Beginner Obedience Level 1

- a great starting point for any dog whose owner would like to teach their dog basic manners and basic commands in a new social setting. These exercises include, sit, down, stand, stay, come when called, and walk properly on a leash. When time allows, we play games too.  As dog ownership isn’t always easy, questions or problems may arise. These instructors may offer assistance outside of class time.

 We offer a separate classes for different sizes:

Small dogs (under 25 lbs.) on Tuesdays.

Medium to large dogs on Saturdays.

Any size dogs on Sundays.

 

Beginner Obedience Level 2 

- for dogs who have been in a puppy or beginner class previously— for anyone who wishes to take their skills a step further. The focus of this class is to polish the basic skills so that dog and handler could enter obedience competition if they want to.  The exercises include stays, fronts & finishes, and heel work, all with precision and polish. This is the perfect class for anyone who wishes to compete in Obedience or Rally-Obedience.

 

Puppy Kindergarten

- This manners class is a great introduction for starting puppies off right. Owners will learn many things including basic obedience and good manners. Loose leash walking, recall, name recognition, and many other things to help your pup get off to a great start in todays world. Large breeds under 5 months and Small/Medium breeds under 6 months are welcome.

 

Beginner Nosework  Level 1

- is the starting point for all beginner NW dogs. This class introduces dogs and owners to basic scent work foundation skills teaching both dog and owner how to find ‘odor’ in containers AND to ‘indicate’ that the scent has been found. NW is a fun sport that is great for any dog, of any age. This sport helps to build a new bond with dog & handler, to exercise the dog’s mind and to build confidence in dogs as owners begin to read their dog in a new way.

 

Beginner Nosework Level 2 

- is for second level dogs.  This class includes both container and Interior searches, more scents along with distractions, it covers new handling skills and search methods, increases search challenges and building commitment.  If weather permits we may try an exterior search.

 

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Novice Nosework Level 1

- builds on skills developed in the two previous NW classes (requirement for this class). We introduce more distractions, new odors, more challenging hides, videotaping, including exterior hides and building commitment on dog’s part. We discuss odor, thresholds, air movement, quiet handling and how to avoid handler errors.

 

Novice Nosework Level 2

- includes more complex hides of two or more, info on competition & rules, proofing, inaccessible and higher hides and understanding environment & stressors. By now most students in the Novice classes are ready to compete and we encourage them to do so. This is a practice & polish class.

 

Novice Nosework Competition Skills

- is another Level 2 Novice class that requires good search skills learnt in a minimum of 3 NW classes. Dogs should be motivated to work around distractions and have a clear indicator. Students will learn more about complex hides, pressure, stamina, and working independently.

 

Advanced Nosework  Competition Skills Development Level 1

 - Includes all five CKC & SDDA scents, preplanning a search, preparing for more advanced competition, clearing rooms, terminology, practicing higher and more inaccessible hides.

 

Advanced Nosework Competition Skills Development Level 2

- similar to Level 1 but for dogs competing in higher levels. Goal is to practice skills required for more challenging competition levels.  Games include Aerial, Distance & Team.

 

Nosework - Working with Distractions

- a Nosework class for owners that want to work specifically with distractions. There will be regular searches involved as well. This class is for any dog that has completed a beginner scent class.

  

Other classes we offer throughout the year might be:

 

​ Rally Obedience - Beginner

- for dogs that have completed one or two basic obedience or Rally classes and for owners that are ready to try a different type of ‘fun’.  Dogs should be able to focus, have a good concept of the heel position, respond on first cue most of time to sit, down, stand, front, get in. This will help the owner focus on the 42 Novice signs that will be covered in 6 weeks.

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Rally Obedience - Beginner/Novice

- same as above. Dogs are on leash improving focus and skill in the Novice exercises. Handlers are polishing their handling skills & building confidence as they get closer to competition. (It is not mandatory that one needs to compete).

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Rally Obedience - Advanced

- Dogs have competed in Novice Rally Obedience and are ready to learn or practice the (Intermediate &) Advanced exercises OFF LEASH.

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Rally Obedience - Advanced/ Excellent

- Dogs are competing at either level. Owners want their dogs to have better focus, handlers want to be more comfortable with their own skills, or are looking for more opportunity to practice.

 

​ Canine Life Skills

- This K9 101 class is a starter class for anyone who wants a well-mannered dog.  You will learn how to teach your dog the ultimate basics such as self-control starting with settle and food manners, how to sit and down quietly, to focus, to walk on a loose leash, to come when called, and so much more.  You will be provided with a number of tools to socialize your dog to the many things it will encounter on a regular basis. Topics include grooming and handling, trips to the vet, dog parks, crates, rewards, and more importantly how to prevent problems before they become habits.

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Try It All

- is our newest sport class where we explain and sample a different sport each week. Nosework, Rally-O, Sprinters, Scent Hurdle racing, Flyball, Agility & Rodent games are some of the examples in this fun class.

 

Agility Basics

- is an intro to some of the basic skills needed for agility foundations.  Having enough self control to wait for your turn is a great skill for all dogs to learn. It is easier to learn skills such as focus, recall, jumps, balance,& tunnel in a small group of dogs.

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Canine Good Neighbor (CGN)

 - Owners will learn about the basic training required for dogs to be a good ambassador out in the public.  Well mannered dogs do not jump at or on other people. They have self control around other dogs, can remain quiet in public, come when called, and can accept all kinds of people and being touched by strangers. This annual spring class covers all the exercises required to take the CKC’s CGN test that is offered annually in May or June.  Having a CGN certificate states that this dog has passed basic training!

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Conformation

 - for people that want to learn more about how to show their dog. We often have a workshop in Feb and continue with some drop-in handling classes after that until our May shows.

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Classes are offered based on the needs of our students. If you have a question about our classes or have a suggestion for a class not offered at this time, please contact us. 

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Refunds/Cancellation Policy

An administration fee of $20 will be applied to booking cancellations/refunds before class start date.
For four days after first class, a refund of $100 or a $120 credit to another class MAY be offered with a good reason or a veterinarian’s note (not guaranteed).

It is up to the training committee to offer a refund.  

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