| With over 11 years professional training experience in both group and private instruction, we are positive reinforcement and clicker training-based trainers. This method is a gentle, easy, and effective way to train your dog. The clicker makes a click that your dog learns to associate with food. Your dog learns that the “click” equals a treat for the correct behavior. Because the timing of the click is so important, your dog learns faster and more consistently than just using verbal praise. A clicker gets the dog to focus on making you “click” and gets their attention off of food. A clicker is not a lifetime device! Once your dog learns the behavior, we wean you off of the clicker, and your dog is left with knowing both verbal and hand signals. A clicker makes a dog THINK - gone are the days of forcing a dog to do something and punishing them when they don’t understand . Dogs were bred to work for and with us; and the clicker gets their mind, body, and soul to happily obey. If you would rather not use a clicker in class, you are still welcome to attend and use positive reinforcement. However, we will not allow any harsh physical corrections in class. There are many different ways to train, and we want the kindest option for your dog! |
| Obedience Information and Class Schedules |
| HERE: CURRENTLY RUNNING CLASSES (CLASSES IN PROGRESS) HERE: ONLINE CLASS HOMEWORK SCROLL DOWN FOR OUR UPCOMING CLASSES! Group classes have many benefits and are strongly recommended for puppies and most dogs. Because our facility is small, we limit our class sizes and offer an instructor-student ratio of 1:4 or 1:6, providing your family with as much individual attention as possible. Group classes also offer socialization with other people and dogs, cover a broad range of topics and behaviors, are more economical than private instruction, and teach you to work your dog with distractions. You form a strong support system with your classmates and your dog will go home happy and tired! Your dog must be friendly with other people and dogs in order to participate in group classes. If you don't think that your dog will be a good fit in group classes, please click HERE for information on our private instruction. Classes We Offer: (Please click on the name of the class for class information!) 30/30: (30 Minutes of Obedience, 30 Minutes of Agility) (30/30 is offered as a beginner class - for dogs who have never taken an obedience or agility class OR an advanced class - for dogs who have already taken an obedience or agility class.) Beginner 30 / 30: Wednesday 2/29/12 - 6:15 - 7:15pm - REGISTER HERE! Advanced 30 / 30: Saturday 2/25/12 - 11:30am - 12:30pm - REGISTER HERE! Agility: Introduction to Agility: Tuesday 2/28/12 - 6:30 - 7:00pm - REGISTER HERE! Agility I: Tuesday 2/28/12 - 7:15 - 8:15pm - REGISTER HERE! Agility II: TBA APRIL 2012 - REGISTER HERE! Canine Good Citizenship (CGC) / Therapy Dog Prep: TBA APRIL 2012 - REGISTER HERE! Canine Good Citizenship (CGC) Test: (CONTACT US) to schedule a private test for your dog! Introduction to Nose Work / Scent Work: Monday 3/12/12 - 6:15 - 6:45pm - REGISTER HERE! Fun & Games / Teaching Tricks Class: Monday 2/06/12 - 6:15 - 6:45pm - REGISTER HERE! Go to Ground (GTG): Advanced Dogs: TBA MARCH 2012 - 2:00 - 2:30pm - REGISTER HERE! Beginner Dogs: TBA March 2012 - 2:30 - 3:00pm - REGISTER HERE! Outdoor Adventure: TBA APRIL 2012 Puppy Kindergarten / Beginner: Monday Session: 2/6/12, 7:00 - 8:00pm (2 SPOTS LEFT) - REGISTER HERE! Thursday Session: 3/1/12, 6:15 - 7:15pm - REGISTER HERE! Saturday Session: TBA MARCH 2012, 10:00 - 11:00am - REGISTER HERE! Beginner II: Wednesday 2/29/12 - 7:30 - 8:00pm |
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