Archives for Dog Training

Agility

Agility

February 11, 2018 | Comments Off on Agility

Agility is a fun, interactive sport for dogs of all breeds/types, sizes and ages. It builds and enhances your relationship with your dog, helps both of you communicate more effectively, increases attention span, focus, confidence and attentiveness; expends mental and physical energy for your dog; and so much more– all while both you and your dog have fun learning the agility apparatus. This class is for all levels where dogs learn to gain confidence on and master the obstacles in agility such as jumps, tunnels, chutes, tippy board, tire, weave poles, etc. The equipment is adjustable to meet the needs of
Read More

Reactive Rover

Reactive Rover

February 11, 2018 | Comments Off on Reactive Rover

Do you have a dog that is PEOPLE-FRIENDLY, but exhibits on-leash reactivity, such as barking and lunging, when he or she sees other dogs?  Does your dog become stressed, uncomfortable, or over-aroused in the presence of other dogs, and do you have a hard time keeping your dog calm and focused when other dogs are around?  This may be the class for you! Reactive Rover classes will help you understand your dog’s reactivity, and will give you methods for managing and modifying it.  We solely use positive methods and work at each dog’s individual level, so that over time we
Read More

Basic Manners

Basic Manners

February 11, 2018 | Comments Off on Basic Manners

Basic Manners teaches people how to maintain control of their dog through safe, positive, on and off leash handling.  Everyone has seen the dog who behaves in their home but struggles out in the real world when they see another person, dog or squirrel.  Basic class teaches handlers how to keep their dog focused and in control even the most highly distracting environments.  Basic class teaches people how to motivate their dogs to be excited to work for and with them in all situations. It’s the difference between having a dog who only listens when you have a treat or force them and
Read More

Puppy Preschool

Puppy Preschool

February 11, 2018 | Comments Off on Puppy Preschool

The number one most important thing for puppies is that they are socialized to as many things, places and people as possible.  Once puppies reach a certain age—around 4 to 6 months—their ability to easily accept new experiences begins to wane. For this reason, we promote early and positive socialization and strive to give owners the tools to help their puppy grow into happy and well adjusted adult dogs. In puppy class, we go over the best ways to meet your puppies basic needs in a way that makes everyone happy.  This class teaches how to provide outlets for normal
Read More