training your dog to walk politely on a leash is the first step in creating a lifetime of good exercise and fun. treats are a great way to encourage your dog’s happy participation in the training process. a dog that charges out the front door and then drags you down the road will not be very enjoyable to walk with. ask your dog to sit or wait before you open the door, have your dog remain sitting until you release …

completing obedience courses (levels 1–5) will give you practical skills for training your dog to be a well-mannered member of your household. children are allowed to attend as long they’re accompanied by an adult. level 1 teaches your dog how fun it can be to follow commands and lays the groundwork for skills that are key in developing a well-mannered canine companion. basic skills taught in level 1 training include: owners must watch the short introduction to dog training video …

leash reactivity if morning and evening walks have become more stressful than relaxing – for you and your pooch! if your dog is usually friendly, but acts like a maniac when on a leash, you are not alone. in this class, we teach how to cope with the stress of being around other dogs, management techniques for what to do when you see other dogs on walks, and a plan to work through it. the class starts in a low-stress …

help your dog deal with excitement and emotions in a way that works. our main focus is to build confidence and trust with dogs and owners to help better the relationship and the understanding of their dogs behaviors. we look at the entire relationship between the dog and its environment to get to the root of the problem behavior. then we will customize a training program to address the behavior of the dog and owner together. we offer lessons to …

many of our clients opt to begin the training regimen for their dogs in this manner, given that it is critical to have consistency in the methods, commands, and rewards being used. we have a fun environment, and your dog will be with dog-loving people! we require a 2-week minimum due to the amount of stimulation the dogs are trained in at our location. training 2-3 sessions a day depending on what commands we are working on with your dog …