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January

Beginner Scent Classsat17jan10:00 AM10:00 AM $100 for 4 weeks Event Organized ByLisa Bartel, CPDT-KA, DN-CET, CSAP-BC

DETAILS

This beginner class is for new-comers. In laying the building blocks for success, we first teach the game sniffing out a scent. This first class works mostly with treats, boxes and a small course. By the end of the six weeks, dogs will be introduced to their first scent. 

Our Scent Classes are a recreational version of what you see police and military dogs do! This new sport is based on positive reward techniques and it is wonderful mental stimulation for your dog. Dogs that progress in their abilities can move on to higher level classes to prepare for trials, testing, and titling.

This class will run on Saturdays for 4 weeks, January 17 through February 7.

  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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The E3: Enrichment Exploration Experiencesun18jan1:30 PM3:30 PM1:30 PM - 3:30 PM $30 per dog Event Organized ByLisa Bartel, CPDT-KA, DN-CET, CSAP-BC

DETAILS

Unlock your dog’s potential through discovery. The E3 is a signature sensory session where your dog explores diverse scents, textures, and brain-work activities at their own pace. During this private, 30-minute session, you’ll watch your dog’s natural instincts take the lead while receiving expert feedback on their unique learning style and enrichment preferences. Whether you are building confidence in a shy puppy or looking to fulfill an active adult dog, the E3 provides a tailored mental workout that strengthens your bond and relieves stress.

This class runs 1:30PM – 3:30PM, but your session will fit in a 30 minute time slot within that time. $30 / per dog for a one-on-on 30 minute lesson.

  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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Fearful Dog Seriesmon19jan6:30 PM6:30 PM $100 for 3 weeks Event Organized ByAshley Phelps, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

In this 3 week class series we will work on building confidence by introducing new objects to your shy dog, teaching coping skills so the world isn’t such a scary place while strengthening the human-dog relationship by empowering you to advocate for your dog. This series is for shy, non-reactive dogs. If your fearful dog reacts to new people, dogs, or situations with aggressive behavior such as barking, lunging, snarling, snapping contact us for other training options.

This class will run on Mondays for 3 weeks, January 19 – February 2.

  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing
  • $100 working teams (#3); $25 per audit team (#3 teams of 2 people over 18 years old)

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Reactive Dog Series - Level 1mon19jan7:45 PM7:45 PM $100 for 3 weeks Event Organized ByAshley Phelps, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

Reactive Dog series is a 3 week class that will give dog owners the practical life skills needed for living with reactivity. This class will help you learn important walking skills to help with prevention, management, and redirection for reactivity. Using positive reinforcement methods, you will get tools to manage and control your dog’s behavior.

This class will run on Mondays for 3 weeks, January 19 through February 2.

  • Before enrolling you will talk with the trainer to see if this class is something that is appropriate for you and your dog.
  • Dogs must have a “no bite” history.
  • Dogs should be wearing a harness with a standard 6 foot leash.
  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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Rodeo Dog - Single Sessionwed21jan7:30 PM8:30 PM7:30 PM - 8:30 PM $25 per class, per dog Event Organized ByJen Heid, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

Rodeo Dog is a fun sport for an owner and their dog. It was designed like barrel racing for horses but with you and your dog. Any dog and handler can do this sport with no experience needed. You will form a close bond with your dog as you compete in a fun and safe environment. Everyone can enjoy this sport. There are no restrictions and accommodations will be made for handler or dog so that everyone can participate. Come join us and have a great time with your dog!

  • Completion of a Manners class with us, or similar class elsewhere is required.
  • Any and all skill levels welcome to attend. Beginners encouraged as well!
  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

Humans are allowed to bring multiple dogs with one handler, under the following conditions:

  • 1.) Handler must work their dogs one at a time from the vehicle/crate.
  • 2.) Enrollee must pay for 2 spots.

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Scent Work Drop Inthu22jan7:30 PM8:30 PM7:30 PM - 8:30 PM $25 per class, per dog Event Organized ByJen Heid, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

Our Scent Work drop-ins are designed to challenge and refine your dog’s skills. Each session focuses on scent work concepts including distraction work, distance handling, blind searches, inaccessible hides and more! Ensuring a well-rounded and confident search dog.

