Available Classes

Companion Dog 1

Instructor: Alison Eberhard

This 6-week class is the best start for any dog older than 18 weeks. You will build a strong relationship with your dog based on trust and cooperation. The dogs learn self control and good manners in a fun atmosphere.

Companion Dog 2

Instructor: Alison Eberhard

The objective of this class is to take what you learned in Companion Dog 1 and add distractions for reliability and improved teamwork. We will help your dog learn to pay attention to you and take cues from you amid distractions.

Companion Dog 3 (aka the Never Ending Class)

Instructor: Alison Eberhard

This is the perfect class for those of you who just love training but don’t have any specific goals or who think their dog isn’t quite ready for the performance classes.

Cooperative Care

Instructor: Molly Bredenberg

This 4-week class will train your dog not only to tolerate handling and husbandry procedures, but also to be an active, willing participant in these experiences.

Real Life Recalls

Instructor: Beth Fabel

RLR builds a strong, reliable recall (COME!) regardless of distractions. This will be a positive, bonding experience for both dog and handler. Have fun ‘playing recall’ with your dog and enjoy the confidence you build in each other.

Coffee Shop Class

Instructor: Alison Eberhard

Wish your dog could relax at your feet while you enjoy a latte? This on-location class practices real-world manners at a different local coffee shop each week. Your dog learns to settle, focus, and shine amid clinking cups, doorways, and friendly strangers.

Tricks!

Instructor: Alison Eberhard

Tricks teach your dogs how to learn and have fun with you! Earn an AKC TRICKS title!!!!!

Fitness with Michael

Instructor: Michael Montgomery

Starting September 18th: 4:30 Fitness Foundations. 6:00 Advanced Fitness. 7:30: Workout of the Week

Scentwork with Tabitha

Instructor: Tabitha Perry

This class is designed for the dog that has not yet been introduced to odor. Using primary rewards (food or a special toy), we let your dog discover the joy of searching. Emphasis is on building the foundation of independence, confidence, and drive that will carry forward when odor is introduced.

Scentwork with Lore

Instructor: Lore Joplin

Scentwork channels your dog’s amazing olfactory skills into an activity that you and your dog can enjoy together. It can build your dog’s confidence, burn mental energy, and develop enhanced problem solving skills.

Rally with Beth

Instructor: Beth Fabel

Thursday evening classes with Beth Fabel.

Competition Obedience with Beth

Instructor: Beth Fabel

6-week sessions, with continuing sessions building on the prior skills.
Prerequisite: Foundations for Performance or consent of instructor.

Competition Obedience with Dee

Instructor: Dee Pigman

These classes are designed to prepare students to compete successfully in AKC Obedience Trials, while having fun with their dogs.