If you’re not sure which class is right for you, or you would like free advice on behavior training, contact us to discuss your individual needs. Email [email protected] or call 805-971-1733. Spanish speakers, email [email protected].
This six-lesson course helps your dog learn the most requested skills like sit, stay, walking on a leash, and to stop jumping, skills that will set you and your dog up for a lifetime of success and desirable behavior. The first half of lesson one will cover Orientation. We will work on a few exercises with your dog during the remainder of class. Basic Manners Online is for dogs aged three months or older. Class will be broadcast from one of our training locations, but students will attend online from their individual convenient location.
** Please Note - Internet Access and ZOOM are needed for this course. A ZOOM link will be emailed prior to the first lesson. When registering, please be sure to fill-in your email address and phone
American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen (AKC CGC) Prep Course - Santa Barbara $175.00
Do you and your dog need help with preparing for an AKC CGC Title?
Our American Kennel Club - Canine Good Citizen (AKC CGC) Prep Course will focus on the ten American Kennel Club CGC test requirements. This course will include five 45-60 minute working classes, with testing on week six. Dogs must understand obedience basics, be non-reactive, and be able to work in close proximity to other dog/handler teams.
The AKC CGC Test is PASS or FAIL. AKC Official paperwork is included for PASSING TEAMS. Please note: An additional fee paid directly to the AKC is required to have your CGC Title recorded with the AKC.
**Dogs will attend all six classes.
** A 30 foot long-line will be needed for this course. Will be available for purchase.
In this six lesson course we will work on the Basics; Sit, Down, Come, Wait, Off, Leave-It, AND we will play some fun games. Class meets once a week for 45 - 60 minutes. Basic Manners is for dogs 16 weeks and older. Basic Manners will teach skills to set you and your dog up for a lifetime of success and desirable behavior.
**Dogs DO NOT attend the first lesson. The first class meeting will cover Orientation. We will talk about how dogs think and learn, how to know what your dog's favorite treats are, and a few exercises will be assigned as homework to prepare your dog for class. We need your undivided attention, so dog's do not attend this first class meeting.
**Dogs must be non reactive to other dogs .
Basic Manners Class Bilingual (Spanish/English) - Santa Barbara Campus $125.00
In this six lesson course we will work on the Basics; Sit, Down, Come, Wait, Off, Leave-It, AND we will play some fun games. Class meets once a week for 45 - 60 minutes. Basic Manners is for dogs 16 weeks and older. Basic Manners will teach skills to set you and your dog up for a lifetime of success and desirable behavior.
**Dogs DO NOT attend the first lesson. The first class meeting will cover Orientation. We will talk about how dogs think and learn, how to know what your dog's favorite treats are, and a few exercises will be assigned as homework to prepare your dog for class. We need your undivided attention, so dog's do not attend this first class meeting.
En este curso de seis lecciones trabajaremos en los fundamentos: Sentado, Echado, Ven, Espera, Abajo y Déjalo; ADEMÁS, realizaremos algunos juegos divertidos. Las clases se imparten una vez a la semana, con una duración de entre 45 y 60 minutos. El curso de Modales Básicos está dirigido a perros de 16 semanas de edad en adelante. Este programa les proporcionará las habilidades necesarias para asegurar una vida entera de éxito y buen comportamiento, tanto para usted como para su perro.
**Los perros NO asisten a la primera lección. La primera sesión de clase consistirá en una orientación. Hablaremos sobre cómo piensan y aprenden los perros, cómo identificar cuáles son las golosinas favoritas de su perro y se asignarán algunos ejercicios como tarea para preparar a su perro para las clases posteriores. Necesitamos su atención plena, por lo que los perros no deben asistir a esta primera sesión.
Basic Manners for Small Dogs - Santa Barbara Campus $125.00
A class just the right size for your small dog! Small Dog Basic Manners is open to dogs 4-months of age and older and weighing up to 25 pounds.
