Off Leash Puppy 1 - Pre-School for pups
For puppies between 9-18 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. Class is limited to 8 puppies. 5 week class, 50 minutes each week, $200. If your puppy is older than 18 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. Class is limited to 5 puppies. 5 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. Class is limited to 5 puppies. 5 week class, 50 minutes each week, $200.
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
Basic Manners Level 1 - Older Puppy
For dogs between 18 weeks and 12 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. Class is limited to only 4 dogs. 5 week class, 50 minutes each week, $200.
*If your dog is a small breed dog (under 20 lbs) and under 20 weeks please register for the Off Leash Puppy 1 class.
Basic Manners Level 1 - Adolescent
For dogs between 1-2 years
This class is for dogs who 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. This class is for non-aggressive dogs. Class is limited to only 4 dogs. 5 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. Class is limited to only 4 dogs. 5 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 4 dogs. 5 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. 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 between 18 weeks and 12 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. Class is limited to only 4 dogs. 5 week class, 50 minutes each week, $200.
*If your dog is a small breed dog (under 20 lbs) and under 20 weeks please register for the Off Leash Puppy 1 class.
Basic Manners Level 1 - Adolescent
For dogs between 1-2 years
This class is for dogs who 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. This class is for non-aggressive dogs. Class is limited to only 4 dogs. 5 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. Class is limited to only 4 dogs. 5 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 4 dogs. 5 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. 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.