Dog Training Group Classes

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Six Week Class - $450

Tuesdays - 6:30PM->7:30PM

(Next set of classes start on 12/3/24)

(Next set of classes start on 1/28/25)

Saturdays - 11:00AM->12:00PM

(Next set of classes start on 12/21/24)

(Next set of classes start on 2/01/25)

AKC S.T.A.R Puppy Test is included with this class.

New to being a dog owner or just need a little help with your new puppy?  Let us help start your lives together with some positively reinforced learning for your pup and a bit of family training.  This class covers all of the same material as offered in our in-home classes, but in a group setting.

Class comes with:

• Six - One hour group sessions
• Session Plans & Training Material, for each class
• Family Training - Foundational Training Skills
• Family Training - Behavioral & Learning Basics
• Dog Training and Dog Handling skills will be passed on to the family
• Reward Bag
• Knowledge on how to further your pup's training levels
• Confidence you're doing it right

Obedience Commands:

• Sit
• Down
• Basic Recall (Come/Here)
• Follow Me

Puppy Development

• Name Recognition
• Mat & House Training Basics
• Crate Training Basics
• Desensitization (Touch, Objects, Sounds)
• Leash Training Basics
• Chewing Basics
• Bite Inhibition
• Socialization

Note:  Your puppy should receive a clean bill of health from your vet before scheduling a Puppy School I Group Class.

Six Week Class - $450

Wednesdays - 6:30PM->7:30PM

(Next set of classes start on 2/19/25)

(Next set of classes start on 6/25/25)

Saturdays - 12:30PM->1:30PM

(Next set of classes start on 1/04/25)

(Next set of classes start on 5/10/25)

Puppy School II only available to graduates of Puppy School I.

Puppy School II is designed to further your pup's obedience and loose leash skills.  Taking Puppy School I & II provides the same training and skills that Obedience I & Loose Leash I provide along with the additional puppy development items. 

Class comes with:

• Six - One hour group sessions
• Session Plans & Training Material, for each class
• Dog Training and Dog Handling skills will be passed on to the family
• Knowledge on how to further your pup's training levels
• Confidence you're doing it right

Obedience Commands:

• Leave It
• Wait
• Stay
• Follow Me

Single Class - $75

Club Member Single Class - $60

Thursdays - 6:30PM->7:30PM

Saturdays - 3:30PM->4:30PM

Pop-Up Classes

AKC Trick Dog

Intro to Agility

Intro to Scent Work

Obedience Rally

Canicross

Desensitization

Group Obedience Conditioning

Group Loose Leash Conditioning

AKC CGC - Test Only

Monthly Pop-Up schedule messaged to all clients each month.

Six Week Class - $450

Saturdays - 2:00PM->3:00PM

(Next set of classes start on 2/01/25)

(Next set of classes start on 6/07/25)

No one likes a dog that pulls while walking, it's not fun for the pup, or human.  Let us help achieve a 'loose leash' or non-pulling dog while walking, without management devices and in a positive manner, so you can enjoy the outdoors again. Our focus in our Loose Leash I Group Class is to gain consistency under low levels of distraction, from a low distance and for low duration.  Our Loose Leash I Group class utilizes Positive Reinforcement Dog Training methods.  This class covers all of the same material as offered in our in-home classes, but in a group setting.

Class comes with:

• Six - One hour group sessions
• Session Plans & Training Material, for each class
• Dog Training and Dog Handling skills will be passed on to the family
• Confidence you're doing it right
• Knowledge on how to further your pup's walking behaviors, for self study

Walking Commands:

• Follow me
• Leave it

Six Week Class - $450

Saturdays - 2:00PM->3:00PM

(Next set of classes start on 3/15/25)

(Next set of classes start on 7/19/25)

Coming Soon!

Six Week Class - $450

Saturdays - 2:00PM->3:00PM

(Next set of classes start on 4/26/25)

(Next set of classes start on 8/30/25)

Coming Soon!

Six Week Class - $450

Saturdays - 2:00PM->3:00PM

(Next set of classes start on 12/21/24)

Wednesdays - 6:30PM->7:30PM

(Next set of classes start on 4/02/25)

(Next set of classes start on 8/06/25)

Saturdays - 12:30PM->1:30PM

(Next set of classes start on 2/15/25)

(Next set of classes start on 6/21/25)

Need help with a dog that won't listen?  These commands will help position you to manage your dog in day to day situations.  Basic Obedience will also help open the communication channel between you and your pup by establishing some basic common language and understanding.  Our focus in our starter package is to gain consistency under low levels of distraction, from a low distance and for low duration.  Our Obedience Starter Package utilizes Positive Reinforcement Dog Training methods.  This class covers all of the same material as offered in our in-home classes, but in a group setting.

