Meet the trainers!
Puppy
For puppies under 1 year old.
We work with you to help you teach your dog sit, down, stand, stay, come, loose leash walking, and leave it. We will also address some common issues including chewing, digging, mouthing, jumping, house training, etc.
S.T.A.R. Puppy class
For puppies under 1 year old
All dogs, including purebreds and mixed breeds, can earn the AKC’s beautiful gold AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy medal.
• S.T.A.R. stands for Socialization, Training, Activity, and a Responsible owner-everything your puppy needs to have a great start in life.
• AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is the puppy level of Canine Good Citizen, the program recognized as the gold standard of behavior for dogs.
• Whether you plan on eventually competing in events with your puppy, participating in therapy dog work, or simply having a well-mannered pup, AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy teaches you everything you need to know.
For more information- AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy and S.T.A.R. Puppy brochure
Beginner
For dogs 1 year and older. The 1st class will be without dogs in attendance.
Work on teaching your dog basic behaviors - sit, down, stand, stay, come, loose leash walking as well as address some common issues.
Intermediate
For dogs who have been through a puppy and beginner class
Work on honing the skills learned in puppy and beginner class.
Canine Good Citizen/Therapy Dog Class
Work on the skills needed for the Canine Good Citizen test and therapy dog testing.
For more information- Canine Good Citizen Test
Canine Musical Freestyle
Canine musical freestyle is a performance sport that showcases the creativity and training skills of a dog and handler team in an entertaining performance choreographed to music.
Musical Freestyle 1
This class will teach you the foundation moves and the different variations that you can use in a freestyle routine.
Musical Freestyle 2
Learn about choosing the music, your outfit and props and choreograph using the freestyle moves learned in Musical Freestyle 1 to put together a routine.
Class requirements:
The handler must have a working knowledge of positive training techniques. The dog must be under handler control and capable of learning in an area around other dogs and handlers. They must be able to walk on a leash, and respond to basic commands, such as sit, stay, come, etc.
Trick Foundation
Learn training methods(luring, shaping and capturing) and foundation behavior to help you teach your dog tricks as you work through Novice tricks.
Class requirements:
The dog must be under handler control and capable of learning in an area around other dogs and handlers. They must be able to walk on a leash, and respond to basic commands, such as sit, stay, come, etc.
Loose Leash Walking
A 4 week class where you will just work on teaching your dog to stop pulling and walk nicely by your side.
