Available Training Classes

Please click on the class title to link to the schedule for each class.

Pet Therapy Class – Our pet therapy program is one of the most respected and established programs in the state. All of our teams have passed the Delta Society Pet Partners Evaluation. This class will help you and your dog prepare to volunteer in a wide variety of settings including hospitals, nursing homes, schools and libraries. This is an advanced class, and prior training experience is required. Your dog must be at least 1 year old or receive instructor approval to enroll. Our trainers have hundreds of hours of pet therapy experience and are Certified Professional Dog Trainers and Delta Society Pet Partner Evaluators/Instructors. This is a 6 week class.

Puppy Manners and Socialization – This 6 week class includes socialization, loose leash walking, sit, down, stay, polite greetings and more. This class is ideal for puppies 9 weeks to 6 months of age and is a 6 week class.

Dog Manners I – This class includes loose leash walking, leave it, stay, down, sit, polite greetings, come when called, watch me, go to bed, wait at door, settle, give and take, and several tricks. It is perfect for dogs who are just beginning their education, or for dogs who have graduated from Puppy Kindergarten. This class is best suited for dogs over 13 weeks and is a 6 week class.

Dog Manners I For K9 Kids Ages 10 – 15 years – This class is designed for 10 – 15 year old handlers and their dogs, NO PARENTS. Teens learn to be responsible dog owners and to train their own dog. This is class is designed for typically developing teens. This class is best suited for dogs over 6 months old and is a 6 week class.

Dog Manners II – This class is for those who have successfully completed our Manners I class or dogs who have a good foundation in basic manners. Class focuses on a more advanced curriculum to achieve reliable behaviors in more situations. Off – leash reliability is a goal. We practice with distractions, and fine-tune skills so that your work in class is easily applied to daily living. This is a perfect class to prepare for Canine Good Citizen certification, or our Pet Therapy Class. This is a 6 week class.

Canine Life and Social Skills (C.L.A.S.S.) – B.A., M.A., and PhD – This class is geared to those who would like a structured format which prepares you and your dog to live and interact harmoniously in all situations. Real – life skills, such as table manners, settling under a table, and waiting at the door, to name a few are emphasized. There is a $5 charge to register for the program online with the APDT, which allows access to your Student Handbook. There are three levels of achievement, B.A., M.A., and PhD, with evaluations at each level. The B.A. also involves a Student Knowledge Assessment which is an online exam. A study guide is provided. Students with passing grades receive a certificate and may then proceed to the next level. This program is entirely positive and reward-based and will hone your dog’s social skills, enabling him to spend more time with people. This is a 6 week class.

Tricks, Tricks and More Tricks – This class is geared for those who enjoy working with their dogs in a fun and energizing way. Tricks vary depending upon the needs of the class. With over 100 to choose from you are certain to find many that will appeal to you. Would you like your dog to bring you a Kleenex when you sneeze? Or maybe you want your dog to turn on the lights when you come home? Then this 6 week class is right for you.

Barking and Growling Class – This class is designed for dogs who have “issues,” ranging from poor social skills to lunging and barking. The class is very limited in size to allow for personal attention. Learn to enjoy taking your dog out and about without fear. Using a variety of techniques, this class is taught by a Canine Behaviorist (CBCC.) No children under 12 please. This is a 6 week class. NOTE: This class will not be offered again until August 2012.

We strive to keep our classes moderate in size to provide plenty of personal attention to each participant. As a result, space is limited and fills quickly. We ask that you check your schedule carefully to be sure you’ll be able to attend all or most of the classes in order to get the maximum benefit for you and your dog.

The entire family is welcome and toys are available for younger children. When children are present, we incorporate them into the training.