For group classes, we ask that dogs are comfortable around other dogs and people and don’t bark or lunge. If your pup gets a little too excited or reactive, our (re)activity program is a great place to start. It helps dogs build confidence, focus, and social skills so they’re ready to enjoy group classes in a safe and positive way!
This class is for puppies up to 16 weeks of age. This group class is designed to meet the crucial developmental needs of your puppy. This class focuses on foundational skills such as appropriate socialization, introduction to basic cues (commands), mental stimulation, and leash training. We will teach your puppy to look to you for guidance and help, rather than focusing on various distractions in the environment. We will also focus on important life skills, like being calm around people and other dogs, and much more! We strive to ensure you and your puppy have fun, and your puppy goes home tired!
Graduation from CleverPuppy 1 or instructor approval is required to join CleverPuppy 2.
CleverPuppy 2 focuses on helping your growing puppy thrive as they become more curious, energetic, and physically capable. In this class, we work on transitioning from “excited” to “calm,” reinforcing practical skills like going to a bed, automatic leave-it, and walking calmly past distractions. We also continue building your puppy’s independence, patience, self-control, and teamwork with you.
CleverPuppy 2 meets once a week for 4 weeks and is $110 for the full series. This is a group class, which offers the most affordable training option and provides valuable age-appropriate socialization for your puppy.
Who can enroll:
Puppies must be 26 weeks of age or younger at the start of the first class. Graduation from CleverPuppy 1 or instructor approval is required to join CleverPuppy 2.
CleverPuppy 2 Graduation:
Every graduate receives a graduation photo to celebrate their progress!
Core Skills is the perfect starting point for welcoming a new dog into your family or if you are simply ready to start training with your dog. In this class, we focus on teaching your dog essential skills like paying attention to you, staying still, walking calmly on a loose leash, coming when called, and basic stay commands in a variety of real-life situations. These examples and many others are goals we will work towards in this class. Core Skills establishes a strong foundation for effective communication and teamwork between you and your dog.
The American Kennel Club's "Canine Good Citizen" test allows teams to get recognition for completing a standardized test of skills related to real life. This includes calmly waiting for petting and brushing, walking, passing another dog, stay, come and more. Here we'll work through the test items, work on fading out rewards and answer all your questions.
Testing may be available, depending on the teams present - or we can set it up on another day.
Appropriate for dogs of all ages who are comfortable working in a group environment and instructor approval.
Looking to continue training with your dog? Our Intermediate Level has 4 different modules, including our Listen at a Distance. Modules can be taken in any order. Four weeks. Intermediate Skills: Listen at a Distance While we don't live in a part of the country with a lot of places for safe and legal off leash activities, these activities are helpful for enhancing your dog's abilities or to prepare for an unexpected scenario. In this class your dog will start up close and we'll gradually add distance as we teach your dog to respond no matter where he is relative to you. Activities include sending your dog to a spot, stopping your dog while he's moving and having your dog respond to signals at a distance. Class Prerequisites: Graduation from Beginner: Core Skills or Instructor Approval. Dogs must be current on required vaccinations, which are outlined by age in our Vaccination Policy on the FAQ page. Dogs should be able to eagerly eat treats in a group environment. Dogs should not bark/lunge at people or dogs.
Looking to continue training with your dog? Our Intermediate Level has 4 different modules, including our New Skills Module. Modules can be taken in any order.
Two week class.
Intermediate Skills: New Skills
In Basic Skills, we covered the essentials like walking, recall, and staying. In New Skills, we’ll build on that with techniques like having your dog line up beside you for walking, going to a designated spot and staying there until released, stand and on/off. And that’s just the start! Each week we’ll introduce fresh ways to apply these skills and keep your dog learning.
Class Prerequisites:
Dogs must be over 16 weeks of age.
Dogs must be current on required vaccinations, which are outlined by age in our Vaccination Policy on the FAQ page.
Dogs should be able to eagerly eat treats in a group environment.
Dogs should not bark/lunge at people or dogs.
Graduation from Beginner: Core Skills or Instructor Approval.
Enjoy one-on-one attention with training plans customized to your dog’s unique needs. Please schedule Facility | Behavior Private Lesson for behavior training such as reactivity, separation issues, etc.
Enjoy one-on-one attention with training plans customized to your dog’s unique needs. Please schedule Facility | Behavior Private Lesson for behavior training such as reactivity, separation issues, etc.
Dive into the thrilling world of agility in our three-week Intro to Agility class! You’ll learn the basics of agility, explore foundational equipment, and build strong handling and reward skills. Watch your dog’s confidence soar as they take on their first obstacles with enthusiasm and excitement!
Designed as a class you’ll only need to take once, this two-week session lays the foundation for future success and prepares you to move on to Beginner classes. It’s the perfect start to your agility journey!
Agility | Level 2 | Beginner | Climb and Go $90.00
This Beginner Module is for teams who have completed Intro to Agility or instructor approval. This is a 3 week class. We'll introduce the aframe, train a go signal, introduce a side change and work on your contact behavior.
This Beginner Module is for teams who have completed Intro to Agility or instructor approval. This is a 3 week class. Learn noise and motion games to prepare for the teeter. Introduce your dog to the teeter obstacle at a level that is appropriate for your dog. Put together a few skills into sequences rather than a treat for each task. Introduce a start/end routine for your dog to help with off leash work.
