dog’s unique personality. With a focus on adaptability and interaction with you, we help your dog thrive in real-world settings while ensuring fulfillment of their mental, physical, and emotional needs. Whether you're looking to build confidence, improve specific skills, or strengthen your bond, every class provides support and learning tailored to your shared journey.
Set achievable, meaningful goals, and experience success with training you can repeat and refine over time. This isn’t just a class; it’s a pathway to a G.O.O.D. L.I.F.E. with C.L.A.S.S. for you and your dog.
Each student will receive a personalized Google Drive folder with customized steps toward your goals, training handouts and/or videos to help you work outside of class to achieve your goals.
Confidence that Clicks Shy Dogs - Building Resilience One Click At A Time $300.00
Is your dog easily overwhelmed by new situations, shy around other dogs or people, or just needs a bit of a confidence boost? Confidence that Clicks is designed to transform behavior that holds your dog back from being resilient in the areas of life that are hard.
While obedience and training games can be helpful in building confidence, it can be hard to skill-build without some cognitive flexibility when under pressure. In Confidence that Clicks, you’ll learn how to support your dog in filling their emotional cup with confidence, resilience, and joy—keeping it more than half full and even brimming over with well-being!
AKC Canine Good Citizen Test Preparation Class $225.00
Is your dog ready to be a true ambassador of good behavior? Join our Canine Good Citizen Test Preparation Class, designed to help you and your dog build the skills needed to pass the prestigious AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test. This course focuses on key behaviors that promote a well-mannered dog in public and at home, ensuring your pup is confident, polite, and ready for the test.
Confidence that Clicks Barking Dogs - Building Resilience One Click At A Time $300.00
Is your dog easily overwhelmed by new situations, shy around other dogs or people, or just needs a bit of a confidence boost? Confidence that Clicks is designed to transform behavior that holds your dog back from being resilient in the areas of life that are hard. While obedience and training games can be helpful in building confidence, it can be hard to skill-build without some cognitive flexibility when under pressure. In Confidence that Clicks, you’ll learn how to support your dog in filling their emotional cup with confidence, resilience, and joy—keeping it more than half full and even brimming over with well-being!
Is your dog very sweet and loving BUT also prone to jumping up, barking at others, counter surfing or not listening to you? If so, the Naughty But Nice class will build a better companion for you with fun, engaging games to transform your naughty pup into more of the dog of your dreams!
Camping with Your Dog - A One Hour Workshop $40.00
Join us for an informative hour designed to help you prepare for a safe and enjoyable camping adventure with your dog. This workshop covers essential planning and preparation tips, including understanding canine first aid, navigation skills, and trail etiquette. We’ll also discuss wildlife awareness and effective handling techniques to keep you and your dog safe in the great outdoors. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts of all experience levels, this event will leave you feeling confident and ready to make the most of your camping trip with your canine companion.
Presenter: Taniyah Parker of 6 Paws Training Camp
Freedom on the Line: Long Leash Skills for Better Walks $125.00
Give your dog more freedom while staying connected and in control! This comprehensive training experience includes a 90-minute human-only workshop, a guided park walk, and video tutorials to view at home after the workshop to help you confidently handle a long leash for more enjoyable, enriching walks.
Education on the needs of adolescent dogs with a focus on leash skills, human greetings, dog greetings, leave it, go to place, wait at entrances, and come when called. Includes an enrichment and field trip recommendation each week. Prerequisites: Dogs must know to sit, lie down, and understand either luring and/or marker reward training.
Winning Together - Conformation Handling Program $120.00
Develop a winning partnership in the show ring while prioritizing your dog’s well-being. This program is designed with your dog’s welfare at the forefront, using positive reinforcement techniques to build trust, confidence, and a strong bond between you and your dog. Whether you're a novice or experienced handler, you’ll learn to enhance your dog’s natural stack, gait, and ring presence in a fun and stress-free environment. Our focus on gentle handling ensures that your dog feels safe and supported throughout the process. Strengthen your bond, prepare to compete with compassion, and let your dog shine with confidence!
Why Choose Our Program?
Our welfare-first approach teaches handlers how to train their dogs on the "dead ring" for the show ring. This method uses a slip chain or martingale collar attached in a way that prevents the collar from tightening when the dog pulls, ensuring a stress-free experience for your dog. We do not teach or permit corrective training using the live ring, which tightens the collar and can cause discomfort.
By training on the dead ring, your dog will move smoothly and naturally, presenting confidently without pressure or corrections.
Understanding Separation-Related Issues in Dogs – Insights from Recent Research $40.00
Is your dog struggling with being left alone? Discover the latest science behind separation-related issues (SRIs) and how to help dogs feel more secure and confident. In this engaging presentation, Kim Silver of Building Bonds will discuss the most recent research findings, revealing why SRIs aren’t just about anxiety. Learn how frustration, unmet expectations, environment, and emotional regulation play a role—and explore practical, evidence-based solutions to support your dog.
Join us for this informative session and gain valuable tools to improve your dog’s well-being! The presentation is one hour, followed by a 30-minute Q & A session.
Does your dog struggle with fear, anxiety, or reactive behavior? Do you want to better understand what’s going on beneath the surface and how to support them? This presentation is designed to help pet parents like you decode your dog’s emotions and behaviors, giving you the tools to respond with confidence and compassion.
We’ll break down the key reasons behind fear, anxiety, reactivity, and aggression—exploring what triggers these behaviors and how they escalate. You’ll learn to recognize subtle body language cues and better interpret what your dog is trying to tell you.
By the end of this session, you’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of your dog’s needs, to help them feel safer, more secure, and more at ease in their environment. With knowledge and patience, you can build a stronger, more trusting bond with your dog while improving their overall well-being. The presentation is one hour, followed by a 30-minute Q & A session.
This presentation provides attendees with a deeper understanding of the underlying causes, manifestations, and implications of each behavior. By dissecting these concepts, participants will learn to identify nuanced differences and recognize subtle cues exhibited by dogs experiencing fear, anxiety, reactivity, or aggression.
Key topics covered include the psychological and physiological mechanisms behind fear and anxiety, triggers and escalation factors for reactive behavior, and the various forms and motivations of aggression in dogs. Through case studies and practical examples, attendees will gain valuable insights into how these behaviors manifest in real-life scenarios and how to respond effectively.
By fostering a clearer understanding of these behavioral nuances, this presentation empowers attendees to tailor their approaches and interventions to address the specific needs of dogs exhibiting fear, anxiety, reactivity, or aggression. Ultimately, by promoting empathy, patience, and informed decision-making, this presentation aims to enhance the well-being and quality of life for both dogs and their human companions.
Understanding Your Dog’s L.E.G.S. - Learning, Environment, Genetics, Self $40.00
Every dog owner knows that, along with the joy of companionship, behavioral challenges can bring stress and frustration. The L.E.G.S.® model—Learning, Environment, Genetics, and Self—offers a revolutionary way to understand the “why” behind your dog’s behavior so you can address the “how” effectively.
Rooted in cutting-edge research, the L.E.G.S.® framework helps owners identify what their dog is experiencing, why it’s happening, and how to support behavior change in a way that respects the whole dog. Unlike traditional training approaches, this model integrates insights from over 20 scientific disciplines, giving you a deeper, more holistic understanding of your canine companion.
In this presentation, you’ll gain key takeaways from the L.E.G.S.® approach and walk away with five essential strategies for tackling the most common and frustrating behavior challenges.
Join us for this informative session and gain valuable tools to improve your dog’s well-being! The presentation is one hour, followed by a 30-minute Q & A session.
