Clinics / Workshops

Clinics (mini classes) and Workshops (one-time session) focus on a single behavior that may require extra attention or it may help to freshen up some basic manners.

Basic Boost

This three week clinic focuses on refreshing the skills learned in Basic class, whether you are preparing for Basic Part 2 or would like to apply those skills to help improve your dog’s manners.  We will work on getting more reliable responses to basic commands, adding duration and working around distractions. Part of this curriculum will be tailored to the student’s requests.

PLEASE NOTE: WE ALLOW TWO HANDLERS PER DOG FOR THIS CLASS. 

PRE-REQUISITE for this workshop is COMPLETION of a BASIC class.

COST:  $100 for three 1-hour sessions.  Payment is required upon registration to hold your spot in the class.

Click here to see our CURRENT SCHEDULE and SIGN UP todayBEFORE registering, please see our group class policies. When you register for class, you acknowledge that you have read the policies. Please check our Class Status page for any scheduled cancellations prior to signing up for a class.

If you do not see a class that works to for you, please contact us to be added to a waitlist or to receive notification as new classes are scheduled. 

Leash Skills: Connecting the Two Ends of the Leash

In this 2-hour workshop, you will learn better leash handling skills; both for a short leash and a long line.  We will teach fun ways to get and keep your dog’s attention as needed for moving about in crowded areas.  We will offer suggestions for polite greetings, provide tips on reading your dog’s body language and coach you on strategies for redirection.   We will also review recall techniques for both the short leash and the long line…and much more! 

Required equipment: lots of high value treats, treat pouch, short leash (4-6 ft), long line (10-15 ft), soft tug toy, and a mat/bed.

PLEASE NOTE: WE ALLOW TWO HANDLERS PER DOG FOR THIS CLASS. 

PRE-REQUISITE for this workshop is COMPLETION of a BASIC class.

COST: $75 for this one-time, two-hour workshop. Payment is required upon registration to hold your spot in the class.

Click here to see our CURRENT SCHEDULE and SIGN UP todayBEFORE registering, please see our group class policies. When you register for class, you acknowledge that you have read the policies. Please check our Class Status page for any scheduled cancellations prior to signing up for a class.

If you do not see a class that works to for you, please contact us to be added to a waitlist or to receive notification as new classes are scheduled. 

Loose Leash Walking

Are you tired of your dog walking you? This three-week clinic is designed to help you teach your dog to walk politely on a leash. Teaching a dog loose leash walking takes practice and skill on the part of both dog and handler. Owners will learn proper leash-handling techniques, and the dogs will learn that walking on a leash has never been so much fun!

PLEASE NOTE: WE ALLOW TWO HANDLERS PER DOG FOR THIS CLASS. 

PRE-REQUISITE for this course is COMPLETION of a BASIC class.

COST:  $100 for three 1-hour sessions.  Payment is required upon registration to hold your spot in the class.

Click here to see our CURRENT SCHEDULE and SIGN UP todayBEFORE registering, please see our group class policies. When you register for class, you acknowledge that you have read the policies. Please check our Class Status page for any scheduled cancellations prior to signing up for a class.

If you do not see a class that works to for you, please contact us to be added to a waitlist or to receive notification as new classes are scheduled. 

Crate Games

Make the crate a fun and rewarding place to be for your dog!  Do you struggle to get your dog to go into their crate? Is your dog unhappy to stay in their crate?  You can change all of that with our two session clinic, “Crate Game”.  Our instructor will teach you how to make going to the crate a fun and rewarding game.  We will teach you the techniques to get your dog running to their crate and waiting to be released; no more darting out the crate door.   Crates will be provided for this clinic.

PLEASE NOTE: WE ALLOW TWO HANDLERS PER DOG FOR THIS CLASS. 

COST:  $60 for two 1-hour sessions.  Payment is required upon registration to hold your spot in the class.

Click HERE to see our CURRENT SCHEDULE and SIGN UP todayBEFORE registering, please see our group class policies. When you register for class, you acknowledge that you have read the policies. Please check our Class Status page for any scheduled cancellations prior to signing up for a class.

If you do not see a class that works to for you, please contact us to be added to a waitlist or to receive notification as new classes are scheduled. 

Come When Called

A good recall is the most important skill that you can teach your dog. Being able to reliably get your dog to come to you can be the difference between life and death in a dangerous situation. The Come When Called clinic is designed to help you and your dog get the best recall possible, so that you will be able to call your dog back to you no matter how distracting the situation.  

PLEASE NOTE: WE ALLOW TWO HANDLERS PER DOG FOR THIS CLASS. 

PRE-REQUISITE for this course is COMPLETION of a BASIC class.

COST:  $100 for three 1-hour sessions.  Payment is required upon registration to hold your spot in the class.

Click here to see our CURRENT SCHEDULE and SIGN UP todayBEFORE registering, please see our group class policies. When you register for class, you acknowledge that you have read the policies. Please check our Class Status page for any scheduled cancellations prior to signing up for a class.

If you do not see a class that works to for you, please contact us to be added to a waitlist or to receive notification as new classes are scheduled. 

Manners at Home

This three week clinic focuses on skills that will help your dog have nice manners around your home.  We will work on getting your dog to sit politely for greeting, teach him ‘go to place’, and give him an alternate way to say hello that does not include jumping on your family members or guests.  We will also focus on the safety commands of waiting at doorways and ‘leave it’.

PLEASE NOTE: WE ALLOW TWO HANDLERS PER DOG FOR THIS CLASS. 

PRE-REQUISITE for this course is completion of a BASIC class.

COST:  $100 for three 1-hour sessions.  Payment is required upon registration to hold your spot in the class.

Click here to see our CURRENT SCHEDULE and SIGN UP todayBEFORE registering, please see our group class policies. When you register for class, you acknowledge that you have read the policies. Please check our Class Status page for any scheduled cancellations prior to signing up for a class.

If you do not see a class that works to for you, please contact us to be added to a waitlist or to receive notification as new classes are scheduled.