  • “Drop in” classes are for dogs six months of age or older, unless otherwise stated, who are both people and dog friendly.
  • Dogs should be comfortable and non-reactive in a group class setting.
  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing
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Heeling Games - Single Sessionfri23jan6:30 PM7:30 PM6:30 PM - 7:30 PM $25 per class, per dog Event Organized ByJen Heid, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

Heel like a pro! This class dives deep into the techniques for developing a consistent and comfortable heel position with your dog for competition. You’ll learn how to communicate clearly and build a strong partnership, fostering a dog who happily walks by your side. A key component of this class involves practicing off-leash heeling alongside a group of leashed dogs. 

  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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Any Level AKC/WCRL Rally - Single Sessionfri23jan7:30 PM8:30 PM7:30 PM - 8:30 PM $25 per class, per dog Event Organized ByJen Heid, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

Our trainer will adapt the level of challenge in this class to suit the enrollees – any and all experience levels welcome! AKC Rally is a companion sport in AKC Obedience. It is teamwork between owner and dog as they move with an instructor thru a course at their own pace. The owner and dog have to have completed a basic manners course. The sport was designed with the traditional dog owner in mind, but can be challenging for those who enjoy a higher level of competition. Communication from owner to their dog is encouraged and perfect heeling position is not required, but there should be a sense of teamwork and enthusiasm as they enjoy this bonding sport together.

  • Completion of a Manners class with us, or similar class elsewhere is required.
  • Attendees should be able to walk nicely on a leash.
  • Any and all skill levels welcome to attend. Beginners encouraged as well!
  • Both AKC and WCRL signs will be taught in this class.
  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

Humans are allowed to bring multiple dogs with one handler, under the following conditions:

  • 1.) Handler must work their dogs one at a time from the vehicle/crate.
  • 2.) Enrollee must pay for 2 spots.

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Rodeo Dog - Single Sessionsat24jan11:30 AM12:30 PM11:30 AM - 12:30 PM $25 per class, per dog Event Organized ByJen Heid, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

Rodeo Dog is a fun sport for an owner and their dog. It was designed like barrel racing for horses but with you and your dog. Any dog and handler can do this sport with no experience needed. You will form a close bond with your dog as you compete in a fun and safe environment. Everyone can enjoy this sport. There are no restrictions and accommodations will be made for handler or dog so that everyone can participate. Come join us and have a great time with your dog!

  • Completion of a Manners class with us, or similar class elsewhere is required.
  • Any and all skill levels welcome to attend. Beginners encouraged as well!
  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

Humans are allowed to bring multiple dogs with one handler, under the following conditions:

  • 1.) Handler must work their dogs one at a time from the vehicle/crate.
  • 2.) Enrollee must pay for 2 spots.

SIGN UP ONLINE

Sniff & Go - Single Sessionsat24jan12:30 PM1:30 PM12:30 PM - 1:30 PM $25 per class, per dog Event Organized ByJen Heid, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

Sniff & Go is a new and fun way for you and your dog to practice searching for hidden items. Your dog will be provided with 3 or 4 searches. You choose if you want to know how many hides, hide location, or run it blind.

  • Dog must have done nosework previously and must be experienced with all four target odors: birch, cypress, clove, and anise.
  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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Rodeo Dog - Single Sessionwed28jan7:30 PM8:30 PM7:30 PM - 8:30 PM $25 per class, per dog Event Organized ByJen Heid, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

Rodeo Dog is a fun sport for an owner and their dog. It was designed like barrel racing for horses but with you and your dog. Any dog and handler can do this sport with no experience needed. You will form a close bond with your dog as you compete in a fun and safe environment. Everyone can enjoy this sport. There are no restrictions and accommodations will be made for handler or dog so that everyone can participate. Come join us and have a great time with your dog!

  • Completion of a Manners class with us, or similar class elsewhere is required.
  • Any and all skill levels welcome to attend. Beginners encouraged as well!
  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

Humans are allowed to bring multiple dogs with one handler, under the following conditions:

  • 1.) Handler must work their dogs one at a time from the vehicle/crate.
  • 2.) Enrollee must pay for 2 spots.

