In these classes you can take your obedience to the next level or teach your dog new tricks. All of these classes are held at the Mat Su Animal Shelter in a designated classroom. These classes are best suited for dogs who have already completed our basic obedience classes or dogs who already have a solid training foundation behind them.
We only allow friendly or mildly fearful dogs into our group classes. If you dog is reactive and or aggressive towards humans or other dogs, is terrified around lots of people, other dogs or new situations we suggest starting with private lessons to address these behavior concerns before joining a group class.
These classes are taught by both Reesa and James so you will receive plenty of instruction and one on one time with a trainer. If your dog is learning things at a faster rate than your classmates we will move you ahead in the curriculum to challenge your dogs skills and keep you both learning. Similarly if your dog is struggling with an exercise we will let you work at the pace that is needed for your dog to achieve success.
Sign up for each of our classes is provided at the bottom of the class listings below. We require a 50% of your total class fee payment to be made to hold you spot in class. Once you sign up you will receive an invoice via Paypal that will allow you to make payment.
You can learn more about our payment policy here.
We only allow friendly or mildly fearful dogs into our group classes. If you dog is reactive and or aggressive towards humans or other dogs, is terrified around lots of people, other dogs or new situations we suggest starting with private lessons to address these behavior concerns before joining a group class.
These classes are taught by both Reesa and James so you will receive plenty of instruction and one on one time with a trainer. If your dog is learning things at a faster rate than your classmates we will move you ahead in the curriculum to challenge your dogs skills and keep you both learning. Similarly if your dog is struggling with an exercise we will let you work at the pace that is needed for your dog to achieve success.
Sign up for each of our classes is provided at the bottom of the class listings below. We require a 50% of your total class fee payment to be made to hold you spot in class. Once you sign up you will receive an invoice via Paypal that will allow you to make payment.
You can learn more about our payment policy here.
Rally Obedience Class
Open to dogs 6 months and older.
Offered once a week for 5 weeks for $120. This class teaches you the fun sport of Rally Obedience and preps you to compete. This class is designed for dogs who already know sit, down, heel and come. There are 2 levels of this class your dog will learn all the novice rally signs in level one, advanced and excellent rally signs in level two. Click here to sign up! |
CGC Prep Class
Open to dogs 4 months and older.
Offered once a week for 4 weeks for $140 This class is all about getting your dog ready to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test which will be offered on graduation week. This class is designed for dogs who already have at least a basic understanding of cues such as sit, down, stay, heel, come and are not overly fearful or reactive towards other dogs or people. We will be building on all those behaviors for more reliability in the presence of distractions and creating longer duration stays. Click here to sign up! |
Tricks Class
Open to dogs 4 months and older.
Offered one a week for 6 weeks for $120
Dogs in this class must be proficient in marker or clicker training, know how to offer behaviors to earn a reward and know how to follow a food lure.
What will my dog learn?
There are 3 levels of this class all geared towards earning AKC trick dog titles at the end of each class.
The following are just a few tricks your dog could learn:
Weave between your legs
Sit Pretty
Nose Touch
Jump through a hoop
Back up
Crawl
Shake head 'no'
Roll over
Wave
Spin
Click here to sign up!
Offered one a week for 6 weeks for $120
Dogs in this class must be proficient in marker or clicker training, know how to offer behaviors to earn a reward and know how to follow a food lure.
What will my dog learn?
There are 3 levels of this class all geared towards earning AKC trick dog titles at the end of each class.
The following are just a few tricks your dog could learn:
Weave between your legs
Sit Pretty
Nose Touch
Jump through a hoop
Back up
Crawl
Shake head 'no'
Roll over
Wave
Spin
Click here to sign up!