Specialty Group Classes
For pet parents who want to go above and beyond after graduating
Beginner Obedience Training (Rally-O),
Canine Good Citizen (for Therapy Dog Training), or by
instructor's permission (e.g. after Private Training).
Trick Training
Limited to 6 dogs per class; price: $225.
A group class intended to teach the handlers how to train their dogs to perform specific tricks upon request. Approximately 5 individual tricks will be worked on EACH week. Our instructors are certified through the American Kennel Club (AKC) to award these titles. The first TRICK TITLE is the Tricks Dog Novice. Trick training can earn you 3 separate titles: Novice, Intermediate, & Advanced. Titles are progressive.
Some tricks to expect:
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Spin
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Hold
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Get into
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Find it/Shell game
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Crawl
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& much more!
Rally - O
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For Advanced Obedience Graduates
Limited to 6 dogs per class; price: $225.
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A fun and exciting team sport for dogs and their handlers! Dog and Handler 'teams' navigate a course with numbered signs indicating different exercises to perform. Handlers are permitted to talk, praise, encourage, or use any verbal means of encouragement towards their dogs. Multiple commands and/or signals using one or both arms and hands are allowed; loud or harsh commands or intimidating signals will be penalized.
This is a great sport! It gives your dog mental stimulation and prepares for obedience competition. It's something new, different, and fun to do with your dog! Visit the AKC website to learn more about this sport!
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Therapy Dog Class
For Canine Good Citizen certified dogs (or with permission of trainer)
Limited to 6 dogs per class; price: $225.
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Therapy dogs should be well socialized and mentally stable, showing the ability to ENJOY the work expected from a Therapy Dog. Few dogs will qualify.
This class will prepare the handlers and the dog for most TD certification tests. Not only are we preparing your dog for the test, we are preparing YOU the handler, for the actual work.
WHAT DOES A THERAPY DOG DO?
Therapy dogs often participate in scheduled visitations at hospitals, nursing homes, support groups, assisted care facilities and more. For example, many libraries have created a ‘special time’ to assist children and or adults in a confidence boosting reading program. Therapy dogs fit right into these programs. Therapy Dogs bring a feeling of comfort to many.
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Scent Class
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For Beginner Obedience Graduates
Limited to 6 dogs per class; price: $225.
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This introductory level scent work class is for dogs that don't have any prior scent work experience. You will learn the basic concepts related to searching for odor, proper use of equipment, how to handle odor, how to place hides, and how to teach your dog to hunt for odor and love it.
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We recommend completion of Basic obedience (or equivalent) prior to enrolling in this class. One dog searches at a time, all other dogs must be kept in your car as you wait your turn.