SIGN UP ONLINE

Scent Work Drop Inthu29jan7:30 PM8:30 PM7:30 PM - 8:30 PM $25 per class, per dog Event Organized ByJen Heid, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

Our Scent Work drop-ins are designed to challenge and refine your dog’s skills. Each session focuses on scent work concepts including distraction work, distance handling, blind searches, inaccessible hides and more! Ensuring a well-rounded and confident search dog.

  • “Drop in” classes are for dogs six months of age or older, unless otherwise stated, who are both people and dog friendly.
  • Dogs should be comfortable and non-reactive in a group class setting.
  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing
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February

Scent Work Drop Inthu05feb7:30 PM8:30 PM7:30 PM - 8:30 PM $25 per class, per dog Event Organized ByJen Heid, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

Our Scent Work drop-ins are designed to challenge and refine your dog’s skills. Each session focuses on scent work concepts including distraction work, distance handling, blind searches, inaccessible hides and more! Ensuring a well-rounded and confident search dog.

  • “Drop in” classes are for dogs six months of age or older, unless otherwise stated, who are both people and dog friendly.
  • Dogs should be comfortable and non-reactive in a group class setting.
  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing
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Heeling Games - Single Sessionfri06feb6:30 PM7:30 PM6:30 PM - 7:30 PM $25 per class, per dog Event Organized ByJen Heid, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

Heel like a pro! This class dives deep into the techniques for developing a consistent and comfortable heel position with your dog for competition. You’ll learn how to communicate clearly and build a strong partnership, fostering a dog who happily walks by your side. A key component of this class involves practicing off-leash heeling alongside a group of leashed dogs. 

  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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Any Level AKC/WCRL Rally - Single Sessionfri06feb7:30 PM8:30 PM7:30 PM - 8:30 PM $25 per class, per dog Event Organized ByJen Heid, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

Our trainer will adapt the level of challenge in this class to suit the enrollees – any and all experience levels welcome! AKC Rally is a companion sport in AKC Obedience. It is teamwork between owner and dog as they move with an instructor thru a course at their own pace. The owner and dog have to have completed a basic manners course. The sport was designed with the traditional dog owner in mind, but can be challenging for those who enjoy a higher level of competition. Communication from owner to their dog is encouraged and perfect heeling position is not required, but there should be a sense of teamwork and enthusiasm as they enjoy this bonding sport together.

  • Completion of a Manners class with us, or similar class elsewhere is required.
  • Attendees should be able to walk nicely on a leash.
  • Any and all skill levels welcome to attend. Beginners encouraged as well!
  • Both AKC and WCRL signs will be taught in this class.
  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

Humans are allowed to bring multiple dogs with one handler, under the following conditions:

  • 1.) Handler must work their dogs one at a time from the vehicle/crate.
  • 2.) Enrollee must pay for 2 spots.

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Any Level AKC/WCRL Rally - Single Sessionsat07feb11:30 AM12:30 PM11:30 AM - 12:30 PM $25 per class, per dog Event Organized ByJen Heid, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

Our trainer will adapt the level of challenge in this class to suit the enrollees – any and all experience levels welcome! AKC Rally is a companion sport in AKC Obedience. It is teamwork between owner and dog as they move with an instructor thru a course at their own pace. The owner and dog have to have completed a basic manners course. The sport was designed with the traditional dog owner in mind, but can be challenging for those who enjoy a higher level of competition. Communication from owner to their dog is encouraged and perfect heeling position is not required, but there should be a sense of teamwork and enthusiasm as they enjoy this bonding sport together.

  • Completion of a Manners class with us, or similar class elsewhere is required.
  • Attendees should be able to walk nicely on a leash.
  • Any and all skill levels welcome to attend. Beginners encouraged as well!
  • Both AKC and WCRL signs will be taught in this class.
  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

Humans are allowed to bring multiple dogs with one handler, under the following conditions:

  • 1.) Handler must work their dogs one at a time from the vehicle/crate.
  • 2.) Enrollee must pay for 2 spots.

SIGN UP ONLINE

Sniff & Go - Single Sessionsat07feb12:30 PM1:30 PM12:30 PM - 1:30 PM $25 per class, per dog Event Organized ByJen Heid, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

Sniff & Go is a new and fun way for you and your dog to practice searching for hidden items. Your dog will be provided with 3 or 4 searches. You choose if you want to know how many hides, hide location, or run it blind.

