Note: Do not bring your puppy to the first class!  

Are you ready to start a new adventure with your pup? Is it time to teach your puppy good manners and guide her through the socialization period? If yes, this class is for you!  During our Puppy Preschool class, we will cover basic obedience cues: Sit, Down, Recall, Loose Leash Walking, Drop it and Leave it. We will also work on improving your pup’s impulse-control and ability to focus on you. We will provide education on puppy-related topics like: socialization and development, potty training, nipping, chewing, etc.  Puppy Preschool will help your pup to grow into a happy and well mannered member of your family!

Prerequisite: Proof of Vaccination history

Age of puppy: 10 weeks up to 5 months

Note: Do not bring your dog to the first puppy class! This class is 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. 

Note: Do not bring your dog to the first beginner class! This class is a 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.

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: Completion of Puppy or Beginner 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. Walk-About classes are held Thursday evenings.  Please reach out to Gayle, the instructor, for information. Prerequisite: Completion of Intermediate 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: Completion of Intermediate class.

This class is specifically designed to help build confidence in shy dogs 6 months or older. Your dog will learn “the Big Five”: Sit, Down, Stay, Come, and Walking on a loose leash.  Your dog will also learn nice household manners along with skills to increase his confidence in you and the world around him. Prerequisite: Proof of vaccination history and dog must be at least 6 months old.  

Do you have a rowdy dog? Does he jump up on everyone, pull on the leash, counter surf? This is the class for you! Your dog will learn “the Big Five”: Sit, Down, Stay, Come, and Walking on a loose leash as well as nice household manners. There will be an emphasis on learning impulse control and correcting bad habits. This is a beginner level class for dogs who are 6 months old and up. Prerequisite: Proof of vaccination history and dog must be at least 6 months old.  

This is the next level of class after Puppy or Beginner Classes. IEP is for dogs that have previously attended beginner or puppy classes but may have some new issues due to the past year.  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: Completion of Puppy or Beginner class.