Take the next steps in building skills (for both the dog and the handler) in preparation for activities and sports.

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Instructor:  Dottie Hamblin

 6 weeks,  $120.00

Skills for open obedience and utility.  Teams should be polishing Open and planning, if not already doing, Utility. 

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Instructor:  Becky Byrns, ​Assistant: Dottie Hamblin

6 weeks,  $120.00​

Polish your heeling, figure 8s and stays while working on distraction training. 

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Instructor: Dottie Hamblin

6 weeks,  $120.00​

This class will work with you to help your dog be a good companion at home. You will learn how to teach your dog to not jump on counters, walk on a loose leash, teach safe greetings, make a crate a "Safe Haven", be comfortable at vet visits and establish recall, sits and downs. 

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Instructor:  Ann Fowler

6 weeks,  $120.00

This class will work with you to help your dog be a good companion at home. You will learn how to teach your dog to not jump on counters, walk on a loose leash, teach safe greetings, make a crate a "Safe Haven", be comfortable at vet visits and establish recall, sits and downs. 

 

Instructor: De Angelo

6 weeks,  $120.00

Prerequisites:  This class requires a 6’ leash and flexi-leashes are not allowed.​​

This class will work on "real life skills" with impulse control, leash skills, dog distraction, house manners and more! A knowledge of basic obedience (sit, down, etc) would be beneficial for this class

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Instructor:  Jessie Burgess

6 weeks,  $120.00​

This class will focus on improving your dog’s manners and enhancing the bond between you and your dog.  We will work on maintaining the dogs focus and attention in crowds/while on walks, allowing for positive handling at vet visits, working through distractions/fears as well as building the dogs confidence when separated from the handler/owner.  We will also work through any specific training struggles the dog has had - ie, crating, recall, impulsivity. This class is ideal for any dog owner - from the pet owner to the team entering the competitive arena. At the end of the session, dogs will have the option to test for the CGC and novice trick dog titles if they choose. 

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Instructors: Libby Dolan Lougnut and Darcey Simmons

6 weeks,  $120.00​

Take the next steps in building skills (for both the dog and the handler) in preparation for competitive obedience.

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Instructor:  Dottie Hamblin

6 weeks,  $120.00​

This class is for teams at any level who are preparing or are already competing. Class will cover ring entrance and exercise transitions, common trial distractions and stretching reinforcements to prepare the dog for trial where no reward is given until the end.

 

This is a virtual class. 

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Instructor:  Laura Romanik

4 weeks,  $120.00​

An AKC program to promote responsible dog ownership and to encourage the training of well-mannered dogs. The 10 test items on the CGC test are practical, functional behaviors that every dog should have. Already have your CGC? Advanced level skills will be trained and tested for the CGCA title in the same class.  Some classes may be off-site

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Instructor:  Linda Aloi

6 weeks,  $120.00​

This class is for dogs that are trained in the elements for entering a novice class. They do not have to be ready, but have some experience in each of the exercises to get a better score.

 

Instructor:  Nan Bonnell

6 weeks,  $120.00

Focused on young dog teams just beginning their competitive obedience and/or rally journey. This class will cover skills such as basic attention and engagement, beginning healing, proper tuck sits, proper fold back downs, stays and recalls. 

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This is a virtual class. 

 

Instructor:  Laura Romanik

4 weeks,  $120.00

Prerequisite: Dogs must be confident around other dogs

This class is for dogs that are trained in the elements for entering a novice class. They do not have to be ready, but have some experience in each of the exercises to get a better score.

 

Instructor:  Dottie Hamblin

6 weeks,  $120.00

Working on go-outs, retrieves, jumps and articles needed to succeed at this level. 

 

Instructor:  Dottie Hamblin

6 weeks,  $120.00

This is the perfect class for dogs who have completed STAR Puppy but are not quite ready for CGC....any young dog! We will work on re-inforcing and refining skills with leash walking, sits/stays, recall, socialization and having good manners at home!

 

Instructor:  Lisa McCormick

6 weeks,  $120.00

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Take the next steps in building skills (for both the dog and the handler) in preparation for competitive obedience.

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Instructor:  Dottie Hamblin

6 weeks,  $120.00​

Skill building for AKC Open Obedience title - polishing your heeling, drop on recall, command discrimination. 

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Instructor:  Dottie Hamblin

6 weeks,  $120.00​

Take the next steps in building skills (for both the dog and the handler) in preparation for competitive obedience.

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Instructor:  Dottie Hamblin

6 weeks,  $120.00​

Work on skills to obtain the CGC title with the opportunity to also earn the Novice Trick title. Dogs and handlers will work on sits, downs, recalls, accepting a friendly stranger and building confidence to be a good canine citizen in the community. 

 

Instructor:  Lisa McCormick

6 weeks,  $120.00

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This is the perfect class for dogs who have completed STAR Puppy but are not quite ready for CGC....any young dog! We will work on re-inforcing and refining skills with leash walking, sits/stays, recall, socialization and having good manners at home!

 

Instructor:  Lisa McCormick

6 weeks,  $120.00

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This class helps to develop the foundation of skills for all puppies - perfect for the family pet or the handler interested in competing in dog sports. Foundations for sits, downs, exposure to different objects to gain confidence in their surroundings. 

 

Instructors:  Lisa McCormick

6 weeks,  $120.00

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Prerequisite:  Puppies from 10 weeks to 1 year of age.

Now featuring classes for two age groups: kids ten and under (10:00am Sunday) and those over ten (11:00am Sunday). Fun games and skills such as learning rally signs, recalls, the longest stay, walk the ladder, and more. In addition to basic training games, young handlers will learn how to properly interact when greeting other dogs. We ask parents to help with kids who are not able to handle their dog by themselves.

 

Instructors:  Linda Aloi

6 weeks,  $120.00​