Classes

Pick the class that is right for you and your pet.  If your not sure, give us a call at 607-754-0536.  Inquire about our private training and behavioral consultation.

 

1

Beginners Class

BEGINNERS

The beginner class will help  you understand the developmental stages of your puppies early life and how to care and train for these different periods.

Puppies can start training as early as 8-10 weeks of age.

Some of the key points that we will be addressing in this class are:

  • Walking on a lead.
  • Heel to the left side with a sit when halted.
  • Sit down and stand with a stay.
  • Come when called.
  • Sit for an examination.
  • Socialization (puppy play) for dogs under 7 months old.
  • Addressing common behavioral problems.

 

2

Advanced Class

ADVANCED

The second stage of your training will begin in the advance class.   In this stage of training you and canine will focus on dog attention, proper form for handler and dog, and sharper more precise obedience.

  • Heel, about turns, pace changes, voluntary and automatic sit.
  • Recall on/off lead with voluntary sit in front.
  • Stand for exam.
  • Use of hand signals for sit and down commands.
  • Increase time and distance with distractions for sit stay and down stay.
  • Teach a finish.
  • Figure 8.
  • Use of retrieving, "drop it" and "hold it" commands.
  • Slip lead heeling.
  • Long sit.
  • Long down.
  • Sit and stay with test.

 

3

Novice/Open Class

novice / open

The most advanced class offered is the Novice / Open training.  In this class you will build on the skills that you have learned in the advanced class.  This training incorporates AKC- exercise for Novice / Open obedience.

 

 
4

"CGC" Canine Good Citizen Class

Cgc

This certification will provide you with your first AKC obedience title.  This training is a prelude to other  obedience titles and therapy dog certification.

 

 

 

Therapy Dog Class and Evaluation

Therapy Dog Class and Evaluation

I have become a therapy dog evaluator for Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs Inc. I now offer a 4 week Therapy Dog Class where you can build upon your foundation of the CGC (Canine Good Citizen discipline) by incorporating your therapy dog skills requirement the evaluation will occur at the last class.  Call us for more information at 607-754-0536.

 

 

Private Training

Private training

If you have a busy schedule and can not attend group classes and feel that you need additional help with basic obedience and good manners, we offer one- on-one private sessions in your home or the training facility.  Call us for more information at 607-754-0536.

 

 

Pricing and Payment

*Each class offered is a 6 week long class that will meet one night per week for one hour.

*Each class will be given homework sheets, handouts and behavior modifications plans.

 
Pricing Varies for each class, please call for details at 607-754-0536.