Group Classes

General enrollment requirements for ALL of our group classes:

-All dogs need to be current on Distemper/ Parvovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies vaccination and must show proof before bringing the dog to class.

-Dogs must be relatively well behaved in a group setting. Minimal barking and pulling towards dogs or people at their first session is to be expected but no growling or lunging at other dogs. Do you have a Reactive Rover? You may want to check our Reactive Rover webinar!

-Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds for classes once your class has started. We can offer full refund or credit toward a future class if notice is given at least 3 business days before the class begins.

-Read about enrollment requirements for each class below!

Puppy and Level One Manners

$155
1 Video Orientation + 6 weeks of class

Enrollment Requirements:
-Puppies need to have at least 2 of their 3 rounds of Distemper/ Parvovirus Vaccinations and a Bordetella Vaccination. Rabies is NOT required until age appropriate for your puppy as deemed by your veterinarian.
-See above for adult dog (6 months or older) vaccination requirements.
-Most puppies have the necessary shots by 10-12 weeks old, which a PERFECT time to get into class.
-Be sure to read the General Enrollment requirements at the top of this page!
Curriculum:
Learn right along with your beginner dog or puppy as they build important life skills such as: Focus, Sit, Down, Stay, Come When Called, Leave it, Settle on a Mat, Wait at doorways, Focused leash walking, Greeting guests and more!

Did you know? Puppies have a critical socialization window which varies puppy to puppy but typically falls between 6 weeks-16 weeks. This is the period that positive experiences make a well adjusted adult dog and negative experiences can cause life long associations. So get your dog out and socializing in a controlled environment where their first experiences will be happy!

Introduction to Rally

$155
6 weeks of class

Enrollment Requirements:
-Does your dog have previous group training experience?
-Can they settle on a mat?
-Do they know sit, down, and stay?

Then your dog may be ready for Introduction to Rally Class!

-Be sure to read the General Enrollment requirements at the top of this page!

Curriculum:
In this class, we will introduce you and your dog to the world of Rally! We will work on the foundations skills necessary to perform the Novice Level Rally signs, including:
-Focus
-Heads up heeling
-Sit and Down in Heel position
-Stay
-Front Position

We will also teach handlers how to read the Novice level Rally signs so they can run a course with their dog!

Introduction to Scent Work

$155
6 weeks of class

Enrollment Requirements:
-Does your dog have previous group training experience?
-Dogs must be able to Settle in a crate when it is not their turn to search
-Dogs need to enjoy using their nose! (What dog doesn't?!)

Then your dog may be ready for Introduction to Scent Work Class!

-Be sure to read the General Enrollment requirements at the top of this page!

Curriculum:
In this class, we will introduce you and your dog to the world of Scent Work!
During this class, we will introduce dogs to a target odor (typically, Birch essential oil), build value in that target odor, and ask dogs to complete container searches picking the target odor over other distractions such as food and toys! We also start building the skills needed for Level Two Scent Work, like games to help them build their skills at "sourcing" odor.

Introduction to Agility

$155
6 weeks of class

Enrollment Requirements:
-Does your dog have previous group training experience?
-Is your dog at least 10 months old?
-Dogs should be able to focus on their handler even with other dogs running, jumping, and climbing in close proximity.
-Are they able to perform the following behaviors 80% of the time when asked in a group setting?
-Settle on a mat quietly
-Sit and Lay Down

Then your dog may be ready for Introduction to Agility Class!

-Be sure to read the General Enrollment requirements at the top of this page!

Curriculum:
In this class dogs will be introduced to Agility equipment in a positive and fun way! Dogs will learn how to do the following Agility foundation skills and equipment:
Front and Rear crosses
Out and Here cues
Switches
Hoops
Barrels
Tunnel
A-frame
Dog Walk
Bar Jump
Weave Poles

Level Two Manners

$155
6 weeks of class

Enrollment Requirements:
-Does your dog have previous group training experience?
-Are they able to perform the following behaviors 80% of the time when asked in a group setting?
-Settle on a mat quietly
-Sit and Lay Down
-Leave it
-Focus on you while walking
-Stay in position for at least 10 seconds
Then your dog may be ready for our Level Two Manners Class!

-Be sure to read the General Enrollment requirements at the top of this page!

Curriculum:
Turn those "unlesses" into "even if's"! We often discuss how many Level One graduates are still learning so most of their behaviors are "unlesses"
-I will stay,unless someone talks sweet to me!
-I will wait at the doorway unless I see someone playing with a ball!
Level Two will help you proof those real life scenarios so your dog is more equipped to make the right choices when it counts. They will also learn some higher level skills that will prepare them for our exciting sport dog classes like Agility and Scent Work!

Level Two Rally

$155
6 weeks of class

Enrollment Requirements:
-Does your dog have previous group training experience?
-Can they settle on a mat?
-Do they know sit, down, and stay?
-Can they heel at criteria without reinforcement/re-cueing for at least 7 seconds?
-Do you already know the Novice Rally signs?

Then your dog may be ready for Level Two Rally!

-Be sure to read the General Enrollment requirements at the top of this page!

Curriculum:
In this class, we will introduce you and your dog to the world of Rally! We will work on the foundations skills necessary to perform the Intermediate/Advanced Rally signs. This will include:
-Pivots
-Stand Stay
-Jumps
-Perch work
and more!

Level Two Scent Work

$155
6 weeks of class

Enrollment Requirements:
-Does your dog have previous group training experience?
Dogs should have completed Introduction to Scent Work or have equivalent knowledge (know at least one target odor and be able to pass an Odor Recognition Test).

