Group Obedience Classes
We offer a range of dog training classes, from puppy basics to advanced obedience. Our goal is to help you and your dog build a strong, trusting relationship, leading to a motivated, engaged, and well-behaved dog. In our classes, you will learn how to:
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Motivate and engage your dog
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Teach obedience using positive reinforcement
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Set healthy boundaries at home and in everyday situations
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Address problem behaviors and correct disobedience fairly
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Adjust routines to reduce unwanted behaviors
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Understand how your dog perceives situations and your actions
Puppy Empowerment
For puppies 10 weeks to 6 months
6 week series | Saturdays 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Cost: $210
In our puppy training class, you will learn how to:
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Train your puppy using motivational obedience
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Use the environment and everyday noises to boost your puppy's confidence
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Address common issues like biting and jumping
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Our Puppy Empowerment Course includes the AKC Star Puppy Program and evaluation, which lays the foundation for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Certification.
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Learn more about the AKC Star Puppy Program here.
Sign up for an upcoming Puppy Empowerment Course
Basic Obedience
For dogs 4 months and up
8 week series | Saturdays 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Cost: $280
In this basic obedience class, you'll learn how to motivate and teach your dog to be obedient in all areas of life.
You'll also learn how to:
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Communicate effectively with your dog
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Teach key skills like sit, down, come, and heel
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Address common problem behaviors
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Play games to build trust and strengthen your bond
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Understand your dog's body language
Sign up for an upcoming Basic Obedience Course
Intermediate Obedience
For dogs of all ages
8 week series | Saturdays 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: $280
Prerequisite: Dogs must have completed Basic Obedience and not be reactive.
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Join us for a fun and challenging intermediate obedience class, where we'll fine-tune skills and play exciting games.
In this class, you'll work on:
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Focused Heel & Heeling Games
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Tunnels
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Jumps
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Blind Searches
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Recall with Distractions
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Send out
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Emergency Down
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Daily practice is required for this course.
Sign up for an upcoming Intermediate Obedience Course
Advanced Obedience
For dogs of all ages
8 week series | Saturdays 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: $280
Prerequisite: Dogs must have completed Intermediate Obedience.
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In Advanced Obedience, you'll build on the skills learned in the intermediate course and practice combining exercises.
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Daily practice is required, and field trips may be included when possible.
Sign up for an upcoming Advanced Obedience course
AKC Canine Good Citizen Course
For dogs of all ages
4 week series | Saturdays 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Cost: $140
Prerequisite: Dogs must have completed Basic Obedience and not be reactive.
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The AKC's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test checks your dog's good manners and your responsibility as an owner. It includes 10 practical skills that every dog should know to be welcomed in the community:
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Accepting a friendly stranger
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Sitting politely for petting
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Appearance & Grooming
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Walking through a crowd
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Loose leash walking
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Sit & down on cue with an implied stay
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Coming when called
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Reaction to other dogs
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Reaction to distractions
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The CGC test will take place during the last week of class. Whether your dog passes or not, this is a great way to assess their progress and set future training goals. All dogs must be wearing a flat collar on test day.
Sign up for an upcoming Puppy Empowerment Course
Drop-In Style Classes
Our drop-in style classes offer you the flexibility to train on your schedule and only pay for the classes that you reserve and use.​​ ​
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You can choose to pay-as-you-go, or purchase a virtual punch card to get 2 FREE classes. Our virtual punch card can be used for any of our drop-in training and drop-in protection classes.
