Obedience Training Program

We offer a full range of classes from puppy socialization through advanced obedience. We use a positive training philosophy, and our goal is to help you learn to communicate and partner with your dog so you can integrate him/her into your lifestyle. This could be as singulare as wanting a well enough mannered dog so you can bring him/her in the house, use your yard without being molested, and walk without losing your arm and shoulder. Or, it could be anywhere on the continuum of wanting to be able to travel with your dog, hike with him/her or compete in obedience, rally, or any type of competitive dog sports.

We also offer training and testing for the Canine Good Citizen.
All dogs must be current on their vaccinations before attending training classes.

Click here to download a Dog Training Class application

Puppy Socialization
The first 4 to 5 months of a puppy’s life are critical to socialization. This class allows your puppy to interact with other puppies and people in a safe and controlled environment. Puppies will start on basic obedience skills (sit, down, come, stay) and leash manners. People will learn how to deal with housebreaking, jumping up, digging, barking, biting, destructive chewing, bolting out doors and gates, and other unwanted behaviors. Upon completion of this class, your puppy could qualify for the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program.

Requirements: To attend class Puppies must be in good health and have had their third Distemper-Parvo shot.
Age:14 weeks to 5 months
Class length:4 weeks (one hour per week)
Class days:Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
Cost:$95

Beginner
Beginner class teaches the basics: heeling, sit, down, come, and stay. You’ll learn skills to deal with problem behaviors like jumping up, digging, destructiveness, running away, nuisance barking, and biting. Your dog will learn good manners for riding in cars, exiting doors and gates, and going to the vet and groomer. Upon completion of this class, your dog could qualify for Canine Good Citizen and/or Therapy Dog certification.

Requirements: Must be current on all vaccinations.
Age: 5 months to any age
Class length: 6 weeks (one hour per week)
Class days: Monday through Thursday evenings, weekdays, and weekends
Cost:$120

Intermediate
Intermediate class refines your dog’s basic obedience skills and introduces clicker training. You’ll begin the transition to working offleash. Dogs will learn to respond to hand and/or verbal signals. Distance and distraction work is increased. You’ll be introduced to jumping and retrieving. Upon completion, your dog could go on to participate in flyball, agility, rally, competitive obedience, hunting, tracking, schutzhund, and/or performance.

Requirements: Must be current on all vaccinations.
Age: Any age after completing beginner class
Class length:6 weeks (one hour per week)
Class days: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings
Cost:$120

Advanced
Advanced class continues to build obedience skills with more distance and distraction work. Your dog will be introduced to directed jumping, formal and directed retrieving, and scent discrimination. The class will focus on more individualized problem solving. Upon completion, your dog could pursue formal obedience titles and competitive dog sports.

Requirements: Must be current on all vaccinations.
Age: Any age after completing intermediate class
Class length: 6 weeks (one hour per week)
Class days: Scheduled based on student interest
Cost: $120

Tricks
Wow your friends and family with all the tricks your dog knows! If you and your dog enjoy performing, you can even join the Paws For Fun dog performance troupe. Paws For Fun performs at schools, hospitals, assisted living facilities, and special events.

Requirements: Must be current on all vaccinations.
Age: Any age with aptitude for tricks
Class length: 6 weeks
Class days: Scheduled based upon Student Interest
Cost: $100 per class