Group Classes
Effective, Easy and Enjoyable "Play" Training Classes
The number one reason dog owners choose to attend a group training
class is to address their dog's manners. The most common concerns
include: jumping up, barking, poor leash manners, running away or not
coming when called, and house-training. Our program will teach you how
to modify your dog's behavior, improve his manners, and provide you with
the basic skills you need in order to prevent "backsliding" once class is over.
Our classes focus on these most common manners problems. Classes
are divided into two levels: Level 1 (basic training and manners), and Level
2 (intermediate training and tricks).
All classes are conducted in a 8 week format.
Level 1 Classes
Our Level 1 class, our most popular, focuses on basic training skills for the handler and basic manners skills for the dog. These classes are designed to enhance your enjoyment of your dog as a well-trained family companion by teaching you management tools, training skills, and problem solving techniques with your dog. Your dog will learn to enjoy each lesson, which we call "Games", without even knowing he is learning obedience! You will both enjoy a better relationship built upon a foundation of respect.
Our classes are based upon our concept of Play Training, and here is a sampling of some of the "Games" you will teach your dog and he will enjoy learning in our Level 1 Class.
- Pay Attention When Asked (even under distraction).
- Greet Politely.
- Come When Called.
- Walk Politely On Leash.
- Sit and Lie Down When Asked.
Classes meet for 1 hour per week for 8 weeks.
Fee: $85, including our very popular and informative 90-minute Effective,
Easy, and Enjoyable Training Jump Start Seminar. Attendance of the seminar is required
for new clients (dogs do not attend), and there will be several "Games To
Play At Home" introduced. You will also receive your "Play Book" which
includes all class handouts and reading material for this class.
Level 2 Classes
For dog/handler teams who have mastered the basics of Level 1, Level 2 classes are designed to challenge owners to strive for a dog whose behavior goes above and beyond simple good manners, to the level of a Canine Good Citizen.
Level 2 classes are designed to prepare dogs and owners for the American Kennel Clubs' Canine Good Citizen Evaluation. Graduation for Level 2 classes includes a complimentary CGC Test for each student. To keep Level 2 classes fun for everyone, cool tricks to impress your friends and relatives are also included. Graduation includes a "Coolest Trick" competition!
All Level 2 classes include the following intermediate skills:
- Heel (walk by my leg with focused attention) including turns and distractions.
- Sit-stay.
- Down-stay.
- Stand-stay.
- Recall.
All Level 2 classes include at least four of the following tricks (tricks vary by class):
- Sit up.
- High-five.
- Sneak up.
- Play dead.
- Dancing.
- Spinning.
- Pushing an object.
- Hiding face.
Classes meet for 1 hour per week for 8 weeks. The class fee is $85.
