Class Descriptions
Currently offering Private classes at $__.__ per session!
Semi private group classes can be arranged in your home or neiborhood. Reasonable rates available.
Classes are taught with positive and fun methods. All group classes are six weeks long, and meet the same time, same day each week, except holidays. Reservations are required for all classes and payment must be received three days prior to start date. All group classes include Manners and Problem-Solving lecture. No Cash Refunds after 2nd class is taken, credit will be applied.
Private vs. Group Classes
Private classes can be arranged at your convenience in your home.
I come to you, you get one on one attention tailored to your individual needs. This is done in an environment the dog is comfortable with so it is a lower stress level and lower distractions. Additionally we can structure the classes to exactly meet your wants, needs, and desires for your dog. This is not cookie cutter dog training.
Group classes are less expensive and you get high distractions levels which cannot be worked in a private class at your home.
For the advanced levels we recommend this, as well as you pratice in a public setting if at all possible. We may even hold the class at a park or other public area.
Manners and Problem-Solving
This is a lecture class which covers common troubles, like chewing, digging, jumping on people, jumping on furniture, playful biting, barking and general socialization.
It is included in the cost of all group courses, or may also be taken independently.
Puppy and Basic Classes
Puppy is for nine weeks to five months of age.
Basic is for five months of age and older. They are never too old.
Both the above classes consist of the following:
Socialization - the role of it, the rules of it and how to overcome the obstacles. Intermediate Prerequisite: Understanding and ability to perform basic commands by both owner and dog. Previous completion of our Puppy/Basic class is required or permission from Shirley. Previous completion of a training class with any other trainer is usually acceptable, please check first, we need to make sure methods are compatible and minimum standard is met. The above class consists of the following: Proofing the previous work we have done and gaining Focused attention. Advanced Emergency Drop on recall - asks the dog to stop and down in the middle of a come. Rally-O Level I What is it? Never heard of it before? Come find out about the new exciting sport of Rally-O. Where competition is fun again, and you get to praise the whole time. Rally Obedience is a brand-new canine sport which consists of a sequence of stations, run as a course by a handler and dog while in heel position, where a sign at each station indicates an obedience exercise which the team must perform. Rally-O Begining Learn Level I Rally course requirements. Learn all exercises signs and what they mean. Learn how to exactly execute the Exercises. Learn how Rally is scored and what kind of deductions are taken off. Learn the big no no's and what's allowed. And learn the basic begining course run, how to work your dog through a course. Rally-O Intermediate If you already have most of the basic understanding of this event and only need the fine tuning this is the level for you. Both handler and dog gets to polish and practice their performances to prepare for the show ring, and competition. We encourage you to take this course level as many times as needed to get the practice and confidence you and your companion need to compete.
Six foot leash control work in Low to Medium Distractions.
Let’s Go - Walk on a leash and do not drag the owner.
Sit, Down, and Stay stationary control.
Leave it - Item is off limits to dog until / unless released.
Back off - Get away from the item.
Fetch or Get it, Bring it, Drop it - Great for exercise and game playing with your friend.
Come - Probably the most important behavior any dog can learn.
Beginning Door Dashing - Door and Boundary control work teaches dog to not bolt through doorways, or leave yard. This is only started at this level.
As well as several misc. items like release word, easy, watch me, and a couple of fun tricks. Contact for Cost.
Addition of Distance, 10 to 50 feet and high distractions are added to all previous commands.
Stand/ Stay - used in competition and for grooming purposes. Inside/Outside/Go to Bed or Kennel - used to control movement of your dog or placement.
Place - hang out where I put you.
Heel - a formal Competition walking.
Group Sit and Down Stay - for the Obedience competition.
Heavey Distractions.
Contact for Cost..
Drop in Motion - having the dog stop and sit/down while you continue in motion.
Directional send out - used to send dog away from you for Obedience Comp.
Stand in Motion-
Formal Retrieve-
Contact for Cost.
Any of the above group classes can be set up for breed clubs.
Class room and club lecture are available for children on :
Caring for your dog, what they really need.
Meeting and greeting a strange dog.
Heartful training to help your pet understand our world.
Other topics available on request. Contact for information.
K-9 Day Kamp Not available at this time.
What is it? A specially designed course for the busy life style.
Do you want a better behaved dog, but do not have the time to put into training? Do you lead a hectic life, travel or work a sliding schedule? Just cannot commit to a set class schedule? This may be the answer for you!!!
Tricks and Agility Just for fun Agility for every day, the way’s to use agility to exercise your companion and give them a job to do. What to look for and where to look for things to use as equipment. How to make sure they are safe to use.
This class can include, but is not limited to any combination of the following: Roll over / Play Dead or Go to Sleep / Wave, High Five, Give me Ten / Bow / Walk backwards / Go out around an item / Spin / Speak / Touch it / Find it / Walk on / Weave / Up-Down / Paws on - Paws off / Head up - Head down / Go to your mark / Come Fast - Come Slow
Tricks can be used to keep the polish on normal obedience, to take it a step beyond with hospital and retirement visits, or to entertain your friends and family. It is also a great indoor training routine when we have bad weather.
Let's go from the owners view. This is what loose leash walking should look like. Click on the link "Lets go Walking" to go to my blog.
What you need for class.
All classes require proof of Vaccinations for Parvo/ Distemper, and Bordetella. Rabies is required if dog is more than four months of age. Puppies must be 10 weeks of age.
Six foot leash with the dog on a buckle collar, and a 15 ft long line. Owners should be dressed comfortably and wearing exercise type shoes. No high heels or dress shoes and absolutely No Flip Flops.
Bring Treats or favorite toys. Try to have several options available in case your dog does not work the way you think he will.
All dogs must be on a leash when exiting the vehicle and entering class area.
