CLASSES

Puppy Class:
This class is for puppies between the ages of 12 weeks to 6 months old. A few of the topics covered in the course are socializing the puppy, leash walking, beginning obedience (sit, down, stay, and come). Teaching your puppy attention games and confidence building. Learn how to control jumping and puppy nipping using positive reinforcement. 

 

Beginner Obedience:

This class is for dogs over 6 months and will continue to work on the skills taught in puppy class. Perfecting the sit, down, stay, and come commands, loose leash walking, along with control and manners. All exercises will be done on leash. The course will consist of teaching the sit, down, stay, and come when called and walking on a loose leash, along with control and manners. All exercises will be done on leash.

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Advanced Obedience:

The skills needed to pass the Canine Goond Citizenship and Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dog test will be taught in this class. Dogs must have completed a Beginner Obedience class and have a firm sit, down, stay, and come. They must be able to walk on a loose leash. 

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Building on Basic Obedience (Beginner level)
This class is for dogs 6 months and over. The course will consist of teaching the sit, down, stay, and come when called and walking on a loose leash, along with control and manners. All exercises will be done on a leash.

Introduction /Novice Rally:
This course will focus on preparing dogs for competition Rally Obedience. Basic heeling and exposure to all the Novice Rally Obedience signs will be covered. Dogs must be able to focus and walk on a loose leash on your left side, sit , down, stand and stay. All dogs must be non reactive.

Competition (Beginner Novice Obedience Skills):
This class will introduce heeling, figure eights, sits, downs, recall, fronts and finishes. You will learn all the skills needed to compete in Beginner Novice and Novice Obedience. It will also improve your Rally skills.

Intermediate / Advanced Rally:
This class will continue to expand your dog’s skills in Novice Rally and introduce signs and skills for Intermediate Rally. You and your dog will be preparing for competition in Novice and Intermediate Rally.

Foundation Skills for Agility:
This class will expose you and your dog to the ground work and skills needed to begin Agility.

Acting Class:
This is for all dogs who have obedience control and know basic commands, and are non aggressive. It is a very fun, high activity and very challenging course for both dog and handler. It will also focus on the skills needed to pass the AKC Trick dog tests.​​​​

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PRIVATE AND SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS AND RING RENTALS ARE AVAILABLE. PLEASE CALL (919)770-4861 FOR MORE INFORMATION.