Rally-O -- Agility -- CGC -- Reactive Dogs
This six-week course is designed for puppies aged 9-16 weeks. It is a wonderful introduction to both puppies and their people into the world of, well, puppies and their people! There are three sections to the course: owner information, early obedience, and puppy socialization. All three are equally important, and we cover all three in each lesson.
Topics include, but are not limited to: teething, biting, chewing, barking, digging, jumping, pulling, housetraining, cratetraining, how to play with, groom, and trim the nails of your puppy, nutrition, exercise, playing with other puppies, and sit, down, leave it, come, and loose leash walking. Average class size is 6 dogs. Puppy Class is not a prerequisite for Foundations. More...
This six-week course provides the dog-person team with information and basic skills necessary to develop a fun working relationship. The focus is on focus! The dog's ability to focus on his person is critical to his ability to learn the basic skills. Skills include: sit, sit-stay, down, down-stay, come, leave it, stand, focus, and walking on a loose leash. The search for the best reinforcers for the dog is also a priority.
Class maximum is 5 dogs. Puppy class is not a prerequisite for Foundations. Owners attend without their dogs the first week. Families are welcome (no children under 6 for group classes, please). More...
This six-week course takes the information and skills learned in Foundations and applies distractions of all sorts to the dog-person team in order to prepare the dog for the Big World of Distractions. Just as focus is paramount to Foundations, generalization and distraction-proofing are the catch-phrases for BEYOND THE BASICS. This means that we can take all of the skills so beautifully performed in the kitchen and apply them in the park! We also take a look at trick-training as a way to encourage people to problem-solve on their own.
Class maximum is 5 dogs. Foundations is prerequisite to BEYOND THE BASICS. More...
Recall & RetrieveIn this fast paced and fun class, we start with simple recalls back to the owner...and just when you think it's easy, We make it more challenging for the dog! We also take a break from the excitement by exploring different ways to teach your dog to bring stuff back to you. Let's get creative!
Ever wonder how you can get better focus on your dog? Do you want to do rally, obedience, or agility? Do you have a dog who is so busy doing other things that he or she seems to forget that you're there? Then this is the class for you!
This six week course is geared toward dogs 25 pounds and smaller. It provides the basic skills needed to create a happy dog-owner relationship while addressing issues unique to training and living with small dogs in a small dog- friendly environment. Skills include: sit, sit-stay, down, down-stay, come, leave it, stand, focus, and walking on a loose leash with an emphasis on focus.
Class maximum is 6 dogs. Owners attend without their dogs the first week. Small dog owners should attend Puppy Manners and Socialization before taking this course. Because this class parallels Foundations, owners of small dogs may take the Foundations class instead of taking this class.
Have you ever wondered how they train the dogs in movies to do the amazing things they do? We can show you. Teaching tricks is fun, great mental exercise and a great way to use that extra energy. This class is devoted to learning new tricks and teaching games. With a few simple tips, we will show you how to Train Your Dog To Do (Almost) Anything. Come join us and uncover your dogs hidden talent.
This six week course is available to anyone who has taken Foundations or Basics for Small Dogs, or has working knowledge of clicker training/positive reinforcement training.
The focus in this class is loose leash walking and recalls. Whether you
are looking to start training or improve your skills on these two important concepts,
here's the class for you. Puppies and dogs of any age are welcome. Improve your
communication with your dog and have fun doing it!
This six week class focuses on the most common sources of frustration for dog owners.
In it, we will spend our time working on such issues as Loose Leash Walking,
Sitting Politely for Greeting, Door Manners, and more.
Ever wonder what "heel" REALLY means? Have you done your
Foundations (basic) class, want to do more, but are not sure what to do?
If you think you might be interested in having more focus from your dog when
you walk, want to explore the world of competitive obedience or Rally-O, this
is the class for you!
Prerequisite: working knowledge of positive reinforcement training. Dog must
at least tolerate the sound of the clicker.
It's a fact that dogs need their minds engaged and actively worked, as well as their bodies, to foster their overall well-being. Each week you'll learn some training/brain games to add to your training 'tool box'. Keeping your dog thinking and entertained is good for everyone involved!
Is your puppy now 4-9 months old? This class addresses the adolescent age group and their changing bodies and behaviors. The classes will offer basic focus skills,
positions like 'sit' and 'down' and life skills such as Door Manners and Go To
Your Spot, along with
a strong emphasis on calm behavior and relaxation
techniques.
Learn to take some of the stress out of your dog's day - and yours!
The holidays are a time for celebration and parties, but if your dog is bolting through the door, jumping on guests and stealing the hor d’ouvres, the fun of the holidays can quickly turn to stress and result in your dog being relegated to a back room or crate. This class is designed to address the special issues that the holidays present: door bolting, greetings, creating a place cue and a leave-it cue. Please bring a hungry dog, a comfortable mat or towel and plenty of high value treats
We'll be discussing methods like the Protocol for Relaxation to show our dogs how to
calm themselves down,
as well as touching on Bach Flower Essences, aroma therapy and other alternative approaches
to helping our dogs to be calm.
Prerequisite: dog must be able to tolerate being around other dogs and people.
Rally-Obedience is the most fun you can have with your dog. It's the activity in which you compete, show off your dog’s ability to heel, recall, sit, down, turn, spin, and negotiate some obstacles and still praise your dog, pet him, celebrate with him, and even treat him! Rather than having a judge directing what you do, you simply are told when to start, and you go do your thing, heeling your dog from one command sign to the next, doing what each sign tells you to do, at your own pace.
And everyone around you cheers you on! Sound like fun?? Learn More...
We have it all: tire jumps, teeters, dog walks, chutes, A-frames, tunnels, etc. But our goal is to get your dog to focus on you and take out the stress of competitive agility. So this is a great start for those who want to exercise their dog's bodies and brains and find out what positive motivational training methods for agility are all about.
Prerequisite: Foundations or a private lesson with an instructor to evaluate your dog's ability to work around canine distractions and respond to basic commands. Learn more...
Dogs have an amazing sense of smell and a natural desire to hunt. The sport of K9 Nose Work® is designed to develop your dog’s natural scenting abilities by using their desire to hunt and their love of toys, food and exercise. It’s a great way for your dog to have fun, build confidence, and burn lots of mental and physical energy.
What is Treibball? It is THE new way to play with your dog! Treibball began in Europe as a way to give energetic dogs some much needed mental and physical stimulation.
Treibball is an activity for dogs of all ages and sizes–it promotes better teamwork and communication between a dog and his handler. It's great fun for any energetic dog who works well off-leash and needs a job, or any dog who likes to herd and doesn't have sheep! It's fun for any dog that loves to play chase games, to herd or just use their amazing, problem-solving ability. Treibball builds impulse control while promoting teamwork and communication. Go to the American Treibball Association for more information about this sport.
This six-week course helps the dog-human team to prepare to take the CGC test, an AKC-sponsored certificate whose purpose is to promote responsible dog ownership. Each subtest is practiced individually and with the group in order to shape the skills necessary to go anywhere as a team! Foundations is a prerequisite for CANINE GOOD CITIZEN.
This is an ongoing, rather unconventional class, designed for dogs who find things in their lives SCARY (other dogs, people, noises, etc). Class is usually held outside in all weather, but often moves indoors in winter. Class maximum is 6 dogs. Prerequisite: minimum of 3 private consultations with the trainer. Daytime Reactive Class is currently available! Learn More!