  • Dog must have done nosework previously and must be experienced with all four target odors: birch, cypress, clove, and anise.
  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

SIGN UP ONLINE

Rodeo Dog - Single Sessionwed11feb7:30 PM8:30 PM7:30 PM - 8:30 PM $25 per class, per dog Event Organized ByJen Heid, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

Rodeo Dog is a fun sport for an owner and their dog. It was designed like barrel racing for horses but with you and your dog. Any dog and handler can do this sport with no experience needed. You will form a close bond with your dog as you compete in a fun and safe environment. Everyone can enjoy this sport. There are no restrictions and accommodations will be made for handler or dog so that everyone can participate. Come join us and have a great time with your dog!

  • Completion of a Manners class with us, or similar class elsewhere is required.
  • Any and all skill levels welcome to attend. Beginners encouraged as well!
  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

Humans are allowed to bring multiple dogs with one handler, under the following conditions:

  • 1.) Handler must work their dogs one at a time from the vehicle/crate.
  • 2.) Enrollee must pay for 2 spots.

SIGN UP ONLINE

Scent Work Drop Inthu12feb7:30 PM8:30 PM7:30 PM - 8:30 PM $25 per class, per dog Event Organized ByJen Heid, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

Our Scent Work drop-ins are designed to challenge and refine your dog’s skills. Each session focuses on scent work concepts including distraction work, distance handling, blind searches, inaccessible hides and more! Ensuring a well-rounded and confident search dog.

  • “Drop in” classes are for dogs six months of age or older, unless otherwise stated, who are both people and dog friendly.
  • Dogs should be comfortable and non-reactive in a group class setting.
  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing
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Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Manners TEST ONLYsun15feb12:30 PM12:30 PM Test price is $25 Event Organized ByJessica Ackerman, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

This is a stand-alone test date for dog and handler teams who are prepared to take the official AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification test. Teams enrolling should have already taken and excelled in basic level training classes and be ready for the test. While there is no guarantee that a dog will pass, all teams will receive a valuable and realistic test experience.

Please note that a minimum of three teams must register for the test to be officially administered. 

If you feel you need to review the required skills beforehand, a one-hour private refresher lesson can be scheduled separately with the CGC evaluator for an additional fee. For more information on booking a private lesson, please inquire directly with the Training Manager.

The indoor Dog Park will be closed to the public until testing is complete, should it run into normal weekend park hours.

  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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Virtual Workshop: Canine Body Languagemon16feb6:30 PM8:00 PM6:30 PM - 8:00 PM $30 Event Organized ByLisa Bartel, CPDT-KA, DN-CET, CSAP-BC

DETAILS

Your dog speaks to you using his body. Do you know how to understand what they are saying? In this virtual workshop we will explore canine body language and teach you how to communicate with and listen to your dog.

  • Learn from the comfort of your own home! We will meet via Google Meet for up to 90 minutes including Q&A. You will receive a meeting link upon registration. You will need a device such as a laptop, computer, or cell phone to join the Workshop, but you do not have to have your camera on during the workshop.

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Rodeo Dog - Single Sessionsat21feb11:30 AM12:30 PM11:30 AM - 12:30 PM $25 per class, per dog Event Organized ByJen Heid, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

Rodeo Dog is a fun sport for an owner and their dog. It was designed like barrel racing for horses but with you and your dog. Any dog and handler can do this sport with no experience needed. You will form a close bond with your dog as you compete in a fun and safe environment. Everyone can enjoy this sport. There are no restrictions and accommodations will be made for handler or dog so that everyone can participate. Come join us and have a great time with your dog!

  • Completion of a Manners class with us, or similar class elsewhere is required.
  • Any and all skill levels welcome to attend. Beginners encouraged as well!
  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

Humans are allowed to bring multiple dogs with one handler, under the following conditions:

  • 1.) Handler must work their dogs one at a time from the vehicle/crate.
  • 2.) Enrollee must pay for 2 spots.

SIGN UP ONLINE

Sniff & Go - Single Sessionsat21feb12:30 PM1:30 PM12:30 PM - 1:30 PM $25 per class, per dog Event Organized ByJen Heid, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

Sniff & Go is a new and fun way for you and your dog to practice searching for hidden items. Your dog will be provided with 3 or 4 searches. You choose if you want to know how many hides, hide location, or run it blind.