Tailored specifically for dogs who need to learn the basics, but might feel nervous around larger canine peers. This six lesson course focuses on essential skills like sit, stay, walking politely on leash and not jumping on people. Using positive-based techniques, we'll help your pint-sized pup build confidence and good manners in a calm, supportive environment.
Excellent/Masters Rally - Santa Barbara Campus $125.00
Excellent/Masters Rally is for handler/dog teams who have completed Advanced Rally classes, or are already competing in AKC Rally at Advanced, Excellent, or Masters level. This course will include Excellent/Master level Rally Courses. Class will meet for six lessons.
**Dogs will attend all six lessons.
Intermediate Obedience - Santa Barbara Campus $125.00
Is your dog ready to take it to the next step?
This class is for dogs who understand basic obedience behaviors, and are non-reactive to other dogs. In Intermediate Obedience we will add distance, duration, and distraction to the basics; sit, down, stay and we will play some fun games focused on cognitive learning. Intermediate Obedience includes six 45 - 60 minute classes.
**Your dog will attend Lesson One with you.
Intermediate/Advanced Rally - Santa Barbara $125.00
Intermediate/Advanced Rally is for handler/dog teams who have completed Intro to Rally, or are already competing in AKC Rally. This course will include Intermediate and/or higher level Rally Courses. We will meet for six lessons. **Dogs will attend all six lessons.
Introduction to Rally - Santa Barbara Campus $125.00
Rally is a team sport using pictures and words to instruct the dog/handler team to maneuver in a specific order and direction. The pictures and words are printed on 8 1/2" x 11"Rally Signs, held by sign holders and placed on the ground in a specific order creating a course. A Rally Sign may instruct the team to take two steps forward and turn to the right, or to back-up three steps and have the dog sit. Many of the maneuvers are performed with the dog walking in heel position on the left side of the handler.
This Course will meet for six lessons. Dogs must be a minimum of five months of age, and have basic obedience skills and some loose-leash walking skills.
**Dogs will attend all six lessons.
Puppy Kindergarten teaches basic manners and socialization for puppies aged 9 to 15 weeks old at the time of registration. This six lesson course utilizes gentle reward-based training to help teach your puppy basic skills, and playtime helps develop a solid social foundation with other puppies and new people.
Puppy Kindergarten teaches basic manners and socialization for puppies aged 9 to 15 weeks old at the time of registration. This six lesson course utilizes gentle reward-based training to help teach your puppy basic skills, and playtime helps develop a solid social foundation with other puppies and new people.
**The first class is an orientation without your puppy. You are STRONGLY encouraged to attend orientation!!
Do you need help with your over-excited or reactive dog?
You may feel embarrassed by your dog’s behavior, or you may be afraid of your dog’s reaction to new circumstances.
In this five lesson course you will learn to help your dog focus on you instead of barking at other dogs or items they think are exciting, threatening, or scary. Reactive Rover class is here to help you lose that anxious feeling and identify ways to improve your dog’s behavior in the presence of triggers. Reactive Rover will focus on reducing anxiety, building coping skills, and improving behavior when on-leash and in the presence of these triggers. This course will also help to increase handler skills and confidence.
*** If your dog is aggressive towards humans, or has bitten a human or an animal, please contact us prior to enrolling in a class.
**The first class is a MANDATORY Orientation without your dog. The first class meeting will cover Orientation. We will talk about how dogs think and learn, how to know what your dog's favorite teats are, and a few exercises will be assigned as homework to prepare your dog for class. We need your undivided attention, so dog's do not attend this first class meeting.
Reactive Rover Bilingual (Spanish/English) - Santa Barbara Campus $150.00
Do you need help with your over-excited or reactive dog? You may feel embarrassed by your dog’s behavior, or you may be afraid of your dog’s reaction to new circumstances. In this five lesson course you will learn to help your dog focus on you instead of barking at other dogs or items they think are exciting, threatening, or scary. Reactive Rover class is here to help you lose that anxious feeling and identify ways to improve your dog’s behavior in the presence of triggers. Reactive Rover will focus on reducing anxiety, building coping skills, and improving behavior when on-leash and in the presence of these triggers. This course will also help to increase handler skills and confidence.
