Group Classes

Available Classes

Puppy Pre-K

DROP-IN CLASS FOR PUPPIES UNDER 6 MONTHS

New puppy? Congratulations! Puppies are extremely malleable and benefit greatly from exploring the world around them in safe, positive ways. Our Puppy Pre-K classes allow them to do just that.

Our puppy classes are split into 5 different classes (A-E) with each focusing on a behavior, exposure to body handling, socialization and discussion of “puppy stuff” that will inevitably come up!. Successfully completing of all 5 of these classes + 1 additional class qualifies your puppy for AKC Star Puppy status!

Prerequisite

There is no prerequisite class. Puppies must have received at least two DHPP vaccines and be under 6 months of age.

Basic Manners Classes (Levels 1-5)

DROP-IN CLASS

All dogs begin in Level 1 and can continue through Level 5 as they meet the appropriate benchmarks. Topics and behaviors include:

• Developing Handler Focus
• Sit
• Down
• Stay and Recall (Come When Called)
• Stationing/Settling on a Mat
• Targeting
• Confidence Building
• Sitting Politely for a Stranger
• Adding distractions, distance and duration to all of the above

Starting at Level 4, dog and handler teams will begin learning Canine Good Citizen skills, qualifying them to test for their CGC, Community CGC, Urban CGC titles and more!

Prerequisite

This class is appropriate for dogs at all levels. No prerequisite is required.

With regular attendance in class and practice at home, most dogs can reach Level 2 within 1 month, Level 3 within 2-3 months and Level 4 within 6 months.

Loose Leash and Recall

DROP IN-CLASS

One of the most common calls we get is for help with loose leash walking and recall and it makes sense! When asking for our dog’s engagement, we are competing with everything in the environment. Other dogs, people, smells, sounds.. you name it!

This class is dedicated to helping you and your dog develop the skills to build a solid recall and maintain a loose leash in all sorts of situations. While our Levels courses do touch upon these topics, this supplemental class will take it to the next level.

Prerequisite

This class is appropriate for dogs at all levels. No prerequisite is required.

Impulse Control

DROP-IN CLASS

Welcome to Impulse Control! In this drop-in class, we focus on addressing the following behaviors:

– Jumping up in excitement
– Politely greeting others (humans and dogs alike!)
– Relinquishing a toy on cue (“Drop It”)
– Remaining calm around distractions

Prerequisite

This class is appropriate for dogs at all levels. No prerequisite is required.

Impulse Control: Predatory Instincts

DROP-IN CLASS

Does your dog go ballistic whenever he/she sees a squirrel or rabbit? Do you dread encountering wild animals for this reason when on your walks? If so, this is the class for you!

This class focuses on controlling your dog’s prey drive and teaching you how to harness it in order to reward desirable behaviors instead. This class includes topics such as why our dogs might struggle with their predatory control and teaching them how they can rehearse parts of the predatory sequence appropriately.

Prerequisite

This class is appropriate for dogs at all levels. No prerequisite is required.

Tricks and Agility

DROP-IN CLASS (A MEMBER FAVORITE!)

Trick training offers so many benefits to both the dog and human side of training. Agility is a wonderful way to challenge your dog’s brain and get them moving in a fun way! Trick training and agility can help:

– Increase mental stimulation
– Increase bonding and relationship building
– Provide physical exercise
– Improves focus and attention
– Increases confidence, problem-solving and communication skills
– Provide socialization
– Increase happy and cooperative learning

Even if “obedience” is your goal, trick and agility training can be an incredible way to have fun together and continue generalizing and practicing your dog’s new skills! …plus you can earn yourself a fancy new AKC title with our evaluators!

Prerequisite

This class is appropriate for dogs at all levels. No prerequisite is required.

Training Games

DROP-IN CLASS

If you’re looking to shake up your training routine and help your dog be as confident as possible, our Training Games class is for you!  Prepare to laugh as you play fun “games” to develop your skills, increase your bond, expand their socialization help your dog keep your dog mentally stimulated and feeling more confident than ever in our crazy, human world.

