CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

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This class is suitable for all puppies under the age of 8 months or first time dog owners.  In this class you learn the basics of crate training, house breaking, grooming and handling, nutrition, socialization and much more! Our trainers will be available during class to to answer any questions you might have. At the end of each class puppies will get some much-needed play time so they can develop healthy social skills with their peers!

Puppy 2 is intended for dogs that are 6- 15 months of age unless Puppy 1 has been previously taken. In this class we be introducing basic commands, help our dogs to focus on their handler around distractions, work through fear periods and manners for greeting people.  Our trainers will be available to answer questions to help you correct any unwanted behaviors that might appear. 

Our puppy package includes Puppy 1, Puppy 2, an AKC Star Puppy Certification and our Puppy Kit ($75 Value). The Puppy Kit is loaded with goodies that are essential to raising a new puppy. (It's contains almost all of the items we introduce in class that are essential for owning a puppy.) No need to run out to the store we have many items on hand available for purchase.

Basic Obedience is intended for dogs 15 month of age and older (or dogs that have already been through Puppy 2). 

In this class your pup can expect to learn a whole list of practical commands in addition to a couple of fun tricks to show your friends!

All of our classes are balanced and reward-based. If needed, our professional trainers will help fit your dog in the training gear that is best suited for you and your pup!

**PREREQUISITE: BASIC OBEDIENCE**

The CGC is the Gold Standard of obedience training. Your dog will learn to completely master 10 skills that build your relationship and trust between you and your dog to give you confidence in your dog's excellent manners. 

Our course comes with an evaluation at the end of the class for a chance earn the AKC Canine Good Citizen Title!

**PREREQUISITE: AKC CGC TITLE**

Therapy Dog Class is designed to teach your friendly dog to be gentle and at ease with all types of people in a variety of situations and distractions that they will face in a hospital or other therapeutic setting. This class will develop your dog's impulse control and socialize them to medical equipment you may encounter in the hospital. As a handler you will learn to read your dog and help them navigate around equipment to provide comfort and joy to others.