Classes

Classes meet weekly and are offered on days, nights and weekends for your convenience. We have lots of options, please read through this page and email or call if you are wondering which class is best for your dog.
Because classes are small in size, pre-registration is required and fees are not refundable after classes have started.

How to sign up for a class (so many ways to do this):

First read the information on the web page for the class. If it tells you to email the instructor directly, do so. Otherwise:

For Puppy and Companion Dog 1, use the form on the class page to register. Simple!

For other classes: Class Registration Form (Fillable Word Document) (PDF)

Start here with your 8-20 week old puppy:

• PUPPY KINDERGARTEN

Classes for pups older than 18 weeks:

• PUPPY CONTROL UNLEASHED (Proactive training to help reduce potential reactivity)
• COMPANION DOG 1
• COMPANION DOG 2
• COMPANION DOG 3 (ADVANCED COMPANION DOG)
• CANINE GOOD CITIZEN
• REALLY RELIABLE RECALLS
• LOOSE LEASH WALKING
• OVER-GREETERS CLASS
• CONTROL UNLEASHED
• TRICKS!
• COOPERATIVE CARE

Interested in competition?

• FOUNDATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE (highly recommended before all the other classes in this list)
• RALLY OBEDIENCE
• COMPETITION OBEDIENCE
• CONTROL UNLEASHED
• CONFORMATION HANDLING
• NOSEWORK

OVER REACTORS: For dogs who over-react by barking & lunging at other dogs.
CONTROL UNLEASHED: For dogs who have difficulty focusing and working near other dogs or people.

Recommended behaviorists and trainers for individual help:

• Cheree Roberts for help with reactivity, resource guarding and multi-dog household issues. Call 913-522-7475 or email breaktimepc@gmail.com
• Animal Behavior Clinic - Dr. Chris Pachel DVM, DACVB, CABC, board certified Veterinary Behaviorists (Portland).
• Synergy Behavior Solutions in NW Portland, OR