Events

1-hour clinic

$50, Dog+Handler

$35, Auditor, NO DOG

It's that time of year! Is your dog ready to host visitors or to be a polite guest?

Prepare your dog to be courteous for your gathering! There's still have time to learn how to manage your dog's difficult behaviors before the holidays. 

Clinic space for 4 dogs+handlers and an additional 6 auditors (without dogs).

Behavior topics include:

-Jumping on people

-Counter surfing and begging for food

-Managing behaviors around guests

$20, 1-hour seminar, NO DOGS- for puppies under 5 months old

For families considering getting a puppy, or recently brought a puppy home

Must attend puppy orientation prior to signing up for group puppy classes

Orientation topics include:

• Potty Training
• Crate Training
• Chewing
• Puppy Biting
• Puppy socialization
• Confidence-building
• How to handle pup running circles around you... literally!

Did you recently get a puppy or are you THINKING of getting a puppy? This is the time to get as much information about puppy-raising as you can... and we've condensed our tried-and-true experience into a 1-hour orientation just for you! 

$20, 1-hour seminar, NO DOGS

For families ready to start their first class, or recently brought a dog home

Must attend Manners orientation prior to signing up for group classes

Orientation topics include:

• Meet the Trainers
• Our Training Style
• Socialization
• Confidence-building
• Common Behaviors
• Do you know your dog's personality?

Orientation is where we get to know each other and we can introduce our training methods without the distraction of dogs. We'll give you a few tips and tricks to try prior to your first class as well!

$120, 4-weeks,  45-minute classes

Must attend puppy orientation prior to sign-up

Class topics include:

• Puppy socialization
• Confidence building with surfaces, noises, other dogs, etc.
• Discussions about:
• Potty and crate training
• Puppy biting and chewing

Your puppy's first class! Starting on the right paw is essential to preventing problem behaviors in the future. A puppy's first 4 months are critical for socialization and introduction to new surfaces, noises, objects, scenarios, etc.

This class gives your pup the chance to build confidence by learning through exploration. While they're learning with their noses and paws, you will have the opportunity to increase your knowledge of puppy handling and management for your day-to-day life. You will also learn how to properly introduce your pup to other dogs and people in a safe and controlled environment.

$160, 4-weeks, 1-hour classes

Must complete manners orientation prior to attending

The goal of this class is to start basic obedience around other pups and people. Socialization and confidence building are very important to a young dog. This age is also a difficult time for many dogs behaviorally. If you and your pup are struggling with problem behaviors, it's likely your other class members are too!

Class training topics include:

• Attention-grabbing word
• Nose targeting for recall (Start of Come)
• Sit, Down, Stand
• Loose Leash Walking
• Handling (ears, tails, paws, mouth)

$160, 4-weeks, 1-hour classes

Must complete manners orientation prior to attending

Reap the benefits of earning your dog's attention when tempted by distractions such as other dogs, people and everything that comes with training in an outdoor setting and vet clinic. 

Teach your dog basic cues, including:

• Attention-grabbing word 
• Nose targeting
• Leashed recall/Come
• Sit, Down, Stand
• Stay
• Leave It
• Loose leash walking

$225, 6-weeks including test day, 1-hour classes

The AKC Canine Good Citizen™ (CGC) program provides a perfect framework for training your dog to become a polite member of society.

The 10 test items on the CGC test are practical, functional behaviors that every dog should have to be welcomed in the community.

• Accept a friendly stranger 
• Sit politely for petting 
• Appearance and grooming 
• Out for a walk on a loose lead 
• Walk through a crowd 
• Sit, down and stay in place 
• Come when called 
• Reaction to another dog 
• Reaction to distraction 
• Supervised separation 

Your dog may take the CGC Test without taking the class. Partaking in the class is purely to the benefit of you and your dog to prepare for test day. Please reach out if you have questions! 

For more information on the AKC or CGC test, click here: www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/

$20 per dog, 45-minute training walk, occurs monthly

Walking is essential for a dog's well-being! Join a pack of other dogs and handlers for a leashed training walk with two trainers.

Gain helpful tips for managing your dog on leash, successful greetings & more!

• One dog per handler
• NO retractable leashes please
• Bring treats to motivate your dog
• Bring water for your dog and yourself
• Both human & dog should be prepared for a mile long walk!

$100    |     1 hr 15 mins

Meet with a trainer to assess the training needs of your dog and family prior to setting up a training plan. 

$80     |     1-hour each

After your initial consultation, hourly training sessions may be scheduled to work on your dog's obedience. Actual training time will depend on the dog's attention span!

Please schedule here only if you've already had a consultation.