For Puppies:

Kinderpuppy Class

Kinderpuppy Class is for puppies between the ages of 12 to 20 weeks.  For puppies' protection, they
must have three DHLPP vaccinations plus a Kennel Cough (Bordatella) vaccination in order to
attend.  A Rabies' vaccination is not necessary if your puppy is too young..  Puppies are taught basic
obedience commands such as sit, down, stay, leave it, wait at the door, watch me, walk on a loose
leash, and come when called.  Socialization is encouraged with both people and other puppies.  Our
trainers will be on hand to offer advice on housetraining, bite inhibition, not jumping up, and other
inappropriate behaviors.  Training is accomplished through positive reinforcement.  Classes are one
hour per week over a seven week period.  Please do not bring your puppy to orientation.


For Puppies and Adult Dogs:

Levels' Classes

Our new levels' classes allow for both quick advancement through levels one to four, or a slower
pace set by your needs and busy schedule.   These ongoing classes also allow you to make up
classes easily without feeling left behind by your classmates.  

How it works....

A fee of $130.00 entitles you to eight one-hour classes.  You have 90 days in which to finish your
classes.  Starting at Level 1, you and your dog may be ready to move up in just two weeks.  If so,
you move up to Level 2 with six remaining classes to attend.  If you and your dog master the skills
taught in the Level 2 class, you move up to Level 3 and so on.  Or, you can simply start a particular
class, and work on those skills throughout the eight week period.


Level 1

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Level 2

Your dog must be able to perform all the skills taught in Level 1 to attend this class

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Level 3

Your dog must be able to perform all the skills taught in Level 1 and 2 to attend this class

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Level 4

Your dog must be able to perform all the skills taught in Levels 1, 2 and 3 to attend this class

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Petite Pups

Petite Pups was created specifically with small and toy breed dogs in mind.  This class is open to any
puppy or adult dog under 20 pounds who has appropriate vaccinations.  Basic commands will be
taught and off-leash play will be included each week.  Classes are one hour per week over a seven
week period.  Please do not bring your dog to orientation.


Intermediate Classes:

Canine Good Citizenship Class

This class is for puppies and young dogs who have completed the Kinderpuppy Class, or for adult
dogs who are ready to work towards their Canine Good Citizenship (CGC) certificate.  Dogs learn to
sit and down stay with distractions and at a distance, calmly greet people and other dogs, walk on a
loose leash, and practice other skills from the CGC test.  Lots of problem behavior solving included!  
The test will be given on the last day.  Please visit www.akc.org/events/cgc/index.cfm for more
information about this program.


Canine Acting and Tricks

This class teaches many fundamental skills such as “touch,” “foot,” and “take it,” as well as more
traditional tricks such as “Bang You’re Dead,” “Say Your Prayers,” and “Rollover.”  Besides building
your dog’s repertoire, your dog will become more responsive and more focused.  You will also learn
how to motivate your dog and how to shape his behavior.  Please bring a small mat for your dog,
lots of soft treats, a clicker and/or target stick (if you have them), a four or six foot lead, and a plain
buckle collar. We do begin working with the dogs on the first meeting.  Classes are one hour per
week over a six week period.


Real Life 101

Would you like to have a wonderful, well-behaved dog out in public? This course focuses on
improving and refining the basic obedience skills learned in beginning obedience.  Emphasis is placed
on "proofing" your dog.  We will be working through distractions on all commands including sit and
down stays, wait, come, leave it, and loose–leash walking.  Your dog must be friendly to both people
and dogs.  We do begin working with the dogs on the first meeting.  Each owner must bring proof of
current vaccinations, including Kennel Cough, to be admitted.  Classes are one hour per week over a
six week period.


Introduction to Rally Obedience  

Rally is the newest American Kennel Club (AKC) sport and provides an intermediate step between
pet obedience and obedience competition.   Promoting fun and teamwork, Rally consists of
obedience exercises performed like agility on a numbered and timed course.  Our class “Introduction
to Rally” is a fun and positive way to build obedience skills and rapport with your dog.  We will cover
Rally exercises each week, run Rally courses, and further develop obedience skills including sit, stay,
heeling, front, and finish.  Classes are one hour a week over a six week period.  See
http://www.akc.org/events/rally/index.cfm for more information.


Other Classes:

Companion Dog

Companion Dog Class is a great introductory class for dogs six months of age or over.  Dogs may be
graduates of Kinderpuppy Class, or have no previous formal training.  Dogs are taught good
manners and basic obedience commands such as sit, down, stand, stay, wait, leave it, watch me,
walk on a loose leash, come, and hand signals.  People are taught how to be clear and concise.  
Classes are one hour per week over a seven week period.  Please do not bring your dog to
orientation.


Best Friends

This six week class teaches children how to train their dog in obedience, tricks, and agility while
using positive reinforcement techniques. The class' goal is to develop a great working relationship
between child and dog, and to teach doggie good manners. This is NOT a problem solving class for
serious behavioral issues. Students must be able to control their dog on a leash. Best Friends is
geared towards children aged 7 to 11.


Flatwork:  Foundation for Agility

Agility is a fun sport for all dogs!  Small, large, purebred, or mixed breeds – all can enjoy the sport of
dog agility.  It can be a great confidence booster for the shy dog and a release of energy for the
active dog.  Learn to communicate with your dog through flatwork.  Students will learn many of the
skills needed on an agility course – change of pace, turns, front crosses, rear crosses, target
training, hind-end awareness, wobble board, the beginnings of contact performance, and proper
jumping techniques.  No previous agility experience is necessary.  Dogs must be able to walk on
loose leash, sit, and down on command.  The class fee is $50.00 and lasts for four weeks.  More
information can be found about dog agility at www.usdaa.com.


Introduction to Flyball

Want to have a great time and introduce your dog to a new sport?  Flyball is a team sport consisting
of a relay race over hurdles to retrieve a ball.  Your dog will be taught basic flyball skills – and does
not need to be ball motivated to participate in the class  An overview of Flyball competition will be
given, and the class will be taught in the manner of the North American Flyball Association’s (NAFA)
rules.  The class fee is $50.00, and lasts for four weeks.  Please visit www.flyball.org for more
information about this great sport!