Behavior Consultations
Are you concerned about certain aspects of your dog's behavior? Does she cry or become destructive when you leave? Bark and lunge at dogs on walks? Growl when you try to take a special item from him? All of these behaviors can be addressed with behavior work. We work with aggression, anxiety, fear, housetraining issues and other problems. Our methods for addressing behavior problems are based on the science of animal learning and behavior. We will work closely with you to offer plenty of support throughout the training process. Please contact our office for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Private Lessons
Private lessons for obedience training are designed to meet your unique training needs. These appointments will address specific obedience or manners skills that you would like to teach you dog. Examples include walking on a loose leash, come and polite greeting behavior. You can take one lesson to address a specific concern or take several to address multiple issues or continue training past the basics. Please contact our office to set up an appointment before filling out the online enrollment form.
GROUP CLASSES
Our classes will teach you to train your dog to become a well-behaved member of the family. Games and other activities are incorporated into class time to enhance learning and keep things fun. Children and other family members are encouraged to attend classes. Many children actively participate in training both at home and in class. All dogs must be up to date on required vaccinations. All classes are six weeks long unless otherwise specified. Please see below for a list of our classes.
Puppy Kindergarten:
Puppy class is the perfect way to get your puppy socialized and to start basic training - get them started off on the right paw! This class covers common puppy issues (including housetraining and mouthing) and basic training and manners (including polite greeting, sit, and come). Each class also has weekly puppy play sessions where puppies can play off-leash with other puppies in class and interact with people outside of their family.
For puppies 8 - 17 weeks old at the start of class. Class is 6 weeks.
Cost: $95Sessions
Foundations
This class teaches you and your dog the basics of dog training and the foundation commands that are needed for more advanced training. Commands include sit, down, stay, come, leave it and wait at the door. We also address jumping, pulling on leash, and various topics related to dog training and behavior.
For dogs 5 months and older. The class is 6 weeks, however, class will not be held on 8/12 and will therefore end on 9/16 for the August session.
Cost: $95Sessions
Canine Good Citizen Prep
Prepare to take the American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen test. Any dog can take this test - including mixed breeds! Dogs will learn a series of exercises designed to demonstrate that they are well mannered and friendly. Test items include greeting a stranger, walking through a crowd and holding a sit stay. Test offered on last day of class.
Class may be repeated. Must have completed basic level class (Puppy Kindergarten, Foundations) or have permission of the instructor to attend. Dogs must be at least 5 months of age. 6 weeks, CGC test will be given on the 6th week. Class will not be held on 8/12, and therefore will end on 9/16.
Cost: $95Sessions
Real World Manners:
This class will build on the skills learned in a beginner level class. The focus will be on working with distractions and developing better impulse control. Dogs will develop stronger, more reliable responses to cues by practicing a variety of exercises that simulate real world situations. We will also begin to work on an emergency stop cue.
Class may be repeated. Must have completed basic level class (Puppy Kindergarten, Foundations) or have permission of the instructor to attend. Dogs must be at least 5 months of age. 6 weeks.
Cost: $95Sessions
Continuing Education
For owners that have taken several classes already and want to keep their dog in class to maintain their training. The class is relaxed and focuses on a variety of different types of training. Throughout the six weeks you may teach some tricks, play some games, practice Rally, work on CGC exercises and simulate real world situations like going to the vet or farmer's market.
Class may be repeated (in fact, it’s encouraged!). Must have completed at least on intermediate level class (Real World Manners, CGC Prep or Intro. to Rally-0) or have permission of instructor to attend.
Cost: $95Sessions
Out on the Town
Put your classroom training to the test in the real world! This class will meet at a different, public, location each week. The class will focus on helping students teach their dogs to behave well in public areas. Exercises will include stay, heeling, come and greeting behavior. Class is held rain or shine (thunder/lightning cancel).
Class may be repeated. Must have completed intermediate level class (Real World Manners, Canine Good Citizen or Introduction to Rally) or have permission of the instructor to attend. Due to the nature of the class, dogs that have shown aggression or fear toward dogs or people in the past will not be permitted in this class.
Cost: $95Sessions
Introduction to Rally O:
This class will prepare you and your dog for competition in APDT Rally O. Training methods are designed to be enjoyable (and effective!) for both you and your dog. Students can train simply for fun, to earn their basic titles or to earn their Rally-O championships. Participants will learn the rules and exercises for Level One of Rally-O.
Must have completed basic level class (Puppy Kindergarten or Foundations) or have permission of the intsructor to attend. Dogs must be at least 5 months of age. 6 weeks.
Rally Ring Prep:
Refine your skills and and prepare your dog to begin competing in the Rally ring. We will discuss tips for successful competition in addition to improving each team's performance of individual exercises and Rally courses.
Class may be repeated. Must have completed Introduction to Rally or have previous Rally experience. Dogs must be at least 5 months of age. 6 weeks.
Cost: $95Sessions
