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!
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.
Energy-Conserving Enrichment & Training Games $150.00
This class focuses on ways to meet your dog’s needs when your energy is limited. Learn efficient enrichment and training games (including seated options) that strengthen connection and fit into everyday routines at home. Dogs should be able to eat treats in a group environment. Dogs should not bark/lunge at other dogs.
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.
Systematically add distractions to your walking, recall, greetings and stays. We'll help you challenge your dog and improve your dog's skills.
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 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.
Instructor approval required - send an email. Dogs/puppies should have completed Core Skills, CleverPuppy or equivalent.
In this class we are working on all of the things that are hard for young dogs (4 months - 3 years). We'll be working on play skills (tug, fetch) for exercise, teamwork, cooperation and an outlet for appropriate social play. Lots of self control activities with stays, walking distractions, polite greetings, door manners and more. And we'll be challenging the dogs mentally with new/different activities to keep them engaged and focused.
Appropriate for young dogs (3 years and under) who have completed puppy vaccination and group training. Dogs should be able to work in group class . Sometimes using a barrier is appropriate.
Note the format - you will purchase a package for 4 classes and then go in to schedule these, you have 5 weeks to use your credits. Please schedule classes after purchasing your package. Note it is a different package than the "sports package."
