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Basic Manners:
Teach your dog the skills he needs to be a well-mannered family member, indoors and out. This six-week class will teach multiple levels of Sit, Down, Leash Walking, Come, Stay, Leave It, Drop It, and more. Basic Manners will give you the tools to build effective communication with your dog, regardless of his age or breed.
Beyond Basic Manners:
Prerequisite – Basic Manners or equivalent. Ready to take your dog’s manners to the next level? In this class we introduce real-life distractions to help your dog respond to you in all settings. You’ll learn to be a more confident handler who guides your dog to make polite choices on the sidewalk, in the park, and at home. In this class, we’ll focus on:
- Impulse Control: Teaching your dog to make polite choices in various situations.
- Leash Walking: Enhancing your dog’s ability to walk calmly on a leash, even with distractions.
- Recall: Improving your dog’s response to coming when called, ensuring safety and reliability.
- And more!
CGC Canine Good Citizen Workshop:
Is your dog ready to stand out as a model of good manners? The CGC program was created to reward dogs that have good manners in the home & in the community. This class prepares dogs to pass each of the 10 test items and culminates with the opportunity to pass the test and earn the CGC title. If your dog passes, they’ll earn the official CGC title, a lasting recognition of their exceptional behavior and skills.
Our training class covers everything your dog needs to succeed, including:
- Walking politely on a leash
- Sitting and staying on command
- Greeting strangers with calm confidence
- And more!
For more information about AKC’s Canine Good Citizen Program go to https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/.
Solutions for Sidewalk Snackers:
This one session workshop is for dogs who consider the sidewalk to be a buffet of delicious garbage and debris. This habit isn’t just frustrating—it can be downright dangerous. In this class you will teach your dog how to resist the temptation of sidewalk “snacks,” as well as practice what to do if your dog already has an item like a chicken bone in his mouth.
In this hands-on class, you’ll learn:
- How to redirect your dog’s attention on walks
- Effective techniques to stop scavenging behaviors
- Ways to build focus and trust with your dog
Curb Your Dog’s Enthusiasm:
This workshop is appropriate for dogs of all training levels. If your dog needs to learn some self-control especially around food, doors, dogs and/or greeting people then this is the class for you!
