Our Training Programs
Great Start New Dog/Puppy Lessons
Dogs enrolled in this class will receive $25 off if enrolled within six months of being adopted from a rescue or shelter!
In these lessons, training specifically targets the challenges faced when a new dog or puppy first comes to live at their forever home. Topics of training include but are not limited to basic obedience, housebreaking, crate training, and tricks (upon owner request)!
Good Dog! - Manners Classes
Everyone wants a polite companion they can take out and about and introduce to friends and family. After six lessons in our “Good Dog!” manners program, dogs will be well on their way to the responsive and reliable companion you've always wanted. During the six week course, your dog will receive basic obedience training such as sit, down, staying in place, loose leash walking, wait at the door, leave it, coming when called and place.
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Classes
The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is an exciting new program designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start. The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program is an incentive program for loving dog owners who have taken the time to take their puppies through a basic training class. It includes an introduction to basic obedience, housebreaking, crate training, socialization, and responsible dog ownership.
AKC Canine Good Citizen Classes
The prerequisite for this class is at least one session of Good Dog! Manners lessons.
The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that emphasizes responsible dog ownership for owners and good manners in the public for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test will receive a CGC ribbon, a certificate from the American Kennel Club and earn the CGC title.
AKC Community Canine Classes
The prerequisite for this class is to have obtained the Canine Good Citizen title.
AKC Community Canine is the third and more advanced level of the Canine Good Citizen Program. In AKC Community Canine, dogs can earn the CGCA (Advanced CGC) title. The goal of AKC Community Canine is to test the dog’s skills in a more natural and challenging setting.
AKC, UKC, & ASCA Competitive Obedience & Rally
We offer lessons in all levels of Obedience and Rally from Beginner Novice through Utility. We believe competition obedience is all about performing with your dog as a team! We work with you one-on-one to help coach you in the art and skill of competitive obedience training and give you the tools you need to surpass your training goals. Relationship building games, precision heeling, retrieve training, proper ring etiquette and advanced attention skills are all important features of our competition lessons.
Agility Intro and Foundation Training
The prerequisite for this class is at least one session of Good Dog! Manners lessons or the Canine Good Citizen title.
These training lessons introduce you and your dog to weave poles, basic jump sequences, handling techniques, targeting and more. These fun lessons will give your dog a great mental and physical workout. Along with basic agility skills, this class will also give you the foundations to succeed in any dog-sport class.
Service Dog and Therapy Dog Programs
We offer customized training for Psychiatric Service Dogs, Mobility Service Dogs, Assistance Dogs, and Therapy Dogs. We certify therapy dogs with Therapy Pets Unlimited. Please visit their website to learn more about becoming certified with your dog.
Behavior Modification Classes
In our behavior modification lessons we will explain what is happening in your dog’s mind to cause problem behaviors. Then we will help you change your routine and habits to improve communication with your dog and strengthen your bond and respect. Once we’ve connected the dots with you, our practical methods and your patience and practice will ensure your dog lives a happy and healthy life as a member of your family.
Aggression Management Classes
Although aggression in a dog can be a very serious and dangerous problem, there are methods that can help you and your dog to overcome this and become better managed and controlled. Aggression can be triggered by various external stimuli and sometimes internal imbalances. Our mission is to help you discover why your dog is behaving aggressively and teach you how to manage your dog's behavior and prevent the aggressive behavior from continuing. A consultation is required prior to registering for these lessons due to the spectrum of behavior that can be presented in aggressive cases.
Behavior BootCamp
Dogs in our Behavior BootCamp receive daily, real world training while they stay with us for an extended period. Your dog will be worked with on a continuous basis in real life situations, and treated like a member of the family. Please visit our “Behavior BootCamp” page to learn more about this service.
