Group Classes

We are proud to offer the most innovative Group Class design in the area!

We know that not every dog and owner in class will progress at the same pace, so we have implemented a class structure that allows the flexibility needed for success. Classes are broken down into six levels of obedience. Each of those levels has exercises that both you and your dog need to pass in order to graduate to the next level. All the levels are taught every Saturday so you don’t have to worry if you can’t make it to class one Saturday, simply come back to the same level the next time you join us.

No need to worry about scheduling your beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes! Our class teaches beginner through advanced obedience as well as household manners!

Enrollment in the class gives you six months of attendance!
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Saturday Group Classes

Level 5

Level 6

Orientation

Start Class

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

9:00 am

9:45 am

10:30 am

11:20 am

12:00 pm

12:40 pm

1:20 pm

The start time for each level is listed.

Orientation indicates a FREE informational training session. Bring your dog and learn who we are and what we do! (Anyone beginning classes must begin with the Orientation.)

Classes are subject to cancellation. The above schedule reflects these and the instructor will also inform you the week prior to the cancellation.

Group Class Level Descriptions
Level 1: Start Class
Learn how to properly reward and correct your dog.
Level 2	Level 2: Test
Sit and sit-stay, down and down-stay, dogs learn to walk on a loose leash, begin learning the ‘climb’ command.	Dogs must perform a sit-stay and down-stay from the end of a 6’ leash. Handlers must be able to walk around their dog without the dog breaking position. Dogs must show the ability to walk with their handler on a loose leash with the handler changing directions frequently. The dog must also perform a ‘climb’ while the owner walks around the dog.
Level 3	Level 3: Test
Distractions are added to stays, begin resistance sit-stay and down-stay, begin recalls with sit–fronts, continue ‘climb’ with added difficulty.	Sit and down-stays while handler stands on lead. Distractions during stays will include the handler clapping hands, stomping feet, running at dog, etc. Dogs must perform a recall from the end of a six (6) foot lead with a sit front. Dogs must go to sit and down without guidance or correction. Climb while owner walks across room and back.
Level 4	Level 4: Test
Begin heeling with pace changes, halts, turns, about turns, long distance recalls with sit front, begin stands and ‘ooks’, longer stays with more distractions, continue ‘climb’ with added difficulty.	Heeling with loose lead demonstrating a halt and an about turn. Recall from across room with sit front. Thirty (30) second stays from across room. Stand stay from end of 6 ft lead. Climb while other person approaches.
Level 5	Level 5: Test
Sit in motion, down in motion, heeling with leash dragging, resistance stands and ‘ooks’, faster pace changes in heeling with quick halts and run-out about turns, add distractions with recalls, continue ‘climb’ with added difficulty.	Heel with leash dragging showing an about turn, halt, sit in motion and down in motion. “Ook” and stand-stay with handler walking around dog. Climb with another dog walking past.
Level 6	Level 6:  Graduation Test
All exercises in test	Last Saturday of each month: Off lead heeling pattern including fast and slow pace, halts, about turns, left and right turns. Sit and down at handler’s side, sit and down in motion, recall from across room with sit front. Sit and down stays from across room. Climb while owner leaves the building.
Individual problems with dogs will be addressed at the end of every class including housebreaking problems, manners, or issues with other behaviors.