Our Classes
Whether you’re starting with the basics or looking for a new challenge, you’ll find a supportive space for both dogs and humans. We use and encourage positive training methods. Remember, dogs are just furry people with 4 legs, so treat them with respect. Learn more about our classes below, check the calendar, and book your spot today!
*When participating in any training class, please remember that everyone is at a different level in their training, and we will train at the level you are at. Avoid comparing yourself and your dog to any other team; success will be measured by your individual team's progress from week to week. Dogs and puppies 2.5 months or older 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.
Basic Obedience
This class will give people and their pets a good basic foundation. The classes are building blocks from week to week. Training and playing with your dog one-on-one is very important. You will use treats and toys in your training.
If you are interested in competition obedience, the skills will be included in your training.
Read the note below on what to bring.
AKC Rally Obedience
Rally-O is an AKC titling event. There are 42 Novice stations, 23 Intermediate / Advanced stations, 18 Excellent stations, and 22 Masters stations. All the stations will be covered while working in Rally-O. Each week's class will have a different course to practice and a discussion on how to perform the stations. It is a fun class. Prerequisite: basic obedience skills are necessary. If there is a question, we will be happy to evaluate you and your dog for this class.
Foundation for Agility
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!
Beginners / Novice Agility
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 some basic obedience skills...sit, stay, down, and come before advancing into this beginner class.
Intermediate / Open Agility
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.
Competition Agility
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.
Freestyle / Tricks
Teach your dog tricks, focus, dog dancing, socialization and other fun stuff. If you are new to dog sports and/or you want to build a relationship with your dog this is the class for you.
Conformation
Take this class to teach your dog how to move and stack in the conformation ring. Drop in basis.
Scent / Nose Work
Scent work helps you harness your dog's natural drive. Learn scent movement theories and get the basics for how the dog learns to search and indicate a find. This is the foundation of every kind of nose work, from competition to search and rescue.
Flyball
Learn how to train for flyball competitions and join a team.
Private lessons may be better for very young or beginner dogs due to their shorter times and fewer distractions. Privates can help you work through problems, give them a head start, or improve your skills.
Contact the instructor for pricing and availability.
Private Lessons
Please pick-up after your puppy or dog with plastic bag and deposit in outdoor trash can near the building or use the Pet Waste Stations located on the grounds.
Bring plenty of soft, small treats, water bowl and a favorite toy. It is best not to feed your dog before class.
Bring a lightweight leash (e.g. 5/8"x1", 5' or 6') and a good fitting collar. We will check your collar at the first class.
Be able to quickly access a physical or digital copy of your pet's shot records and rabies vaccination at all times.
Optional tools: A clicker or a remote controlled treat dispenser can be purchased online or at a pet supply store.
A favorite throw and/or tug toy can be a useful motivator in agility classes.
What to Bring
*NOTE: Allow enough time when arriving before class to potty your puppy or dog. Please don't let them potty anywhere in the building or in the outside rings (other than the exercise ring)!