  • Dog must have done nosework previously and must be experienced with all four target odors: birch, cypress, clove, and anise.
  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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Leash Handling for Reactive Dogsmon23feb6:30 PM6:30 PM $25 per dog Event Organized ByAshley Phelps, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

This class is dedicated to helping you transform stressful walks into enjoyable outings by addressing barking, lunging, and pulling at triggers. You will master proactive, non-confrontational leash handling skills and learn to read your dog’s subtle body language cues.

We utilize positive methods to change your dog’s emotional response, building their confidence and your handling proficiency as a team.

  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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March

Reactive Dog Series - Level 2mon02mar7:45 PM7:45 PM $100 for 3 weeks Event Organized ByAshley Phelps, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

This 3-week class is a direct continuation of our Reactive Dog Level 1 series, designed for guardians and dogs who have a solid foundation in managing reactivity. We’ll delve deeper into refining your ability to prevent, manage, and redirect reactive behaviors in more challenging environments. You’ll gain advanced walking techniques and further hone your positive reinforcement skills for greater control.

This class will run on Mondays for 3 weeks, March 2 – March 16.

  • Before enrolling you will talk with the trainer to see if this class is something that is appropriate for you and your dog.
  • Must have completed Reactive Dog Series – Level 1 class.
  • Dogs must have a “no bite” history.
  • Dogs should be wearing a harness with a standard 6 foot leash.
  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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Basic Manners Level 2mon02mar6:30 PM6:30 PM $100 for 4 weeks Event Organized ByAshley Phelps, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

Basic Manners Level 2 is a 4 week course to expand on foundation skills taught in Basic Manners Level 1. This series will include distance and distractions, as well as off-leash exercises. This series can help prepare teams who are interested in CGC classes.

This class will run on Mondays for 4 weeks, March 2 through March 23.

  • Completion of our Basic Manners Level 1 or similar class elsewhere. Your dog needs a solid understanding and base of the basics including Sit, Lay/Down, Stay, Place, and Leave it to register for this class.
  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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Advanced Scent Classwed04mar6:30 PM6:30 PM $140 for 6 weeks Event Organized ByJen Heid, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

Advanced Scent Work Class is for those who are still new to scent classes, but have some experience. We will put some skills to the test and challenge your dog to learn more, working beyond just basic beginner steps if possible, to prep them for intermediate and higher level classes. 

Our Scent Classes are a recreational version of what you see police and military dogs do! This new sport is based on positive reward techniques and it is wonderful mental stimulation for your dog. Dogs that progress in their abilities can move on to higher level classes to prepare for trials, testing, and titling.

This class will run on Wednesdays for 6 weeks, March 4 through April 8.

  • Completion of Beginner and Intermediate scent classes with us, or similar elsewhere required.
  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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Rodeo Dog - Single Sessionwed04mar7:30 PM8:30 PM7:30 PM - 8:30 PM $25 per class, per dog Event Organized ByJen Heid, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

Rodeo Dog is a fun sport for an owner and their dog. It was designed like barrel racing for horses but with you and your dog. Any dog and handler can do this sport with no experience needed. You will form a close bond with your dog as you compete in a fun and safe environment. Everyone can enjoy this sport. There are no restrictions and accommodations will be made for handler or dog so that everyone can participate. Come join us and have a great time with your dog!

  • Completion of a Manners class with us, or similar class elsewhere is required.
  • Any and all skill levels welcome to attend. Beginners encouraged as well!
  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

Humans are allowed to bring multiple dogs with one handler, under the following conditions:

  • 1.) Handler must work their dogs one at a time from the vehicle/crate.
  • 2.) Enrollee must pay for 2 spots.

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Intermediate Scent Classthu05mar6:30 PM6:30 PM $140 for 6 weeks Event Organized ByJen Heid, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

This series of classes is for teams who have completed Beginner Scent Work or comparable. In laying the building blocks for success, we first teach the game by sniffing out a scent. We will build on skills learned in Beginner Scent Work. Dogs will progress in their abilities and can move on to higher level classes to prepare for trials, testing, and titling.

This class will run on Thursdays for 6 weeks, March 5 through April 16 (no class April 9).

