Continue your dog’s training into adolescence and through adulthood


 
 
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Learning and development doesn’t have to stop once your dog gets older!

We offer continuing training options for older puppies and teenagers (6-18 months) as well as adult dogs (18+ months)

 

For all group classes, we limit class attendees to no more than TWO handlers per dog. If you wish to include a "junior handler" (ages 9-17) who will be the primary handler/trainer for the dog, please email us prior to class for authorization.


Tenacious Teenagers

This is THE class for rambunctious dogs who are pulling on leash, counter-surfing, jumping up, stealing things, ignoring your commands, and getting into trouble! Classes work on better listening skills, focus, impulse control with distractions, leash manners, and overcoming other common “teenage dog” issues.

  • For dogs ages 6-18 months or those who have graduated from our Puppy Manners class.

  • We know teenage dogs are rowdy; however, if your dog uncontrollably barks at dogs or people, we cannot have them in class. Please email for private training or a behavior assessment FIRST if you are unsure.

$220

5 weeks, 1 hour class per week


Obedience Booster

All ages welcome for this "owner's choice" a la carte class! Does your dog need a refresher in any of the basics? Leash manners, counter-surfing, recall, mat work - whatever you need to work on!

  • Ages: 6 months and up

  • Dogs must be non-reactive (i.e. no out of control barking at people or dogs)


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Intermediate Obedience

In this five-week obedience class you will work alongside your dog to learn and proof the 7 core commands: sit, down, stay, focus, come, leave-it and heel, as well as greeting people. We will work on these fundamental skills both with and without treats/rewards.

  • Ages: 6 months and up.

  • Dogs must be non-reactive (i.e. no out of control barking at people or dogs).

$220

5 weeks, 1 hour class per week


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Advanced Obedience

The focus of this accelerated obedience class is on building mastery of the behaviors learned in Intermediate Obedience. Enjoy fun games, more distractions, tighter heels, better recalls, longer stays and more group activities.

  • Class prerequisite: Dogs who are graduates of our Intermediate Obedience group class or equivalent.

$220

5 weeks, 1 hour class per week


Canine Good Citizen Prep Group Class

Earn the coveted AKC Canine Good Citizen certificate! A gateway to many therapy dog programs. In this class, dogs will pass other dogs on leash without pulling, heel with their owners in a pattern, sit and stay for petting, allow grooming from the exam evaluator, perform 20-foot stays, be calm with a variety of distractions, and accept a friendly stranger in addition to walking through a crowd.

Read more about the Canine Good Citizen test on the American Kennel Club website.

  • For dogs ages 6 months and up.

  • Class prerequisite: Dogs who are graduates of our Advanced Obedience group class or have prior trainer approval.

$220

5 weeks, 1 hour class per week


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Reactive Rover

This class is for dogs that lunge and bark and pull at other dogs due to aggression, fear, or over-excitement.

  • Level 1: Entry level. First class is no dogs, 3 week class series.

  • Level 2: For Level 1 grads or those that have had prior trainer approval.

  • No human aggressive dogs are permitted. See our Private Training options for help with this.

$150

Level 1, 3-class series

$300

Level 2, 6-class series


Single class workshops

  • Wonderful Walking

    Do you dread taking your dog for a walk? Want leash time with your pup to be fun for BOTH of you? Do you have a freight train style puller or a dog who stops and smells every blade of grass? Learn all about how to get a dog who WANTS to walk nicely with you so a walk in the park is a breeze.

  • Rapid Recalls

    Want your dog to come when you call, every time? This class will show you how!

  • Stop the Jumping!

    Does your dog jump on you? Jump on your guests? Furniture? The counter? This hour long workshop with your dog is all about strategies to manage and train your dog NOT to jump on all the things!

$40

1 hour single class


Behavior Assessment

Not sure which program is right for your dog? Schedule a 15 minute behavior assessment with one of our staff to give your dog their best chance at success!

PLEASE NOTE: We are not taking human-reactive dogs into any of our programs. If you are seeking training for a dog displaying any form of human-directed aggression/reactivity, please refer to our referrals page for veterinary behaviorists.


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Mini Day School

Perfect for our puppy social grads that are looking to level up! In this two hour session, your dog will get appropriate, supervised playtime to continue staying socialized as well as good canine citizen training. Our trainers provide an emailed report card of your dog's session for you so that you may keep track of their progress along with your main objectives, for a well rounded and trained canine!

  • Ages 6-12+ months (with trainer’s discretion)

  • Dogs must be human and dog friendly.

  • Dogs must be able to settle quietly in a crate.

  • This service is currently offered ONLY for pups who have "graduated" from puppy social, current private clients, or by personal referral.

$75

2 hour session