Class comes with:

• Six - One hour group sessions
• Session Plans & Training Material, for each class
• Dog Training and Dog Handling skills will be passed on to the family
• Confidence you're doing it right
• Knowledge on how to further your pups Obedience Training, for self study.

Obedience Commands:

• Sit
• Down
• Stay
• Leave it
• Wait
• Drop
• Touch
• Recall (Here/Come)

Six Week Class - $450

Thursdays - 6:30PM->7:30PM

(Next set of classes start on 12/26/24)

Wednesdays - 6:30PM->7:30PM

(Next set of classes start on 5/14/25)

(Next set of classes start on 9/17/25)

Saturdays - 12:30PM->1:30PM

(Next set of classes start on 3/29/25)

(Next set of classes start on 8/02/25)

Obedience II class available to any pup that has gone through the Puppy School II, Obedience I class or AKC Canine Good Citizen Prep Class.

This class will focus on more commands to assist handler in managing their pup.  Further your management abilities with more commands and higher levels of distraction, distance and duration.  Our Obedience II Group Class utilizes Positive Reinforcement Dog Training methods.

Class comes with:

• Six - One hour group sessions
• Session Plans & Training Material, for each class
• Dog Training and Dog Handling skills will be passed on to the family
• Confidence you're doing it right
• Knowledge on how to further your pups Obedience Training, for self study.

Obedience Commands:

• Target - (hand or object)
• Stand
• Look at me
• Back (up)
• Go-to-Place
• Sit/Down Stay - Out of sight
• Wait - Calm and polite greetings
• Leave it - distance

Six Week Class - $450

Coming Soon!

Six Week Class - $450

Thursdays- 6:30PM->7:30PM

(Next set of classes start on 3/27/25)

(Next set of classes start on 9/17/25)

Saturdays - 3:30PM->4:30PM

(Next set of classes start on 11/23/24)

(Next set of classes start on 5/10/25)

AKC Canine Good Citizen Test is included with this class.

Class designed to assist owner and pup in passing the Canine Good Citizen Test.  Attendance does not guarantee passing.  Class focus is on the ten test items, obedience commands and management skills to pass each one.

Testing Criteria:

1. Accepting a friendly stranger
2. Sitting politely for petting
3. Appearance and grooming
4. Out for a walk
5. Walking through a crowd
6. Sit and down on cue/Staying in place
7. Coming when called
8. Reaction to another dog
9. Reaction to distractions
10. Supervised separation

Class comes with:

• Six - One hour group sessions
• Session Plans & Training Material, for each class
• Knowledge on how to further your pup's training levels
• Confidence you're doing it right

Obedience Commands:

• Sit
• Down
• Stay
• Wait
• Basic Recall (Come/Here)
• Follow Me

Canine Development

• Environment Desensitization
• Socialization

Note:  Prep classes are not required to take the AKC CGC Test.  We offer testing days as part of our Pop-Up class schedule for those clients that wish to only take the test.

Six Week Class - $450

Thursdays - 6:30PM->7:30PM

(Next set of classes start on 6/19/25)

(Next set of classes start on 12/04/25)

Saturdays - 3:30PM->4:30PM

(Next set of classes start on 2/15/25)

(Next set of classes start on 8/02/25)

Classes will focus on the fundamental skills and knowledge to have a successful therapy dog as well as prep for the TDI (Therapy Dogs International) therapy dog test.  

Note:  Prep classes are not required to take the TDI therapy dog test.

Note:  The TDI Therapy Dog Test is not part of this class. 

TDI Testing Criteria:

Phase I of the test:

• Wait/Stay while task is completed by handler (TDI Entry Table)
• Supervised Separation (Check-in and out of sight, time=one minute)
• Loose Leash Walking w/distractions (Getting around people)
• Group Sit/Stay
• Recall (20ft)
• Visiting with a patient

Phase II of the test:

• Reactions to unusual situations
• Leave it - Part I
• Leave it - Part II
• 'Meeting' another dog
• Wait to enter doorway w/distraction
• Reaction to children