Orientation

Orientation is for everyone enrolling into our Puppy Kindergarten or Beginner's Basic Obedience Courses. This 1 1/2 hour session is the only class you come to WITHOUT your dog. The topics will include but are not limited to:

• Understanding how dogs learn and effectively communicating with them
• Learn to read your dog's body language
• Pack Hierarchy & Structure within your home
• Relationship Check
• Vocabulary for training your dog
• Learning Theories briefly explained
  • What is Positive Reinforcement?
  • What is Negative Reinforcement?
  • What is Positive Punishment?
  • What is Negative Punishment?
  • What is Lure Reward Training?
  • What is Operant Conditioning?
  • What is Classical Conditioning?
• Basic Commands explained and demonstrated
• Three (3) Basic Elements to Focus on DAILY with your dog
• Nutrition
• Preventing and/or Ending Inappropriate Behavior
  • Barking
  • Nipping
  • Mouthing
  • Destructive Behavior
  • Jumping
  • Housebreaking
  • Crate Training
  • Separation Anxiety

There is a question and answer period for ALL questions and/or concerns following the orientation.

Puppy Kindergarten Course

This May Very Well Be The Most Important Thing You Ever Do With Your Dog! Socialization at an early age, in a safe, clean & supervised environment is critical for all puppies!

Please click on the following link to read RK Anderson's letter on the importance of a Puppy Kindergarten program!

Age Requirement is 9-16 weeks - Rabies Vaccination is NOT required as puppies are too young. This class is a basic developmental training course with emphasis on socialization skills (dog to human and dog to dog) and also an introduction to obedience work specifically tailored for the younger pup. Our class is structured for the first time dog owner; to those who know the importance of a Puppy Kindergarten program and also to anyone wanting to stay informed with the latest information. We cover a different topic each week, such as Vaccinations, Spaying/Neutering, Breeding, First Aid and Emergencies, Grooming, Boarding/Kenneling, Destructive Chewing, Housebreaking and Nutrition for the younger puppy. We give your puppy a valuable head start to basic obedience commands taylored for the younger puppy such as Attention Conditioning Exercises, Sit, Down, Stand, Stay & Coming When Called. Puppy playtimes, Puppy Passarounds, Puppy Massage Therapy, T-Touch and Agility Confidence Building Sessions are also a part of this unique 7 week course.

7 week course - $155
Orientation followed by Six (6) One Hour Classes with your puppy

Beginner's Basic Obedience Course

Age Requirement is 18 weeks & up - Current Rabies & Distemper Vaccinations Required! This class covers the basic foundation for training and getting control of your dog. All dogs need training & good manners! Attention conditioning, all training collars on the market discussed, problem solving techniques, sit, down, stand, stay, wait, walking with loose lead, heeling at your side, coming when called, good manners, exiting/entering doorways/vehicles, greetings - all included in this 7 week course.

7 week course - $165
Orientation followed by Six (6) One Hour Classes with your puppy

Intermediate/Advanced Obedience Course

Intermediate/Advanced classes offer a continuation of basic training with emphasis on preparation for off-lead control. Learn advanced training techniques for competition, tips and training to prepare you & your dog to advance into the Therapy Dog Course, Clicker Training & Rally Obedience. The Canine Good Citizen Test is part of this course at no additional charge. There is no start date or stop date. Enroll and get up to 1 year to take your classes. You do NOT have to attend classes consecutively (every week in a row). Very convenient schedule based on our clients requests. Perfect for those that find committing to 7 consecutive weeks can be almost impossible with busy lifestyles. Many of our clients use this class to keep their dogs "tuned up". Alternate Wednesdays & Saturdays if you chose!

7 classes - $135
Drop Ins Welcome ~ $20 Fee

"He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You're his life, his love, his leader.
He will be yours, faithful and true to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion."