August/September Classes

PLEASE NOTE: TURF CLEAN UP FEE

We spent a lot of money on this brand new turf!
Please treat it as if it were your own house and do not allow your dog to use the bathroom on it.

If your dog goes to the bathroom on the turf, you will be charged a $20 clean up fee.

 Some tips to avoid accidents:
When you are receiving feedback or instructions from your trainer, put them in a stationary position like a sit or down stay
When your dog is not actively working; stay actively engaged with them or put them on a place mat/bed or in a crate
If your dog is prone to marking take them outside before or after each turn 

Failure to pay the $20 clean up fee results in inability to continue using services here this includes: group classes, private lessons, etc. No refunds will be issued. 

Thank you for understanding and respecting our training space!

If your appointment says TURF ARENA on it then you will enter through DOOR 2. On the far left side of the building.
If your appointment says RUBBER ARENA on it then you will enter through DOOR 1. This is the entrance we have always used in the past.

Mondays Starting August 31st

Rally Skills Group Class
4 week class, $155/dog, limit 6 dogs

5-6PM: In this class we will be focusing on the skills required to be successful in rally obedience with your dog! We will spend a good portion of the class working on heeling, as well as fronts, finishes, ring entrances and exits, engagement and reinforcement strategies to help you and your dog be successful in the rally ring! This class is open to dogs who are just starting out in rally and need foundation skills, as well as more experienced teams who are experiencing some challenges or just want more proofing and skill work. This class is not for reactive dogs and dogs should be able to work with their handler in a group setting for this class. PLEASE NOTE: there is NO class 09/07 (Labor Day) or 09/21!

• What to bring: You will need a fixed leash (4-6 feet) for this class. We will use food and toy (if your dog likes toys) reinforcements in this class so please bring both!

• Instructor: April Pelletier

Instructional Rally Class (Novice-Master)
4 week class, $155/dog, limit 6 dogs

6-7PM: This group class will focus on performing rally course work! We will focus on understanding how to read the signs, how to execute those signs with your dog, and you will receive feedback on your handling of the rally course with your dog. We will not be focusing a ton on heeling in this class, so if you are interested in heeling or more skill based exercises (like ring stress/performance issues) please check out our rally skills class or you can schedule a private lesson! We will run a nested course for the levels entered in the class. We will not be offering virtual titling in this class, but you can definitely reach out to us via email to set that up if you are interested in that! This class is not for reactive dogs and dogs should be able to work with their handler in a group setting for this class. PLEASE NOTE: there is NO class 09/07 (Labor Day) or 09/21!

• What to bring: You will need a fixed leash (4-6 feet) for this class. We will use food and toy (if your dog likes toys) reinforcements in this class so please bring both!

• Instructor: April Pelletier

Flyball Group Class
4 week class, $155/dog, limit 8 dogs

7:15PM: This class is open for dogs for dogs of all levels in sport of flyball (including newbies!). Dogs will be worked in 5-minute blocks based on their experience level. Each dog will get two turns. In-between turns please plan to crate out of your car. Flyball is a team sport so when you aren’t running your dog it is expected you will be in the building helping other dogs with restraining, boxloading, props, etc., this includes after your dog’s turns are done. For this class we will need help setting up and putting away equipment at the beginning and end of class (very quick if everyone helps, max 5 minutes). This is a class that runs until completion (anywhere from 1-2 hours) so please be prepared to stay the whole time. PLEASE NOTE: there is NO class 09/07 (Labor Day) or 09/21!

• What to bring: for this class we will be working dogs for both food and toy reinforcements!

• Prerequisite: Basic obedience or sports foundation class, if you do not have these please email us first (we maybe able to accommodate!). Dog should be able to stay engaged with handler with dog and other distractions. if your dog is reactive please contact us first.

