Puppy Preschool- Age 8-16 WEEKS
For the Babies!
Give your new friend the best start in life. Learn how to engage your puppy, care for your puppy's health and safety, help your puppy develop essential coping skills, practice social skills, and more in a fun and engaging environment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to set your puppy up for success.
This class helps you through the puppy stages to address management in the household for:
- biting
- potty training
- crate training
- jumping up / chasing
Skils your puppy will learn include:
- Tolerating a collar or harness
- Focus and Engagement
- Appropriate Puppy Interaction
- Handling attention and touch from humans
If you have questions about which puppy class is right for your pup, please contact us.
Puppy Preschool
Puppy Preschool - Age 8-16 weeks
- Prerequisite: Puppy must be up to date on age-appropriate vaccines (DHPP)
- Puppy must be at least 8 weeks old, and no older than 16 weeks on the first day of class
- Each class is a series of four(4) sessions
This is a 4-week class
Class Options
Mondays at 5:30 pm
Oct 20, 27, Nov 3, 10
Instructor: Cameo Perry
Mondays at 5:30 pm
Nov 24, Nov 1,8, 16
Instructor: Cameo Perry
Member Price: $90/puppy
Non-Member Price: $180 / puppy
Puppy Kindergarten- Age 4-6 months
Foundation Skill for Puppies
This class helps your puppy work on self control, focus, and appropriate engagement with humans an other puppies. Participants have opportunity to gain helpful tips to solve annoying puppy behaviors such and channel the silly antics into positive behavior.
Skils your puppy will learn include:
- Loose Leash Walking
- Leave It
- Focus and Engagement
- Sit
- Down
- Stay
- Appropriate Puppy Interaction
The class also brings you through all the requirements for your pup to earn an AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy title(precursor to the Canine Good Citizen title).
More information about AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy :https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/akc-star-puppy/
If you have questions about which puppy class is right for your pup, please contact us.
Puppy Kindergarten (Obedience Foundations Class
Puppy Kindergarten - Age 4-6 months
- Prerequisite: Puppy must have full Rabies and Distemper vaccines. Puppy Preschool is NOT required to attend this class.
- Each class is a series of six(6) sessions
- Optional: Earn your AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Title
Class Options
Mondays at 5:45 pm
Oct 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, 24
Instructor: Jenine Wech
Member Price: $120/dog
Non-Member Price: $240 / dog
Obedience Foundations (6months+)
Basic Obedience for Dogs 6 months and older
wHwDoes your dog come when called? Is she polite when meeting new people or dogs? Join our Basic Obedience Class to set the foundation of teamwork and good manners. With positive reinforcement and personalized attention, your dog will be listening and obeying in no time. Develop a reliable sit, down, stay, and recall.
Skills you and your dog will learn:
- Loose Leash Walking
- Leave It
- Focus and Engagement
- Sit
- Stand
- Down
- Stay
- People Greetings
- Proper manners around other dogs
You will learn:
- Methods to build confidence in a shy or fearful dog
- Methods to gain control when your dog is overly excited or distracted.
- How to manage your dog around other dogs and people.
- Training techniques for a lifetime of fun with your dog.
This class brings you through all the requirements for your pup to earn an AKC CGC (Canine Good Citizen) title.
Obedience Foundations (6mo+)
- Prerequisite: Proof of full Rabies and DHPP vaccines
- Dog should be 6 months of age by the first class.
- Each class is a series of six(6) sessions
- Optional: Earn your AKC CGC
Class Options
Wednesdays 9:45 am
Oct 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12, 19
Instructor: Jenine Wech
Mondays 7:00pm
Oct 20, 27, Nov 3, 10,17, 24
Instructor: Jenine Wech
Thursdays 6:00pm
Dec 4, 11, 18, Jan 8, 15, 22
Instructor: Jenine Wech
Member Price: $155/dog
Non-Member Price: $310 / dog
NOVICE Obedience
Novice Obedience Class
Your dog has the basics of "sit", "down", and "stay". When you walk within 15 feet of people and dogs, your dog gives you reasonable focus (no lunging or barking at other dogs) ...so what's next? This 6-session class will refine your current sit, down, and stay at increasing distance and with stronger distraction. We will focuse on refining technical aspects of directional changes on leash. We will practice different methods of rewarding to motivate and encourage good habits in positioning and compliance.
- Call to Front
- Come (recall and sit in front of handler)
- Heel
- Right and Left Turns (90º , 270º, 360º)
- Right Finish
- Left Finish
- Figure 8
- Stand
- Stand for Exam
NOVICE OBEDIENCE
- Prerequisite: Proof of full Rabies and DHPP vaccines
- Suggested: Obedience Foundations. Dog must know basic commands and walk on a loose leash.
