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Pet/Intro Obedience Classes

AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy

Description: This is a basic socialization and early obedience class for puppies up to 12 months old. At the completion of the program, your puppy can earn an AKC S.T.A.R. puppy certificate. Skills such as sit, down, come, and controlled walking on a leash will be taught. Other puppy behaviors we practice are handling the puppy, socialization with other people and puppies etc. Puppies do not have to be registered with AKC nor do they need to be purebred. STAR Puppy Advanced and Life Skills for Dogs are recommended next classes.

Instructor: Debbie Sherier

Click here to register → Full   AKC STAR Puppy Tuesday 5:30

Puppy Class

This is a basic socialization and early obedience class for puppies up to 12 months old designed to help puppies and their owners get off to a good start. Skills such as sit, down, come, and walking on a leash will be taught. In addition, puppies will practice greeting people and work on enrichment through various types of socialization with new surfaces, sounds, and spaces. No prerequisites.

This class starts September 3 and runs 4 weeks .

Instructor: Victoria Carey

Click here to register → Puppy Class Tuesday 9:00

Advanced Puppy

This class continues the basics learned in the puppy class. It is designed for older puppies who have had some basic obedience, such as sit, down, and beginning loose lead walking. It will continue with the addition of stay, leave it, greetings, and other behaviors to help you enjoy your puppy in your home and out in public! At the end of the course, dogs will be able to continue to Life Skills 2 or to Canine Good Citizen. 

Pre-requisites: Successful completion of a basic puppy class or STAR Puppy. Instructor approval

This class starts September 3 and runs 4 weeks .

Instructor: Victoria Carey

Click here to register → Full   Advanced Puppy Tuesday 10:15

Life Skills for Dogs

Dogs will learn to sit, down, stay, greet people properly.

Handlers will learn how to get a dogs attention. How to move from lure training to marker reward training. How to control a dog when greeting people out walking or at the door at home. How to teach and use a stay in position with distractions about.

Prerequisites:  Be able to walk on Leash

                        Not aggressive towards people or dogs

Instructor:  Beth Berg

Click here to register → Full Life Skills Saturday 9:30

CGC Advanced Test Prep

AKC Community Canine is the advanced level of the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen Program. Dogs who pass the AKC Community Canine test earn the official AKC Community Canine title that is designated by the letters “CGCA” (Advanced CGC) on the dog’s title record.

Whereas Canine Good Citizen tests are most often tested in a ring and situations are simulated (e.g., 3 helpers serve as a “crowd”), the AKC Community Canine test is done in real situations including at shows, classes, and in the community.
Pre-requisite:  CGC

Instructor:  Donna Craig

Click here to register → CGCA Saturday 10:30

Tricks Concepts

This class will teach various tricks using luring as well as shaping to allow dog/handler teams to have fun in a low stress environment, improve their training skills, and learn tricks to prepare for AKC Tricks Title testing. All levels welcome beginner to advanced!

Instructor:  Valerie Licausi

Click here to register →  Tricks Concepts Monday 2:45

Control Unleashed

Control Unleashed is a program developed by Leslie McDevitt, that is a fabulous foundation for working with your dog.  CU helps you and your dog develop clear 2 way communication about what your dog can handle, while improving the ability to concentrate on task in the face of distractions.  It is a great start for puppies, a super way to help adolescents through a difficult time, and helpful for any dog experiencing issues. Since this is a special offering of this class offered by others at a higher cost, no vouchers or discounts will be accepted. 

Instructor:  Susan Mann

Click here to register →  Full Control Unleashed Tuesday 7:00

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Competition Obedience/Rally Classes

Rally Novice Fundamentals

This class is for students who are new to the sport of AKC rally, or for those who want to brush up on the skills needed to successful compete in AKC Rally Novice. AKC Rules and Regulations will be introduced. The focus of the class will be on learning the correct way to perform each exercise at the rally novice level. We will also work on improving the skills needed to succeed in Rally Novice including leash handling, heeling, sits and downs, fronts and finishes, and pivots. Short courses will be introduced building on the signs that are being covered each week.

