Obedience Classes
This class will give people and their dog or puppy a good basic foundation to have a well-behaved family member. This class covers the following skills: sit, down, impulse control, door manners, leash skills, drop it, recall/name recognition, go to a dog bed, stay, and others. Additional things covered are jumping, biting, barking, grooming, and car safety. Each week we will be building on the skill previously learned in the class. Each week you will be sent homework on what was covered in class so that you can practice over the week. We will be training using positive training methods using a marker word and treats. Check the Calendar for the next round of classes or contact Amanda Haynes with any questions.
Dog/Puppy Requirement: Puppies 2.5 months Must have at least Rabies and be getting current vaccinations required by your vet. All puppies over 6 months must be up to date on Rabies, DHP-P, & Bordetella.
Further Requirements: Fill out the Information Form and send it to Amanda.
Basic Manners Class
Mon 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
No classes on announced holidays. No classes in August. No class on the 4th Wednesday of each month.
See Calendar for exceptions
Amanda Haynes
AmandaHaynes221b@gmail.com
$25/lesson or pay for all 6 classes at $135.
This class will give people and their pets a good basic foundation. There will be no refunds after the first class. There will be a diploma given at the end of the class session for those who attended the classes and kept up with the weekly training. The classes are building blocks from week to week and there will be handouts every week for the owner to follow and use to train their pet. Training and playing with your dog one-on-one is very important. You will use treats and toys in your training.
Read the note below on what to bring.
Please fill out the registration form and send it one week prior to the first class to reserve a place. Upon receipt of the registration form, the instructor will send information/reminders about the class. At the first class, bring a copy of your dog’s shot records. Payment is due at the first lesson.
"Basic and Beyond" Obedience
Mon 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
(8 weeks)
See Calendar for starting date
TBA
$200 due at first class
This class will work on building the skills that were covered in the Basic and Beyond Class, preparing for advancement and/or helping agility handlers with control issues with their dogs. The class will be working on developing skills for obedience and agility. This is a fun class for learning and improving skills and games and playing with your dogs. Dog’s enjoy learning when they know how to play and interact with their handler.
"Pre-Novice" Obedience
TBA
$15/lesson, paid by the month
This class is preparation for competitive novice obedience with elements of open obedience (dumb bell, jumping, drop on recall.) Dogs should have completed basic training and pre-novice before advancing into this class.
Note: your dog may stay in this class as long as necessary!
Some Rally obedience elements will also be introduced in this class.
Competition Novice/ Open Obedience
Wed 8:00 PM - 9:15 PM
No classes on announced holidays. No classes in August. No class on the 4th Wednesday of each month.
See Calendar for exceptions
TBA
$15/lesson, paid by the month
Please let us know which class you plan to attend
This class is preparation for competitive utility obedience. Dogs should have completed novice and open training before advancing into this class. They do not need an Open title but must have been trained through all of the open exercises.
Note: your dog may stay in this class as long as necessary!
Competition Utility Obedience
To Be Announced
No classes on announced holidays. No classes in August. No class on the 4th Wednesday of each month.
See Calendar for exceptions
TBA
$15/lesson, paid by the month
If interested, please contact us
Rally-O is an AKC titling event. There are 36 Novice stations, 18 Advanced stations and 13 Excellent stations. All the stations will be covered while working in Rally-O. Each week's class will have a different course to practice A discussion on how to perform the stations. It is a fun class. Prerequisite: Pre-novice obedience or novice obedience classes. If there is a question, I will be happy to evaluate you and your dog for this class.
AKC Rally Obedience Class
Wed. 6:45 PM - 8 PM
No classes on announced holidays. No classes in August. No class on the 4th Wednesday of each month.
See Calendar for exceptions
TBA
$15/lesson, paid by the month
Agility
Dogs should be at least 6 months of age and have completed a positive reinforcement-based basic obedience class to begin the Foundation Agility series. The Foundation agility classes are geared towards teams who eventually wish to compete in agility. Our focus is on incrementally building the dogs’ confidence and understanding, and the handlers’ ability to communicate with their dogs. We believe strongly that agility should be a REWARDING activity for both members of the team, and work hard to ensure that exercises are performed in a SAFE, AGE-APPROPRIATE, and FUN manner! The foundation classes is 6 weeks long. Emails are sent to students after each class, and include video and written description on the homework lessons.Upon completion of the foundation classes, we will be offering Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced agility classes.
