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Specialty Classes
We do have preplanned skip days/weeks for holiday and school schedules. You can see the current list of days that most classes will skip here (Holiday Schedule). All classes have "Session Notes" that outline any preplanned skips for each class.
AKC Canine Good Citizen Prep Class
$225, 5 weeks - 1 Hour Sessions
The Canine Good Citizen class will allow you to practice the 10 test items you and your dog need to pass to get your dog's AKC CGC certificate, including meeting a friendly person, accepting grooming and petting, walking nicely on a loose leash alone and through a crowd. They will also demonstrate a sit, down, stay and come, among other items. For the complete list, please visit the AKC's website.
We are now including the CGC test at the conclusion of the class on the final week.
Prerequisite - Foundation Skills 2 or instructor approval.
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Barn Hunt
$180, 6 weeks - 1 Hour Sessions each week
Is your dog obsessed with squirrels? Does he need an outlet for his pent-up energy?
Are you just looking for a fun and different activity to do with your dog?
If you answered yes to any of these, then Barn Hunt is for you!
This growing dog sport allows dogs to safely use their nose to search for and find rats hidden in a straw bale maze.
Rats are handled and hidden safely in specialized, bite-proof containers by your instructor. Dogs only have protected contact with our healthy, bred-for Barn Hunt, pet rats.
Our rats love working with the dogs and have been trained for this work since they were babies! They are beloved pets and very well cared for under strict Barn Hunt Association rules.
Learn about preparing for competition or just come and play for fun!
Dogs must be able to handle confinement in a crate or properly equipped vehicle between turns.
Proof of DHPP and Rabies are required.
$235, 6 weeks - 1 Hour Sessions
Looking for something fun to do with your dog?
This class will help you develop a higher level of communication skills that will enable you and your dog to work better as a team. Trick training builds a great bond with your dog and gives them much needed mental stimulation and physical exercise. In addition to being great fun, everyone will love when they show off their tricks!
This class is appropriate for our young handlers too!
Prerequisites: completion of a basic level class.
Dogs must be people and dog friendly. This class is not appropriate for reactive dogs.
We are currently asking our clients to please wear masks during any indoor portion of our classes. We also ask that you limit those who attend class to those who are actively participating in training and who can remain quiet during class.
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Tricks - Intermediate/Advanced
$235, 6 weeks - 1 Hour Sessions
Looking for more tricks to teach your dog?
This class will help you develop a higher level of communication skills that will enable you and your dog to work better as a team. Trick training builds a great bond with your dog and gives them much needed mental stimulation and physical exercise. In addition to being great fun, everyone will love when they show off their tricks!
This class is appropriate for our young handlers too!
Prerequisites: completion of a basic level class and either a Novice Trick Title or Completion of our Novice/Intermediate Tricks CLass
Dogs must be people and dog friendly. This class is not appropriate for reactive dogs.
We are currently asking our clients to please wear masks during any indoor portion of our classes. We also ask that you limit those who attend class to those who are actively participating in training and who can remain quiet during class.
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Intro to Skateboarding for Dogs
$165, 3 weeks - 1 Hour Sessions
Have you seen videos of dogs skateboarding and thought, "I wonder how to teach my dog to do that?" well now you don't have to wonder!
We have created a class specifically to help teach your dog to be comfortable getting on and riding a skateboard.
Who would do best in this class?
Dogs who are comfortable working around other dogs, especially dogs who are moving.
Dogs who are closer to the ground will have an easier time but that doesn't mean larger dogs cannot also be successful!
Dogs who are comfortable on weird and wobbly surfaces!
Who would not do well in this class?
Dogs who are reactive to either other dogs or humans. (private lessons for skateboarding are a great alternative to a group class)
Dogs who are nervous about the movement of other dogs or surfaces uneven or shakey below them.
There is a limit of 4 dogs per class to ensure everyone has adequate room to learn & practice!
We are currently asking our clients to please wear masks during any indoor portion of our classes. We also ask that you limit those who attend class to those who are actively participating in training and who can remain quiet during class.
Sampler Class
$165, 4 weeks - 1 Hour Sessions
Let's work those brains while having some fun!
Not sure if your dog will like a class? Try out a variety of different dog sports in this fun class!
There will be one night of each activity. Barn Hunt, Agility For FUN, Nosework & Tricks
Check the Session Notes for which week the Barn Hunt session will be as that is held in a different classroom.
We are currently asking our clients to please wear masks during any indoor portion of our classes. We also ask that you limit those who attend class to those who are actively participating in training and who can remain quiet during class.
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Reactive Dog 1
$295, 6 weeks (Week 1 - 90 min, Weeks 2-5 - 60 min, Week 6 - 30 min)
THIS CLASS IS ON HIATUS UNTIL MARCH 2024
Reactive Dogs exhibit behaviors such as excessive barking, jumping and lunging while on leash.
With the use of positive reinforcement training, you will learn techniques for managing and redirecting your dog and encourage calm behavior in situations that previously resulted in reactivity.
Class size is limited to 4 dogs and will have two instructors.
This class is not for dogs will human aggression or dangerous canine aggression.
The first class is a mandatory 90 min orientation without your dog.
Proof of DHPP & Rabies vaccines required.
Please note:
This is a 6 week class:
Currently classes will be on Fridays starting at 5 PM
The first class is a 90 min mandatory orientation without your dog.
Weeks 2-5: Each session will be 60 min
Week 6: Graduation is 30 min
You will need to attend one of our Reactive Dog Workshops and have approval from the trainer to be able to attend the Reactive Dog Class.