- Each class is a series of six(6) 55 minute sessions
4 Session Class
Class Options
Thursdays @7:00
Oct 16, 23, 30, Nov 6
Instructor: Jenine Wech
Member Price: $95/dog
Non-Member Price: $190 / dog
Intermediate Obedience
Intermediate Obedience Class
Take Obedience to the next level. This class is for those who are interested in competition obedience (Excellent title) or simply want to have better off-leash control.
Skills taught in this class
- Stand Stay
- Moving Down (Drop)
- Drop on Recall
- Retrieval of Dumbell on Flat
- Retrieval over High Jump
- Broad Jump
Intermediate Obedience Information
- Prerequisite: Proof of full Rabies and DHPP vaccines
- Each class is a series of six(6) 55 minute sessions
Class Options
Returning in Winter 2025
4 Session Class
Member Price: $95/dog
Non-Member Price: $190 / dog
Introduction to Rally Obedience
Obedience with a Fun Twist!
Rally Obedience is a dog sport that combines traditional obedience training with agility-like fun. Unlike traditional obedience trials, which are often more formal and strict, rally obedience allows you to talk to and encourage your dog throughout the course.
Key features of rally obedience:
- Course-based: Teams follow a pre-set course marked with signs that indicate specific exercises.
- Variety of exercises: Exercises can include heeling, sitting, downing, staying, jumping, and more.
- Positive reinforcement: The emphasis is on rewarding good behavior rather than punishing mistakes.
- Different levels: There are multiple levels of competition to accommodate dogs of all ages and abilities.
- Suitable for all breeds: Any dog can participate in rally obedience, regardless of breed or size.
Benefits of rally obedience:
- Improved bond: It strengthens the bond between the dog and handler.
- Mental stimulation: It provides mental exercise for the dog.
- Physical exercise: It keeps the dog physically active.
- Socialization: It offers opportunities for socialization with other dogs and their handlers.
- Confidence building: It can help build the dog's confidence and self-esteem.
More information about AKC Rally: https://www.akc.org/sports/rally/
Intro to Rally Obedience
- Prerequisite: Basic Obedience "Sit", "Down", "Stay", and loose leash "Heel" (treats allowed)
- Each class is a series of five (5) sessions focused on introduction to the AKC Novice Level signs.
- Optional: Earn your Virtual Rally Novice B Title during class.
Class Options
Thursdays @7:15
Oct 16, 23, 30, Nov 6
Instructor: Anna Blondell
4 Session Class
Member Price: $75/dog
Non-Member Price: $150 / dog
RALLY OBEDIENCE LEVEL 1 (Novice)
Rally Novice Class
This class is designed for handlers with some Rally Obedience exposure and are ready to go work toward their first AKC Rally title. This 5-week session runs continually. Most choose to repeat the class multiple times until achieving Novice titles. Each session will allow dog & handler to navigate a full Novice Rally course. Video will be recorded for optional AKC virtual Rally title submission. Participants in this course will support and encourate each other at Rally trials.
- About Turns
- Figure 8, Sprial, Serpentine
- Working without toys or treats on the course
- Refinement of technical skills at the Novice level
- Virtual Rally Novice courses available.
This 5-week session runs continually. Most choose to repeat the class multiple times as some skills are more complex and take longer to master.
More information about AKC Rally: https://www.akc.org/sports/rally/
Rally Novice
- Prerequisite: Rally Intro Class or equivalent
- Each class is a series of five (5) sessions focused on introduction to the AKC Novice Level signs.
- Optional: Earn your Virtual Rally Novice Title during class.
Class Options
Wednesdays @11am
Class runs continuously. Prorating is available
4 Session Class
Member Price: $60/dog
Non-Member Price: $120 / dog
Rally Obedience level 2 (Intermediate)
Rally Intermediate Class
This class is designed for those who have already demonstrated skills at the Rally Novice level and are ready to go to the next step.
Learn to:
- Pivot
- Dog Circles
- Heel while moving Backward
- Double About Turn
- Recall over Jump
- Send your dog away to a sit
This 5-week session runs continually. Most choose to repeat the class multiple times as some skills are more complex and take longer to master.
More information about AKC Rally: https://www.akc.org/sports/rally/
Rally Intermediate
- Prerequisite: Rally Novice Class or Rally Novice Title
- Each class is a series of five (5) sessions focused on introduction to the AKC Intermediate Level signs.
- Optional: Earn your Virtual Rally Intermediate Title.
Class Options
- TBD
- Class runs continuously. Prorating is available
4 Session Class
Member Price: $60/dog
Non-Member Price: $120 / dog