group classes

I will teach you how to teach your dog basic dog obedience and house manners in small classes, limited to 8 dogs/owners. Classes are 6 weeks, first week orientation is without the dog. You will receive homework each week, recapping what was learned in class and what you can practice in short daily sessions with your dog.

Puppy Pre-School - ages 2 - 4 months - Get your puppy off to the right start! Your puppy learns to watch you (Focus), Sit, Down, Wait (short stay), Off (no jumping up on people) and is provided time to socialize with her classmates.

New Dawg 101 -You've got a new rescue dog, or a new puppy - now what? This program of two easy sessions will get you started on the right paw.

The first session is for pet parents only:
Housetraining
Crate Training
Care & Feeding
Common Behavior Issues
*** And a whole lot more!

The second session is where you and your buddy will learn some basic obedience cues such as:
Sit, Stay, Come when called, Walking on a leash without pulling.

Good Dawg School - ages 4 months to adult - In Good Dawg School, your dog will learn Basic Obedience and House Manners. Sessions include:

CGC Prep Academy - Pre-requisite: Must have completed a basic obedience course.

AKC's Canine Good Citizen is a program to teach dogs to act mannerly at home, in public and with other dogs. This class prepares dog and owner for 10 tests required to pass the CGC test and earn the CGC Certification.

For those owners who want to become involved in therapy visits with their dogs, The Canine Good Citizen Certificate is required by most therapeutic facilities.

private in-home training

Basic Obedience - For owners who prefer in-home personal training at the dog's pace, training is tailored to your needs.

Problem Solving, Behavior Modification -Training takes place in your home with you and your dog, where the problems occur. I'll sit down with you to sort out your doggy issues*, observe the dog and develop a 'Plan Of Action' to resolve the problem.

* Begging
* Bolting out of doors and gates
* Chewing
* Digging
* Excessive Barking
* Food or Toy Guarding
* House Training
* Jumping
* Pulling on a leash
* Puppy Nipping
* Shyness
* Stool Eating
* Unruly Behavior In The House