October Classes
Standard Cancellation Policy: All group classes and workshops/events require payment for you to hold your spot. If you pull from a class/workshop/seminar/etc. and we can fill your spot, we can offer you a refund (minus a 5% processing fee). NO REFUNDS for “accidental purchases”, please be aware of what you are signing up for! If you decide to pull from an event and we cannot fill your spot we cannot offer you a refund.
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 October 19th
Heeling Foundations Group Class
4 week class, $155/dog, limit 6 dogs
5-6PM: In this class we will be focusing on the skills required to teach focused heeling and contact heeling! Dogs of any age or skill level are welcome. Focused heeling is required in many obedience sports, but can also just be taught for fun! We will cover a variety of ways to teach this skill so you can find what works best for you and your dog. We will also look at contact heeling, where the dog touches you in heel position but does not need to focus on you. This skill is very helpful in everyday life as well as a way to further work on body positioning in heel.
Prerequisite: this class is not appropriate for reactive dogs. Please reach out before registering if your dog is reactive. If your dog is reactive and needs to be excused from the class there will be no refund.
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.
Prerequisite: this class is not appropriate for reactive dogs. Please reach out before registering if your dog is reactive. If your dog is reactive and needs to be excused from the class there will be no refund.
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 and puppies!). Dogs will be worked in 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. Flyball skills are great cross-training for agility and other sports!
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!). Please reach out before registering if your dog is reactive. If your dog is reactive and needs to be excused from the class there will be no refund. Puppies welcome!!
Instructor: April Pelletier
Tuesdays Starting October 13th
Canine Fitness Group Class
6 week class, limit 6 dogs, $225
5-6PM: This class will be molded to the participates! I will send out an email before the start of class to see everyone’s experience level and what their goals are for fitness and I will make the curriculum just for you guys. All levels are welcome. We will run the class as a circuit style so you will get to work on a variety of exercises each class with your dog and you will have the circuit to take home so you can continue to work on it.
What to bring: We will use food reinforcements for this class, due to the time of the class I would recommend not feeding your dog dinner and using their dinner for the class!
Instructor: April Pelletier
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.. 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
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 October 8th
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.
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
Thursdays Starting October 1st
NW2/3 Nosework Class
6 week class, limit 6 dogs, $205
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.
Prerequisites: If your dog is reactive, please let us know upon signing up.
Instructor: Maureen Dwyer CNWI
Thursdays October 29th
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! NO CLASS 11/26!
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 11/26!
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
Saturdays Starting October 24th
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.
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.
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.
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