
GROUP SETTINGS
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
~Aristotle
Group Classes and Workshops

Well-rounded curriculum to introduce puppies 3-12 months old to basic obedience, manners, novelty bravery, desensitization to vet exams and grooming. Puppy play in every session. Eval in week 7 is included in fee.
AKC Star Puppy Class

Course for basic obedience training graduates who want to pursue the AKC CGC Title. This class is not designed for green dogs. The test is conducted in Week 7 of the class at our facility. The eval is included in course fee.
Canine Good Citizen Prep Class
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This course builds on basic obedience by finessing basic skills, introduces low level jumps, polishes heeling, heavier novelty bravery, stand position, finish position, and intro to drive building exercises.
Advanced Obedience

This workshop discusses safety techniques for kids around dogs. We discuss proper conduct, different postures, and what to do in various contexts and circumstances. Light demonstrations. Well behaved dogs may attend. Kids are absolutely welcome!
Kids and Dogs!

This Workshop gives you the methodical tools to teach your dog how to detect scent foot print by foot print. Tracking is fun, confidence building, and mentally stimulating for all dogs. First session in course is lecture. Classes are held outside regardless of weather!
Tracking Workshop

This specialty course is for dogs with basic obedience understanding with goals to retrieve objects. The course develops the dog's ability to hold objects of different texture, addresses recall, and dives into toy trading. 1st session is lecture.
Accomplished Retriever

This workshop is an introduction to canine massage. The course is a mix of theory and hands on application of the learned techniques. We welcome all well behaved dogs into the space for a relaxing and calm 2 hours of massage.
Canine Massage

This workshop is a deep dive into the various training tools we use to train, engage and maintain our dog's skills from leashes and harnesses to toys; why treats matter; ecollars, pinch collars, and muzzles. We discuss applications, implications, and appropriate use for all tools.
Equipment Workshop

In Drive Building, we use motivational games, effective teasing, and controlled restraint to build a more driven dog. This workshop is for anyone interested in working on an advanced training relationship with their dog. 1st session in course is lecture.
Benefits of Drive Building:
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More intensity in the work
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Achieves faster behaviors
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More attentive
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Becomes more tolerant of environmental stimuli
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Taught to turn on and off, thus enabling control of nuisance behaviors
Drive Building Workshop

A step by step practical guide to teach proper technique for competition style heeling. Course includes lateral movements, position awareness, eye contact, handler focus, and animated engagement of dog. Stay Tuned!
Heeling Workshop
Rally Obedience

Rally-O Novice is for handler-dog teams with foundation skills who completed a basic obedience course.
Rally Novice

Handler-Dog teams with proficient basic skills and/or Rally Novice experience can participate in Rally Intermediate.
Rally Intermediate

Rally-O Advanced builds on Intermediate. Handler Dog teams should have Rally Intermediate experience and/or proficient basic to advanced obedience skills to participate.
Rally Advanced

Rally-O Excellent builds on Advanced. It is recommended that Handler Dog teams have completed an Advanced level obedience-, or Rally Advanced class to participate.
Rally Excellent

The Master class crowns it all! Teams with proficient advanced level obedience and/or Rally Excellent experience can round out their Rally achievements with this curriculum!
Rally Master