Personal Tailored Private Lessons:

Taught at the convenience of your schedule, these lessons can be taught in the comfort of your own home, or another location (a nearby park for example), or our training facility. These lessons are completely customizable and topics can include anything such as walking nicely on a leash, coming when called, basic obedience (sit, down, stay, etc.), advanced obedience (heeling, off leash work, etc.), tricks, and manners. These lessons can also be tailored to address other topics such as behavioral modification of pushy, fearful/shy, or even aggressive dogs. Lessons last 45 minutes to an hour.

Manners Private Lessons Package:

Is your canine companion a bit rude or perhaps a bit rough around the edges? Our basic manners program is a two lesson set that is designed to devise a program to fit your lifestyle that will transform your pup from a rowdy rover to a courteous canine. Using the methods of operant conditioning we will cover concepts such as no jumping, mouthing, mounting, digging, barking, chewing as well as other undesirable behaviors. The first lesson, lasting from an hour to 90 minutes covers the ins and outs of operant conditioning as well as an introduction to the clicker and its use in training. Your questions will be answered and a program will be designed for you to follow to smoothly incorporate training into your daily life. We recommend that the second lesson (which lasts 45 minutes to an hour) be scheduled anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks following the first. It will follow up and answer any questions to arise as you work independently with your dog as well as continue and even set the stage for basic obedience.

Basic Obedience Private Lesson Packages:

In a total of 4 lessons (each lesson lasting 45 minutes to an hour), taught in the comfort of your home or our training facility, we will cover the concepts of operant conditioning and dog training with the use of a clicker. Concepts such as walking nicely on a leash and coming when called as well as the commands sit, down, stay and heel will be covered in this course. Although the scheduling of lessons is up to you, we recommend no more than a week between lessons.

Advanced Obedience Private Lesson Package:

In a total of 4 lessons (each lasting 45 minutes to an hour), we will build upon what the dog has learned of basic obedience. Topics include heeling with attention, as well as transitioning to off leash exercises. Though we can train in your home, both you and the dog can benefit from working these lessons at local parks as well. Greater distractions are added to the curriculum and interested participants can also be prepared and tested for the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen certification at no additional charge.

Puppy Primer:

Getting a new puppy? Our Puppy Primer is designed with the first time (or maybe just rusty) puppy owner in mind. This package includes a total of 3 sessions (each lasting 45 minutes to an hour) in the comfort of your own home with the convenience of your schedule. In the first lesson, ideally before the pup comes home, we will cover the basics of puppy care and management including topics such as potty training, puppy proofing, and the fundamentals of canine learning and communication with the theories of operant conditioning. Once the pup comes home, the second session will cover topic such as early socialization, basic manners and conditioning the clicker. Finally, the third session will cover the beginnings of basic obedience, walking nicely on a leash, coming when called and a few basic commands such as sit, down and stay.

Lodge and Learn:

Are you feeling a bit overwhelmed by your overzealous canine? Too busy to be able to set and maintain a training program? Perhaps you’re going out of town and would like us to work with your pup while you’re away. Training is done Monday through Friday and covers everything from manners to advanced obedience. Training is done in our home and, in order to ensure optimum training time and personalization for your pet we only take one Lodging client at a time, be sure to call in advance and set yours up in advance! Call today for pricing and more details! Discounts available for multiple dog households.

 

Progressing Through Sessions

At the end of each hour session, there will be a brief evaluation where handler/dog teams will display their understanding of the skills taught in each session. Passing the session exam is required to count that session as a prerequisite for another session. Once passed however, a session can be repeated as many times as the handler wishes.

Graduation

After Sections E and I, if handler/dog teams have passed each prior session, they will be awarded a Beginner or Advanced Obedience Program Graduation Certificate.

Testing

The obedience program is designed to support both the AKC CGC as well as the APDT C.L.A.S.S. program, handler/dog teams are encouraged to attend and participate in a CKC or C.L.A.S.S. Test any time they are offered (approximately every 6 weeks).

Packages

Drop in, pay as you train

or 6 weeks + Graduation

or 3 months (12 weeks) + Graduation(s)

• 1 CGC or C.L.A.S.S. Test included
• Owner/Dog can sample week 1 of another class (Agility, Freestyle, Rally, Nosework, etc.)

6 months (24 week package) + Graduation(s)

• 1 CGC Test and 1 C.L.A.S.S. Test
• Owner/Dog can sample week 1 of two other classes (Agility, Freestyle, Rally, Nosework, etc.)

1 Year package + Graduation(s)

• 1 CGC Test and all 3 C.L.A.S.S. Tests
• Owner/Dog can sample week 1 of all other classes (Agility, Freestyle, Rally, Nosework, etc.)

