Class Descriptions

All of our Beginning Level Classes include a free two-hour semiar (do NOT bring your dog to the seminar). All classes are one hour long and run for seven weeks. Instruction focuses on:

Positive motivational training
Socialization with dogs and people
Basic and practical obedience commands
Grooming, nutrition and health
Common behavior problems

KinderPuppy

For Puppies 10 weeks to 6 months of age

Get your puppy off on the right paw! Prevent common puppy problems such as chewing, house-soiling, jumping up and play biting from becoming established behaviors.

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The adolescent (juvenile delinquent) stage of a dog's life can be frustrating for both owner and dog. In fact, this is the most common age for dogs to be surrendered to shelters. We will help you and your dog overcome common problems such as not coming when called, pulling on the leash and destrctuive behavior.

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Family Dog 1

For Dogs one year and older

Yes! You CAN teach an older dog new tricks and mutt manners! For late bloomers or those with recycled pooches, this is the place to start!

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Advanced Level Classes:

For those interested in higher education for their dogs

Juvenile Graduate

KinderPuppy and Teen Puppy graduates move to the next level in this class. We continue to build on basic commands by adding the 3 D's - distance, duration and distractions - plus introducing new commands.

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Family Dog 2

All basic-level commands are polished and improved. We will introduce hand signals and more distractions. Your dog will learn to be well-behaved in real-life situations such as walking through crowds, meeting other dogs and people, and ignoring "found" objects.

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Family Dog 3

For graduates of Family Dog 2, this class is designed for owners who want their dog to be reliable both on and off leash, thus giving dog dog more freedom by giving you more control.

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Canine Good Citizen

The CGC is a certification program designed by the AKC to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. Dogs must be at least six months old and attended one previous training class. Testing and certification is included in this class.

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Fun and Games

Games Class

Fun! Fun! Fun! Play games with you dog that teach obedience, behaviors, and promote lateral thinking. Lots of laughs with games like The Mummy, Tic Tac Dog, Dogzilla, My Dog Can Do That, and more.

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Hollywood Dog

Teach your dog to be a star!! Or just act like one and impress your friends and family. Level 1 tricks include speak, roll over, play dead and others. Level 2 tricks include bow, limp, answering the phone and more. Level 3 behaviors are sneeze, catch and others, plus combining everything into routines.

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Private Behavior Consultations

Private one-hour consultations are available for dogs with special behavior issues. Please call our training office at 408-258-4463 for details. (Best Time To Call -Monday through Friday, 9AM to 1PM)

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