Meet the trainers!
Puppy
For puppies under 1 year old.
We work with you to help you teach your dog sit, down, stand, stay, come, loose leash walking, and leave it. We will also address some common issues including chewing, digging, mouthing, jumping, house training, etc.
S.T.A.R. Puppy class
For puppies under 1 year old
S.T.A.R. Puppy is a new American Kennel Club® (AKC) training program geared towards puppies and their owners. It rewards responsible owners who take the time to train and socialize their new puppies. You and your puppy will learn basic training skills as well as how to handle common issues. At the end of the class, you will take the S.T.A.R. Puppy test.
For more information- AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy and S.T.A.R. Puppy brochure
Beginner
For dogs 1 year and older. The 1st class will be without dogs in attendance.
Work on teaching your dog basic behaviors - sit, down, stand, stay, come, loose leash walking as well as address some common issues.
Intermediate
For dogs who have been through a puppy and beginner class
Work on honing the skills learned in puppy and beginner class.
Canine Good Citizen/Therapy Dog Class
Work on the skills needed for the Canine Good Citizen test and therapy dog testing.
For more information- Canine Good Citizen Test
Canine Musical Freestyle
Canine musical freestyle is a performance sport that showcases the creativity and training skills of a dog and handler team in an entertaining performance choreographed to music.
Musical Freestyle 1
This class will teach you the foundation moves and the different variations that you can use in a freestyle routine.
Musical Freestyle 2
Learn about choosing the music, your outfit and props and choreograph using the freestyle moves learned in Musical Freestyle 1 to put together a routine.
Class requirements:
The handler must have a working knowledge of positive training techniques. The dog must be under handler control and capable of learning in an area around other dogs and handlers. They must be able to walk on a leash, and respond to basic commands, such as sit, stay, come, etc.
Trick Foundation
Learn training methods(luring, shaping and capturing) and foundation behavior to help you teach your dog tricks as you work through Novice tricks.
Class requirements:
The dog must be under handler control and capable of learning in an area around other dogs and handlers. They must be able to walk on a leash, and respond to basic commands, such as sit, stay, come, etc.
