Puppy 1 Class for dogs under 5 months old
This online class specifically focuses on teaching you what you MUST do, what you SHOULD do and what can WAIT until your puppy is older. It has over 5 hours of training videos, over 25 downloadable handouts, a house training tracker, 6 weeks of puppy scavenger hunts and a FREE coaching session after you complete 3 weeks. The course covers bite inhibition (gentle jaws), puppy confidence courses, animal husbandry exercises, attention, off-leash household manners, basic beginning obedience and the prevention of behavior and temperament problems. Class starts when you are ready - no waiting for the next class to start! Cost is $147 and you have access to the course for 6 months. If you are local you can add Puppy Play Sessions weekly for only $10 a week. |
Puppy Shots - but my puppy isn't fully vaccinated
The risk of a dog losing its life or home because of a behavior problem (being put down or surrendered to a shelter) is far greater than the risk of him contracting a disease from another puppy during puppy socialization class.
"For puppies, the single most important part of a behavioral wellness program is proper socialization during their critical developmental period, which ends by 16 weeks. Owners must begin socialization the day they bring their new puppies home, and the clock is ticking." ~Dr. Brenda Griffin, DVM Puppies need to have a clean bill of health from your vet but they DO NOT need to have all their shots before attending puppy play sessions. Still not sure? Read the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior position statement on puppy socialization here and feel confident that it IS better to start class without all their shots than waiting until your puppy is older to start socializing. 
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Puppy 2 class
Prerequisite: Puppy 1 This in an ONLINE class is designed to continue your training journey with your puppy and teach them the skills they need to live happily with us. We learn settle, go to place, attention - "watch me" and offered attention, zen door, walking on a leash politely, polite greeting with people and dogs, quiet, come when I call, stay and we continue to increase the challenge of basic body positions and patience games. It has over 10 hours of training videos, over 15 downloadable handouts, access to a private Facebook group and a FREE coaching session after you complete three weeks. Class starts when you are ready - no waiting for the next class to start! Cost is $175 and you have access to the course for one year. If you are local you can add in person weekly dog play sessions and / or weekly group coaching sessions for $10 each. |
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Puppy 3 - High School for Pups
Prerequisite: Puppy 2
This class is designed to take your adolescent dog and increase the challenge of learned cues and manners all in a fun game based format to make it fun for YOU as well as your dog. We increase the distractions and duration of learned cues all in a fun way. This class includes formal leash work while still offering an off leash playtime to make sure our dogs listen when they are off leash. We practice settle, walking on a leash politely, polite greeting with people and dogs, quiet, come when I call and more. Class is limited to 6-8 dogs. 5 week class, 50 minutes each week, $175
Prerequisite: Puppy 2
This class is designed to take your adolescent dog and increase the challenge of learned cues and manners all in a fun game based format to make it fun for YOU as well as your dog. We increase the distractions and duration of learned cues all in a fun way. This class includes formal leash work while still offering an off leash playtime to make sure our dogs listen when they are off leash. We practice settle, walking on a leash politely, polite greeting with people and dogs, quiet, come when I call and more. Class is limited to 6-8 dogs. 5 week class, 50 minutes each week, $175
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Basic Manners for a Terrific Family Dog
For dogs over 5 months old This class is for any dog older than 5 months. If your dog is younger than 5months you need the Puppy 1 class. This is an online class designed to teach a dog of any age the skills they need to live happily and successfully with you as a beloved family member. You and your dog will learn and patience games for self modulation (leave it), settle, go to place, attention - "watch me" and offered attention, zen door, walking on a leash politely, polite greeting with people and dogs, quiet, come when I call, stay as well as the basic body positions of sit, down and a hand target. It has over 10 hours of training videos, over 20 downloadable handouts, access to a private Facebook group and a FREE coaching session after you complete three weeks. Class starts when you are ready - no waiting for the next class to start! Cost is $175 and you have access to the course for one year. If you are local you can add in person weekly dog play sessions and / or weekly group coaching sessions for $10 each. |
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Distracted Dog
For dogs over the age of 5 months
If your dog goes crazy at the sight of other dogs this is the class for you. We learn relaxation exercises, attention to handler, impulse control and how to be quiet around other dogs. This is a behavior modification class and is more advanced than a training class. This class is for overly aroused dogs that have NOT been in a fight with damage done to another dog. Class is limited to 4 dogs. 5 week class, 50 minutes each week, $300.
For dogs over the age of 5 months
If your dog goes crazy at the sight of other dogs this is the class for you. We learn relaxation exercises, attention to handler, impulse control and how to be quiet around other dogs. This is a behavior modification class and is more advanced than a training class. This class is for overly aroused dogs that have NOT been in a fight with damage done to another dog. Class is limited to 4 dogs. 5 week class, 50 minutes each week, $300.
Class policies
- Classes need to be paid for at the time of registration to reserve a space. Registrations received without payment do not guarantee a space in class.
- Cancellations with more than 7 days notice will be refunded at 100%. Cancellations within 3-7 days will be refunded at 50%. Cancellations with less than 3 days notice or no shows will not receive a refund..
- Make-up classes are not available for missed classes. If arrangements are made in advance, the instructor may be able to meet with students to go over what was missed. Private make-up sessions are available for an additional fee.
- Dogs must be on leash at all times on the property. Dogs are not to be taken off leash in the classroom until instructed to do so.
- Please potty your dog prior to entering class and as always clean up after your dog.