Training

Our AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program training sessions being January 26.

Having trouble with obedience or getting your dog to play well with others? Our Training Academy offers a series of training classes and private lessons upon request to help you address behavioral issues and develop a positive relationship with your dog. Our approach to training is positive reinforcement-based only.

All other training services coming soon.

Training Classes

Most dogs benefit from group interaction and we would recommend trying a group class first, unless your schedule does not permit that.

Puppy Kindergarten

Start your puppy off right with foundational skills for good behavior that will last a lifetime. An introductory course for puppies that focuses on building a strong bond and teaching you how to communicate with your puppy. This course also addresses proper puppy socialization and potty-training tip. Commands taught: Sit, Down, Wait, walking on a leash, Come, Leave It and more.

Puppy Intermediate

Perfects foundational skills and address problem behaviors that occur as your puppy gets older. Continues to teach basic manners with added impulse control, relationship-building exercises, and some basic tricks. It also focuses on adding distractions to foundational commands to help improve you puppy’s obedience in everyday situations. Commands taught: Off, walk on a leash, come with added distance, roll over and more.

Adult Basic

A course for your adult dog that teaches foundational skills, relationship-building exercises, and address problem behaviors for a well-mannered family member. Perfect for your newly adopted adult family member or to reinforce prior puppy training. Cues taught: Wait, walk on a leash, Come When Called, Leave It and more.

Adult Intermediate

Build on foundational behaviors while enhancing skills for real-world application. This course helps dogs who already know basic cues achieve the same results in different situations that add more distance, duration, and distractions. Cues taught: Walking on a loose leash, Stay, Wait and more.

Intro to Agility

Introduce your dog to jumping, climbing, running, and weaving through agility equipment using positive reinforcement techniques.