*** If your dog is aggressive towards humans, or has bitten a human or an animal, please contact us prior to enrolling in a class.
**The first class is a MANDATORY Orientation without your dog. The first class meeting will cover Orientation. We will talk about how dogs think and learn, how to know what your dog's favorite teats are, and a few exercises will be assigned as homework to prepare your dog for class. We need your undivided attention, so dog's do not attend this first class meeting.
¿Necesitas ayuda con tu perro, ya sea excesivamente excitado o reactivo? Es posible que te sientas avergonzado por el comportamiento de tu perro, o que temas su reacción ante nuevas circunstancias. En este curso de cinco lecciones, aprenderás a ayudar a tu perro a centrar su atención en ti, en lugar de ladrar a otros perros u objetos que perciba como excitantes, amenazantes o atemorizantes. El curso "Reactive Rover" está diseñado para ayudarte a superar esa sensación de ansiedad e identificar estrategias para mejorar el comportamiento de tu perro en presencia de sus desencadenantes. "Reactive Rover" se enfocará en reducir la ansiedad, desarrollar habilidades de afrontamiento y mejorar el comportamiento mientras el perro está con correa y expuesto a dichos desencadenantes. Este curso también contribuirá a potenciar las habilidades y la confianza del guía.
*** Si su perro muestra agresividad hacia las personas, o si ha mordido a una persona o a un animal, por favor contáctenos antes de inscribirse en una clase.
**La primera sesión es una Orientación OBLIGATORIA a la que debes asistir sin tu perro. La primera reunión del curso estará dedicada a la Orientación. Hablaremos sobre cómo piensan y aprenden los perros, cómo identificar cuáles son las golosinas favoritas de tu perro y se asignarán algunos ejercicios como tarea para preparar a tu perro para las clases posteriores. Necesitamos tu atención plena, por lo que los perros no deben asistir a esta primera sesión.
Is your dog shy around new people or unfamiliar environments? Does your dog take a while to warm up to new people, new experiences, and unfamiliar objects? If you have a shy or reserved pet,
Shy Dog class can help!
American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Prep Course - Santa Maria Training Center $175.00
Do you and your dog need help with preparing for an AKC CGC Title? Our American Kennel Club - Canine Good Citizen (AKC CGC) Prep Course will focus on the ten American Kennel Club CGC test requirements. This course will include five 45-60 minute working classes, with testing on week six. Dogs must understand obedience basics, be non-reactive, and be able to work in close proximity to other dog/handler teams. The AKC CGC Test is PASS or FAIL. AKC Official paperwork is included for PASSING TEAMS. Please note: An additional fee paid directly to the AKC is required to have your CGC Title recorded with the AKC.
**Dogs will attend all six classes. **
** A 30 foot long-line will be needed for this course. Will be available for purchase.
This six-lesson course helps your dog learn the most requested skills like sit, stay, walking on a leash, and to stop jumping, skills that will set you and your dog up for a lifetime of success and desirable behavior. The first half of lesson one will cover Orientation. We will work on a few exercises with your dog during the remainder of class. Basic Manners Online is for dogs aged three months or older. Class will be broadcast from one of our training locations, but students will attend online from their individual convenient location.
** Please Note - Internet Access and ZOOM are needed for this course. A ZOOM link will be emailed prior to the first lesson. When registering, please be sure to fill-in your email address and phone
Basic Manners - Santa Maria Training Center $125.00
In this six lesson course we will work on the Basics; Sit, Down, Come, Wait, Off, Leave-It, AND we will play some fun games. Class meets once a week for 45 - 60 minutes. Basic Manners is for dogs 16 weeks and older. Basic Manners will teach skills to set you and your dog up for a lifetime of success and desirable behavior. **Dogs DO NOT attend the first lesson.
