Good socialization and adequate exercise are extremely important in developing a “well-rounded”
pet. All dogs will benefit from the “good behavior” & “manners” training sessions, crate training
time, as well as the supervised socialization play period. Good manners and proper etiquette will
be taught/expected at all times! Limited enrollment - All dogs must be current on vaccinations.
Playschool is a great way to help puppies learn house-training and manners while you work!
“Puppie Playschool” is held on Tuesdays & Thursdays... by Appointment Only. Dogs may be
dropped off between 7:00 and 9:00 am and picked up between 4:00 and 6:00 pm... or later/earlier,
with prior notification. Ask about our custom training programs - Basic Obedience Skills, Pre-
Agility, Problem Solving - Daily, Weekly and Monthly Rates.
Puppy Starter Class
Start your puppy off right! Proper training and socialization, both human & canine, are essential to
developing a great dog! Puppy class introduces young dogs and their owners to proper handling
skills, shaping attention and foundation skills, building confidence and/or handling exuberance,
and much more. Puppies 8 weeks old to 8 months old may attend. Young puppies must be current
on vaccinations for their age and provide vaccination record.... Proof of Rabies vaccination required
on all puppies age 6 months and up. 8 week Session.
Beginning Foundation Skills
Teach your dog the basic skills required for everyday life! Our Foundation Class will refresh or
introduce you and your dog to the basic commands: Sit, Down, Stay, Come, and Walking on a
Loose Leash... as well as”Attention”, “Good Behavior” and ”Manners” training. 8 week Session.
Canine Good Citizen Class
Turn your dog into a Canine Good Citizen! Improve on your attention and foundation training skills.
Class agenda to include better manners, walking on a loose leash, greeting people & dogs
politely, improved recalls (“Come!”), better & longer sit & down stays, and much more! Our goal is
to help you own a Canine Good Citizen, or at least have a dog that acts like one! The AKC Canine
Good Citizen test will be offered periodically for those wishing to certify their dogs as a CGC. An
introduction to THERAPY DOG skills and certification with TDI, will also be covered in this class. 8
week Session.
Advanced Training Skills
Take your training to an advanced level! This class will continue developing on/off lead control,
heeling, and attention. Dogs will continue foundation training as well as learn new skills, such as
advanced “heeling” movements, hand signals, retrieving, jumping skills, and more. The exercises
included in this level class are an excellent preparation for Rally Obedience and Obedience
Competition. 8 week Session... OR, with prior (1 day) notification... pay per class option ( Email or
call, please).
Obedience Competition Class
Enjoy training your dog? Put those Advanced Training Skills to work! Whether you ever enter the
show ring or not, training to competition level is fun and progresses the dog/handler relationship to
the highest levels. Already competing... or working on more advanced titles, this class will put
those advanced exercises together and get you polished up for the show ring! All levels - Novice,
Open, Utility - are invited to attend. 8 week session... OR, with prior (1 day) notification...pay per
class option (Email or call, please).
Conformation Handling
Prepare for the Conformation show ring - perfect for young dogs, Jr. Handlers, newcomers to
breed handling, and those getting ready for the next show! Practice in “show ring” conditions;
“Judge” will call ring procedures and patterns as one might encounter in the breed ring. All
attending dogs must have proof of vaccinations to enter class - in hand or on file. Class Size is
NOT limited to 8 Dogs, as in regular classes. With prior (1 day) notification...pay per class (Email or
call, please).
Pre-Agility
You’ve seen it on TV, but... Can your dog learn agility? Of course! Well... most can, and enjoy every
minute of it! Agility is fun for dogs of all ages and breeds as long as they are physically sound. This
fun class will introduce you and your dog to low-level agility obstacles and handling exercises.
Great for building confidence, getting a little exercise (you and your dog), and enjoying the world of
dog sports. Whether you want to compete or not, Pre-Agility is a perfect way to enjoy a great
relationship with your dog. Dogs must have a good obedience foundation, completion of the CGC
Class, or prior approval. 8 week Session.
Agility
Beginner Level and Advanced Sequencing classes are offered at our outdoor agility training field,
located in Snow Camp, NC. Beginner introduces full-size equipment and builds on small
sequences; the advanced class works on improving handler skills, building distance skills,
advanced sequencing, running courses, and more. Located inside a lighted, fenced arena. Call or
email for more information.
Tracking
Explore the world of tracking! Learn the incredible power of your dog’s nose!
Our goal is to help your dog learn to follow a scented path, finding the article at the end. Tracking is
an informal, out of doors, activity in which both dogs and handlers enjoy. Limited to 5 dog &
handler teams.