-Be sure to read the General Enrollment requirements at the top of this page!

Curriculum:
In this class, we will expand their scenting abilities! We introduce 4 new elements to Scent Work: Interiors, Exteriors, Buried, and Handler Discrimination! Dogs will search for their target odor in container searches, room searches, outdoor searches, and even containers where the target odor is covered with soil. We will also get them started on a second target odor: YOUR scent!

Level Two Agility

$155
6 weeks of class

Enrollment Requirements:
-Does your dog have previous group training experience?
-Is your dog at least 12 months old?
-Dogs should be able to focus on their handler even with other dogs running, jumping, and climbing in close proximity.
-Are they able to perform the following behaviors 80% of the time when asked in a group setting?
-Hoops
-Barrel
-Dog Walk, A-frame
-Bar Jumps
-Tunnel
-Progressing with Weave poles

Then your dog may be ready for Level Two Agility Class!

-Be sure to read the General Enrollment requirements at the top of this page!

Curriculum:
In this class, we will focus on raising all equipment to competition height, start sequencing obstacles together, and continue learning handling skills such as:
Front and Rear crosses
Threadle
Wrap
Serpentine

CGC Prep Class

$155
6 weeks of class which includes test day (cost of the test is included in the class price)

Enrollment Requirements:
-Does your dog have previous group training experience?
-Dogs need to know Level One and Level Two Manners curriculum or have equivalent knowledge.
-This class is designed for dogs who already have the underlying skills to pass the test but would like to work on polishing them up/practicing them with a CGC instructor's feedback.
-Be sure to read the General Enrollment requirements at the top of this page!

Curriculum:
Preparing to take the Canine Good Citizen Test? Let us help! Test items are as follows:
-Accepting a friendly stranger
-Sitting politely for petting
-Appearance and grooming
-Out for a Walk
-Walking through a crowd
-Sit and Down, Stay in place
-Come when called
-Reaction to another dog
-Reaction to distraction
-Supervised separation

Competition Rally

$155
6 weeks of class

Enrollment Requirements:
-Does your dog have previous group training experience?
Dogs should have completed Introduction and Level Two Rally or have equivalent knowledge to enroll.

-Be sure to read the General Enrollment requirements at the top of this page!

Curriculum:
In this class, we will cover topics specific to competition. Each week, we will have one competition level course set up. We will practice being judged and you will receive feedback on what you can/cannot lose points for in the sport of Rally. We will also increase their ability to work around distractions and lengthen their ability to work at criteria without food reinforcement.

This is a revolving class so dogs who are currently in the class get first chance to re-enroll in the next session.

Competition Scent Work

$155
6 weeks of class

Enrollment Requirements:
-Does your dog have previous group training experience?
Dogs should have completed Introduction and Level Two Scent Work or have equivalent knowledge to enroll.

-Be sure to read the General Enrollment requirements at the top of this page!

Curriculum:
In this class, we will cover topics specific to competition. Each week, we will have one competition level search set up. We will practice being judged and you will receive feedback on what you can/cannot incur faults for in the sport of Scent Work. We will also increase their ability to work around distractions with skill building searches.
This is a revolving class so dogs who are currently in the class get first chance to re-enroll in the next session.

Competition Agility

$155
6 weeks of class

Enrollment Requirements:
-Does your dog have previous group training experience?
Dogs should have completed Introduction and Level Two Agility or have equivalent knowledge to enroll.

-Be sure to read the General Enrollment requirements at the top of this page!

Curriculum:
In this class, we will continue to build correct responses to our handling cues in various small space exercises that you can do at home with just a few jumps and a tunnel! We will practice being judged and you will receive feedback on what you can/cannot incur faults for in the sport of Agility. We will also increase their ability to work off leash, around distractions, and continue to raise equipment if not at competition height yet for your dog.

This is a revolving class so dogs who are currently in the class get first chance to re-enroll in the next session.

Introduction to Cooperative Care

$155
6 weeks of class

Enrollment Requirements:
-Be sure to read the General Enrollment requirements at the top of this page!

Curriculum:
One of the best things we can do for our dog is to help make the care necessary for his health and well-being as stress free and familiar as possible! In this class we will teach our dogs behaviors to not only tolerate but cooperate in their husbandry needs such as chin rests, handling restraint, examining ears, eyes, feet, and teeth, simulating injections and medication administering, accepting brushing and much more!

AKC Trick Dog Title Classes

$155
6 weeks of class

Enrollment Requirements:
-Does your dog have previous group training experience?
Dogs should have completed Puppy and Level One Manners or have equivalent knowledge to enroll.

-Be sure to read the General Enrollment requirements at the top of this page!

Curriculum:
In this class, we will focus on preparing for the American Kennel Club's Trick dog titles!
Some of the Novice trick dog title tricks include:
-Crawl
-Fetch
-Find it
-Touch
-Spin
-Shake

Dogs must perform 10 tricks to earn their title (if they have passed the CGC, that counts as 5 of the 10 tricks).

Other Services

Children & Dogs: Safety Presentations

I would love to do Dog Safety Presentations for kids at your next community event! I bring visual aids to help the kids learn how to stay safe around their dogs and neighborhood dogs as well. I can also bring my own dogs and demo tricks or agility equipment. This public service is free so please contact me about attending your next community event!

Facility Rental to other Organizations

We currently offer our facility to other organizations who are in need of a place to practice. E-mail us for more information if your organization is interested in holding an event at our facility!