Focus: Distance, Duration, Distraction
Length: Ongoing weekly class (rolling enrollment)
Pre-requisite: Obedience Foundations or instructor approval
Take your dog’s training to the next level by adding the “3Ds” that bring real-world reliability: distance, duration, and distraction. This class is designed for students who have a solid foundation and are ready to build fluency and consistency under more challenging conditions. From holding positions across the room to maintaining focus in high-distraction environments, we’ll deepen your dog’s understanding of obedience while helping you sharpen your handling skills. Ideal for those prepping for off-leash work.
Group testing for CGC, CGCA, Trick Dog (any level) and Therapy Dog (TDI) testing. Plan to be present for the full hour as you will act as the other dog’s testers for neutral greetings, strangers, and crowd. Please indicate in your registration which test you want to complete.
Come & Go is your go-to class for mastering the two most important everyday skills: loose leash walking and reliable recall. Whether you’re strolling the neighborhood, navigating the vet’s office, or calling your dog back at the park, this class will help you build connection, consistency, and real-world results. It’s not about perfection—it’s about trust, communication, and making sure your dog comes with you and comes when called.
This drop-in class is designed for handlers preparing for AKC obedience trials at the Beginner Novice and Novice levels. Each session focuses on polishing individual skills, improving precision, and building fluency with ring procedures. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to fine-tune your team’s performance, this class provides structured practice with coaching on handling, timing, and ring readiness.
Ideal For:
• Teams preparing for Beginner Novice or Novice Obedience
• Handlers wanting feedback on execution and handling
• Dogs who are fluent in basic obedience and ready to build trial-level reliability
What We’ll Cover:
• Heeling patterns and transitions
• Stand for exam
• Figure 8s
• Sit-stay and recall exercises
• Ring entrances, exits, and mental prep for trial day
Note: This class is not suitable for dogs with significant behavioral challenges.
This drop-in class provides a structured, supportive space to practice conformation skills in a ring-like environment. Sessions focus on individual work including gaiting, stacking, ring presence, and handling skills, with coaching tailored to each team.
This class is best suited for dogs and handlers who already have a basic foundation in conformation and are looking for consistent practice. Puppies are welcome, provided they are able to work comfortably in a group setting.
This entry-level group class focuses on building core obedience skills including sit, down, stand, front, heel, and finishes in a clear, supportive training environment.
Best suited for dogs approximately 6–18 months of age, this class is ideal for teams looking to establish a strong foundation for both everyday manners and future performance goals. Appropriate for pet dogs and performance-minded teams alike.
Strengthen communication and build better behavior with this four-week course designed to lay the groundwork for everyday obedience. Using positive, food-based training methods, you and your dog will learn practical skills that create calm, cooperation, and connection. Through structured exercises and real-life application, you'll teach essential positions including sit, down, stand, front, heel-in-motion, and finishes. This class is perfect for dogs who are ready to focus, listen, and grow. Graduate with a strong foundation and the tools to thrive together—at home and beyond.
A class for those ready to take their heeling from functional to refined. Whether you’re prepping for obedience or rally competition—or simply want a cleaner, more connected heel—this class will help you sharpen your skills and deepen your teamwork. We’ll focus on precision footwork, engagement, smooth transitions, and the fine details that separate a good performance from a great one. Perfect for sport-minded teams or anyone ready to elevate their handling game.
Real World Puppy Foundations is a four-week puppy class designed to build engagement, focus, and confidence in real-world environments. Instead of training only in a classroom, this course meets out in the community to help puppies learn foundational skills around everyday distractions.
This class focuses on:
Engagement and attention in new environments
Food luring and foundational communication
Thoughtful environmental socialization
Confidence and handler relevance
Classes meet in a variety of outdoor public spaces, with one week held in a controlled indoor public environment (such as a dog-friendly store). Specific locations will be shared with registered participants.
Best suited for puppies under 6 months of age who are up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations.
