Open House April 14th 5-8pm 2451 S. Plaza Dr. Rapid City, SD
Engaging Dogs, Empowered Trainers
Join a community where professional expertise meets bond based training, fostering a natural and profound connection between dogs and their owners..
Beginner Agility w/Denise Maher 5 Week Class Thurs. 5-6pm
An introduction to essential foundational skills for Agility, Building Engagement & Focus, Mastering a dependable start line, Body Awareness: Focusing on targeting and hind-end awareness for safely navigating obstacles, Handling Cues learning clear body language, hand signals and vocal cues.
Conformation w/Pam Stillman 8 Weeks Wed. 6-7pm
Conformation: Everything you wanted to know but didn't know how to ask. This 8 week class will start with only people attending and end with a Fun Match to put your knowledge to work. My goal is for you to understand what Conformation is and to learn how to play the game!
Basic Canine Training Level 1 w/Denise Maher 5 Week Class Tues. 1-2pm
BCT-1 This program concentrates on instructing the owner or handler on how to effectively shape their dog's behavior through clear communication, establishing a foundation of essential obedience, manners and social skills for dogs typically aged six months or older. This introductory level highlights the use of positive reinforcement to teach fundamental commands, appropriate leash manners and courteous behavior around both people and other dogs, often acting as a preliminary step towards Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test.
Basic Obedience w/Julie Langner 6 Week Class Thurs. 6:30pm-7:30pm
This class is best suited for dogs 5 months of age or older!! We will focus on building a strong foundation for a well-mannered, confident dog. This class is designed to focus on essential obedience skills while strengthening the bond between you and your dog. You will learn to effectively communicate through positive, reward based training while working on key commands such as sit, down, stay and recall. We'll also introduce different types of training equipment & how to use them properly for safe & effective results.
Beyond obedience, this class emphasizes responsible dog ownership.including handling real-life situations & improving focus around distractions, setting your dog up for long-term success at home & in public.
Class Overview and Registration Links
All classes listed below begin the week of April 20th!
Puppy Foundations w/Angela Dorn 6 Week Class Mon. 5:30-6:30pm
Set your puppy up for a lifetime of success with our Puppy Foundations Class-designed to build confidence, clarity and strong communication from the very beginning.
This class focuses on creating a well-rounded, resilient puppy through positive reinforcement and purposeful engagement. We'll introduce your puppy to real-world experiences while teaching you the skills needed to guide them effectively.
Puppy's Need to Have a Minimum of 3 rounds of vaccines prior to class starting!
Basic Obedience w/Julie Langner 6 Week Class Tues. 10:00am-11:00am
This class is best suited for dogs 5 months of age or older!! We will focus on building a strong foundation for a well-mannered, confident dog. This class is designed to focus on essential obedience skills while strengthening the bond between you and your dog. You will learn to effectively communicate through positive, reward based training while working on key commands such as sit, down, stay and recall. We'll also introduce different types of training equipment & how to use them properly for safe & effective results.
Beyond obedience, this class emphasizes responsible dog ownership.including handling real-life situations & improving focus around distractions, setting your dog up for long-term success at home & in public.
Novice Rally 101 w/ Lucinda Shuft 5 Week Class Tues. 3pm-4pm
Novice Rally 101 is the first class in a series that will concentrate on three aspects of Rally, beginning with novice-level signs. You will progress beyond the fundamentals as we cultivate your teamwork in a positive and enjoyable manner. All students must complete this course prior to enrolling in subsequent classes, where we will expand upon these skills and it is necessary to have completed a basic obedience class prior to participating in this class.
Open House April 14th 5-8pm 2451 S. Plaza Dr Rapid City, SD
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Email: info@caninecollectivesd.com
Phone: (925)330-9944