Class Descriptions 

Obedience Classes

Our Obedience program includes both family manners classes, and classes geared towards those who wish to advance their training.

Family Manners

The Kindergarten Puppy Training (KPT) class is designed for puppies under the age of 4 months at the start of the class. Emphasis is on learning early intervention to prevent bad habits (jumping, chewing etc.), beginning training, and socialization to other dogs, people, and unusual situations.

STAR Puppy Training (KPT) emphasizes the AKC’s Star Puppy Program.

The Beginners Obedience class is designed for dogs of all ages who have not had previous training or need to review the basics. We will show you effective methods for dealing with typical dog training issues. Emphasis is on basic household manners - walking on a leash, sitting and downing on command, coming when called, etc. It is never too late to train your dog!

The Canine Good Citizen/Intermediate class is designed for individuals who have previously taken an obedience class such as Kindergarten or Beginners and would like to work on the skills required for AKC’s Canine Good Citizen test which covers basic obedience, manners, and control.

Advanced Classes

Rally Novice/Advanced Workshop is for dogs that have taken a Beginning Rally class or have earned a Rally Novice title or higher.

Rally Excellent/Master Workshop is for dogs at the Intermediate level or higher.

Flyball is a dog sport in which teams of dogs race against each other from the start to the finish line, over a line of hurdles, to a box that releases a tennis ball to be caught when the dog presses the spring-loaded pad, then back to their handlers while carrying the ball. The North American Flyball Association is the major sanctioning organization. An entry level class introducing the basic understanding and skills needed for this fast paced sport.

To register or for more information on Obedience Classes, contact Andrea Minasian at 1-888-444-0906 option 4.
Obedience Registration Form (fill out after speaking with Andrea)

Agility 

For the safety of growing puppies, dogs less than 12 month of age will not be able to participate in some activities in classes beyond Foundations.
Our classes emphasize the AKC Agility program

Foundations Agility: Open to dogs 4 months and up, as well as to those already competing. This class will introduce your dog to the fun sport of agility and emphasize building a positive working relationship between dog and handler. The class will help develop agility skills including: attention (focus with distraction), impulse control, drive, recalls and sends, positional cues, and behavior shaping on low and starter equipment.

Advanced Intermediate puts emphasis on reviewing and reinforcing skills learned in Intermediate for both handler and dogs. Sequences will be more challenging with the goal of moving to actual competition level.

Agility Handling is designed for individuals who have completed Intermediate Agility or its equivalent. Emphasis is on handling techniques and course strategy.

Channel Weaves training creates a runway for the dog by placing the poles in parallel rows and gradually moving the poles closer together. 

Beginner Weaves requirements: Dog MUST be at least 1 year old. Dog MUST have taken Agility foundations class and can perform sequencing with jumps and tunnels.

Remedial Weaves requirements: For dogs that have learned how to weave 12 poles, but need to solidify their understanding and independence

To register or for more information on Agility Classes, Contact Linda 888-444-0906 option 3
Agility Registration Form (fill out after speaking with Linda) 

Tracking and Scent Work

Dogs possess an extremely high level of scent capability -  100,000 times stronger than humans! Enjoy seeing your dog work with their natural abilities! 

Scent Work Workshop Participants will sign up for a 15 minute time slot each week. There will be a different theme each week such as corners, converging odors, distractors, etc. 

To register or for more information on tracking and scent work classes, Contact Sandy Roth at 814-238-1822.
Tracking/Scentwork Registration Form (fill out after speaking with Sandy)