2024 Classes

Historically held on Tuesday evenings. Location for each session will be announced closer to the start date. 

There are three levels of training:  Puppy, Beginners and Advanced.  There are periodic opportunities to achieve your Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and Advanced Canine Good Citizenship (CGCA) Title as well.

All classes require the dogs to be vaccinated against Rabies, DHLP and Parvo.  The Bordetella vaccine is highly recommended. You must also show a letter of proof of a parasite free stool sample within the past 12 months.

Puppies will need a buckled collar, while older dogs will need to have a slip or pinch training collar. You will need a 6 foot leather or nylon leash, which your dog is to be kept on at all times unless instructed otherwise.

Trainers must be at least 9 years of age, and the chosen person needs to be able to control the dog.  If he/she is under 18 years old, a responsible adult needs to be on premises during their training session.

Pre-registration is recommended. Walk in registrations on Orientation night are not always available. Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis with form and payment required.  To pre-register, simply complete an enrollment form (can be found under Enrollment Form tab) and mail it in with your payment.  A copy of your dog’s vaccination records & stool sample result can be submitted with your form and payment. OR you MUST present these records on Orientation night.  

Puppy Class 

Your puppy will build confidence through an introduction to basic commands and socializing with classmates and other trainees.  You will learn about dog-dog and dog-human interaction, dog psychology, health and grooming, being a responsible pet owner, etc.  The class starts with “mat time” where you will learn how to teach your dog to sit, down, stay, come, etc. and ends with a short lecture with an opportunity for questions at the end.  This class is for puppies from 8 weeks to 6 months of age.

Beginners Class

Dogs 6 months and older (with no age limit) will work on becoming better mannered and more controllable pets as their owners work with them on sit, down, stay, come and heel, along with some important social skills.  This class builds on the basics learned in the puppy class, taking those skills from the introductory level to a more practiced point.  The lessons will be more challenging, for example, the stays will be longer and from further away than they were for Puppy Class. 

Advanced Class

If you are ready to take your learning to a higher level in order to enter competitions, or if you simply want to continue building a bond with your dog through training, this class is for you.  It offers exposure to Rally, Beginner Novice and Novice Obedience exercises, while encouraging participants to work at their own level of ability.  The enrollees also prepare demonstrations for various parades and events throughout the year.  Participants have the opportunity to achieve their AKC CGC and CGCA titles.