Class Descriptions

These classes have a start and end date, but make up lessons are possible within reason so you don't "miss" a lesson.

Puppy Kindergarten

AKC Star Puppy

A program by the AKC, if your puppy passes, he/she earns a certificate and medal from the AKC (part of the Puppy Kindergarten class, test is $10 additional).

Basic K-9 Social Skills

The place to begin with a new adult dog, or older puppy to learn basic manners such as sit, down, heel,wait, stay, focus, etc, you learn how to communicate with your dog and build a positive relationship. Basic Obedience teaches and practices all of the skills tested on the APDT "My Dog Has C.L.A.S.S." B.A. level test.

Level 2 K-9 Social Skills

A continuation of Basic, you will learn to teach your dog to go to a place, down from a distance, walk nicely on leash while YOU are carrying something, and ignore more tempting distractions! Level 2 Obedience teaches and practices the skills tested on the APDT "My Dog Has C.L.A.S.S." higher level tests.

CGC

A class that prepares you and your dog to take the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test on the last day of class

Rally Obedience

Rally is a sport in which the dog and handler complete an obstacle course of sorts, using marked stations to practice various obedience skills. The dog / handler team proceed at their own pace through the course completing each skill for points. Speed of completion is secondary to precision on the course. Each week offers a new course, with a few novel skills.

The team moves at a brisk, but normal, pace with the dog under control at the handler's left side. The dog and handler should work together to follow the course in numerical order with a loose leash. Signs may include skills such as: Down – handler walk around dog, Weave around a series of cones, Front and dog go around handler, among other cues.

Handlers are encouraged to talk to their dogs throughout the course, use praise, hand clapping, verbal cues, hand gestures and signals. Repeating cues or signals is not penalized.

Penalties are given for sharp leash corrections, loud, harsh verbal corrections, yelling at the dog, or touching the dog.

Rally promotes fun and enjoyment for dogs and handlers at all levels, and is a great way to keep basic skills sharp.

Fit With Fido

An outdoor class where you can work out with your four legged buddy! Combines speed walking, lunges, pushups, and calisthenics for the human with sits, stays, heeling, and focus exercises for your dog. Ends with a stretch for human and dog.

Doga

Yoga with your dog! Some doggy stretching, some obedience, mixed with human stretching! Fun and relaxing time spent with your pooch!

Therapy Dog

TBD

Treibball

The brand new sport from Europe is a positive reinforcement game for dogs who enjoy chasing and herding. This game develops a bond between owner and dog as dogs work off leash to "herd" or drive fitness balls into a goal within a set amount of time. This game develops your commnication, distance work, and off leash handling skills. Unlike Agility, this sport is low impact and great fun for all ages and breeds.