• Instructor: April Pelletier

Tuesdays Starting Sept 1st

Fitness for the Agility Team!
6 week class, limit 6 dog/human teams, $225

5-6PM: In this group class we will be working no only on our dog’s fitness, but also our own fitness as handlers! Agility is a very physically demanding sport for both the dog and the handler. In this 1-hour group class we will be spending the first 30 minutes working the dog’s through an exercise circuit and then we will spend the last 30-minutes of class working the humans through a fitness circuit! During the human portion dogs will need to be contained in a crate (we have some here or you can bring your own), in your car, or on a place bed. Dogs that are disruptive during the human portion of class maybe asked to be moved to your car for crating. There will be exercise modifications available for humans and dogs alike to make sure everyone at every fitness level can enjoy the class and we will be starting at a very basic level for both. This class is not for reactive dogs and dogs should be able to work with their handler in a group setting for this class.

• What to bring: Please bring ample water for yourself and your dog! We will use food reinforcement in this class for the dogs, so feel free to bring their dinner!

• Instructor: April Pelletier

NW1 Nosework Class
Drop ins available, $40/dog

6:15-7:15PM: This class is open to dog and handler teams who are prepping for their NW1. Dogs should be on all 3 odors for this class. In this class dogs will work one at a time so please come prepared to work your dog out of your car when it is not their turn. DROP INS AVAILABLE: 08/04, 08/11, and 08/18! There maybe openings in the next 6 week session starting 09/08, email us to join wait list!

• Prerequisites: If your dog is reactive, please let us know upon signing up.

• Instructor: Maureen Dwyer CNWI

Foundation Competition Agility Group Class
6 week class, limit 6 dogs, $225

6:30-7:30PM: In this group class we will cover all the foundation skills you and your dog need to get started in competition agility training. Dogs 4 months and older are welcome to join this class and we can modify activities based on the age of the dog. We will cover foundation skills for jumping, contacts, weave poles (open channel with guides); as well as cover beginner handling skills you will need to sequence courses with your dog. THERE WILL BE HOMEWORK IN THIS CLASS! Please do not sign up if you do not intend to do the homework (we offer Agility for Fun classes that are more laid back and don’t have homework!). This class is not for reactive dogs and dogs should be able to work with their handler in a group setting off-leash with distractions for this class. This class is a pre-requisite class for all of our competition agility classes.

• What to bring: We will use food and toy (if your dog likes toys) reinforcements in this class so please bring both!

• Instructor: April Pelletier

Intermediate Competition Agility Group Class
6 week class, limit 6 dogs, $225

7:30-8:30PM: This group class is for dogs who have completed foundation and beginner competition agility group classes (here or elsewhere) and the dog and handler can perform basic handling with sequences of 5-7 obstacles. Weave poles should be closed or partially closed (channels with guides). Contacts should be almost complete (or require a little help, but the dog has a general understanding of their end behavior criteria). This class is not for reactive dogs and dogs should be able to work with their handler in a group setting off-leash with distractions for this class. If your dog does not meet the criteria for the class listed above, please reach out to us to find a suitable class for them, do not sign up for the class if your dog does not meet the criteria!

• What to bring: We will use food and toy (if your dog likes toys) reinforcements in this class so please bring both!

• Instructor: April Pelletier

Wednesdays in August

Wednesdays in August
Drop In Mondioring Training!
1 hour drop in class, limit 6 dogs, $40/dog

5-6PM: In these drop in classes each team will work for 10 minutes on whatever mondioring skills they want. The palisade will be available for use and if there are requested for the hurdle or broad jump I can set them up (just email me prior). We will have plenty of hands to help each other out! We will be outside in our turf training area if the weather is nice or inside if there is rain or if someone prefers to work inside (no a/c).

• What to bring: Treats, toys, whatever you need for successful reinforcement and training

• Prerequisite: Handler should have some basic understanding of the sport of mondioring and be able to come with a basic idea of what exercises they want to work on. If you are brand new to the sport please reach out first and we can either set up a private lesson or offer you to come without a dog the first time!

• Instructor: April Pelletier

• PLEASE NOTE: We do not have a decoy. We can most certainly provide help with defense of handler and other skills utilizing bite wedges, sleeves or tugs. You must bring your own bitey toys if you wish to do this, we will not be providing any.

