“Puppie Playschool” - Day Training for All Ages & Breeds
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 Monday through Friday... 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. Completion of the course entitles puppies to certitify for the AKC's new S.T.A.R.
Puppy Program. 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.
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 - Pre-Agility
This intermediate level class can turn your dog into a great pet... even a Canine Good Citizen or
Therapy Dog! Improve on your attention and foundation training skills with a variety of fun exercises.
Class agenda to include better manners, walking on a loose leash, greeting people & dogs
politely, improved recalls, better & longer sit & down stays, and much more! As a highlight… we will
also introduce you and your dog to agility by incorporating our pre-agility equipment of low jumps,
the tunnel, table, etc. to build confidence and have fun! 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 and Therapy
Dog Certification will be offered periodically for those wishing to certify their dogs.
Beyond CGC… DGD (Darn Good Dog!)
Take your training to an advanced level! This class will continue developing on/off lead control,
heeling, attention, and deepening your relationship with your dog. Students will continue to improve
foundation and intermediate level training as well as learn new skills, such as working off leash,
creating a reliable recall, “proofing” distractions, achieving longer “stays”, agility fun, and more.
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. Enroll by 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. Enroll by 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 is run with
prior (1 day) notification...pay per class (Email or call, please).
SPECIAL … Introduction To Breed Handling and Conformation !!!New Class!!!!
New!!! This class will help newcomers to breed handling understand about “stacking” your dog,
learn what the judge is looking for as they evaluate your dog, practice the different ring patterns,
and learn how to present you dog at their best! This special class will meet on the first Wednesday
of the month… by PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY.
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. Tracking is offered on a seasonal basis. Ask about fall workshops!
Training Tricks !!!New Evening Class!!!
What fun! Teach your dog some fun “tricks” to amaze and amuse your friends and relatives. This is
a great class for Therapy Dogs and dogs that work with kids… trick training can make your visits
much more exciting! Teach your dog skills such as: touch, paw/shake, sit-up, roll-over, crawl, take
it/hold it, speak, spin, bow, pray, and more!
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 Monday through Friday... 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. Completion of the course entitles puppies to certitify for the AKC's new S.T.A.R.
Puppy Program. 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.
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 - Pre-Agility
This intermediate level class can turn your dog into a great pet... even a Canine Good Citizen or
Therapy Dog! Improve on your attention and foundation training skills with a variety of fun exercises.
Class agenda to include better manners, walking on a loose leash, greeting people & dogs
politely, improved recalls, better & longer sit & down stays, and much more! As a highlight… we will
also introduce you and your dog to agility by incorporating our pre-agility equipment of low jumps,
the tunnel, table, etc. to build confidence and have fun! 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 and Therapy
Dog Certification will be offered periodically for those wishing to certify their dogs.
Beyond CGC… DGD (Darn Good Dog!)
Take your training to an advanced level! This class will continue developing on/off lead control,
heeling, attention, and deepening your relationship with your dog. Students will continue to improve
foundation and intermediate level training as well as learn new skills, such as working off leash,
creating a reliable recall, “proofing” distractions, achieving longer “stays”, agility fun, and more.
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. Enroll by 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. Enroll by 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 is run with
prior (1 day) notification...pay per class (Email or call, please).
SPECIAL … Introduction To Breed Handling and Conformation !!!New Class!!!!
New!!! This class will help newcomers to breed handling understand about “stacking” your dog,
learn what the judge is looking for as they evaluate your dog, practice the different ring patterns,
and learn how to present you dog at their best! This special class will meet on the first Wednesday
of the month… by PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY.
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. Tracking is offered on a seasonal basis. Ask about fall workshops!
Training Tricks !!!New Evening Class!!!
What fun! Teach your dog some fun “tricks” to amaze and amuse your friends and relatives. This is
a great class for Therapy Dogs and dogs that work with kids… trick training can make your visits
much more exciting! Teach your dog skills such as: touch, paw/shake, sit-up, roll-over, crawl, take
it/hold it, speak, spin, bow, pray, and more!
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