  • Completion of Beginner Scent class with us, or similar elsewhere required.
  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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Competition Scent Classthu05mar7:30 PM7:30 PM $140 for 6 weeks Event Organized ByJen Heid, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

After your dog has completed the Beginner and Advanced scent classes, they will be ready for the more challenging competition scent class. Here, we are working on various scents and real life obstacles. This class will help prepare for competitions.

Our Scent Classes are a recreational version of what you see police and military dogs do! This new sport is based on positive reward techniques and it is wonderful mental stimulation for your dog. Dogs that progress in their abilities can move on to higher level classes to prepare for trials, testing, and titling.

This class will run on Thursdays for 6 weeks, March 5 through April 16 (no class April 9).

  • Completion of Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced scent classes with us, or similar elsewhere required.
  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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Heeling Games - Single Sessionfri06mar6:30 PM7:30 PM6:30 PM - 7:30 PM $25 per class, per dog Event Organized ByJen Heid, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

Heel like a pro! This class dives deep into the techniques for developing a consistent and comfortable heel position with your dog for competition. You’ll learn how to communicate clearly and build a strong partnership, fostering a dog who happily walks by your side. A key component of this class involves practicing off-leash heeling alongside a group of leashed dogs. 

  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

SIGN UP ONLINE

Any Level AKC/WCRL Rally - Single Sessionfri06mar7:30 PM8:30 PM7:30 PM - 8:30 PM $25 per class, per dog Event Organized ByJen Heid, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

Our trainer will adapt the level of challenge in this class to suit the enrollees – any and all experience levels welcome! AKC Rally is a companion sport in AKC Obedience. It is teamwork between owner and dog as they move with an instructor thru a course at their own pace. The owner and dog have to have completed a basic manners course. The sport was designed with the traditional dog owner in mind, but can be challenging for those who enjoy a higher level of competition. Communication from owner to their dog is encouraged and perfect heeling position is not required, but there should be a sense of teamwork and enthusiasm as they enjoy this bonding sport together.

  • Completion of a Manners class with us, or similar class elsewhere is required.
  • Attendees should be able to walk nicely on a leash.
  • Any and all skill levels welcome to attend. Beginners encouraged as well!
  • Both AKC and WCRL signs will be taught in this class.
  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

Humans are allowed to bring multiple dogs with one handler, under the following conditions:

  • 1.) Handler must work their dogs one at a time from the vehicle/crate.
  • 2.) Enrollee must pay for 2 spots.

SIGN UP ONLINE

Leash Mannerssat07mar10:00 AM11:00 AM10:00 AM - 11:00 AM $25 per dog Event Organized ByLisa Bartel, CPDT-KA, DN-CET, CSAP-BC

DETAILS

This “drop in” class will focus on the foundation skills of good leash handling that will make walks with your dog more enjoyable. You will learn how to hold your leash, how to combat pulling on leash, and how to connect with your dog so you aren’t relying on your leash to move your dog.

This class is not for reactive dogs, if your dog is reactive please reach out to directly to the training manager for recommendations.

  • “Drop in” classes are for dogs six months of age or older, unless otherwise stated, who are both people and dog friendly.
  • Dogs should be comfortable and non-reactive in a group class setting.
  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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Therapy Dog Overviewsat07mar11:00 AM12:00 PM11:00 AM - 12:00 PM $25 per dog Event Organized ByLisa Bartel, CPDT-KA, DN-CET, CSAP-BC

DETAILS

This class helps you determine if your dog has the innate potential for therapy work by exploring essential characteristics and teaching foundational skills like sit, stay, and leash manners. It’s not an evaluation or training course but rather an opportunity to recognize if your dog’s temperament aligns with the role and to learn the next steps in your journey.

  • “Drop in” classes are for dogs six months of age or older, unless otherwise stated, who are both people and dog friendly.
  • Dogs should be comfortable and non-reactive in a group class setting.
  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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Manners Makeoversun08mar11:00 AM11:00 AM $100 for 3 weeks Event Organized ByJessica Ackerman, CPDT-KA

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Is your furry friend’s behavior less than ideal? Join our 3-Week Manners Makeover to guide your dog toward becoming a more polite companion! This focused and fun intensive course is designed to help you and your dog build essential foundational skills and self-control in everyday situations.

