Upcoming Group Classes
We strongly recommend you do not feed your dog before class time! In many of these classes our rate of reinforcement with food will be quite high so we don’t want the dogs to have eaten before class and feel full near the beginning of class. We also recommend you use a portion of your dog’s meal or feed your dog less for their meal around class time as they will be taking in a lot of calories during class with the high rate of reinforcement. Any questions feel free to ask us!
Note about group classes: we recommend if you are not a current training client to schedule a training consultation before registering for a group class. If your dog is reactive we require a consultation before registering to ensure we place your dog in a class where they we will be most successful.
Standard Cancellation Policy: All group classes and workshops/events require payment for you to hold your spot. If you pull from a class and we can fill your spot, we can offer you a refund (minus a 5% processing fee). If you decide to pull from a group class and we cannot fill your spot we cannot offer you a refund. In certain scenarios we can offer you a credit towards another class in the future. If you enroll in a group class or drop in and choose to pay the day of class and then do not show you will be sent an invoice.
Pre-registration is required for drop in 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!
AGILITY RENTALS WEDNESDAYS! Available to CURRENT agility students only. $35/hour.
By appointment only, please contact us to set up!
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.
Starting Thursday April 25 thru May 30th
Flyball Drop In Class
Drop in class, limit 8 dogs, $30/dog
4-5:30PM: This drop in class is open for dogs for dogs who have completed an intro to flyball group class with us here or somewhere else. 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. Prior to each drop in class I will send out an email for what you want to work on so I can set up the schedule to appropriately accommodate everyone.
PLEASE READ: In our current space we only have room for ONE lane with 50ft of runback. We run on turf. If your dog needs special props, balls, etc. please let us know ahead of time so we can make sure we have them or we can make sure you bring them for your dog (we have most things!). We can provide distraction/arousal if needed in our shorter area of our space (it’s L shaped currently and the lane goes in the long part of the L), however we only have one flyball box. Any questions please let us know!
What to bring: for this class we will be working dogs for both food and toy reinforcements!
Prerequisite: Intro to flyball class here or elsewhere, dog should have wall work experience or more, if your dog is reactive please contact us first. If you are interested in getting started in flyball, contact us for private lessons to get caught up!
Instructor: April Pelletier
Drop Ins Available! Tuesdays Starting May 7th
Intermediate/Advanced Agility Group Class
Drop In Class Rate - $40/class
5:30-6:30PM: This group class is for dogs with foundation/beginner agility skills to continue working on their skills and running courses. Dogs will work one at a time in this class so please come prepared to crate your dog in the car or in the building or have control over your dog when they are not working. This class will be focused on working towards AKC, UKI and USDAA competitions.
NO CLASS 06/11!
What to bring: For this class we will use food and toy reinforcements.
Prerequisite: Beginner Agility class or similar, dog should be comfortable on the contact equipment, should have almost closed or closed weave poles, and should be able to complete small sequences with basic handling or full courses
Instructor: Lauren Kras
Thursdays Starting June 6th
Advanced Distance Dock Diving Class
4 week group class, limit 5 dogs, $160
4-5PM: In this Advanced Distance Dock Diving Class, we will work on getting more distance out of our dog on the dock! This class is for dogs who are already jumping off the dock without assistance. We will work on teaching your dog to track and catch a toy (if they aren’t already) and improving your throwing if your dog is already tracking.
Saturdays Starting June 8th
Performance Puppy Group Class
5 week class, limit 6 dogs, $190
5-6PM: 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!
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
NO CLASS 6/29!
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.
Saturdays Starting June 8th
Rocket Recall Group Class
5 week class, limit 6 dogs, $190
6:15-7:15PM: This five week group class will cover everything you need to help you get the recall. In this class you will start with laying a solid foundation for your dog's recall, which will include building focus and engagement with your dog with varying distractions. As you and your dog progress through the class we will begin to layer in more distractions and challenges to help proof your dog's recall and engagement with you! The goal for this class is that your dog can recall under a wide variety of distractions!
What to bring: high value treats (something special that can be cut up or comes in a one or two bite size, think hotdogs, string cheese, etc. if you need help picking high value treats for your dog feel free to contact us and we can help!), a v style harness (not a no pull harness), and a 10-15ft long line. You are welcome (and encouraged) to bring another person with you to this class, but please no more than 2 people per dog per class.
Prerequisite: All levels are welcome for this class, but you and your dog should have a basic understanding of markers before starting this class. If you do not, please schedule a consultation. Please note this class will take place on our turf floor!
If you have a reactive dog please contact us before scheduling! We want you and your dog to be successful in a group class so we may recommend you schedule a consultation first to ensure this is the right fit for you and your dog.
Instructor: Kate Norris
Starting Saturday June 8th
Basic Obedience (Life Skills) Group Class
5 week class, limit 6 dogs, $190
7:30-8:30PM: Our Basic Obedience (Life Skills) class covers all the basics! From loose leash walking, recall, engagement, confidence building and more, we hope to help you facilitate better communication and relationship skills with your dog! This class is a prerequisite class for our Intro to Therapy Dog (coming soon!) and many dog sport group classes. This is a great class to continue your dog’s training after our Performance Puppy group class!
What to bring: For this class we will use food and toy reinforcements. You will need a 4-6ft fixed leash.
Prerequisite: None, however if your dog is reactive please contact us first before booking.
Instructor: Kate Norris
NO CLASS 6/29!