Just some of the fun to be had in this class includes:

-Tic Tac Toe
– Jenga
– Loose Leash Walking Games
– “Bowling”
– Jeopardy
– and more!

Prerequisite

This class is appropriate for dogs working well at Level 2 and above.

Scent Work Games

DROP IN Class

Nosework is a tremendous tool for so many things – search and rescue, drug detection, airport security… Did you know it’s also an excellent mental workout using a behavior your dog already displays naturally?

The enrichment class your dog has always dreamed of! Ranging from ball pits and puzzles to learning how to distinguish scents, participate in different games, lessons and enrichment opportunities to get your dog using that sniffer in this fun class!

Prerequisite

This class is appropriate for dogs at all levels. No prerequisite is required.

Rally Obedience

DROP IN Class

Rally Obedience, often referred to as “Rally-O,” is a dog sport based on obedience. Think an obstacle course but the “obstacles” are instructions you and your dog must perform together as a team. Currently offered monthly, Rally-O is a fun class to build your bond wit your dog and practice your skills in a brand new way!

Tasks you may find during Rally-O include different levels of:

– Heel
– Sit
– Stay
– Recall
-Down

Prerequisite

This class is appropriate for dogs working well at Level 2 and above.

Cooperative Care

DROP IN-CLASS

There are times we need our dogs to do things they find less than pleasant. That’s just part of life but our dogs don’t quite understand WHY it needs to be done. Fortunately, you can make vet visits, home care and grooming less stressful for your pet and easier for you with practice. We call this “cooperative care.”

Each class will focus on a different type of cooperative care such as nail trims, getting on a scale-like surface, ear drops, restraint, etc. Join the fun for all of them or pick and choose the classes you’d like to focus on.

Prerequisite

This class is appropriate for dogs at all levels. No prerequisite is required.

Therapy Dog Prep

DROP IN-CLASS

If you’re interested in therapy work with your dog, this is the class for you! Learn about the certification process, evaluate your pup’s therapy potential, expose your dog to new people, medical equipment, practice on field trips and more.

We help our dog and handler teams prepare for testing and certification through Pet Partners. While dogs may begin taking this class at any age, they must be at least a year old for certification.

Prerequisite

This class is appropriate dogs who love human attention and are working at levels 3 and above. Reactive dogs are not appropriate for therapy work.

Social Studies

DROP IN-CLASS

Social Studies is a class focused on all thing dog-to-dog interaction. This class is a safe way to assess your dog’s eagerness to socialize with other pups, work toward improving your dog’s sociability, evaluating canine body language and evaluating dogs for Day School and Play Groups.

If you are wondering if this class might benefit you and your dog, shoot us a message or ask your trainer at your next class!

Prerequisite

This class is appropriate for dogs at all levels. No prerequisite is required.

Field Trips

DROP-IN CLASS

Field trips allow us to take our dogs into the “real world” to practice their skills in different environments with all kinds of different distractions! Our field trips change each trip for a new experience. We may visit a store, an outdoor restaurant, parks, trails, and more!

Field trips are currently held as a part of our “Thank Dog It’s Friday!” series on Friday evenings once a month.

Prerequisite

This class is appropriate for most dogs working well in Level 3 and above.

Patio Manners

Seasonal DROP-IN CLASS

Breweries and outdoor patios are super popular – especially in nice weather! This drop-in class focuses on teching your dog how to settle amid distractions such as other dogs, people, food, sounds and smells. This is one of our most popular topics!

This class may include field trips!

Prerequisite

This class is appropriate for most dogs working well in Level 2 and above.

Reactive Relief

Does your dog bark and lunge at other dogs? You’re not alone. Reactivity can feel stressful, scary and embrassing. Your dog isn’t acting this way to scare and embarass you, though – he is overwhelmed and needs a hand learning a better way to process the situation. That’s where our reactivity relief class comes in!

Reactive Relief is meant to be taken as a series. Each class will build on what was taught the week prior.

Prerequisite

If you feel your dog would benefit from reactivity class, please contact us and we’ll get you going in the right direction!

Membership Pricing

“Unlimited Training” and “All Access Pass” Memberships require a minimum of a 2 month commitment.
Classes do NOT roll over.

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