Over three weeks, we’ll explore key techniques that can make life together smoother and more enjoyable. You’ll work on cultivating good manners such as calm greetings (reducing jumping!), loose leash walking, and attentive responses to cues like sit,” “stay,” and “down” amidst distractions. We’ll also practice “wait” at doorways and for food, supporting your dog’s ability to make great choices and fostering a more patient pooch, all through positive reinforcement methods.

Get ready to deepen your bond and communication with your dog as you
embark on a rewarding journey toward a more harmonious relationship, both at home and out in public.

This class is a great step to refine skills while moving through manners class levels.

This class will run on Sundays for 3 weeks, March 8 – March 22.

  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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Basic Manners Level 1sun08mar10:00 AM10:00 AM $140 for 6 weeks Event Organized ByJessica Ackerman, CPDT-KA

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For dogs ages 6 months and up, this is a 6 week class. Dogs will learn sit, down, stay, come when called, leave it, leash walking, place and more – all with distractions added to help good behaviors stick!

This class will run on Sundays for 6 weeks, March 8 through April 19.

  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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Nail File Clinic Drop Insun08mar12:30 PM1:30 PM12:30 PM - 1:30 PM $25 per dog, plus cost of nail file (TBD) Event Organized ByJessica Ackerman, CPDT-KA

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Teach your dog how to file their own nails! Training your dog to use a nail file is a great way to maintain their nails between trims. In this class you will learn all about how to teach this valuable skill.

This Single Session is being offered to 5 working teams (human and dog) and 5 audit spots (human only). At the end of the clinic nail file boards will be available for purchase. Come teach your dogs to be a part of their “spa day!”

  • “Drop in” classes are for dogs six months of age or older, unless otherwise stated, who are both people and dog friendly.
  • Dogs should be comfortable and non-reactive in a group class setting.
  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Class, 6-Week Sessiontue10mar7:00 PM7:00 PM $140 for 6 weeks Event Organized ByAshley Phelps, CPDT-KA

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S.T.A.R. stands for Socialization, Training, Activity, and Responsible owner!

This class is designed to get owners and puppies off to a great start and build the foundations for a lasting relationship. In class, we will address common puppy problems like potty training and mouthing. Puppies will have opportunities to participate in confidence building socialization activities and will engage in appropriate puppy play. Owners will learn techniques to elicit engagement and attention from their puppies that will help them focus and learn. Basic manners and desired behaviors will be taught utilizing positive reinforcement techniques and games. Puppies will learn the foundations for sit, down, relaxing on a mat, come, stay, loose leash walking, and more.

At the end of the 6-week class puppies will participate in an exam and successful teams will graduate from the AKC STAR Puppy Program.

This class will run on Tuesdays for 6 weeks, March 10 through April 14.

  • Puppy age range: 24 weeks or younger at the start of class
  • 1st round of vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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Rodeo Dog - Single Sessionwed11mar7:30 PM8:30 PM7:30 PM - 8:30 PM $25 per class, per dog Event Organized ByJen Heid, CPDT-KA

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Rodeo Dog is a fun sport for an owner and their dog. It was designed like barrel racing for horses but with you and your dog. Any dog and handler can do this sport with no experience needed. You will form a close bond with your dog as you compete in a fun and safe environment. Everyone can enjoy this sport. There are no restrictions and accommodations will be made for handler or dog so that everyone can participate. Come join us and have a great time with your dog!

  • Completion of a Manners class with us, or similar class elsewhere is required.
  • Any and all skill levels welcome to attend. Beginners encouraged as well!
  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

Humans are allowed to bring multiple dogs with one handler, under the following conditions:

  • 1.) Handler must work their dogs one at a time from the vehicle/crate.
  • 2.) Enrollee must pay for 2 spots.

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Rodeo Dog - Single Sessionwed18mar7:30 PM8:30 PM7:30 PM - 8:30 PM $25 per class, per dog Event Organized ByJen Heid, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

Rodeo Dog is a fun sport for an owner and their dog. It was designed like barrel racing for horses but with you and your dog. Any dog and handler can do this sport with no experience needed. You will form a close bond with your dog as you compete in a fun and safe environment. Everyone can enjoy this sport. There are no restrictions and accommodations will be made for handler or dog so that everyone can participate. Come join us and have a great time with your dog!

