Class Descriptions

Basic Manners

Puppy Kindergarten

Get your puppy started off on the right foot. This class focuses on socialization, basic training, and how to be a responsible pet owner.

Pre-Req: None

Age: 10wks - 6 months

Beginner Obedience

This class is trains YOU to train your dog. It goes over the basic commands (sit, down, loose leash walking, and come), and so much more!

Pre-Req: None

Age: 6 months and Older

Teamwork

This class focuses on the engagement and flatwork needed for many dog sports. It builds a strong relationship through training games.

Pre-Req: Beginner Obedience

Age: 6 months and Older

Canine Good Citizen (CGC)

This class is focused on the skills needed to pass the CGC test. This class helps you and your dog be the best you can be.

Pre-Req: Beginner Obedience

Age: 6 months and Older

Competition Obedience

Sub-Novice

Continue building your obedience skills while also growing the bond between you and your dog through clear communication.

Pre-Req: Beg. Obedience or Teamwork

Age: 6 months and older

Novice

Gain the skills needed to start competing, and learn about what it takes for your dog to earn their CD Title.

Pre-Req: Sub-Novice and Instructor Permission

Age: 12 months and Older

Open

Take your competition training to the next level. Learn what it takes for your dog to earn their Open Obedience Title.

Pre-Req: Novice and Instructor Permission

Age: 12 months and Older

Utility

ITake your competition obedience training to the highest level. Learn what it takes for your dog to earn their Utility Title.

Pre-Req: Open and Instructor Permission

Age: 12 months and Older

Proofing

Test your skills, and learn what it takes to make sure your dog can perform under any condition.

Pre-Req: Instructor Permission

Age: 12 months and older

Put-Thrus

Have a trial coming up? We offer drop-in put-thrus most Wednesday evenings. Check the calendar for more infromation

Pre-Req: None

Age: 6 months and older

Agility

Intro to Agility

Start your agility journey. Learn the basic handling moves through flatwork and games.

Pre-Req: Teamwork or Sub-Novice

Age: 9 Months and Older

Beginner Agility

This class will introduce your dog to all equipment and basic sequencing.

Pre-Req: Intro to Agility and Instructor Permission

Age: 12 months and Older

Intermediate Agility A/B

Learn about more complex sequencing, and grow your understanding of how and when to use different handling moves.

Pre-Req: Beginner Obedience

Age: 6 months and Older

Advanced Agility

Learn the advanced handling moves needed to feel confident in even the trickiest of course.

Pre-Req: Beginner Obedience

Age: 6 months and Older

Rally

Rally Novice/Intermediate

Learn about the entry level of of the AKC sport, Rally! It is a fun, confidence building sport where dog and handler navigate a course of numbered signs performing different skills together.

Pre-Req: Teamwork or Sub-Novice

Age: 9 Months and Older

Rally Excellent/Advanced

Ready for more? Learn about the more complex signs and moves needed for the upper levels of Rally.

Pre-Req: Rally Novice and Instructor Permission

Age: 12 months and Older

Scent Work

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Beginner Scent Work

Learn about your dog's nose, and let them use their natural instincts in this class. You will learn the basics behind the AKC sport of Scent Work.

Pre-Req: Beginner Obedience

Age: 6 Months and Older

Intermediate Scent Work

Expand the number of scents your dog can find, and learn about more complex hides as you continue to grow your dogs confidence in the sport.

Pre-Req: Beginner Scent Work and Instructor Permission

Age: 6 months and Older

Advanced Scent Work

Learn about the trickiest hides and how to set your dog up for success no matter the conditions.

Pre-Req: Intermediate Scent Work and Instructor Permission

Age: 6 months and Older

Other

Conformation

Learn how to properly teach your dog to stack and run around the conformation ring. This is a drop-in class held on Tuesday evenings. No pre-registration required.

Pre-Req: None

Age: 10wks and Older

Tricks

Ready to have lots of fun with your dog? Learn about trick training, build your dog's confidence, and earn a trick title or two by the end of the session!

Pre-Req: Beginner Obedience

Age: 6 months and Older