Obedience Training Program

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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: 6 weeks (one hour per week)

Class days: Monday and Tuesday evenings

Cost: $110

 

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: 8 weeks (one hour per week)

Class days: Tuesday and Thursday evenings, Saturday mornings, and some weekdays

Cost: $120

 

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: 9 weeks (one hour per week)

Class days: Monday evenings and Saturday mornings

Cost: $130

 

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: 9 weeks (one hour per week)

Class days: Scheduled based on student interest

Cost: $130

 

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