Class Descriptions & Pricing

Class Descriptions & Pricing (click here for schedule)

Class Descriptions

Puppy Kindergarten
For puppies 8 weeks to 15 weeks old.
This is the most important development time of your puppy's life. Each week your puppy will be exposed to many different sounds and experiences as well as socialized with other puppies and people. You will learn how to teach your puppy obedience using in his/her natural curiosity with positive motivational techniques. You will learn the leadership skills to develop a life-long bond with your puppy. We will also have time to discuss how to manage your puppy's behavior problems, health, nutrition, and care. At the end of each class the final reward for your puppy's hard work will be puppy play time!

Jessie

Total Puppy
For puppies 4 months to 6 months old. Puppy Kindergarten a plus.
This class combines more advanced puppy obedience with problem solving and agility. The first half of each class teaches basic heeling, sits, downs, stays, and fast recalls. the second half of each class introduces a trick and puppy sized agility equipment. the agility Training helps build your puppy's confidence and coordination. At the end of each class the final reward for your puppy's hard work will be puppy play time!

Misty

Obedience (schedule)

Single classes available on a walk-in basis
for those training at the
Novice, Open, & Utility Obedience levels.
Cost is $12 per single class.

Basic Obedience I - For dogs at least 6 months old
Only one handler for the entire session.
In this class, you and your dog will learn basic obedience and good manners. You will learn to train your dog basic heeling, stays (both sit and down), come when called and help you develop leadership skills.

Basic Obedience II - For dogs at least 6 months old
Completion of Basic Obedience I required. Only one handler for the entire session.
This class builds on the skills you and your dog learned in Basic Obedience I. You will continue to work on heeling, extended stays, longer comes, as well as learning an exercise each week for the American Kennel Club's Canine Good citizen (CGC) test. The CGC test is designed to teach responsible dog ownership and certify that dogs have the training and demeanor to be reliable, well-behaved members of their families and communities. Upon completing this session you will be given the opportunity to take the CGC test should you choose.

Intermediate Obedience
Completion of Basic II is required to enter Intermediate. In this eight (8) week session, you will enhance the skills previously learned in Basic I and II Obedience. Heeling sequences will graduate to off leash. Time will increase for sit and down stays. Formal recalls with finishes, figure eight exercise, and stand for exam will be introduced.

Rally Obedience (schedule)

Come learn the newest form of Obedience. It offers both dog and handler an experience that's both fun and energizing. It's designed with the companion dog in mind, but it can still be challenging at the higher levels.

Introduction to Rally Obedience
Must have completed 24 weeks of Obedience. Your dog must be able to walk on a loose lead on handler's left, have dog-to-human attention, know sit at heel, know sit at front, and know how to finish.

Advanced & Excellent Rally Obedience
Must have completed the Introduction to Rally Obedience course. In this class you will learn the Advanced and Excellent exercises and continue to improve your skills to compete.

Therapy Dog Training (schedule)

Therapy Dog Classes
Must have completed 16 weeks of adult obedience. Dog must be able to walk on a loose lead. Dog must have dog-to-human attention. Dog must be able to work on a plain buckle collar. Owner and dog must attend Informational Session & Evaluation night and be evaluated to be admitted into class.

Agility (schedule)

Beginning Agility - For dogs at least 1 year old and with 24 weeks of formal obedience training (see above for Basic Obedience).
Introduction to agility obstacles with an emphasis on safety.

Intermediate Agility - For dogs that have completed Beginning Agility but are not ready to compete.
Working on control, sequencing and contacts.

Advanced Agility - For dogs that are competing at the Novice to Excellent levels.
Working on speed, precision, and timing.

Pricing (Registration form)

Puppy Kindergarten	For puppies 8-15 weeks old	8 Weeks / $115
Total Puppy	For puppies 4-6 months old	8 Weeks / $115
Basic Obedience	For dogs at least 6 months old	8 Weeks / $115
Intermediate Obedience	For dogs that have completed a Basic obedience session.	8 weeks / $115
Single classes available on a walk-in basis for those training at the Novice, Open, & Utility Obedience levels. Cost is $12 per single class.
Novice Obedience	For handlers preparing to show in competition.	On-going blocks of 10 for $99.
Open Obedience	Must have at least one Novice leg.	On-going blocks of 10 for $99
Utility Obedience	Must have at least one Open leg.	On-going blocks of 10 for $99
Intro to Rally Obedience	Must have completed 24-weeks of Obedience.	8 weeks / $115
Advanced/Excellent Rally Obedience	Must have completed the "Introduction to Rally Obedience course"	Blocks of 10 for $99 or $12 for single classes
Beginning Agility	For dogs at least 1 year old and with 24 weeks of formal obedience training
Intermediate Agility	For dogs that have completed beginners agility but are not ready to compete
Advanced Agility	For dogs that are competing at the Novice to Excellent levels