  • Completion of a Manners class with us, or similar class elsewhere is required.
  • Any and all skill levels welcome to attend. Beginners encouraged as well!
  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

Humans are allowed to bring multiple dogs with one handler, under the following conditions:

  • 1.) Handler must work their dogs one at a time from the vehicle/crate.
  • 2.) Enrollee must pay for 2 spots.

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Heeling Games - Single Sessionfri20mar6:30 PM7:30 PM6:30 PM - 7:30 PM $25 per class, per dog Event Organized ByJen Heid, CPDT-KA

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Heel like a pro! This class dives deep into the techniques for developing a consistent and comfortable heel position with your dog for competition. You’ll learn how to communicate clearly and build a strong partnership, fostering a dog who happily walks by your side. A key component of this class involves practicing off-leash heeling alongside a group of leashed dogs. 

  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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Any Level AKC/WCRL Rally - Single Sessionfri20mar7:30 PM8:30 PM7:30 PM - 8:30 PM $25 per class, per dog Event Organized ByJen Heid, CPDT-KA

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Our trainer will adapt the level of challenge in this class to suit the enrollees – any and all experience levels welcome! AKC Rally is a companion sport in AKC Obedience. It is teamwork between owner and dog as they move with an instructor thru a course at their own pace. The owner and dog have to have completed a basic manners course. The sport was designed with the traditional dog owner in mind, but can be challenging for those who enjoy a higher level of competition. Communication from owner to their dog is encouraged and perfect heeling position is not required, but there should be a sense of teamwork and enthusiasm as they enjoy this bonding sport together.

  • Completion of a Manners class with us, or similar class elsewhere is required.
  • Attendees should be able to walk nicely on a leash.
  • Any and all skill levels welcome to attend. Beginners encouraged as well!
  • Both AKC and WCRL signs will be taught in this class.
  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

Humans are allowed to bring multiple dogs with one handler, under the following conditions:

  • 1.) Handler must work their dogs one at a time from the vehicle/crate.
  • 2.) Enrollee must pay for 2 spots.

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Virtual Workshop: Fulfill Your Dog's Needs With Mental Enrichmentmon23mar6:30 PM8:00 PM6:30 PM - 8:00 PM $30 Event Organized ByLisa Bartel, CPDT-KA, DN-CET, CSAP-BC

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In this virtual workshop we will discuss the importance of fulfilling your dog’s natural needs. The dog’s strongest sense is smell so we will tap into that natural need in this workshop. When we fulfill unmet needs we can help reduce unwanted behaviors.

  • Learn from the comfort of your own home! We will meet via Google Meet for up to 90 minutes including Q&A. You will receive a meeting link upon registration. You will need a device such as a laptop, computer, or cell phone to join the Workshop, but you do not have to have your camera on during the workshop.

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Rodeo Dog - Single Sessionwed25mar7:30 PM8:30 PM7:30 PM - 8:30 PM $25 per class, per dog Event Organized ByJen Heid, CPDT-KA

DETAILS

Rodeo Dog is a fun sport for an owner and their dog. It was designed like barrel racing for horses but with you and your dog. Any dog and handler can do this sport with no experience needed. You will form a close bond with your dog as you compete in a fun and safe environment. Everyone can enjoy this sport. There are no restrictions and accommodations will be made for handler or dog so that everyone can participate. Come join us and have a great time with your dog!

  • Completion of a Manners class with us, or similar class elsewhere is required.
  • Any and all skill levels welcome to attend. Beginners encouraged as well!
  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

Humans are allowed to bring multiple dogs with one handler, under the following conditions:

  • 1.) Handler must work their dogs one at a time from the vehicle/crate.
  • 2.) Enrollee must pay for 2 spots.

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Easter Egg Hunt - Trick Classsun29mar11:30 AM12:30 PM11:30 AM - 12:30 PM $25 per dog Event Organized ByJessica Ackerman, CPDT-KA

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Trick training is a great way for you and your dog to bond and learn something new! In this special Easter class, dogs will learn some fun tricks sure to impress the Easter Bunny. There will also be an Easter Egg Hunt where dogs will have an opportunity to find hidden easter eggs filled with dog friendly surprises!

  • This is a “drop in” class. “Drop in” classes are for dogs six months of age or older, unless otherwise stated, who are both people and dog friendly.
  • Dogs should be comfortable and non-reactive in a group class setting.
  • Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations required as well as a negative fecal including Giardia testing

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