Off Leash Puppy 1- Pre-School for pups
For puppies between 9-16 weeks This class specifically focuses on teaching bite inhibition (gentle jaws), socialization with other dogs and people, a puppy confidence course that changes each week, calming and handling, attention, off-leash household manners, basic beginning obedience and the prevention of behavior and temperament problems. Every new puppy gets a "start right pack" with a training book, a treat bag and a starter bag of treats included in the cost of the class! The "Puppy Pack" has a retail value of $32. Class is limited to 8 puppies. 6 week class, 50 minutes each week, $200. If your puppy is older than 16 weeks you must take Basic Manners Puppy Level 1 to start. |
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 starting class. 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- Elementary School for pups
Prerequisite: Off Leash Puppy 1
This class is designed to take your well socialized puppy and teach them the skills they need to live happily with us. We learn settle, walking on a leash politely, polite greeting with people and dogs, quiet, come when I call and more. This class has a formal portion to begin teaching manners and skills and an off leash play portion to allow puppies to continue to socialize. We also practice listening with distractions. Every puppy gets a "Puppy 2 Pack" with a reversible dog blanket for zen mat and a bag of treats included in class. The "Puppy 2" Pack has a retail value of $25. Class is limited to 6 puppies. 6 week class, 50 minutes each week, $200.
Prerequisite: Off Leash Puppy 1
This class is designed to take your well socialized puppy and teach them the skills they need to live happily with us. We learn settle, walking on a leash politely, polite greeting with people and dogs, quiet, come when I call and more. This class has a formal portion to begin teaching manners and skills and an off leash play portion to allow puppies to continue to socialize. We also practice listening with distractions. Every puppy gets a "Puppy 2 Pack" with a reversible dog blanket for zen mat and a bag of treats included in class. The "Puppy 2" Pack has a retail value of $25. Class is limited to 6 puppies. 6 week class, 50 minutes each week, $200.
Puppy 3 - High School for Pups
Prerequisite: Puppy 2
This class is designed to take your puppy and increase the challenge of learned cues. 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 5 puppies. 6 week class, 50 minutes each week, $175
Prerequisite: Puppy 2
This class is designed to take your puppy and increase the challenge of learned cues. 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 5 puppies. 6 week class, 50 minutes each week, $175
Basic Manners Level 1 - Older Puppy
For dogs between 18 weeks and 9 months
This class is for older puppies that can't attend Off Leash Puppy 1. This class specifically focuses on socialization with other dogs and people, calming and handling, attention, off-leash household manners, basic beginning obedience and the prevention of behavior and temperament problems. This class includes off leash social time in addition to more formal exercises. Every new puppy gets a "start right pack" with a training book, a treat bag and a starter bag of treats included in the cost of the class! The "Puppy Pack" has a retail value of $32. Class is limited to 6 puppies. 6 week class, 50 minutes each week, $200. This class includes off leash social time in addition to more formal exercises.
Basic Manners Level 1 - Adolescent
For dogs between 9 months and two years
This class is for dogs are smack dab in the middle of their adolescent period. This class is first step to a well behaved family dog. We discuss body language, basic manners, and methods of training. We cover impulse control (leave it), attention (watch me), basic skills (settle, sit, down, stand, come when called, stay/wait) and polite leash walking. This class includes off leash social time in addition to more formal exercises. Every new dog gets a "Zen Mat Pack" with a reversible blanket for zen blanket, a treat bag, and a starter bag of treats included in the cost of the class! This class is for non-aggressive dogs. Class is limited to 6 dogs. 6 week class, 50 minutes each week, $200.
Basic Manners Level 1 - Adult
For dogs over the age of 2 years
This class is the first step to a well behaved family dog. We discuss body language, basic manners, and methods of training. We cover impulse control (leave it), attention (watch me), basic skills (settle, sit, down, stand, come when called, stay/wait) and polite leash walking. This class is for friendly, quiet, and non-aggressive dogs. If your dog can't be quiet around other dogs you need my Distracted Dog class first. Every new dog gets a "Zen Mat Pack" with a reversible blanket for zen blanket, a treat bag, and a starter bag of treats included in the cost of the class! Class is limited to 6 dogs. 6 week class, 50 minutes each week, $200.