Prerequisites: Dogs must be able to work in close proximity to people and other dogs. Students should have knowledge of basic obedience exercises as taught in the Beginner Obedience/Rally I and II class.

Equipment Required: Regular collar and 4' or 6' leash.

If the class is full, please email the instructor at  annienflynn@gmail.com  to be added to the wait list.

Instructor: Debbie Mitchell

Click here to register → Novice Fundamentals Thursday 4:00

Click here to register →  Novice Fundamentals Thursday 7:00

Rally Novice Run throughs

Rally AKC rules and regulations will be reviewed. One Novice Rally course will be set up each week, possibly and if space permits, a smaller ring will be set up for practicing exercises. Students will receive practice and coaching in reading signs and running courses. We'll cover everything you need to enter your first AKC Rally Novice Competition.

Prerequisites: This class is for students who have knowledge of basic obedience exercises as taught in the Beginner Obedience/Rally I and II classes. Teams must have command of basic obedience skills such as heel, down, front, finish, and sit. The dog must demonstrate that the handler is in control of the dog’s behavior while on leash.

Equipment Required: regular collar (no harnesses) and a 4' or 6' leash.

If the class is full, please email the instructor at  annienflynn@gmail.com  to be added to the wait list.

Instructor: Debbie Mitchell

Click here to register → Rally Novice Run throughs Tuesday 5:30

Rally Intermediate/Advanced/Excellent Run Throughs

This class combines the Advanced and Excellent run through classes.  One ring will have advanced courses with the second ring having excellent courses.  Students may run advanced, excellent, or both levels during the class.  Students may run the advanced course as an intermediate (on lead) course using an alternate sign for the jump.  Students will receive practice and coaching in correctly performing the rally signs and running courses.

Prerequisites: This class is open to students who have completed the Rally Novice or Intermediate/Advanced class, have their rally novice title, or have the instructor’s permission.

Equipment Required: regular collar (no harnesses) and a 4' or 6' leash. 

If the class is full, please email the instructor at  annienflynn@gmail.com  to be added to the wait list. 

Instructor: Debbie Mitchell

Click here to register → Rally Adv/Intermediate/Excel Run throughs Thursday 5:30

Rally Hybrid Proofing & Problem Solving

The primary purpose of the class is to work on issues unrelated to the performance of the signs, but that result in NQ’s low scores.  This class will be run using primarily advanced level courses, however course design will be based on the level of the students in the class.  We will be running full courses, but the emphasis will be on distractions, start line routine, longer heeling patterns, complex signs and sequences, confusing course patterns etc.  A questionnaire will be sent to students before class asking for specific issues they would like incorporated into the class. 

Prerequisites: This class is open to students who are familiar with the rally novice and advanced exercises.  Dogs must be able to work in close proximity to people and other dogs.

Equipment Required: regular collar (no harnesses) and a 4' or 6' leash.

If the class is full, please email the instructor at annienflynn@gmail.com  to be added to the wait list.

Limited to 6 students.

Instructor: Debbie Mitchell

Click here to register → Rally Hybrid Tuesday 4:00

Competition Novice Skills

In this class we will learn the skills required for competing in the Novice/Beginner Novice Obedience Classes.  Exercises will be broken down into the pieces needed for you and your dog to learn and then be able to put together for the complete exercise.  This is not a run through class.

Limited to 6 students.

Instructor: Beth Warren

Click here to register → Competition Novice Skills Saturday 2:00

Competition Beginner Novice

Description:  This class prepares handler/dog teams to compete for the Beginner Novice Title (BN). The required exercises consist of Heeling on Leash while following signs, Figure Eight, Sit for Exam, Sit- Stay walk around the ring, and Recall.  Prerequisites: Dogs must be able to heel on leash, sit, stay, and recall, or instructor’s approval.

Instructor: Marie Degeneste

Click here to register → Comp Beginner Novice Monday 5:30

Competition Novice

Description:  This class prepares hander/dog teams to compete for the Novice Title (CD). The required exercises consist of Heeling on Leash and Figure Eight, Stand for Exam, Heel Free, Recall, Sit Stay-Get Your Leash, and Group Exercise (Sit and Down). Prerequisites: Completion of the BN Title, or dogs must be able to heel on and off leash, sit, stay, recall, control dog off leash, or instructor’s approval.