 

From basic manners, fun pet tricks and beyond, our Section Based Obedience program is build to fit your needs! Classes are held throughout the week as well as weekends. Classes are taught in 1 hour “sections”. Although each section is independent of another, some have prequisites(as denoted by *). Dogs can begin in the beginner section, or jump in elsewhere if they have prior training. For owners wanting to skip right through the beginner sections, dogs must receive a free evaluation and test into the desired section. Regardless of past training, all owners must attend the Section A lecture.

Rally-O:

For Dogs 6 months and older. This is an introduction to the sport of Rally Obedience. It builds upon the skills learned in previous obedience classes and ads a game like element enjoyable for every handler/dog team! Dogs must have completed Advanced Obedience, or have passed an initial free evaluation to enroll.

 

Sections

A: Clicker Primer – Owners only – how dogs think, how dogs learn. Timing, Motivation and Consistency. Operant and Classical Conditioning. Charging the clicker or marker word.

B: Attention, loose leash walking, come to me, sit, down, stand.

*A

C: Coming When Called

*A

D: Loose leash walking more distractions, leave-it, sit stay, down stay, stand stay.

*A, B

E: More loose leash walking with distractions (walking through a crowd, by other dogs who are walking, sitting and standing), Sit stay with distractions, Down stay with distractions, Stand stay with distractions, coming when called from a distance out of a stay. Sitting or downing politely for petting.

* A, B, D

Basic Obedience Graduation

F: Proofing our commands – This session focuses on getting the dogs used to our commands no matter what we are doing in relation to them (sitting, standing, looking at them, etc.)

* A, B, D, E

G: Heeling – beginning heeling to competition heeling.

* A, B, D, E, F

H: Wait, settle, go to place.

* A, B

I: Transitioning obedience to Off Leash.

* A, B, D, E, F, G

Advanced Obedience Graduation

J: Puppy Socialization and play date

*A

K: Manners – no jumping, mouthing, no barking/quiet

* A, B

L: Proofing place

* A, B, H

M: Handling and grooming

* A, B

N: The power of play – playing with your dog – finding motivation and good rewards.

* A

O: Tricks and games:

* A, B

P: Tricks and games:

* A, B

Q: Targeting

* A, B

R: Shy Dog Socialization

*A

S: Reactive Dog Socialization

*A

T: CGC – Supervised separation

* A, B

U: CGC – Mock test and test item overview (recommended if you are thinking of pursuing the CGC).

* A, B, C, D, E, F

V: C.L.A.S.S. – Overview and mock tests. Depending on the dogs present, this class will cover the B.A., M.A. and PhD. Levels of C.L.A.S.S. testing.

* A, B, C, D, E, F, H

Lectures – Owners only.

W: Potty training – Owners only group lecture.

*A

X: Crate Training – Mainly lecture, though dogs are welcome.

*A

Y: Calm down! Dealing with anxious dogs and separation anxiety.

*A

 

The fast paced and precise sport of dog agility is fun for dog and owner alike! It works both the mind and body, strengthens the bond between dog and owner, and is a great confidence building activity for dogs of all breeds, ages and sizes! Dogs must have completed at least Beginner Obedience, or have passed an initial evaluation to enroll. All classes meet once a week, for 6 weeks. Walk-Ins are welcome.

Agility From the Ground Up:

For Dogs 6 months and older. Covers the beginnings of off leash control and proper handling of distractions. Introduction to the contact obstacles, weave poles, tunnels and basic jumping exercises.

Beginner Agility:

Continues obstacle training as well as introduce short and simple obstacle sequencing. Dogs must have completed Agility From the Ground Up, or have passed an initial evaluation to enroll.

Intermediate Agility:

Continues with obstacle sequencing as well as intermediate level jumping exercises. Handling skills are covered as well as an introduction to competition and an overview of rules for those wanting to compete with their dog in Agility trials. Off leash control is recommended, but will be covered in this class as we begin to give the dogs more freedom on the course. Dogs must have completed Beginner Agility or passed an initial evaluation to enroll.

Advanced Agility:

More advanced obstacle sequencing built on backwards chaining. Advanced handling skills are also covered. Classes are structured for both the serious competitor and the active pet alike! Off leash control is a must, as much of this class will be done without a leash. Dogs must have completed Intermediate Agility or passed an initial evaluation to enroll.

Agility Drills and Agility Skills:

This class is designed not as much on coursework but to specifically break down the components of individual exercises, sequencing and handling skills. Off leash control is a must, as much of this class will be done without a leash. Dogs must have completed Intermediate Agility or passed an initial evaluation to enroll.