Class Descriptions
We regularly adjust our class offerings based on public and member interest. If you are interested in a class we don't offer, let us know and we might be able to offer one in the future or recommend another club or place that offers it. The classes we usually offer include:
PUPPY PLAY & LEARN
For puppies 8 to 14 weeks old (and older small breed puppies if space allows.) This class will help you raise a behaviorally healthy, well-mannered companion through safe and fun learning opportunities during your pup's critical early socialization window. You’ll learn how to train your puppy while sharing positive experiences and building a close bond. We will play learning games that teach your puppy basic skills and you will learn to fix simple problems and protect against future problems. This structured class meets 50 minutes a week for 7 weeks and is limited to 8 puppies. $125
AVSAB (American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior) Position Statement on Puppy Socialization
BEGINNING BASIC MANNERS
For dogs 4 months and older. Learn fundamentals of good dog manners - sit, down, stay, come, polite greetings, walking, and "leave it" while developing a love for learning with your dog. This structured class meets 1 hour a week for 7 weeks and is limited to 8 dogs. The first session of this class is for people only, dogs start at the 2nd class. $125
ADVANCED MANNERS/ OBEDIENCE & RALLY SKILLS
Graduates of Basic Manners will further refine their skills through more exercises designed to strengthen and improve your dog's good manners and basic skills. 1 hour per week for 7 weeks, limited to 8 dogs. $125
COMPETITION OBEDIENCE CLASS
This class consists of prep and practice for competition obedience. Learn the exercises required at the Novice Level of competitive obedience and begin off leash training. 1 hour per week for 7 weeks, limited to 8 dogs. $125.
RALLY
Practice intermediate obedience skills and learn more advanced ones while building teamwork and communication through this fun and exciting dog sport. Participants get coached on all of the Rally exercises while working through 2 different courses each week as prep for competition or just for fun. Drop in/ informal class meets for 2 hours once a week. $50 for first 4 sessions, then $12.50 drop in rate.
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN (CGC)/TRICKS CLASS
Solidify and advance your dog’s basic skills and manners while working towards getting your dog’s AKC “Canine Good Citizen” certificate and impress your friends and family with some fun dog tricks. 1 hour per week for 7 weeks, limited to 8 dogs. $125.
CONFORMATION
Prepare for the show ring. Handlers learn common ring patterns and procedure, how to stack and present the dog and how to move correctly. Dogs will learn the correct way to stand, move and accept being examined by a variety of people. 1 hour per week for 4 weeks, limited to 8 dogs. $50.
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