Specialty Courses

Bouncy Dog Course

This is a three week course that is focused on the bouncy dog! If your pup likes to jump up on people when they meet them, this is the course for you! We will work on impulse control games that will encourage your pup to sit politely when greeting people both while out on a walk or when people are visiting your home. We will also work on greeting other dogs politely. Let's keep four on the floor, shall we!?!?

*IMPORTANT! This class is NOT for reactive dogs that are growly towards other people and dogs. This workshop is for dogs that are comfortable in a class environment. If you have a reactive dog, go to our GROWLY DOG page and see if our reactive dog class is right for you.

Bring to class:

Lots of small, high value (moist) treats your dog loves
Favorite toy
Water
Flat collar, martingale or harness (no prong, choke or e-collars allowed)
6ft leash (no retractable)

Vaccination requirements:

Proof of one DHPP vaccine

There are no make-up classes.

For dogs 5 months or older

Class Duration/Cost:

3 weeks/50 minute classes/$165

DATES AND TIMES:

Thursday, November 7 - 21, 7PM

Tricks Course

This workshop is an opportunity to learn tricks for fun and redirection tools for any reason. Tricks can be an amazing way to keep your dog engaged with you, making you the most important person in the room! Think of the posibilities! A chin hold to help with body handling! "Center" your pup between your feet to have the most control of their positioning at any time! Targeting with nose and body for so many fun and important reasons! The list goes on and on.

Bring to class:

Lots of small, high value (moist) treats your dog loves
Favorite toy
Water
Flat collar, martingale or harness (no prong, choke or e-collars allowed)
6ft leash (no retractables)

Vaccination requirements:

Proof of one DHPP vaccine

There are no make-up classes.

For dogs 6 months or older

Class Duration/Cost:

3 weeks/45 minute classes/$165

Class Dates & Time:

Thursday, October 10 - October 24, 7PM

Recall Clinic

(Coming when Called)

This is a 3 week course that focuses only on recall with your dog. Coming when called is an important skill to have at any age and in any environment. We will introduce fun training games to make this skill not only fun but also reliable!

If having your dog off leash in a dog safe environment is a goal, you may want to consider this clinic to strengthen your recall.

Bring to class:

Lots of small, moist treats your dog loves
Favorite toy and food filled toy such as Kong or Toppl
Mat (such as a bathmat or towel)
Flat collar, martingale or harness (no prong, choke or e-collars allowed)
6ft leash (no retractables)

Vaccination requirements:

Proof of one DHPP vaccine

There are no make-up classes.

Class duration: 45 minutes

5 months or older

NOTE: Your dog must be comfortable around other dogs and people to be successful in this clinic. Dogs will be moving around a lot so dogs that are triggered by that might not be successful.

COST: $165 - 3 WEEK COURSE

Dates and Times:

Monday, November 25 - December 9, 6PM

Loose Leash Walk/Recall Course

This is a four week course that will cover BOTH loose leash walking and recall (coming when called). In the first two classes, we will focus on recall and give you the necessary tools to get your dog's attention and encourage them to come to you when you ask. We will use fun games to make the training process enjoyable for both you and your dog.

Are you no longer enjoying walks with your dog? Are you being pulled this way and that? Your walk with your dog is only as good as your technique. Equipment like no pull harnesses, Gentle Leaders and martingale collars are all great tools that are meant to aid in your walks while you and your pup are learning to walk nicely on a leash and to keep your dog safe and comfortable. The loose leash walk technique you will learn in this workshop will take you from training your dog to check in often with you first with little distractions in our training center and then out in a park where we will practice what you've learned in a more distracting environment.

Bring to class:

Lots of small, high value (moist) treats your dog loves
Favorite toy
Water
Flat collar, martingale or harness (no prong, choke or e-collars allowed)
6ft leash (no retractable)

Vaccination requirements:

Proof of one DHPP vaccine

There are no make-up classes

For dogs 6 months or older

Class Duration/Cost:

4 Weeks/50 minute classes/$220

DATES AND TIMES:

TBD - Check back!

Low Stress Body Handling

Low Stress Body Handling to the next level. Practice practical body handling techniques with your dog or observe to learn from others. First session is without dogs. We will discuss body language, stop cues and more. We will have 4 working spots available.

Prerequisite: Non-reactive dogs that can handle a group class environment around other dogs and people.

Positions we will cover:

Restraint (hug)
Chin Rest
Brushing
Toothbrushing
Nail Clipping
Clipper Prep
Medication administration

Working spots available to dogs that are not reactive to other dogs or people.

Date and Time:

Thursday, November 21 - December 12, 6PM (No class November 28/Thanksgiving)

Class on November 21 is WITHOUT dogs, handlers only.

Bring to class:

Lots of small, moist treats your dog loves or doesn't get often
Favorite toy and food filled toy such as Kong or Toppl
Mat (such as a bathmat or towel)
Flat collar, martingale or harness (no prong, choke or e-collars allowed)
6ft leash (no retractables)

Vaccination requirements:

Proof of one DHPP vaccine

5 months and older

Working spots (4): with your dog *please contact us for eligibility

Cost: $175

Auditory spots (3): at the center (observe only)

Cost: $60