Puppy Classes
Puppy Playschool
(Puppies 8-16 weeks of age at the time of enrollment**)
Teach your puppy that training is fun! Puppies benefit most from socialization during this time period in their lives. Class includes time for discussion of common puppy parenting challenges.
Saturdays 10:00 a.m. (Ongoing) $80.00
Thursdays @ 6:00 p.m. (Ongoing) $80.00
4 weeks (Pick a start date and attend 4 consecutive weeks.)
**All student puppies must have first Distemper/Parvo vaccination and be free from parasites, diarrhea, runny nose, or runny/goopy eyes. Additionally, they must have been in their new homes at least 7 days prior to attending class to ensure no illness is present.
(Puppies 8-16 weeks of age at the time of enrollment**)
Teach your puppy that training is fun! Puppies benefit most from socialization during this time period in their lives. Class includes time for discussion of common puppy parenting challenges.
Saturdays 10:00 a.m. (Ongoing) $80.00
Thursdays @ 6:00 p.m. (Ongoing) $80.00
4 weeks (Pick a start date and attend 4 consecutive weeks.)
**All student puppies must have first Distemper/Parvo vaccination and be free from parasites, diarrhea, runny nose, or runny/goopy eyes. Additionally, they must have been in their new homes at least 7 days prior to attending class to ensure no illness is present.
Puppy Kindergarten
(Fully-vaccinated puppies 4-6 months of age)
A class for puppies who are a little bit late getting started with training and may be a little too silly to benefit from our regular Family Dog Manners class. Like Puppy Playschool, Puppy Kindergarten includes training, appropriate socialization with other puppies, as well as time to discuss common puppy parenting challenges.
Thursdays 7:00 p.m. (Ongoing) $80.00
4 weeks (Pick a start date and attend 4 consecutive weeks.)
Adult Dog/Puppy Classes
Family Dog Manners
This is a very comprehensive beginning training class for dogs. Emphasis is on applying training concepts to everyday life situations. Each class session includes discussion of common dog behavior challenges. Learn about dog body language, what motivates your particular dog, and why dogs do the things they do!
(Hint: dogs are not trying to achieve world domination!)
7:00 p.m. (Tuesday) $120.00
Noon (Saturday)$120.00
6 weeks (First class is an orientation without dogs.)
This is a very comprehensive beginning training class for dogs. Emphasis is on applying training concepts to everyday life situations. Each class session includes discussion of common dog behavior challenges. Learn about dog body language, what motivates your particular dog, and why dogs do the things they do!
(Hint: dogs are not trying to achieve world domination!)
7:00 p.m. (Tuesday) $120.00
Noon (Saturday)$120.00
6 weeks (First class is an orientation without dogs.)
Small Dog Manners
Little dogs need and enjoy training too! This class is open to fully vaccinated dogs over 4 months old. For the comfort and safety of our tiniest students, we limit enrollment to dogs weighing less than 25 pounds.
4:00 p.m. (Saturday)$120.00
6 weeks (First class is an orientation without dogs.)
Clicker Training Foundations
Concepts learned in this course prepare dogs for any higher level training. Pet parents who would enjoy trick training will especially benefit from our Clicker Training series.
6:00 p.m. (Tuesday)$120.00
6 weeks (First class is an orientation without dogs.)
Dog Sports & Fun Classes
Agility for Fun & Enrichment
This class is for dog & people friendly dogs who don't aspire to compete and just want to have a good time! A sense of humor is mandatory. We recommend some previous training for maximum fun. If your dog is not responsive to cues, we recommend signing up for either Clicker training foundations or our Family Dog Manners class.
7:00 p.m. (Wednesday) $120.00
5 weeks
This class is for dog & people friendly dogs who don't aspire to compete and just want to have a good time! A sense of humor is mandatory. We recommend some previous training for maximum fun. If your dog is not responsive to cues, we recommend signing up for either Clicker training foundations or our Family Dog Manners class.
7:00 p.m. (Wednesday) $120.00
5 weeks
Beginning Dog Tricks Class
This is not your typical "big box store" trick training class that teaches dogs tricks like shake and rollover. Learn the foundation skills necessary to teach all levels of behaviors, AKA tricks. This class is not for dog parents who only want to know "how to get my dog to do trick x,y, or z." We will discuss how dogs learn, how to formulate a training plan and when to change that plan to help the dog be as successful as possible and keep frustration to a minimum.
7:00 p.m. (Wednesday)$120.00
4 weeks
Classes for Dog Behavioral Concerns
Reactive Dog Class
A reactive dog barks and lunges at other dogs and sometimes people. It can turn into aggression if not addressed properly. We use safe and effective evidence-based training methods that teach reactive dogs to make better choices. Traditional harsh punitive methods rely on suppressing behavior which does nothing to teach the dog coping skills or help him/her feel better about anxiety producing triggers. Understand that your dog is struggling and needs help, not punishment. Ditch bootcamp-style board & train programs and learn how to actually help your dog feel better!
This class is NOT appropriate for dogs with a documented bite history of either dogs or people. Instructor evaluation and approval is required prior to attending class with the other students. The first class is an orientation without dogs. For the second class, each dog and owner will meet with instructor for a 15 minute private consultation. If it is determined that a group class environment is not appropriate for an individual dog, class fee will be credited toward private training sessions.
2:00 p.m. (Saturday) $290.00
6:00PM (Wednesday) $290.00
6 weeks (The first class is an orientation without dogs.)
A reactive dog barks and lunges at other dogs and sometimes people. It can turn into aggression if not addressed properly. We use safe and effective evidence-based training methods that teach reactive dogs to make better choices. Traditional harsh punitive methods rely on suppressing behavior which does nothing to teach the dog coping skills or help him/her feel better about anxiety producing triggers. Understand that your dog is struggling and needs help, not punishment. Ditch bootcamp-style board & train programs and learn how to actually help your dog feel better!
This class is NOT appropriate for dogs with a documented bite history of either dogs or people. Instructor evaluation and approval is required prior to attending class with the other students. The first class is an orientation without dogs. For the second class, each dog and owner will meet with instructor for a 15 minute private consultation. If it is determined that a group class environment is not appropriate for an individual dog, class fee will be credited toward private training sessions.
2:00 p.m. (Saturday) $290.00
6:00PM (Wednesday) $290.00
6 weeks (The first class is an orientation without dogs.)
Confidence Building for Fearful Dogs
Learn how to read your dog's body language and how and when to help. More importantly, learn what does NOT help and how to advocate for your dog. This class debunks popular behavior myths and teaches techniques to help your dog feel safe in a human world.
(Saturday)$160.00
4 weeks