Group Classes
Many people enjoy training in a social environment, which you will find in our group classes. We are all here to learn, and your dog will benefit from learning these behaviors in the presence of other dogs and their owners.
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Use code SCHOOL20 for 20% off group classes in September 2024!
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program
Training classes teach you how to best communicate with your puppy. Organized training classes also provide an opportunity for your dog to socialize with other dogs. In classes aimed at earning the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy distinction, you’ll be able to get information on all of your puppy-raising questions including housetraining, chewing, and the most effective way to teach practical skills such as coming when called. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy training is a natural lead in to the AKC® Canine Good Citizen® Program
Visit the AKC website for more info!
For puppies 10 weeks to 5 months old.
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Basic Obedience & Manners
Learn how to effectively communicate with your dog what is expected through obedience training. We use reward-based motivational training to help you bring out the best in your best friend. Class includes practical exercises such as come back when called, walk on a loose leash, sit-stay, down-stay, place (boundary-stay), and behavior solutions.
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Intermediate Obedience/ Advanced Obedience
After creating a solid foundation in Basic Obedience, move on to more complex exercises including long-line and light-line work, introduction into off-leash obedience and real-life scenarios.
Prerequisite: Basic Obedience & Manners (or equivalent).
Sign up for Intermediate Obedience
Agility I: Obstacles & Sequencing
Agility is a fun and exciting way to continue building the bond you share with your dog while building confidence and drive. Obstacles include the tire, tunnel, jumps, a-frame, dog walk, chute, weaves, and an introduction to handling skills. This is a great way to give your dog the exercise he truly needs!
Prerequisite: Basic Obedience & Manners (or equivalent).
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AKC Canine Good Citizen
The CGC is a national standardized test offered by the AKC for purebred and mixed-breed dogs that includes obedience for real-life applications. It is a two-part program that emphasizes responsible pet ownership for owners and good manners for dogs.
Prerequisite: Basic & Intermediate Obedience (or equivalent). CGC test is conducted in the final class.
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NEW!! Scent Work I
Discover your dog’s motivation to learn and impress your friends! Dogs will learn how to seek out a specific and motivating item (food or toy) in boxes, and in real life scenarios. Owners will learn how to imprint odor and spot a change in behavior in their dog to set a foundation for AKC Nose Work, or detecting other scents out in the world!
Prerequisite: Basic Obedience & Manners (or equivalent).
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NEW!! Scent Work II
Set out to earn titles with your dog in AKC Nose Work, or expand your scent work knowledge! Dogs will be imprinted on, and learn to indicate, the presence of birch, anise, cypress, and clove oils; setting the foundations for you to be able to send in video trials to AKC to earn titles, or just for fun!
Prerequisite: Basic Obedience & Manners (or equivalent)
Scent Work I is not required to take this class.