Novice Obedience ($99. for the entire course and CGC)

We want every dog to be in his home forever. Learning how to work with your dog toward a goal builds a bond that will be with you for life. A dog with manners is much more likely to be considered a member of the family and to remain with his family through thick and thin. We instruct you on how to teach the dog to pay attention to you; to heel on a loose lead (not yanking about); to sit, lie down, stand still; to stay; to come when called. Students will be ready to compete in entry level (novice) obedience trials upon completion of this course because our course complies with competition requirements. We offer the American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen test at the end of class (week 8) as a graduation evaluation. Classes are kept small so there is plenty of individual attention.

Puppy Kindergarten ($69. for the entire course with S.T.A.R.)

Puppies are so adorable. It can be difficult to imagine that bouncy little one going through adolescence and becoming an annoyance, but it often happens when rules were not established early. Puppies should know the same things that the older dogs know, but we train according to age. Our seven-week course includes walking on a leash, sit, down, stand, stay, come, and we also discuss many areas of puppy care such as crate training, teething, and grooming. We include the American Kennel Club's STAR Puppy evaluation.