Better Boarding. Beyond Training.
Better Boarding. Beyond Training.
Beyond Training Classes
Reactivity $300 | 6 weeks Thursdays 6p-7p
next series begins beginning of Jan 2025, accepting enrollment
strategies and techniques to help dogs that run from, panic at, or lunge or bark at people or other dogs on walks or while out in public spaces. A fit for dogs that display outward behaviors or fleeing behaviors from a root of anxiety, fear, excitement, or aggression.
Engagement & Strategy $300 | 6 weeks
day/time tbd when class fills
A fit for a variety of training goals from sport competitors and pet therapy teams to service dog handlers and pet owners seeking growth in their dog's handler engagement. Strategies and techniques for improving attention and focus, curating drive, rewarding with intention, fundamentals of teaching behaviors, and developing genuine buy-in. Dogs of a variety of drive and personalities (including nervous, fearful) are welcome.
Beyond Puppy $400 | 8 weeks
day/time tbd when class fills
a comprehensive approach to setting puppies up for success through meaningful socialization, appropriate exposure, relaxation and enrichment techniques, and preventative training.
Leash Walking Foundations $200 | 4 weeks
day/time tbd when class fills
foundations for leash walking, teaching beginner leash walking behavior and basic reinforcement technique. group class will divide to Leash Walking for Life based on owner's goals and end of class review.
Leash Walking for Life: R+ $200 | 4 weeks
day/time tbd when class fills
prerequisite: Leash Walking Foundations
furthering consistency of relaxed leash behaviors. Leash Walking Foundations group class divides into two groups for Leash Walking for Life based on owner's goals and end of class review.
Leash Walking for Life: Balanced $200 | 4 weeks
day/time tbd when class fills
prerequisite: Leash Walking Foundations
furthering consistency of relaxed leash behaviors. Leash Walking Foundations group class divides into two groups for Leash Walking for Life based on owner's goals and end of class review.
Dog to Dog Interhousehold Conflict $400 | 8 weeks
day/time tbd when class fills
evaluating dogs with conflict with another dog in the home and establishing management and conflict reducing solutions.
Public Etiquette $400 | 8 weeks
day/time tbd when class fills
dogs presenting reactivity are encouraged to complete our Reactivity class before considering our Public Etiquette class as reactivity solutions will not be addresses. preparing dogs for public outings and behaving cooperatively in social settings, handlers may opt to be evaluated for the AKC CGC and CGCA titles as the last class of the series ($35 additional cost for each the CGC and CGCA evaluations). *see documents at bottom for lists of behaviors for CGC titles.
Crate Comfort $200 | 4 weeks
day/time tbd when class fills
a gradual approach to acclimating dogs to feeling comfortable while in a crate for dogs that feel frustrated or concerned when confined whether at home or while traveling or trialing. this class may not be appropriate for dogs experiencing separation anxiety. at this time, participants must bring their own crate to class that they intend for their dog to become comfortable in.
Rally Novice Basics $300 | 6 weeks
day/time tbd when class fills
step by step instruction on each sign and skill within the novice level of AKC Rally, a comprehensive class for sport competitors or an enriching activity for owners looking for something new with their dog. Basics begins with training with clarity and precision for foundational Rally behaviors. A fit for beginner and experienced Rally teams alike.
Rally Novice Applied $300 | 6 weeks
day/time tbd when class fills
prerequisite: Rally Novice Basics
step by step instruction on each sign and skill within the novice level of AKC Rally, a comprehensive class for sport competitors or an enriching activity for owners looking for something new with their dog.
Trick Class Novice $300 | 6 weeks
day/time tbd when class fills
teaching tricks for AKC Novice Trick Title (*select tricks will not be taught due to limitations). last class is a talent show during which each dog/handler pair will show off their favorite tricks during which handlers may opt to be evaluated for the AKC Novice Trick Dog title by performing the required quantity of tricks ($35 additional cost for trick title evaluation due at time of evaluation). *see documents at bottom for lists of tricks.
Trick Class Intermediate $300 | 6 weeks
day/time tbd when class fills
teaching tricks for AKC Intermediate Trick Title (*select tricks will not be taught due to limitations). last class is a talent show during which each dog/handler pair will show off their favorite tricks during which handlers may opt to be evaluated for the AKC Intermediate Trick Dog title by performing the required quantity of tricks ($35 additional cost for trick title evaluation due at time of evaluation). *see documents at bottom for lists of tricks.