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Basic Obedience Level 1 w/Julie Langner 6 Week Class Mon. 5:00-6:00pm
STARTING JUNE 2nd $145+tax
- 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.
Rally Novice 101 w/Lucinda Schuft 5 Week Class Tues. 6:00-7:00pm Starting June 30th $125+tax
Class will focus on 3 aspects of rally, beginning w/novice-level signs. You will progress beyond the fundamentals as we cultivate your teamwork in a positive & 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 before participating in this class.
The focus will be on: Teaching the dog essential skills- Instructing the handler on necessary movements- Assisting the handler in learning how to navigate a course and follow signs seamlessly. We will concentrate on loose leash heeling while learning to maneuver through turns & heeling exercises for rally. Subsequently, we will incorporate circles, sits, downs and stands that are integral to both rally and obedience exercises.
Beginner Agility Level 1 w/Denise Maher 5 Week Class Thurs. 4:00-5:00pm
STARTING MAY 28th $125+tax
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.
AKC Trick Dog & CGC Class & Testing w/Lucinda Schuft Tues. June 2nd & Tues. June 9th $50+tax
AKC Trick Dog & Canine Good Citizen Class is Open to all dogs that have completed a basic obedience class. This is a 2 week class ran drop-in style. Time is from 4-7pm both evenings, come @ a time that works for you. Includes coaching, testing & titles. There will be trick dog props available, but you are welcome to bring your own as well.
You may test at any level just be sure to have your lower level test sheets to make sure we're not repeating anything.
For those wanting to do Canine Good Citizen we will work on prepping the first week and do the testing on the second week after 5pm.
If you have any questions, please reach out to
Instructor Lucinda at: 605-490-7757
We look forward to seeing everyone for this super fun & exciting class!
Rally Novice 102 w/Lucinda Schuft 5 Week Class Tues. 4:30-5:30pm Starting June 30th $125+tax
Rally Novice 102 is a Continuation of Novice Rally 101, 101 is a prerequisite for this class. In 102 we will cover all of the Novice Level Signs and put all of our skills together that we learned in Rally 101.
AKC Fit Dog Level 1 w/Lucinda Schuft assisted by Jackie Smith (6 Week Class) Tues. 7:15-8:15pm starting June 30th
This is a formal 6 week class taught by approved instructors teaching structured exercises to help dogs stay fit. It is a component of the program that counts towards an AKC Fit Dog title. Combined with other fun dog activities like organized walks or independent activities this helps participants earn the Non-Competitive Level 1 Title.
Basic Obedience Level 2 w/Julie Langner 6 Week Class Mon. 6:30-7:30pm
STARTING JUNE 2nd $145+tax
- 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.
Beginner Agility Level 1 w/Denise Maher 5 Week Class Thurs. 4:00-5:00pm
STARTING MAY 28th
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.
Class Overview, Seminars and Registration Links!!
Puppy Foundations w/Angela Dorn 6 Week Class Mon. 5:30-6:30pm
STARTING MAY 25TH
- 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. 6:00pm-7:00pm
STARTING JUNE 2nd
- 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.
Beginner Agility Level 1 w/Denise Maher 5 Week Class Thurs. 5:00-6:00pm
STARTING MAY 28th
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.
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