Puppy Kindergarten:
A four-week course of instruction for puppies eight weeks to 16
weeks of age. Designed to provide owners with information to survive puppyhood. Socialization, leadership, housetraining,
chewing, biting, handling, come, sit, down, leash walking and stay will be taught in this class as well as other commands.
This class also includes people/puppy socialization, off-leash play, and covers topics of grooming, nutrition, aggression
prevention and leadership protocols.
Adult
Pet Dog Training:
Dogs should be at least four months old for this class, and remember that old dogs can indeed
learn new tricks! This class is perfect for dogs who have attended puppy class, as well as those who have never attended formal
training or for owners coming from other styles of training. This class runs for six weeks. Your dog will learn leadership,
attention, and the basic commands of come, sit, down, leash walking, stay, wait, stand, etc. We will cover topics such as
play biting, digging, aggression, chewing, barking, jumping, grooming and nutrition, etc.. Your dog will graduate with superb
manners!
Advanced Pet Dog Training:
This class is open
for dogs who have completed basic obedience from any facility. This is a fun class that runs for six weeks, one lesson per
week, one hour per lesson. This course was developed to transition dogs from on-leash to off-leash reliability. This class
also incorporates silent training and challenges the owner to work as diligently as the dog.
Canine
Good Citizen/Outdoor Adventure Class:
This class is open to dogs who have completed a beginning training class, or with approval
from instructor. This is an outdoor class that trains around some of the greatest distractions in the community. This class
trains and prepares for passing of all 10 aspects of the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. Passing the ACK Canine Good Citizen
Test is a wonderful goal for all dogs and their owners to try to achieve together. The test demonstrates that your dog is
well mannered in a variety of situations. The CGC test will be given on the last day of the six week class.
Beginning Agility:
This class is open for dogs
who have completed basic obedience from any facility. This is a great class that runs for eight weeks, one lesson
per week, one hour per lesson. Agility is a super class for all dogs. Dogs that may normally be bored by the repetition of
obedience have an exciting sport that demands reasoning, speed, and teamwork. Handler and dog quickly become a team as the
handler directs the dog over jumps, through tunnels, and over a variety of contact obstacles.
Because agility is a team sport, it fosters a
special bond between the hander and dog. Agility is also a great confidence builder for the dog, and a great way for your
dog to get in shape.
Personal Training / Behavioral Consult:
Personal training is not necessarily just for problems, but for
individuals who have scheduling conflicts for group classes and yet wish to teach their pet desired behaviors.
Personal
training sessions are ideal if you:
- Do not have enough time to attend regular
weekly group classes.
- Want a personalized training plan developed specifically for you
and your dog.
- Have specific training needs that you would like to work on.
- Want
more one-on-one attention.
- Want to fine tune behaviors your dog "kind of" knows;
such as leash walking, coming when called, stay, etc.
- Have behaviors that you would like to
work on with more than one animal.
Personal training sessions are approximately one hour in length and are personalized
to match you and your dogs' training needs.
Pre-Adoption Counseling
Thinking about adding a family member? Bringing a new pet into your home is a big decision,
especially if you already have one or more at home. Will they get along? Will your lifestyles match up? We will help you assess
your needs to help you find the perfect addition.
