Pets

Learn all about your new puppy! This class begins training on behaviors, manners, and simple commands, and also will discuss common puppy issues including, but not limited to: housebreaking, crate training, mouthing, jumping, common vaccines, grooming routines, food information, etc. We will begin positive reinforcement for teaching new commands, introducing new environments/ people, teaching good manners when interacting with other dogs and humans. Bring your puppy and your questions! Instructor: Deb Merrill

Get your dog started on the right paw with general obedience skills that all dogs (and humans) should know! This class will lay the foundations of training by teaching you, the owner, the principles of dog training, how to easily communicate with your dog, how to increase difficulty of commands once your dog starts to understand them, and much more. We will work on engagement with your dog, teach them the “place” command, and begin practicing the foundations for loose leash walking. 4-19 dogs per class. Instructor: Deb Merrill

This class will build off of Intro to Obedience, practicing engagement, the “place” command, and loose leash walking, while also adding in sit-stay, down-stay, and recall. We will work on increasing your dogs’ focus and continue to improve their skills by practicing longer durations of each cue and adding in more distractions. 4-12 dogs per class. Instructor: Grace Schwegel Prerequisite: Intro to Obedience - Level 2

This class is for the humans and dogs who have mastered the skills of Intro to Obedience and Beginner Obedience. The trainer will continue to challenge you and your dog by increasing distance and duration on the skills they’ve already learned, plus we will also introduce waiting at doors and manners when meeting new people. 4-12 dogs per class. Instructor: Grace Schwegel Prerequisite: Beginner Obedience - Level 3

For puppies and first-timers! Learn the fundamentals of agility and how to encourage your dog through simple obstacles while developing primary skills, confidence, and enthusiasm. Agility is a great way to bond with your dog and enhance their listening skills while also getting out their extra energy! This class is perfect for those that want to test the water while enjoying fun exercise with their dog. 3-6 dogs per class. Instructor: Grace Schwegel Prerequisite: Has knowledge of basic obedience, especially sit-stay.

This class is for those who really enjoyed our Intro to Agility course. Here you’ll learn to navigate through simple combinations of more challenging obstacles with confidence by adding in new obstacles and increasing the number of consecutive obstacles. 3-6 dogs per class. Instructor: Grace Schwegel Prerequisite: Completed Intro to Agility or comparable agility experience.

Step up your agility game even more! In this class, you will be running your dog through full agility courses, and you will learn how to use strategies and handling techniques to make the most of your run. 3-8 dogs per class. Instructor: Grace Schwegel Prerequisite: Completed Beginner Agility or comparable agility experience.

NEW! Puppy Preschool Class (Level 1) 450001-1A 14+ mths Tu 10/04– 10/18 6:00-7:00P DePAW $155 Intro to Obedience Class (Level 2) 450001-1B N/A Sa 09/10–09/24 9:00-10:00A DePAW $155 Beginner Obedience Class (Level 3) 450001-1C N/A Sa 10/8,–10/22 9:00-10:00A DePAW $155 Intermediate Obedience Class (Level 4) 450001-1D N/A Sa 11/5–11/19 9:00-10:00A DePAW $155 Intro to Agility Class 450002-1A 6+ mths W 09/7–09/21 6:00-7:00P DePAW $155 Beginner Agility Class 450002-1B 6+ mths W 10/5–10/19 6:00-7:00P DePAW $155 Intermediate Agility Class 450002-1C 6+ mths W 11/2–11/16 6:00-7:00P DePAW $155