This Beginner Module is for teams who have completed Intro to Agility or instructor approval. This is a 3 week class. Activities will be adjusted for the age and abilities of your dog. Jumping is a very complex task for dogs to do while running at full speed and paying attention to you. Introduce your dog to different types of jumps, activities for jumping confidence and learn how to cue your dog to jumps.
This Beginner Module is for teams who have completed Intro to Agility or instructor approval. This is a 3 week class. We'll introduce weave poles at an age-appropriate level, expand tunnel work and use stays for agility training.
Intermediate Agility is open to students who have graduated from Beginner Agility or have instructor approval. This class accommodates up to 4 dogs per session for personalized attention. It is not part of a series, so you may attend individual sessions at your convenience.
Class Prerequisites:
Dogs must be over 6 months of age.
Dogs must be current on required vaccinations, which are outlined by age in our Vaccination Policy on the FAQ page.
Dogs should be able to eagerly eat treats in a group environment.
Dogs should not bark/lunge at people or dogs.
Graduation from Beginner Agility or Instructor Approval.
Advanced Skills is a class for those with agility experience, accommodating up to 4 dogs per session for personalized attention. It is not part of a series, so you can attend each session at your convenience.
Class Prerequisites:
Dogs must be over 18 months of age.
Dogs must be current on required vaccinations, which are outlined by age in our Vaccination Policy on the FAQ page.
Dogs should be able to eagerly eat treats in a group environment.
Dogs should not bark/lunge at people or dogs.
Instructor Approval.
This level has us working on Levels 2+3 signs/skills and transitioning towards off leash work. In Rally you and your dog work as a team, navigating a course together at your own pace. The course is made up of 10-20 signs, depending on the level. Each directing you and you dog to perform different exercises like turns, sits, downs, and stays. Pre-Reqs: Dogs should not bark/lunge at others and should easily take treats in a group environment. Teams should be familiar with rally.
Dive into the exciting world of scent work in our Level 1 Intro class! You’ll explore the basics of scent work, learn about equipment and odor hygiene, and build strong reward skills. Then, watch your dog light up as they discover their first target odor: birch! With fun, hands-on scent activities designed to match your dog’s learning style, we’ll help them build confidence and enjoy every step of the journey.
Perfect for teams new to scent work or with a brief introduction, this class is typically taken just once and is three weeks long. Included in the cost, you’ll get birch and a variety of practice materials—everything you need to keep the fun going at home and gear up for Beginner classes. It’s a great deal for starting your scent work journey!
Class Prerequisites:
Dogs must be over 16 weeks of age.
Dogs must be current on required vaccinations, which are outlined by age in our Vaccination Policy on the FAQ page.
Dogs should be able to eagerly eat treats in a group environment.
Dogs should not bark/lunge at people or dogs.
These 50-minute sessions are designed to build upon the foundational skills introduced in Introductory Scent. During these sessions, we will focus on increasing your dog's enthusiasm for finding odors and staying at the source, while also helping you develop key handler skills such as timing and interpreting your dog's body language.
Introductory Scent must be taken prior to starting Beginner Scent. Beginner Scent is for teams who are already on scentwork (aka nosework), but have only been briefly introduced. Class Prerequisites: Completion of Introductory Scent or permission from instructor (dog should be on odor). Dogs must be over 16 weeks of age. Dogs must be up to date on all vaccinations. Dogs should be able to eagerly eat treats in a group environment. Dogs should not bark/lunge at people or dogs.
Intermediate - Advanced Scent is designed for dogs already working on odor and ready for more challenging searches. Each week focuses on a new scent-based skill set, presenting you and your dog with thoughtful search puzzles, distraction navigation, stronger communication opportunities, and exercises that build a solid reinforcement history. You can register week-to-week or simply for the topics most useful to you.
This class is for teams who have already been introduced to nosework at an intermediate or advanced level and are looking to deepen their skills. To ensure personalized attention, each session accommodates a maximum of 5 dogs.
Class Prerequisites:
Dogs must be over 16 weeks of age.
Dogs must be up to date on vaccinations.
Dogs should be able to eagerly eat treats in a group environment.
Dogs should not bark or lunge at people or other dogs.
A fun match is like a practice dog show: you’ll experience many elements of a real agility trial, but in a familiar environment and a more relaxed, encouraging atmosphere. It’s a great way to test your skills, gain confidence, and enjoy the sport with your fellow CleverDogs teams.
This event is open to CleverDogs agility students who have been enrolled in Level 3 for at least 5 weeks. Contact your instructor if you have questions or want to confirm readiness.
You may give your dog treats or toys at any time during your runs; however, luring or running with food in your hand is not allowed.
We will run three courses, and each team will get to run each course twice—once for a score, and once purely for fun and additional practice.
A fun match is a practice dog show. This has some elements of a "real" trial but in a familiar environent and a more laid back approach.
This is open to CleverDogs agility students who are in Level 4 class and would like additional challenges. Contact your instructor for additional details.
Treats/toy can be given at any time though no luring/running with food in your hand.
We will do three courses and get the opportunity to run each each one twice. The first time through the course will be for a score and the second time is just for fun/practice.
A fun match is a practice dog show. This has some elements of a "real" trial but in a familiar environment and a more laid back approach. This is open to CleverDogs students from any types of classes. We'll be using mostly AKC rules with a few changes: - You can reward at any point (no luring) - No NQ's unless you choose to not finish This is for Beginner Novice or Novice level teams. If you'd like a higher level - please reach out. You are welcome to enter one or both options. We will do two rounds at each level - the first time for a score and the second for additional training/practice.
