Our classes use positive motivational methods by means of Clicker Training and are geared toward teaching the owner how to train their dog. Participants MUST work with their dogs between classes in order for training to work. Proof of vaccinations and full payment should be submitted with the registration form in order to reserve a place for your dog.
Pre-requisite for all group classes: Dogs must be not be people or dog aggressive in order to attend classes. Owners of dogs who are not friendly with other dogs or people are invited to attend without their dog ('audit') for a reduced fee.
Beginners Classes
Advanced Classes
Advanced Classes are available upon completion of puppy kindergarten or adult beginners or with permission of the instructor.
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Adult Beginners
This class is for dogs 19 weeks - adult. Class will
cover basic obedience commands- sit, down, stay, come, heel, leave it, etc-
as well as good dog manners.
Pre-requisite:Dogs must not be people or dog aggressive in order
to attend class. Owners of dogs who are not friendly with other dogs or
people are invited to attend without their dog ('audit') for a reduced
fee.
Meets weekly for 6 weeks, one hour sessions. Adult Beginners is $150 per dog/handler
team, advance registration essential to guarantee a space.
Class Schedule
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Puppy Head-Start Workshop
This hands-on workshop is designed to give new puppy owners the head
start they need to raise their pups to be good companions. Topics covered
will include housebreaking, crate training, nipping and biting, leash
manners, jumping and early socialization. Join us for a head start in
making your puppy the best dog you'll ever own.
Meets for one 75 minute session on date specified. The Puppy Head-Start Workshop
is $60 per family, and is by advance registration only; maximum
enrollment of 10 puppies. Class
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Puppy Kindergarten
This class is for puppies who are 8 weeks - 18 weeks
at the start of class. Class will introduce the basic obedience commands-
sit, down, stay, come, heel, leave it, etc- as well as address good dog
manners concerning jumping, mouthing and barking. There will be 10 minutes
of playtime at the start of each class to help puppies learn to play in a
safe, fun environment.
Meets weekly for 6 weeks, one hour sessions. Puppy Kindergarten is $150 per
dog/handler team, advance registration essential to
guarantee a space. Class
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Puppy Parties
A fun night out to socialize and train your puppy. Our puppy parties
are a working play group, where we combine learning good manners with appropriate
and supervised playtime with other puppies. Come to practice with your dog and
socialize them with other puppies. Remember: every puppy needs to meet 100 people
and play with 100 other dogs before they reach 20 weeks of age. Get your pup out there
for a rollicking good time!
Puppy Parties are offered for our enrolled clients and their puppies 8-18 weeks old,
and cost $25 per dog/handler team. There is no pre-registration, but you must leave a
Voicemail no later than 10:00 pm the night before indicating that you will be attending.
Class Schedule
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Advanced Obedience: Part 3
This advanced class is for those handlers who wish to expand upon their
own skills as a dog trainer, polish their dogs reliability to commands, as
well as learn more about the various dog sports. Class content will
include advanced obedience exercises including polite greeting, on leash
manners with other dogs, heeling with distractions, come with distractions,
as well as introduction to dog sports including competition obedience,
Rally obedience, agility skills, and tricks. This class will help you
further your training as a handler, as well as improve your dog's overall
quick and reliable response to commands. The goals of this class are to
polish your dog's reliability to commands and introduce the hanlder to new
training activities
Pre-requisite:Successful completion of Beginners Part 2 class, or
with Instructor permission. Dogs must not be people or dog aggressive in
order to attend class
Meets weekly for 6 weeks, one hour sessions. Advanced Obedience: Past 3
is $150 per dog/handler team. Class
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Agility for Beginners
Dog agility is the fastest growing dog sport. This fun class is for all ages and sizes and
will introduce your dog to the various agility obstacles. Your dog will learn how to negotiate
course equipment: A frame, dog walk, tunnels, weave poles, pause box, hurdles, tire jump, etc.
This class will be taught at a beginner level with the dogs safety in mind. An excellent way to
build confidence while having fun, this class is a must for anyone with a high energy dog. No
matter what the size, any dog can learn to have fun in this class.
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Canine University's Puppy Kindergarten or Adult
Beginners classes. Dogs must not be people or dog aggressive in order to attend class.
