GROUP TRAINING - CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

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(Scroll down to see Bark, Snark & Growl Class information)

Puppy Classes

• We focus on socialization, handling issues and basic behaviors such as sit, drop it, come and no jumping.

• We are available to answer all of your "new puppy" questions from house training to nipping and biting.

• Convenience: You can start a puppy class at any time

• Duration: 4 weeks

• Cost: $60
  

Levels classes offer: (Scroll down to see the behaviors that we cover)

• Reward Based Training - We use positive reinforcement techniques to teach your dog each exercise.
  

• Convenience - You can start any time, you don't have to wait for the next class to start - if you can't make it to your designated class time, you can drop in on another class to catch up

• Low Stress - You can take your time to learn each exercise and don't have to worry about getting left behind

• One-on-One Coaching - Everyone in the class is working on the same behaviors and our trainers give each student individual training each step of the way.
   
• Fun -  If you dread coming, we're not doing our job!  

• Cost:
• Two month pass: $150
  
•  Four month pass: $250
  

Unlike our regular training classes that last for a specific number of weeks, you will be purchasing a training pass that allows you to come as often as you like over a set period of time. Generally, most people take one session per week but we encourage you to come as often as you like!

Bark, Snark & Growl Classes I & II

• Do you walk your dog at 5:00am to avoid other dogs?

• Does your dog melt down at the sight of another dog?

• Do other dog owners run in fear when they encounter you on your walk?

• Do you dream of the dog park?

If so, we've got the class for you!

Growl Class I - The goal of this 8 week course is to teach your dog to remain calm and relaxed when passing another dog on a walk. There is a maximum of seven dogs in each class and three dog trainers conduct the class. We work on a lot of relaxation techniques, impulse control exercises and remedial socialization.

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Cost: $275 - 8 weeks

Growl Class II - In this 6 week class we build on the foundation of the first class and work in "real world" scenarios. This class is held outside where we can encounter many novel dogs. The goal is to take the techniques we've learned in class I and generalize the behavior across many different scenarios. This class is very challenging; only participants in Bark, Snark & Growl class I are able to enroll.

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Cost: $250 - 6 weeks

 

LEVEL 1 

This class is for dogs that have aggression issues towards other dogs. The class is in an extremely controlled environment, is limited to 8 dogs and will be run by three trainers.

Reward Based Training - We use positive reinforcement techniques to teach your dog each exercise.

Leash Handling & Management - We teach you what to do when you are on a walk and see another dog

Establishing Verbal Control- Can you imagine if your dog could actually pay attention to what you are saying when you come across another dog??!!!!

Remedial Socialization- Yep, that's right, your dogs WILL get to interact with each other.

Duration: 8 weeks
Cost: $275

LEVEL 2

This class is for dogs that have completed our Bark, Snark & Growl level 1 class

Real World Training - In this class we build upon the skills learned from level 1 and apply them to "real world" situations by holding the class outside in a setting with with novel dogs.

Real World Results -  Upon completion of Level 2 class you should be able to use the skills you've acquired to "go it alone" and have the results that you want.

Duration: 6 weeks
Cost: $250

  Level 1 - Regular Levels Classes

These exercises need to be mastered in order to proceed to level 2

• Name Game - Your dog must spin on a dime when he/she hears her name without distractions

• Sit - Your dog must sit using a verbal cue only

• Drop it - Your dog must drop a pigs ear or raw hide if you offer a food trade

• Down - With an abbreviated hand signal, one verbal cue

• Come - Easy recalls out of play with other dogs

• Loose Leash Walking - You and your dog can take 10 steps without food and without  your dog forging ahead
  

• No Jumping - Your dog will not jump when a stranger approaches in a calm manner

• Leave it - Your dog will leave a treat that is in your fist

• Sit - Stay & Down - Stay - For 15 seconds each without distractions

  Level 2

These exercises need to be mastered in order to proceed to level 3

• Name Game - Your dog must spin on a dime when he/she hears her name with distractions - Food & Squeaky toy
  

• Leave it - While the treat is on the floor, uncovered
  

• Drop it - Your dog must drop a pigs ear or raw hide on cue without a trade
  

• Come - More difficult recalls out of play with other dogs

• Loose Leash Walking - You and your dog can walk half way around the room without food and can slow down and speed up
  

• No Jumping - A greeter can approach and shake your hand while your dog stays & the greeter can pet your dog while your dog stays
  

• Sit - Stay & Down - Stay - For 30 seconds each at 10 feet without distractions & for 30 seconds each while staying close with distractions

• Down - Your dog must lie down with a verbal cue only

Level 3

The goal of level 3 is to prepare you to pass the CGC (Canine Good Citizen)  These exercises must be mastered in order to proceed to level 4

• Accepting a friendly stranger
  

• Sit Politely for Petting
  

• Appearance & Grooming
  

• Walking on a loose leash

• Walking through a crowd
  

• Sit, down and stay on command
  

• Coming when called
  
• Reaction to another Dog

• Reaction to distractions

• Supervised separation