**The first class meeting will cover Orientation. We will talk about how dogs think and learn, how to know what your dog's favorite teats are, and a few exercises will be assigned as homework to prepare your dog for class. We need your undivided attention, so dog's do not attend this first class meeting.
**Dogs must be non reactive to other dogs .
Basic Manners Bilingual (Spanish/English) - Santa Maria Training Center $150.00
In this six lesson course we will work on the Basics; Sit, Down, Come, Wait, Off, Leave-It, AND we will play some fun games. Class meets once a week for 45 - 60 minutes. Basic Manners is for dogs 16 weeks and older. Basic Manners will teach skills to set you and your dog up for a lifetime of success and desirable behavior.
**Dogs DO NOT attend the first lesson. The first class meeting will cover Orientation. We will talk about how dogs think and learn, how to know what your dog's favorite treats are, and a few exercises will be assigned as homework to prepare your dog for class. We need your undivided attention, so dog's do not attend this first class meeting.
En este curso de seis lecciones trabajaremos en los fundamentos: Sentado, Echado, Ven, Espera, Abajo y Déjalo; ADEMÁS, realizaremos algunos juegos divertidos. Las clases se imparten una vez a la semana, con una duración de entre 45 y 60 minutos. El curso de Modales Básicos está dirigido a perros de 16 semanas de edad en adelante. Este programa les proporcionará las habilidades necesarias para asegurar una vida entera de éxito y buen comportamiento, tanto para usted como para su perro.
**Los perros NO asisten a la primera lección. La primera sesión de clase consistirá en una orientación. Hablaremos sobre cómo piensan y aprenden los perros, cómo identificar cuáles son las golosinas favoritas de su perro y se asignarán algunos ejercicios como tarea para preparar a su perro para las clases posteriores. Necesitamos su atención plena, por lo que los perros no deben asistir a esta primera sesión.
Excellent/Masters Rally - Santa Maria Training Center $125.00
Excellent/Masters Rally is for handler/dog teams who have completed Advanced Rally classes, or are already competing in AKC Rally at Advanced, Excellent, or Masters level. This course will include Excellent/Master level Rally Courses. Class will meet for six lessons. **Dogs will attend all six lessons.
Intermediate Obedience - Santa Maria Campus $125.00
Is your dog ready to take it to the next step?
This class is for dogs who understand basic obedience behaviors, and are non-reactive to other dogs. In Intermediate Obedience we will add distance, duration, and distraction to the basics; sit, down, stay and we will play some fun games focused on cognitive learning. Intermediate Obedience includes six 45 - 60 minute classes.
**Your dog will attend Lesson One with you.
Intermediate/Advanced Rally is for handler/dog teams who have completed Intro to Rally, or are already competing in AKC Rally. This course will include Intermediate and/or higher level Rally Courses. We will meet for six lessons. **Dogs will attend all six lessons.
Introduction to Rally - Santa Maria Training Center $125.00
Rally is a team sport using pictures and words to instruct the dog/handler team to maneuver in a specific order and direction. The pictures and words are printed on 8 1/2" x 11"Rally Signs, held by sign holders and placed on the ground in a specific order creating a course. A Rally Sign may instruct the team to take two steps forward and turn to the right, or to back-up three steps and have the dog sit. Many of the maneuvers are performed with the dog walking in heel position on the left side of the handler. This Course will meet for six lessons.
** Dogs must be a minimum of five months of age, and have basic obedience skills and some loose-leash walking skills.
**Dogs will attend all six lessons.
Puppy Kindergarten teaches basic manners and socialization for puppies aged 9 to 15 weeks old at the time of registration. This six lesson course utilizes gentle reward-based training to help teach your puppy basic skills, and playtime helps develop a solid social foundation with other puppies and new people.