Instructor: Stan Hoffman

Click here to register → Competition Novice Monday 12:00

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Agility Classes

All classes will be held indoors at 2273 Burkette Rd. on 3/4" foam matting.

Pre-Agility

This class will cover targeting, focus and attention and beginning baby obstacle familiarization. Dogs should know sit stay for ten seconds and come when called. Dog should be able to work in a ring with other dogs.

Prerequisites: a beginner class such as star puppy, CU, CGC, Tricks, beginner obedience or instructor approval.

Instructor: Patricia Ray

Click here to register → Full Pre-Agility Wednesday 6:00

Agility 1 - Groundwork

Description:  This class is designed to follow pre-agility. Having a dog that offers behaviors is an advantage for training in agility. You will learn the technique for using this approach as well as teaching the dog how to jump, increasing focus, and basic handling. You will also learn the techniques for developing drive lines, beginning contact skills on a plank, developing independent object confidence, weave poles, and 2 X 2 entries. Dogs must reliably come when called and must work off leash around other dogs without visiting.   Prerequisites: Pre agility or instructor approval.

Instructor: Jeff Boyer

Click here to register → Full Agility 1 Wednesday 8:00

Click here to register → Full Agility 1 Wednesday 7:30

Agility 3 – Skill Development and Beginner Handling

This class is intended for teams that have completed classes through "Agility 2 - Obstacle Commitment".

This class will build on object and skills learned in Agility 2. Will continue with plank and weave training.  Object commitment in short drills will be progressed. There will be multiple stations working at the same time. Off leash control with a reliable recall is REQUIRED around working dogs. Start line stay of 10 feet and a 5 foot send to objects required. Plan to bring visible treats and or toy (with or without food in it) to throw.

Prerequisites: successful completion of Agility 1 or instructor approval.

Instructor:  Jeff Boyer

Click here to register → Agility 3 Wednesday 9:15

Intermediate Handling 

Sequences to improve handling skills on the novice/intermediate level.  Dogs must be able to sit/stay and work off leash.  

Instructor:  Nan McClure

Click here to register → Agility Intermediate Handling Wednesday 12:30

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Scent Work Classes

Scent Work Excellent

In this class, dogs and handlers continue to work on more complex scent puzzles in a variety of elements at the Excellent and Master level. This class will also work on more advanced handling skills and more advanced scent theory and setting hides.

Prerequisites:  Scent Work Intermediate AND Instructor Approval

Class Size: 6

Instructor: Anne Nored

Click here to register → Full  Scent Work Excellent Tuesday 1:00

Scent Work Trial Prep for Novice/Advanced

This is a trial preparation run through class for teams trialing at Novice/NW1 or Advanced/NW2 level. This is a “run through” class (No individual instruction). PRQ: Dog on Birch, Anise.
Completed Intro to Odor 2 AND Instructor Approval
Class Size: 12 

Instructor: Isabelle Nilsson

Click here to register → Full Work Trial Prep Novice/Adv Sunday 5:00

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Drop-In Classes 

Conformation Drop-In Classes Starting September 8 @ 10:30-11:30.  No signup is required.  For details go to this link  Conformation Class Information.  For schedule:  Class Calendar   Proof Vaccination is required.  $5 per session for members/$10 per session non members

Competition Open/Utility Proofing - Thursdays 12-2PM  These sessions are for proofing open and utility obedience exercises. Dogs must be training at the competition open or utility levels.    Participants will help each other with elements of exercises, but there is no instructor to provide training. Dogs will be training in close proximity to other dogs so must be under control and work safely near other dogs. This is a drop in class so signup is necessary.    Proof of Vaccination is required. Price is $5/person members/$10/person non-members.

Thursdays 12-2pm

Competition Open Drop- in 

Description:  Competition Open Drop In Class. Proof of Vaccination is required. Price is $5/person members/$10/person non-members.

Mondays 1:30-2:30

Agility Practice Time for Members:

This is for members only.  $5/dog. Must be sure that someone will be at the building and what time. Wednesdays 10:45-12:00