Beginning, Intermediate & Advanced classes - These classes will be one after the other. Each class is 6 weeks long. Beginning class starts in January 2022, and the Advanced class will end in late May 2022. Because of the limit of evenings and teachers we have, these classes are likely only going to be offered once per year. **(Beginning Agility Dates: Thursday Nights, Dates: Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 03, 10, 17 Time 7:45 pm-8:45 pm)**
Prerequisite: Basic Manners or dog needs to have an understanding of heel position, Impulse control (It's Yer Choice). Through positive based learning and how to use a marker word. I will not be teaching any of these skills in class - So if you are unsure if you and your dog know these skills then likely you need to take the Basic Manners Class I have coming up first. Just let me know and I will email you the information.
Dog/Requirement: Be at least 6 months old.
Required Vaccinations: Rabies, DHP-P, & Bordetella.
Further Requirements: Fill out the Foundations Information Form below and send to Amanda.
Foundation For Agility Class
Thursday 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
No classes on announced holidays. No classes in August. No class on the 4th Wednesday of each month.
See Calendar for exceptions
Amanda Haynes
AmandaHaynes221b@gmail.com
$150, due before the first class to secure your spot.
These classes are to introduce you and your dog to agility equipment and how to safely perform each obstacle. It is the first step in preparation for competitive agility, or just for fun! Dogs should preferably have completed basic obedience training before advancing into this beginner class.
Please contact Kathy to enroll in either Monday or Tuesday class and send her the completed Enrollment form below.
Introduction to Agility
Thurs. 7:00 PM
See Calendar for starting date
These classes are for dogs and handlers who have already been introduced to the agility obstacles and are ready for short sequencing, improving performance on the contact obstacles, and weave pole work. Note: there is no pre-determined length of time to learn agility for you or your dog, so you can stay in each class as long as necessary!
Please contact Kathy to enroll in either Tuesday or Wednesday class. Send her the completed Enrollment form below if you have not been in her classes previously.
Started Agility
See Calendar for starting date
Dogs and handlers at this level should be fairly competent with all of the equipment. We will work on longer sequences, proofing the obstacle performance and handler footwork, as well as handling strategies. These classes are preparation for competitive agility.
Note: there is no pre-determined length of time to learn agility for you or your dog, so you can stay in each class as long as necessary! If you aren't sure where you and your pup belong we will evaluate you. Enrollment form below for new dogs.
Novice Agility
Mon. 8:00 PM
(ongoing except for announced holidays)
See Calendar for exceptions
Melanie
melanie@dogsneedajob.com
$50/month (ongoing course)
Dogs and handlers at this level should be fairly competent with all of the equipment. We will work on longer sequences, proofing the obstacle performance and handler footwork, as well as handling strategies. These classes are preparation for competitive agility.
Note: there is no pre-determined length of time to learn agility for you or your dog, so you can stay in each class as long as necessary! If you aren't sure where you and your pup belong we will evaluate you. Enrollment form below for new dogs.
Intermediate Agility
Ongoing except for announced holidays
See Calendar for exceptions
Dogs and handlers at this level should be competent with all of the equipment. We will mix work on long sequences with short drills, continue proofing obstacle performance and advanced handler footwork, as well as handling strategies with course map reading.
These classes are for competitive agility. If you aren't sure where you and your pup belong we will evaluate you. Enrollment form below for new dogs.
Competition Agility
Mon. 7:00 PM
(ongoing except for announced holidays)
See Calendar for exceptions
Private Lessons
Shorter times are better for very young or beginner dogs. Privates can help you work through problems, give them a head start, or improve your skills.
Private obedience lessons are available.
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30 minutes $30
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45 minutes $45
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1 hour $80
Private agility lessons are also available.
Private Lessons
Melanie