Our dog training classes are designed to meet a wide variety of ages and skill level. We offer classes for Puppies, Beginner, Intermediate, IEP, and Advanced. Each class runs 6 weeks and costs $95. Proof of vaccination history is required.
Come to the shelter during open hours with your veterinary vaccine records to sign up while spots remain!
Puppy Class
The perfect starting point for puppies from 10 weeks to 9 months of age. Your puppy will learn “the Big Five”: Sit, Down, Stay, Come and Walk on a Leash, as well as nice household manners. Information to help with potty training, nutrition and grooming will also be covered. Prerequisite: Proof of vaccination history.
Beginner Class
The great place to start for the adolescent or more mature dog that is new to your home or has not had previous training classes. Your dog will learn “the Big Five” as well as many other skills. We will also go over any problem behaviors you may be having with your dog. Prerequisite: Proof of vaccination history.
Walk-About Class
The walkabout class is for the dog that has successfully learned basic obedience and needs additional practice. This 12 week class will visit various dog-friendly locations in the community to practice their socialization skills. Sign up today for this awesome experience and help your dog become an outstanding companion. Prerequisite: Puppy or Beginner.
Intermediate Class
This is the next level of class after Puppy or Beginner Classes. We will expand on the skills we learned in previous class and capture lots of new skills. Dogs will learn to settle, heel, and perform skills despite distractions, tricks for fun will also be included. Prerequisite: Puppy or Beginner.
Individual Education Plan (IEP)
IEP is for dogs that have previously attended beginner or puppy classes but may have some new issues due to the past year. Prerequisite: Puppy or Beginner.
Advanced Class
Preparation for the Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog International Tests. Individual skill concerns will be addressed. This class is for those that have completed puppy or beginner, intermediate and now would like to pursue the next level. Prerequisite: Intermediate.
Advanced classes are held Thursday evenings, please reach out to the instructor for information.
| Date | Day | Time | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4 | Sunday | 12:00 | Puppy/Beginner |
| Dec 10 | Saturday | 5:45 | Puppy/Beginner |
| Jan 7 | Saturday | 7:00 | Beginner |
| Jan 10 | Tuesday | 1:30 | Puppy/Beginner |
| Jan 17 | Tuesday | 4:30 | Intermediate 2.0 |
| Jan 22 | Sunday | 1:15 | Puppy |
| Jan 22 | Sunday | 3:00 | Intermediate |
| Jan 28 | Saturday | 1:15 | Puppy/Beginner |
| Feb 5 | Sunday | 3:00 | Puppy |
| Feb 11 | Saturday | 2:30 | Puppy/Beginner |
| Feb 18 | Saturday | 4:00 | Beginner |
| Mar 7 | Tuesday | 5:45 | Puppy/Beginner |
| Mar 12 | Sunday | 1:30 | Puppy |
| Mar 18 | Saturday | 1:15 | Beginner |
| Mar 19 | Sunday | 4:30 | Intermediate |
Prerequisite for all group classes: Proof of at least two rounds of the parvo/distemper/multi vaccines and bordetella vaccine. (Bring the receipt from your vet when signing up and at the first class!)
Group classes meet on the same day and time for 6 weeks starting the day listed on the schedule above. The cost is $95.
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