The Next Step Class-June 10th

Have you taken a puppy class and now you're not sure what comes next? Maybe you didn't take your puppy to a class. Maybe you did some training with him at home and find that you need more help. Does your young dog listen to you at home, but not when you're out in public? Does he "not know" the basics if company comes over? Then this is the class for you!

Are you ready to enjoy your young dog? Do you want your dog to listen the FIRST TIME, so you won't need to repeat commands over and over to him? Then sign up for "The Next Step Class".

We always limit class sizes to give you and your dog the attention you both deserve.

Find out more details about this class HERE, then contact us to reserve your place in the class.  

Early Bird Discount if you sign up before June 3rd. Don't miss out!

                                                            Will "Jeter" see you in this class?

House Dog Obedience with Aaron Timberlake May 9, 2015

NEW SESSION - STARTS NOVEMBER 7, 2015 

House Dog Obedience: Series 1, 2 + 3

Manners are very important, especially for your House Dog! This class will cover all the basics, but will be focusing on some unorthodox tricks and methods that will have your dog consistently, reliably and happily working with you.

What will you and your dog learn? ~ Watch Me, Sit, Down, Stay, Recall, Go To…, Walk Nice, Leave It and Manners. Plus a whole lot more!

Session One will start with Confidence Building, Impulse Control and Relationship Development. This will be a great foundation for the development of a thinking dog who loves to learn, work and cooperate with you. At the same time it will set your dog up for success with basic, traditional obedience.

Session Two then moves into the basics of obedience. 

Session Three ups the ante, polishing your dog around new distractions and environments. We may take this Third Session outside or on the road to different locations.

Use the 'contact us' in the menu bar for more information. Aaron will return your email.

Congratulations!

We just finished another "The Next Step Class". I'm so pleased that family members joined in with the training at class and at home. It's important that everyone is working together and keeping things consistent. Your dog can become confused if his rules change from day to day or from person to person.

Your dog is happier when he knows what is expected!

S.T.A.R. Puppy Class - April 22

Start your puppy early. Don't wait until he is older and problems begin! Sign up NOW for BOTH the Puppy Class AND The Next Step Class to SAVE EVEN MORE!

In this class we will get you and your pup started off on the right step (the right paw) and prepare you both for the beginning of the happy life you'll want with your puppy.

This is an evening class. EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: Sign up before April 14th and save. There is an even greater discount when you sign up for BOTH the Puppy Class AND The Next Step Class at the same time.  The Puppy Class will get you started, but it is only the beginning. Then what? The Next Step Class keeps you going for when your pup begins to enter the stage of his life when he'll become more independent. Plan ahead to keep him on track.

Class sizes are ALWAYS LIMITED. Contact us now to reserve your spot in the classes. Use the 'contact us' link in the menu bar at the top of the page.

House Dog Obedience with Aaron Timberlake April 25, 2015

The First Session starts off with Confidence Building, Impulse Control and Relationship Development. This will be a great foundation for the development of a thinking dog who loves to learn, work and cooperate with you. At the same time it will set your dog up for success with basic, traditional obedience.

The Second Session moves into the basics of obedience. 

The Third Session ups the ante, polishing your dog around new distractions and environments. We may take the Third Session outside or on the road to different locations.

Use the 'contact us' in the menu bar for more information. Aaron will return your email.

Canine Good Citizen Class and Test

A new Canine Good Citizen Prep Class will be starting on April 4, 2015. This is a morning class. Each week you and your dog will be practicing and preparing for the test, which will be on the last week of the session. 

DATES for the CLASS: April 4th, 18th, 25th, and May 2nd. The test will be on May 16th. The weeks in between will give you extra time to prepare your dog. CLASS SIZE LIMITED

 What is the Canine Good Citizen Test?

The CGC Program welcomes both purebred and mixed breed dogs. The Test is noncompetitive and dogs are not required to perform with the same precision required in formal obedience. There are 10 individual tests (listed below).

"Responsible Owners, Well-Mannered Dogs. The AKC's Canine Good Citizen program is recognized as the gold standard for dog behavior. In CGC, dogs who pass the 10 step CGC test can earn a certificate and/or the official AKC CGC title. Dogs with the CGC title have the suffix, "CGC" after their names." - From American Kennel Club Website

The CGC test includes:

# 1: Accepting a friendly stranger

# 2: Sitting politely for petting

# 3: Appearance and grooming

# 4: Out for a walk (walking on a loose lead)

# 5: Walking through a crowd

# 6: Sit and down on command and Staying in place

# 7: Coming when called

# 8: Reaction to another dog

# 9: Reaction to distraction

# 10: Supervised separation