Classes & Clinics

2021

Group Training Classes

• Puppy Preschool | Tuesdays | March 9th – 30th | 9:00 – 10:00 am
  • For puppies 9-14 weeks old, this class focuses on providing valuable socialization with other puppies and new people.  We’ll also cover how to address common puppy problems including nipping, potty training, chewing, and crate training.
  • Prerequisites: Puppies must be current on age appropriate vaccinations.
• Puppy Kindergarten | Tuesdays | March 9th – 30th | 10:30 – 11:30 am
  • For puppies 13-20 weeks old, this class focuses on introducing puppies to foundation obedience skills while continuing socialization.
  • Prerequisites: Puppies must be current on age-appropriate vaccinations.
• Puppy Elementary | Mondays | March 8th – 29th |  9:00 – 10:00 am 
  • For puppies 5-10 months old, this class continues socialization and covers foundation obedience skills and problem solving for young dogs.
  • Prerequisites: Puppy Kindergarten or instructor permission, up to date on age appropriate vaccinations.
• Awesome Adolescents | Mondays | March 8th – 29th | 10:30 – 11:30 am
  • For adolescent dogs 7-12 months old, this class focuses on surviving the turbulent time of canine adolescence. Class focuses on troubleshooting behavior problems including counter surfing, leash pulling, coming when called and teaching polite greetings.
  • Prerequisites: Dogs must  be friendly with other dogs and people and up to date on vaccinations. Puppy Elementary or equivalent skill level recommended.
• Basic Obedience 1 | Wednesdays | March 10th – 31st | 9:00 – 10:00 am  
  • A 4-week class covering basic skills sit, down, stay, come, and loose leash walking.
  • Prerequisites: Dog must be friendly with other dogs and people and up to date on vaccinations.
• Basic Obedience 2 | Wednesdays | March 10th – 31st | 10:30 – 11:30 am  
  • A continuation of skills covered in Basic 1 with a focus on working around distractions and preparing for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test.
  • Prerequisites: Basic Obedience 1 or instructor permission.

Clinics

• Clicks and Tricks Part 1 | Saturday, March 6th | 10:00 – 11:30 am
  • Trick training is a fun and engaging way to teach your dog new skills and build confidence. We’ll be working on tricks from the AKC Novice Tricks list including: Crawl, Find it, High-Five, Jump, Spin, Touch, and Paws Up.
• Clicks and Tricks Part 2 | Saturday, March 20th | 10:00 – 11:30 am
  • Trick training is a fun and engaging way to teach your dog new skills and build confidence. We’ll be working on tricks from the AKC Intermediate Tricks list including: Take a Bow, Leg Weaves, Go to Place, Push Button, Roll Over, Sit Pretty, and Wave.

There will be no refunds and no makeups with these clinics. All dogs must be dog friendly.

Clinic Teacher: Hannah Burke

• Hannah is an Associate Certified Dog Behavior Consultant through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) as well as a Fear Free Certified Dog Trainer. She graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in Zoology and has over 10 years of experience training dogs as well as cats and exotic animals. She enjoys helping owners live easier, happier lives with their canine family members and has a special interest in puppy socialization and development.