Wednesdays Starting Sept 2nd

Agility For Fun Group Class
6 week class, limit 6 dogs, $225

2 classes! 6PM & 7PM: This class is for those we are interested in doing agility with their dog just for fun (not for competition, however you will learn most of the skills if you ever did want to compete with your dog and could easily transfer to a competition class). We will introduce your dog (if they haven’t been already) to the obstacles in agility including: jumps, tunnels, A-frame, dog walk, teeter, and weave poles. Dogs who are reactive please reach out before booking. Dogs will work one at a time in this class on the agility course so please be prepared to either work your dog out of the car or have control over them when it is not their turn (we have crates and place beds available for use).

• What to bring: for this class we will use food and toy reinforcements so please bring both!

• Prerequisites: Basic Obedience or similar group class, your dog will need to be able to work off leash with distractions. If you have any questions on whether your dog is ready for this class or they are reactive, please contact us to set up a consultation first to make sure this class is appropriate for them.

• Instructor: Kate Norris

Thursdays Starting August 6th

Primary/Paired Odor Nosework Class
6 week class, limit 6 dogs, $205

7:30-8:30PM: This class is open to brand new dogs and handlers in the sport of K9 Nosework or dogs that are already on paired odor. In this class dogs will work one at a time so please come prepared to work your dog out of your car when it is not their turn. PLEASE NOTE: There is NO class on 08/27, 09/03 and 09/24!

• What to bring: the instructor will email you an equipment list after registration before the first class!

• Prerequisites: If your dog is reactive, please let us know upon signing up.

• Instructor: Maureen Dwyer CNWI

NW2/3 Nosework Class
Drop ins available, $40/dog or can pro-rate session!

2:30-4PM: This class is open to dog and handler teams who are prepping for their NW2/3. Dogs should be on all 3 odors for this class. In this class dogs will work one at a time so please come prepared to work your dog out of your car when it is not their turn. DROP INS AVAILABLE: 08/06, 08/13, 08/20! Or we can pro-rate the session if you want to join the class!

• Prerequisites: If your dog is reactive, please let us know upon signing up.

• Instructor: Maureen Dwyer CNWI

Thursdays Starting August 27th

Performance Puppy Group Class
5 week class, limit 6 dogs, $195

7:30-8:30PM: The main premise of this puppy class is building engagement and focus! We will be building calm focus games as well with increasing levels of distraction. Foundation tug/play and food games -Building confidence with various surfaces. Foundation obedience behaviors (sit, down, stand, stay). Impulse control. Body awareness. Body handling and other skills for vet visits and grooming and much more! If your dog is not a puppy but you are interested in this class, please just reach out and we may be able to accommodate you! Please note: this is not your typical puppy class, this is focused towards puppies or young dogs who will be going into sports so our primary focus is this and not puppy play time. PLEASE NOTE: There is NO class on 09/17!

• What to bring: For this class we will use food and toy reinforcements. You will need a 4-6ft fixed leash.

• Prerequisite: None

• Instructor: Kate Norris

Thursdays Starting Sept 3rd

Beginner Competition Agility Group Class
6 week class, limit 6 dogs, $225

10-11AM: This group class is for dogs who have completed foundation competition agility group class (here or elsewhere). The dog should have foundational understanding of obstacle commitment, basic shadow handling, and have started their foundation contact training. This class is not for reactive dogs and dogs should be able to work with their handler in a group setting off-leash with distractions for this class. If your dog does not meet the criteria for the class listed above, please reach out to us to find a suitable class for them, do not sign up for the class if your dog does not meet the criteria! PLEASE NOTE: There is NO class on 09/10 & 09/17!

• What to bring: We will use food and toy (if your dog likes toys) reinforcements in this class so please bring both!

• Prerequisite: Foundation competition agility class/skills (here or elsewhere)

• Instructor: April Pelletier

Advanced Competition Agility Group Class
6 week class, limit 6 dogs, $225

11AM-12PM: This group class is for dogs who have completed foundation-intermediate competition agility group classes (here or elsewhere) and the dog and handler can perform basic handling with sequences of 5-7 obstacles. Weave poles and contacts should be complete or very close. This class is not for reactive dogs and dogs should be able to work with their handler in a group setting off-leash with distractions for this class. If your dog does not meet the criteria for the class listed above, please reach out to us to find a suitable class for them, do not sign up for the class if your dog does not meet the criteria! PLEASE NOTE: There is NO class on 09/10 & 09/17!

