This 5-week class is for puppies 10 weeks to 5 months old. This class encourages and reinforces good behavior by working on basic manners as well as socialization. Handling skills, potty training, crate training, and basic manners are among the topics covered.
Our adult class is for dogs 5 months and older. This 5-week class gives pets a solid foundation of basic behaviors. Untrained adolescent and adult dogs can become easily distracted by their environment, which is why this class focuses on important impulse-control exercises.
This 4-week class is sure to be a good time for you and your pup! We cover classic tricks like roll over and play dead as well as more advanced behaviors. A foundation of basic cues is preferred and dogs must be 4 months old to participate.
This class is for graduates of our Puppy Kindergarten or Adult Foundation classes. During this 5-week class, we will add distractions, distance, and duration to your dog’s basic cues and will also cover new cues like place, heel, and finish!
Our hour long workshops are designed to focus on specific behaviors that owners commonly have trouble with like leash walking and potty training. We also have Agility FUNdamentals and much more to choose from!
Recommended materials for dog training classes
Dog treats
Treat pouch/bait bag
Six-foot leash (please no retractable leashes)
Appropriate training collar
Beginner/Puppy
September 17, 24, Oct 1, Oct 8 ; Next Class: Oct 15, 22,29,Nov 5
Week 1
Focus
Sit
Touch
Emergency Recall
Week 2
Loose Leash Walk
Down
Handling Skills
Week 3
Come When Called
Wait (with bowl)
Wait (with Door)
Week 4
Drop It
Leave It
Puppy Pushups
~The goal behind the Puppy/Beginner course is to master the basics.
Intermediate
Sept 19, 26, Oct 3, Oct 10 ; Next Class: Oct 17,24,31, Nov 7
Week 1
Loose Leash Walk Review
Wait Review
Down/Stay
Week 2
Introduction to Heel
Come with Distractions
Sit for Greeting
Week 3
Continuing Heel
Sit/Stay
Shake
Week 4
On Your Bed
Spin
Completing Heel
~The goal of Intermediate is adding distractions and distance to existing commands, adding in commands centered on impulse control, and mastering a few tricks.
Advanced
Week 1
Pace Changes with Heel and Loose Lease Walk
Salute
Gentle
Week 2
Stay with Distractions
Continuing Salute
Heel Through Obstacles
Week 3
Roll Over
Army Crawl
Week 4
Continuing Army Crawl
Continuing Roll Over
Wave
~The Advanced course is intended for dogs who have already mastered the basics, so this class is more centered on perfecting the heel and learning more difficult tricks.
This 5-week class is for puppies 10 weeks to 5 months old. This class encourages and reinforces good behavior by working on basic manners as well as socialization. Handling skills, potty training, crate training, and basic manners are among the topics covered.
Our adult class is for dogs 5 months and older. This 5-week class gives pets a solid foundation of basic behaviors. Untrained adolescent and adult dogs can become easily distracted by their environment, which is why this class focuses on important impulse-control exercises.
This 4-week class is sure to be a good time for you and your pup! We cover classic tricks like roll over and play dead as well as more advanced behaviors. A foundation of basic cues is preferred and dogs must be 4 months old to participate.
This class is for graduates of our Puppy Kindergarten or Adult Foundation classes. During this 5-week class, we will add distractions, distance, and duration to your dog’s basic cues and will also cover new cues like place, heel, and finish!
Our hour long workshops are designed to focus on specific behaviors that owners commonly have trouble with like leash walking and potty training. We also have Agility FUNdamentals and much more to choose from!
Recommended materials for dog training classes
Dog treats
Treat pouch/bait bag
Six-foot leash (please no retractable leashes)
Appropriate training collar
Beginner/Puppy
September 17, 24, Oct 1, Oct 8 ; Next Class: Oct 15, 22,29,Nov 5
Week 1
Focus
Sit
Touch
Emergency Recall
Week 2
Loose Leash Walk
Down
Handling Skills
Week 3
Come When Called
Wait (with bowl)
Wait (with Door)
Week 4
Drop It
Leave It
Puppy Pushups
~The goal behind the Puppy/Beginner course is to master the basics.
Intermediate
Sept 19, 26, Oct 3, Oct 10 ; Next Class: Oct 17,24,31, Nov 7
Week 1
Loose Leash Walk Review
Wait Review
Down/Stay
Week 2
Introduction to Heel
Come with Distractions
Sit for Greeting
Week 3
Continuing Heel
Sit/Stay
Shake
Week 4
On Your Bed
Spin
Completing Heel
~The goal of Intermediate is adding distractions and distance to existing commands, adding in commands centered on impulse control, and mastering a few tricks.
Advanced
Week 1
Pace Changes with Heel and Loose Lease Walk
Salute
Gentle
Week 2
Stay with Distractions
Continuing Salute
Heel Through Obstacles
Week 3
Roll Over
Army Crawl
Week 4
Continuing Army Crawl
Continuing Roll Over
Wave
~The Advanced course is intended for dogs who have already mastered the basics, so this class is more centered on perfecting the heel and learning more difficult tricks.
Take a Tour...A Day at the Dog Stop
Take a Tour...A Day at the Dog Stop
Why the Tails Wag
Why the Tails Wag
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