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 7 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:
To Be Announced
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Basic Good Manners (for dogs 4 months and older) | $150.00
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:
Wednesdays at 6pm beginning Oct 16th-Nov20th- FULL
Tuesdays at 6pm beginning Oct 29th-Dec 3rd
Saturday at 9am beginning Nov 9th-Dec 21st
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Social Skills Class | $125.00
Do you have a dog that barks or lunges when they see another dog or become defensive, anxious or stressed when encountering new dogs? This class will help teach you behavior modification techniques to modify reactive or inappropriate behavior towards other dogs. Dog-handler teams will learn and practice techniques to help them become more comfortable in the presence of other dogs in a safe, controlled environment. In addition we will also work on building skills (leash walking, u-turns, and name recognition that are essential for avoiding situations. Dog's will be taught with dog friendly methods. Classes are 4 weeks and each class is 1 hour. This class is limited to 4 dogs.
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Upcoming Classes:
Thursdays at 7:30pm beginning Oct 17th-Nov 14th
Advanced Training Classes
Well-Mannered Howliday Hounds Prep | $75.00
The holidays are right around the corner! Does your pup need some polishing up on their good manners to help them be well-mannered guests at your holiday celebrations? We will work on the essentials to help your pup be the best they can be at the holidays with polite greetings, wait at the door, table manners, leave-it, and go to your place. This class is 3 weeks and is approximately 1 hour. Must be a graduate of a puppy or basic good manners class.
Upcoming Classes:
Thursdays at 7:30pm beginning Nov 7th - Nov 21st
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Beyond Basic Manners (Basic Good manners graduate) | $140.00
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:
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Real Life Manners (For Beyond Manners Graduates) | $140.00
Continue learning with your dog while learning how to better apply what you have learned in your good manners classes to real life. In this class we will practice those good manners behaviors in ways that apply to real life. This class is for successful graduates of our Level 2 Beyond Basic 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 exercises we will cover:
To Be Determined
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The holidays are right around the corner! Does your pup need some polishing up on their good manners to help them be well-mannered guests at your holiday celebrations? We will work on the essentials to help your pup be the best they can be at the holidays with polite greetings, wait at the door, table manners, leave-it, and go to your place. This class is 3 weeks and is approximately 1 hour. Must be a graduate of a puppy or basic good manners class.
Upcoming Classes:
Thursdays at 7:30pm beginning Nov 7th - Nov 21st
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***or email yourpetsbestfriend@hotmail.com***
Beyond Basic Manners (Basic Good manners graduate) | $140.00
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!
TBA
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***or email yourpetsbestfriend@hotmail.com***
Real Life Manners (For Beyond Manners Graduates) | $140.00
Continue learning with your dog while learning how to better apply what you have learned in your good manners classes to real life. In this class we will practice those good manners behaviors in ways that apply to real life. This class is for successful graduates of our Level 2 Beyond Basic 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 exercises we will cover:
- Go to your place while you "eat a snack"
- Wait at the door
- Loose leash walking while passing other dogs, and tempted objects
- Distracted Comes
- Working outdoors
- Polite greetings at the door
- Relaxing at your feet while having a conversation
To Be Determined
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Its All Fun & Games (Basic Good Manners graduate or above) | $100.00
Want to have fun with your dog while taking your good manners training to the next level? This is the class 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. This class is 4 weeks and approximately 50 minutes a session.
Upcoming Classes:
Wednesdays at 7:30pm beginning Nov 20th - Dec 11th (No Class Nov 27th)
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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. Class are 5 weeks and approximately 50 minutes a session.
Upcoming Classes:
Wednesdays at 7:30pm from Oct 9th-Nov 6th
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Rally Foundation (Basic Good Manners graduate or above) | $140.00
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. Class are 6 weeks and approximately 50 minutes a session.
Upcoming Classes:
Tuesdays at 7:30pm from Nov 12th-Dec 17th
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Want to have fun with your dog while taking your good manners training to the next level? This is the class 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. This class is 4 weeks and approximately 50 minutes a session.
Upcoming Classes:
Wednesdays at 7:30pm beginning Nov 20th - Dec 11th (No Class Nov 27th)
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***or email yourpetsbestfriend@hotmail.com***
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. Class are 5 weeks and approximately 50 minutes a session.
Upcoming Classes:
Wednesdays at 7:30pm from Oct 9th-Nov 6th
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***or email yourpetsbestfriend@hotmail.com***
Rally Foundation (Basic Good Manners graduate or above) | $140.00
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. Class are 6 weeks and approximately 50 minutes a session.
Upcoming Classes:
Tuesdays at 7:30pm from Nov 12th-Dec 17th
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***or email yourpetsbestfriend@hotmail.com***
All of our classes will be conveniently held right ofF Interstate 81 at
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