Meets weekly for 6 weeks, one hour sessions. Agility for Beginners is $150
per dog/handler team; space is limited to 7 dogs, so sign
up early ! Class Schedule
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A continuation of puppy kindergarten and adult beginners, this class is designed for the dog who
has recently graduated from a beginner class. Class content will include getting your dog to the
next level of obedience, weaning off the clicker and treats, reliable down/stays and come, as well
as walking without pulling and ways to prevent jumping. We will demonstrate the use of head halters
to prevent pulling and how they can help you teach your dog to walk nicely on a leash. The goal of
this class is to improve your dogs reliability in response to commands and to increase your skills
as a trainer.
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of either Puppy Kindergarten or Adult Beginners
class, or with Instructor permission. Dogs must not be people or dog aggressive in order to attend
class.
Meets weekly for 6 weeks, one hour sessions. Beginners Part 2 is $150 per dog/handler
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Fun and Games with Obedience
Practice your obedience skills in a distracting environment and use your dog's current
level of obedience to play games, win prizes and have fun! This 4 wk class is designed with
fun in mind while helping you to improve your dog's enthusiasm and overall performance of the
basic obedience commands.
Pre-requisite: Dogs must not be people or dog aggressive in order to attend class.
Recommended: Successful completion of Beginners Part 2 class.
Meets weekly for 6 weeks, one hour sessions. Fun and Games with Obedience is
$150 per dog/handler team. Class
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Novice Competition Obedience Class
This class will introduce the exercises involved in attaining a Novice (Companion Dog, or
CD) title in obedience. Both AKC and UKC exercises will be covered so that you will be able to
enter under either organization. A great way to polish your existing obedience work, and perfect
and proof exercises around distractions.
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Beginners Part II class, or with Instructor
permission. Dogs must not be people or dog aggressive in order to attend class. Owners of dogs
who are not friendly with other dogs or people are invited to attend without their dog ('audit')
for a reduced fee.
Meets weekly for 6 weeks, one hour sessions. Novice Competition Obedience is
$150 per dog/handler team. Class
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Strictly Tricks
This four week class will introduce you to the basic skills needed for
teaching tricks as well as expand upon your dog's training foundation and
natural abilities. We will introduce a wide range of tricks including (but
not limited to) rollover, spin, bow, wave, sit up, jump through a hoop,
weave through your legs, and say you're sorry. This is a fun class to
teach your dog anything that it is physically capable of doing; special
requests are welcome! Our instructor is the author of The Everything¨
Dog Training and Tricks Book !!
Pre-requisite:Dogs must not be people or dog aggressive in order
to attend class. Recommended: Successful completion of Puppy
Kindergarten, Adult Beginners, or one of our advanced classes
Meets weekly for 4 weeks, one hour sessions. Strictly Tricks is $110 per
dog/handler team, class size is limited so advance registration
is essential. Class Schedule
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Therapy Dog Preparation Course
Therapy dogs visit hospitals and nursing homes bringing joy wherever
they go. Most people in these facilities have no daily contact with
animals. Therapy dogs are specially trained and must be exceptionally calm
and obedient. The goal of this class is to assist the handler (you) in
training your dog to the high perfection this job demands. Class material
will include help with perfecting obedience around severe distractions as
well as hospital etiquette and appropriate protocol for interacting with
patients.
Pre-requisite: Dogs must not be people or dog aggressive in order to attend class.
Recommended: Successful completion of either Puppy Kindergarten, Adult Beginners, or
one of our advanced classes.
Meets weekly for 6 weeks, one hour sessions. Therapy Dog Preparation is $150
per dog/handler team. Class
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*Required vaccinations:
Shots required to participate in any class or workshop include Distemper, Parvo, Rabies, and Canine Cough.
Puppies must have started their vaccinations according to your veterinarian's
recommendation. It is fine to start Puppy Kindergarten etc so long as you bring in their shot record as it's updated. Adult Dogs should be current on all shots.
A photocopy of proof of vaccinations, which we keep on file, must be supplied with your registration to be accepted...by the first night of class at the latest. The receipt from your veterinarian may serve to indicate what shots you dog is current on, other practices provide a letter or form such as is used for kenneling.
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