This is a single in-home lesson designed to assist you and your new puppy on getting started on the right foot. We'll cover house training, excersize, feeding routine, crate training, socilaization, responding to common behaviours (e.g., mouthing/jumping), and laying the right foundation for leadership.
Designed specifically for new resuces, this program consists of 4 in-home sessions and helps rescue dogs of all ages adapt to the changes and ease the transition from a shelter or foster to their FUREVER home.
This package includes 6 in-home private lessons that will teach basic commands such as sit, heel, down, stay, come, and wait, building confidence and strengthen the bond between you and your dog.
You'll get 6 in-home private lessons where we'll teach loose leash walking, recall with distractions, impulse control, threshold manners, leave-it, drop-it, place, polite greetings and activities meant to keep your dog mentally stimulated.
This seasonal, 5 session course teaches dogs to be comfortable and happy around people, other animals and new environments by exposing them to various experiences in a controlled and positive way. These classes help build confidence, reduce fear based reactivity, and improve overall behavior by providing structured interactions and coaching.
These AKC Programs are open to ALL DOGS!
Mixed-breed dogs can earn the same official titles and certifications, just like purebred dogs!
The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy class is the 6 week long foundation class every new puppy owner needs to start off on the right paw! Each class is 30 minutes long and designed to keep your puppy engaged. We cover life skills, puppy development stages, beginner obedience, playtime and so much more. Families are encouraged to participate! The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy test will be administered by your instructor during the last class. Upon passing the test and sending your application to the AKC®, you’ll receive a beautiful, frameable certificate, and your puppy will be listed in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy records.
The AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program is a 6 week, 10-item behavioral test created by the American Kennel Club and taught by an AKC APPROVED EVALUATOR. The CGC course teaches dogs good manners and responsible dog ownership to their owners. The test assesses obedience and social skills by having dogs perform the 10 tasks they learned in the course. Passing the CGC test earns the dog a nationally recognized certificate and can be a prerequisite for therapy dog programs and waived pet fees in some apartments.
The AKC Community Canine 6 week course is the next level of this program, requiring dogs to have an existing CGC award to earn the official CGCA title. The primary difference is that Community Canine tests a dog's skills in actual public settings, like busy sidewalks and real crowds, rather than in a controlled ring, focusing on real-world, advanced behavior.
AKC Urban CGC is a public access test that demonstrates dogs are well-behaved and well-trained when in public settings. AKC Urban CGC requires that the dog demonstrate CGC skills and beyond in a setting that includes traffic, crowds, noises, smells and other distractions that are present in a city or town. As with Canine Good Citizen, AKC Urban CGC is a 10-step test of skills that dogs must pass to earn the official AKC Urban CGC title. The Urban CGC test can be used by dog-friendly business (e.g., lodging, retail, transportation, public facilities) to recognize and accept dogs with good manners.
Trick training is fun for both dogs and their handlers! Teaching tricks is not only a fun way to bond with your dog, but a fabulous enrichment activity for your dog that provides mental stimulation, helps promote confidence, adaptability as well as the ability to problem-solve and deal with stress.
The AKC FIT DOG program promotes canine health, fitness, and bonding through structured exercise. Classes focus on strengthening, flexibility, balance, and body awareness using positive reinforcement! Classes are led by an Approved AKC FIT DOG Instructor and is designed to be safe, fun, and educational, emphasizing proper form to ensure effective muscle usage.
Learn how to recognize emergencies and act quickly and appropriately when the unthinkable happens! Knowing what to do can save your dog’s life. Our fun-filled, interactive courses will teach you what to do, and give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to provide lifesaving care until veterinary help is available.
You'll learn: - Creating a first aid kit - Scene Safey, vital signs assessment, CPR, rescue breathing, choking, drowning, bleeding / hemorrhage control, shock, and dyhydration.
We'll cover poisonings, envrionmental emergencies, allergic reactions, gastrointestinal blockage, bloat, fractures, burns, bites, cuts, punctures, spinal injuires, safe packaging and transport, managing encounters with aggresive dogs and disaster preparedness
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