• What to bring: We will use food and toy (if your dog likes toys) reinforcements in this class so please bring both!

• Prerequisite: Intermediate competition agility class/skills (here or elsewhere)

• Instructor: April Pelletier

Agility For Fun Group Class
6 week class, limit 6 dogs, $225

2 classes! 5:30PM & 6:30PM: This class is for those we are interested in doing agility with their dog just for fun (not for competition, however you will learn most of the skills if you ever did want to compete with your dog and could easily transfer to a competition class). We will introduce your dog (if they haven’t been already) to the obstacles in agility including: jumps, tunnels, A-frame, dog walk, teeter, and weave poles. Dogs who are reactive please reach out before booking. Dogs will work one at a time in this class on the agility course so please be prepared to either work your dog out of the car or have control over them when it is not their turn (we have crates and place beds available for use).

• What to bring: for this class we will use food and toy reinforcements so please bring both!

• Prerequisites: Basic Obedience or similar group class, your dog will need to be able to work off leash with distractions. If you have any questions on whether your dog is ready for this class or they are reactive, please contact us to set up a consultation first to make sure this class is appropriate for them.

• Instructor: Kate Norris

Fridays

Saturdays Starting August 22nd

Primary/Paired Odor Nosework Class
6 week class, limit 6 dogs, $205

12-1PM: This class is open to brand new dogs and handlers in the sport of K9 Nosework or dogs that are already on paired odor. In this class dogs will work one at a time so please come prepared to work your dog out of your car when it is not their turn. PLEASE NOTE: There is NO class on 08/29, 09/05, and 09/26!

• What to bring: the instructor will email you an equipment list after registration before the first class!

• Prerequisites: If your dog is reactive, please let us know upon signing up.

• Instructor: Maureen Dwyer CNWI

ORT/NW1 Nosework Class
6 week class, limit 6 dogs, $205

2-3PM: This class is open to dog and handler teams who are prepping for their ORT or NW1. Dogs should be on all 3 odors for this class. In this class dogs will work one at a time so please come prepared to work your dog out of your car when it is not their turn. PLEASE NOTE: There is NO class on 08/29, 09/05, and 09/26!

• What to bring: the instructor will email you an equipment list after registration before the first class!

• Prerequisites: If your dog is reactive, please let us know upon signing up.

• Instructor: Maureen Dwyer CNWI

Instructional Rally Group Class (Novice-Advanced)
4 week class, limit 6 dogs, $155

3:30-4:30PM: In this group class you and your dog will work on rally courses for whatever level you are at (Novice-Advanced)! We will not covered focused heeling in this course, we will be focusing more on instruction of the rally signs. If you are interested in focused heeling, check out our rally skills group class or schedule a private! Dogs will work ONE at a time in this class, so please be prepared to work your dog out of the car when it is not their turn. PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO CLASS 09/12 or 09/19!

• What to bring: For this class we will use food and toy reinforcements. You will need a 4-6ft fixed leash.

• Prerequisite: Basic Obedience or similar

• Instructor: Kate Norris

Intro to Dog Sports Group Class
5 week group class, limit 6 dogs, $195

6:15-7:15PM: In this 5 week group class we will cover foundation behaviors that will be applicable for a wide variety of sports. We will talk about play and how to incorporate that into your training with your dog. We will also work on impulse control and body awareness. After this 5 week course you will have the tools and an understanding of what sport might best fit you and your dog. PLEASE NOTE: There is NO class on 09/12 & 09/19!

Week 1: General Foundations
Week 2: Rally
Week 3: Agility
Week 4: Flyball
Week 5: Scentwork

• Prerequisite: Dog should have some basic obedience skills and be able to have focus to work off leash with handler

• NOTE: If you want to sign up for this class but you already do scentwork with your dog please send an email and we can pro-rate the class for you for 4 weeks. We are ONLY offering this for scentwork and not any of the other classes.

• Instructor: Kate Norris