Puppy Kindergarten - Santa Maria Training Center $175.00
Puppy Kindergarten teaches basic manners and socialization for puppies aged 9 to 15 weeks old at the time of registration. This six lesson course utilizes gentle reward-based training to help teach your puppy basic skills, and playtime helps develop a solid social foundation with other puppies and new people.
**The first class is an orientation without your puppy. You are STRONGLY encouraged to attend orientation!!
Reactive Rover - Santa Maria Training Center $150.00
Do you need help with your over-excited or reactive dog?
You may feel embarrassed by your dog’s behavior, or you may be afraid of your dog’s reaction to new circumstances. In this five lesson course you will learn to help your dog focus on you instead of barking at other dogs or items they think are exciting, threatening, or scary.
Reactive Rover class is here to help you lose that anxious feeling and identify ways to improve your dog’s behavior in the presence of triggers. Reactive Rover will focus on reducing anxiety, building coping skills, and improving behavior when on-leash and in the presence of these triggers. This course will also help to increase handler skills and confidence.
*** If your dog is aggressive towards humans, or has bitten a human or an animal, please contact us prior to enrolling in a class.
**The first class is a MANDATORY Orientation without your dog. The first class meeting will cover Orientation. We will talk about how dogs think and learn, how to know what your dog's favorite teats are, and a few exercises will be assigned as homework to prepare your dog for class. We need your undivided attention, so dog's do not attend this first class meeting.
Reactive Rover Bilingual (Spanish/English) - Santa Maria Training Center $150.00
Do you need help with your over-excited or reactive dog? You may feel embarrassed by your dog’s behavior, or you may be afraid of your dog’s reaction to new circumstances. In this five lesson course you will learn to help your dog focus on you instead of barking at other dogs or items they think are exciting, threatening, or scary. Reactive Rover class is here to help you lose that anxious feeling and identify ways to improve your dog’s behavior in the presence of triggers. Reactive Rover will focus on reducing anxiety, building coping skills, and improving behavior when on-leash and in the presence of these triggers. This course will also help to increase handler skills and confidence.
***If your dog is aggressive towards humans, or has bitten a human or an animal, please contact us prior to enrolling in a class.
**The first class is a MANDATORY Orientation without your dog. The first class meeting will cover Orientation. We will talk about how dogs think and learn, how to know what your dog's favorite teats are, and a few exercises will be assigned as homework to prepare your dog for class. We need your undivided attention, so dog's do not attend this first class meeting.
¿Necesitas ayuda con tu perro, ya sea excesivamente excitado o reactivo? Es posible que te sientas avergonzado por el comportamiento de tu perro, o que temas su reacción ante nuevas circunstancias. En este curso de cinco lecciones, aprenderás a ayudar a tu perro a centrar su atención en ti, en lugar de ladrar a otros perros u objetos que perciba como excitantes, amenazantes o atemorizantes. El curso "Reactive Rover" está diseñado para ayudarte a superar esa sensación de ansiedad e identificar estrategias para mejorar el comportamiento de tu perro en presencia de sus desencadenantes. "Reactive Rover" se enfocará en reducir la ansiedad, desarrollar habilidades de afrontamiento y mejorar el comportamiento mientras el perro está con correa y expuesto a dichos desencadenantes. Este curso también contribuirá a potenciar las habilidades y la confianza del guía.
*** Si su perro muestra agresividad hacia las personas, o si ha mordido a una persona o a un animal, por favor contáctenos antes de inscribirse en una clase.
**La primera sesión es una Orientación OBLIGATORIA a la que debes asistir sin tu perro. La primera reunión del curso estará dedicada a la Orientación. Hablaremos sobre cómo piensan y aprenden los perros, cómo identificar cuáles son las golosinas favoritas de tu perro y se asignarán algunos ejercicios como tarea para preparar a tu perro para las clases posteriores. Necesitamos tu atención plena, por lo que los perros no deben asistir a esta primera sesión.
