Beginning Group Classes
In the beginning level classes, we'll use neat games,
toys and food treats to teach your puppy or dog the behaviors you want. You'll learn the best way to communicate with your individual dog and how to deliver rewards with good placement and timing for maximum learning impact. We'll also talk about how to "read" dog body language, stop unwanted behaviors and how to recognize and promote healthy play between dogs.
HOW TO REGISTER: Classes will be officially opened for registration one week prior to the start of the class. If you are interested in attending, please let me know so that I can reserve a spot for you.
Puppy Manners &
Socialization I
For Puppies 12
weeks - 6 months*
5 Week Class begins Tuesday July 28th from 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Cost: $95.00
Start your new puppy out on the
right paw! For Puppy's first class, we'll focus on topics like:
- house-training, chew training and proper socialization
- good manners and basic commands like Sit, Down, Come
and Leave It
- encouraging nice play, without jumping or mouthiness
- getting Puppy used to routine handling & grooming
- developing focus and attention--even when excited
Class requirements: Puppies
must be at least 12 weeks of age and have had at least 2
parvo/distemper combo vaccinations before attending class. If you have
any questions about your pup's suitability for the class, please consult
with the trainer before registering.
* Please Note: Ages
approximate. Small breed dogs may do best in the puppy section; large breed
pups in the older dog section; any questions about which is best for your dog,
please call!
Basic Manners &
Obedience
For Adolescent & Adult dogs over 6 months of age*
5 Week Class begins Friday July 31st from 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Cost: $95.00
It's never too late to improve a
dog's learning! For dogs beyond the puppy stage, this class will focus
on:
- building needed real-life behaviors like Sit, Down,
Stay, Come and Heel
- greeting visitors calmly, without jumping up
- developing impulse control and attention, even around
distractions
- effective play and games for exercising and calming
your dog
- trouble-shooting problem behaviors and bad habits
Class requirements: Dogs must be current on vaccinations. All levels of training are welcome, but please, if
your dog has aggression, fear or reactivity issues, or would be
seriously stressed by a group setting around unfamiliar people &
other dogs, consult with the trainer before registering!
Puppy Manners 2: The Next Level
For pups under 1 year that have completed the basic class*
5 Week Class - TBA
Cost: $95.00
In the first class, we started working on
fundamental behaviors like Sit, Down and Come. In this fun-filled
5-week class, we’ll take what we learned in the basic class and start
applying it to “real-life” situations and scenarios. Each session will
introduce multiple exercises revolving around a theme, including:
- Recalls out of dog-dog play & around other distractions
- Stays, Impulse Control & good “door” manners
- Building confidence, attention & focus
- Walking politely on leash in a challenging world
- Play, games & exercise for better manners
We’ll
also work on a “handler’s choice” where each person picks a behavior
that’s especially important to their team and we develop a plan to
address it.
Class requirements: This class is for pups & adolescents under 1 year of age that have attended the basic Puppy 1 class. Space is limited, so register early to guarantee your space! All pups must be current on vaccinations.