Basic Manners Level 2
For dogs over the age of 5 months who have completed Basic Manners Level 1
If you have mastered the skills in level 1 and want to advance your dog’s training this class is for you. We increase the challenge and duration of the skills learned in Basic Manners Level 1. We will also cover new cues as time allows and discuss class participant needs or requests. This class is for friendly, quiet and non-aggressive dogs. Class is limited to 6 dogs. 6 week class, 50 minutes each week, $175.
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. The first class you come without your dog. This class is for overly aroused dogs that have NOT been in a fight with damage done to another dog. Every new dog gets a "Zen Mat Pack" with a reversible blanket for zen blanket, a treat bag, and a starter bag of treats included in the cost of the class! The retail cost of the "Zen Mat Pack" is $38. Class is limited to 4 dogs. 6 week class, 50 minutes each week, $300.
For dogs between 18 weeks and 9 months
This class is for older puppies that can't attend Off Leash Puppy 1. This class specifically focuses on socialization with other dogs and people, calming and handling, attention, off-leash household manners, basic beginning obedience and the prevention of behavior and temperament problems. This class includes off leash social time in addition to more formal exercises. Every new puppy gets a "start right pack" with a training book, a treat bag and a starter bag of treats included in the cost of the class! The "Puppy Pack" has a retail value of $32. Class is limited to 6 puppies. 6 week class, 50 minutes each week, $200. This class includes off leash social time in addition to more formal exercises.
Basic Manners Level 1 - Adolescent
For dogs between 9 months and two years
This class is for dogs are smack dab in the middle of their adolescent period. This class is first step to a well behaved family dog. We discuss body language, basic manners, and methods of training. We cover impulse control (leave it), attention (watch me), basic skills (settle, sit, down, stand, come when called, stay/wait) and polite leash walking. This class includes off leash social time in addition to more formal exercises. Every new dog gets a "Zen Mat Pack" with a reversible blanket for zen blanket, a treat bag, and a starter bag of treats included in the cost of the class! This class is for non-aggressive dogs. Class is limited to 6 dogs. 6 week class, 50 minutes each week, $200.
Basic Manners Level 1 - Adult
For dogs over the age of 2 years
This class is the first step to a well behaved family dog. We discuss body language, basic manners, and methods of training. We cover impulse control (leave it), attention (watch me), basic skills (settle, sit, down, stand, come when called, stay/wait) and polite leash walking. This class is for friendly, quiet, and non-aggressive dogs. If your dog can't be quiet around other dogs you need my Distracted Dog class first. Every new dog gets a "Zen Mat Pack" with a reversible blanket for zen blanket, a treat bag, and a starter bag of treats included in the cost of the class! Class is limited to 6 dogs. 6 week class, 50 minutes each week, $200.
Basic Manners Level 2
For dogs over the age of 5 months who have completed Basic Manners Level 1
If you have mastered the skills in level 1 and want to advance your dog’s training this class is for you. We increase the challenge and duration of the skills learned in Basic Manners Level 1. We will also cover new cues as time allows and discuss class participant needs or requests. This class is for friendly, quiet and non-aggressive dogs. Class is limited to 6 dogs. 6 week class, 50 minutes each week, $175.
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. The first class you come without your dog. This class is for overly aroused dogs that have NOT been in a fight with damage done to another dog. Every new dog gets a "Zen Mat Pack" with a reversible blanket for zen blanket, a treat bag, and a starter bag of treats included in the cost of the class! The retail cost of the "Zen Mat Pack" is $38. Class is limited to 4 dogs. 6 week class, 50 minutes each week, $300.
Class policies
- Classes need to be paid for at the time of registration to reserve a space. Register online; payments must be received within 5 days of online registration. Registrations received without payment does not guarantee a space is held for you.
- Refunds for classes will be given only if the request is received 72 hours before the start of the class semester. No refunds will be given for requests received within the 24 hours before or after the semester has already begun.
- 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.