Full-Day Enrichment runs from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with drop-off between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM (dogs arriving after 8:30 AM may experience a delayed start to their day) and pick-up by 6:00 PM, with early pick-up welcome; please note that from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM all dogs are resting in their crates, no activities are scheduled during this time, and dogs will be calm and ready for pick-up.
Morning Half-Day Enrichment runs from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with drop-off between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM (dogs arriving after 8:30 AM may experience a delayed start to their day) and pick-up by 12:00 PM, with early pick-up welcome; Afternoon Half-Day Enrichment runs from 12:30 PM to 6:00 PM, with drop-off between 12:15 PM and 12:30 PM (dogs arriving after 12:30 PM may experience a delayed start to their day) and pick-up by 6:00 PM, with early pick-up welcome; please note that from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM all dogs are resting in their crates, no activities are scheduled during this time, and dogs will be calm and ready for pick-up.
Our Basic Obedience class is a structured 6‑week group training program designed to build reliable, real‑world manners through clear communication, consistency, and accountability. This program follows a set start date and weekly progression, allowing you and your dog to build skills step-by-step in a focused, organized environment. Each week builds on the last, helping your dog develop stronger responses, better focus, and improved behavior both at home and in public.
Minimum of 3 dogs for class to run. This class requires a minimum of three dogs to run. If enrollment does not meet this requirement, we will contact participants to reschedule or provide alternate options.
Our Puppy Kindergarten is a structured 6‑week group class designed to build your puppy’s confidence, focus, and foundational skills during this critical developmental stage. This program follows a set start date and weekly progression, allowing puppies and their owners to build skills step-by-step in a consistent and supportive learning environment. Each week builds on the previous one, creating a clear path toward improved behavior, communication, and confidence.
This class is offered on Saturdays once a month. Minimum of 3 dogs to run the class. Advanced Nose Work is a sport‑style scent work class designed for teams with existing nose work experience who are ready for more challenging searches and hides. Sessions emphasize complexity, problem‑solving, and independent work. Searches may vary week to week and do not follow a linear progression.
This class is offered on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Minimum of 3 dogs to run the class. Advanced Obedience is offered twice per month and functions as a drop‑in training opportunity for teams who already have solid obedience foundations. Each session focuses on skill refinement, reliability, and real‑world application rather than structured progression.
This class is offered on Saturdays once a month. Minimum of 3 dogs to run the class. This agility class is offered as a drop‑in sport‑style session for experienced teams. Each month features a new agility course, allowing participants to work fresh challenges without committing to a multi‑week progression.
The E‑Collar 101 group class is designed to introduce dogs and handlers to clear, fair, and effective e‑collar communication with an emphasis on building a reliable recall and reinforcing stationary control through place work. This class focuses on understanding how and why the e‑collar is used, proper conditioning, and developing consistent off‑leash reliability in real‑world situations.
Agility Foundations is a structured, confidence‑building class designed to introduce dogs and handlers to the core skills needed for future agility training. This class focuses on body awareness, focus, teamwork, and safe obstacle introduction while helping dogs learn how to work thoughtfully and confidently alongside their handler.
Disc Foundations is a fun, engaging group class designed to introduce dogs and handlers to the fundamentals of disc play and disc dog skills. This class focuses on building motivation, clarity, and safe mechanics while strengthening teamwork and communication between dog and handler.
Happy Ratters class is designed to tap into your dog's natural hunting instincts through scent work, problem-solving, and hunting games. This program provides a safe, controlled outlet for dogs to use their nose, build confidence, and engage in one of the most rewarding enrichment activities available.
K9 Nose Work is a fun, engaging activity that taps into your dog’s natural ability to search and problem‑solve using their sense of smell. Inspired by working detection dogs, this class provides mental enrichment, builds confidence, and strengthens focus in dogs of all ages and experience levels.
Rally Novice is a structured yet engaging obedience-based activity that strengthens teamwork, focus, and communication between dog and handler. Based on AKC Rally® principles, Rally combines traditional obedience skills with movement, problem solving, and clear handler guidance in a supportive group class environment.
AKC CGC Prep and Test in Ottawa, IL is designed for teams who want to advance their dog’s obedience skills and demonstrate reliable, well‑mannered behavior in real‑world settings. This structured course prepares dogs and handlers for the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen (CGC) evaluation while reinforcing the everyday skills that make life at home and in the community easier and more enjoyable.
The AKC Canine Good Citizen® Advanced (CGCA) Prep class is designed to help dogs and handlers build the skills, reliability, and confidence needed to succeed in more challenging real‑world environments and prepare for the CGCA evaluation.
The AKC Canine Good Citizen® Urban (CGCU) Prep class is designed to help dogs and handlers develop the advanced skills, confidence, and reliability needed to succeed in real world urban environments and prepare for the CGCU evaluation.
The AKC Trick Dog® class is designed to help dogs and handlers build teamwork, confidence, and clear communication while learning a variety of fun, functional skills recognized by the American Kennel Club. This class focuses on teaching, refining, and reliably performing individual tricks in a structured group environment.
