Puppy Basics & Agility
Instructor: Carrie Kelly Start your puppy off on the right paw and prevent behavior problems before the develop! This class will cover the basics such as sit, down, come, leave it, walking on a loose leash and more. Playtime is incorporated between exercises so your pup learns to come away from play and distractions. Puppy-specific issues such as socialization, house-training, chewing, nipping, etc. will also be addressed. Puppy-sized obstacles will be introduced for fun and confidence-building. For pups aged 2-5 months
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Basic Obedience
Instructor: Carrie Kelly This class will provide a solid foundation of the basic behaviors every good dog should know. You will develop a stronger bond with your four-legged friend and an eager partner in training and daily life. We will work on the skills: attention, sit, down, stand, stay, loose-leash walking, come and leave-it. This class will also address problem behaviors and how to solve them without the use of harsh punishment, such as: jumping up, nipping, chewing, barking, etc. For pups/dogs aged 6 months & up |
Performance Puppy
Instructor: Carrie Kelly Not your “typical” puppy class, this class is designed specifically for your future performance dog. Whether you aspire to compete in agility, obedience or rally, this class will give you the foundation needed to excel in the sport of your choice. Using clicker training, we will shape tricks, play games, develop amazing focus, drive & control, all while having fun!
Beginner Nosework
Instructor: Jim Kelly Learn about the basic concepts in searching for odor, proper use of equipment, how to handle odor, how to make and place hides, and how to teach your dog the importance of odor obedience. You will also learn how to make the search for scent extremely important to your dog. By the end of the course, many of the dogs will be ready to compete for their ORT (odor recognition test). 
Unleashed!
Instructor: Carrie Kelly Take your training to the next level! Whether you are preparing for competition or just want to get your dog to respond to you in the presence of distractions (like at the dog park!) this class will help you get the attention, drive and reliability you need for success. Building on your dog's current knowledge and ability in small steps, we will work both on and off-leash. Prerequisite: Basic Obedience class (or instructor approval) Upcoming Class starts:
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Beginner Agility
Instructor: Carrie Kelly This class will introduce new teams to the fun sport of Dog Agility. Your dog will learn how to safely perform all of the obstacles, while you learn the handling skills to effectively maneuver your dog around a course. Introduction to weave pole training, safe and accurate performance of contact obstacles, and jumping skills will be the focus of this progressive class. Agility is a fun team sport and there is much to learn! You and your dog will develop an amazing bond as you learn to work together as a team. The benefits of agility are way beyond just something fun to do with your dog. Of course, it's great for active, high-energy dogs but it's also great for building confidence in shy, reserved dogs. 
Intermediate Nosework
Instructor: Jim Kelly This class continues where beginner nosework left off. Learn to work through each of the 4 search elements required for the NW1 title – interior, exterior, container, and vehicle search. We will continue to work on handling techniques that will help you and your dog to be successful. 
K9 Trickster!
Instructor: Carrie Kelly Show off how clever your dog is with these fun tricks. Wave, cross paws, weave through your legs, circle, back up, crawl, sit pretty, spin, take a bow and say your prayers are some of the possible tricks you will learn. This is all about having fun learning with your dog! Prerequisite: Basic Obedience class (or instructor approval) Upcoming Class starts:
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Dog Sports Skills
This class will give you the basic foundation skills and confidence needed to get you started in the dog sport of your choice, whether agility, rally, flyball or competition obedience.
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Performance
Puppy II Continue with your puppy's development of body awareness, balance and competition prep skills. Focus will be on:
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Way to Weave!
Whether you are starting from scratch with a young dog or looking to fill some “holes” in your weave pole training, this class will take your weaves to the next level!
For the young, untrained dog: Using a variation of the 2x2 method, we will shape weaves from the very beginning to give your dog a solid understanding of his job. The focus is on building value for the poles and creating an independent weave pole performance.
For more experienced dogs: Based on your individual team’s needs, we will work on your dog’s ability to find the entrance, improve speed and forward focus, increase distance and/or add distractions.
We may work on related exercises to improve those skills. You will be given a worksheet to track your progress.
For pups/dogs 10 months and up
Prerequisite: Pup/dog should be able to work off lead
Whether you are starting from scratch with a young dog or looking to fill some “holes” in your weave pole training, this class will take your weaves to the next level!
For the young, untrained dog: Using a variation of the 2x2 method, we will shape weaves from the very beginning to give your dog a solid understanding of his job. The focus is on building value for the poles and creating an independent weave pole performance.
For more experienced dogs: Based on your individual team’s needs, we will work on your dog’s ability to find the entrance, improve speed and forward focus, increase distance and/or add distractions.
We may work on related exercises to improve those skills. You will be given a worksheet to track your progress.
For pups/dogs 10 months and up
Prerequisite: Pup/dog should be able to work off lead
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