Basic Dog Training Classes
Puppy Kindergarten (for puppies 8-20 weeks old) | $150.00
Start your puppy off on the right paw by enrolling in our puppy class today!
Puppy Kindergarten provides a safe, positive, controlled environment for you and your puppy to learn important skills. You will learn how to provide your puppy with good, safe socialization that will have a lasting impact through out their lives. We will cover topics such as potty training, puppy biting, chewing and provide you with essential skills in order to have successful outings with your puppy, setting them up for stress free vet visits, easy grooming and much more!
Start early and the training will be easier! Your puppy will begin to learn essential good manners behaviors to help them on their journey to becoming a well mannered pup. It is much easier to establish good behavior from the start than to modify unwanted behavior. Your puppy will learn to respond to their name, sit, polite greeting, come when called, etc.
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This class has open enrollment! Which means you can sign up at anytime and start as soon as you have completed orientation. After you have completed orientation you will have 5 classes to complete within a 6 week time frame. Each class is approximately 50 minutes.
Vaccines:Proof of first DHPP (distemper & parvo) at least 7 days before the 1st class. We also require that the puppy be home with you one week prior to coming to class.
Upcoming Classes:
Wednesday at 6pm beginning January 15th
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Basic Good Manners (for dogs 4 months and older) | $155.00
This class is for dog's that are approximately 4 months and older who are attending their first class or as a continuation from their puppy training. Dog's attending this class will learn basic behaviors to assist them in becoming the best well mannered canine citizen they can be. Classes are limited to 6 dogs to help minimize distractions and improve focus. Dog's will be taught with dog friendly methods and learn the foundations for:
- Attention & focus
- Sit
- Down
- Come When Called
- Leave It
- Polite Greetings
- Loose Leash Walking
- Give
- Wait
- Hand Touch
- And More!
Upcoming Classes:
Thursday at 6pm beginning Dec12th-Jan 23rd(No Class 12/26)
Wednesday at 7:30pm beginning Jan 15th-Feb19th
Saturday at 9am beginning Feb1st-March 14th(no class 3/7)
Monday at 4:30pm beginning Feb 10th-March 16th
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Advanced Training Classes
Beyond Basic Manners (Basic Good manners graduate) | $150.00
Training is a life long process! Continue learning with your dog while mastering and strengthening the behaviors taught in Level 1 as well as learn new useful good manners behaviors. This class is for successful graduates of our Level 1 Basic Good Manners class or prior approval from the instructor. The class is for 6 weeks and will last approximately 50 minutes each session. We limit the class to about 5-6 lucky pups. Some of the new behaviors and exercises we will cover:
- Sit & Down with distractions
- Distance Down
- Relax
- Go To Your Place
- Challenging Leave Its
- Stand
- Wait at the Door
- Touch an object
- And More!
Tuesdays at 10:00am beginning Dec10th - Jan 28th (no class Dec 24th and Dec 31st)
Tuesdays at at 6pm beginning Jan 21st - Feb 25th
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AKC CGC Prep Class (Basic Good manners graduate) | $150.00
Are you looking to have your dog become an AKC Canine Good Citizen(CGC)? Are you searching for an opportunity that promotes strengthening the bond between you and your dog? Than this is the class for your team! In addition to preparing you and your dog for the skills needed for the exam this class will also provide your dog with mental and physical work in addition to socialization. The CGC title is a great way to prepare your dog for being a well mannered canine and is is also the prerequisite for many therapy dog certifications as well as a great introduction to more advanced dog sports and activities. This class is 6 weeks and each session is about 50 minutes.
Upcoming Classes:
Tuesdays at 7:30pm beginning Jan 7th-Feb 11th There will also be an evaluation date on Tuesday, Feb 25th beginning at 7:30pm. The registration process will begin in February.
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Its All Fun & Games (Basic Good Manners graduate or above) | $25.00
Want to have fun with your dog while taking your good manners training to the next level? This is the training session for you and your pup! Spend fun, quality time together with other like-minded dog owners strengthening and mastering the good manners behaviors while having fun playing games. Please sign up in advance for these sessions so we can plan accordingly! Payment will be accepted prior to or at the start of each session.
Upcoming Sessions:
Thursdays Jan 2nd and Jan 9th at 7:30pm
Saturday Jan 25th at 9am
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Tricks (Basic Good Manners graduate or above) | $125.00
Want to enjoy quality time with your pup while strengthening you and your dog's training and learning skills? Teach your dog to spin & twirl, weave, say your prayers, roll over, crawl, put away your toys, take a bow and so much more! Your dog will be sure to be the star of your family! This class is also a great option for teams that are wanting to earn a dog trick title or for teams that are volunteers in pet therapy programs. This Class is 5 weeks and approximately 50 minutes a session.
Upcoming Classes:
Thursdays Feb 13th - March 12th at 6:30pm
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Rally Foundation (Basic Good Manners graduate or above) | $150.00
Rally is a fun, interactive dog sport that combines skills learned for basic and competition obedience exercises into a course where the dog and handler move from station to station completing each exercise. Over the past several years Rally has become one of the most popular dog sports with multiple venues to choose from. In this class our main focus will be on WCRL Rally with many of the exercises being easily transferred to those who may want to participate in other venues. This class is designed for dog-handler teams that are looking for a new, fun activity that promotes team work or for those teams that may have future competitive goals. Dog handler teams will be taught the basic skills needed to successfully navigate a rally course. The class will cover the demonstration, discussion and practicing of Level 1 WCRL rally signs. Positive, dog friendly methods are used throughout. This Class is 6 weeks and approximately 50 minutes a session.
Upcoming Classes:
To Be Announced
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Level 1 Rally Course Class (See in description) | $125.00
Are you and your pup familiar with Level 1 Rally signs and the skills needed to maneuver a Level 1 course? Come join us for Level 1 Rally to continue practicing, polishing up on your team's skills and perfecting the sign exercises. Dog and handler teams will be navigating WCRL Level 1 Rally courses one at a time. They must have mastered the skills needed to complete a course in a timely manner. This class is limited to 4 dogs. Each class is about an hour long and is for 5 weeks.
Upcoming Classes:
Mondays Jan 13th-Feb 10th at 7:30pm
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All of our classes will be conveniently held right ofF Interstate 81 at
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