Class Descriptions

Puppy Kindergarten

This class is six week class for puppies ranging in age from 10 to 20 weeks plus their family. The class is designed to teach the pups basic commands in a fun play setting. We discuss how to work with and/or prevent the various undesirable puppy behaviors, improve housetraining and many other puppy topics. We also work on socializing the pups in order to desensitize them to unfamiliar puppies and people. Puppies get a 5-10 minute supervised play session at each class.

Household Dog Obedience 1

This is a six week class which is open to all aged puppies and dogs who have not been through any obedience classes yet. Our goal is to have all members of your family work with your dog in a positive and consistent manner. The entire family will be guided on how to establish a leadership relationship with your dog while still being best friends. We begin by introducing you to the proper care and handling of your dog and then basic dog obedience and reprogramming undesirable behaviors. Much of the curriculum focuses on the American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen Test. This is a fun class for the whole family, including your dog. Our training method involves positive motivation and play learning. Dogs do not come to Lesson 1.

Puppy-Dog Intensive

This is a three week small group class of only 4 students.  It is open to puppies and dogs ages 10 weeks to 12 months. The class focuses on basic obedience and behavior similar to Household Dog Obedience 1; however, each session's curriculum is customized to the particular needs of the small group.

Reliable Recall

The Number 1 complaint of most dog owners is that their dog does not Come when called. This is a two week class specifically focusing on COME and is open to all aged puppies and dogs.  The first week explains why dogs do not Come when called and teaches a new conditioning technique. The second week works on practicing recalls in class with variables such as distance and distractions.

Pre-Agility 

Pre-Agility is for puppies/dogs of all ages who have completed at least one obedience course. The class emphasizes better attention, control and obedience with very beginning introduction to agility equipment. Obedience focuses on leash walking, better stays with distractions, targeting, and recalls. The agility introduces dogs to low level agility equipment in order to build the dog's confidence to new and unusual things. The class is designed to better the dogs' responses to basic obedience commands in a fun play setting. 

Leash Walking

This class is for pups/dogs who have completed one introductory class (PK or HD1) and need more emphasis on improving Heeling. We incorporate many fun exercises to make Heeling positive and productive.

Household Dog Obedience 2

This is a six week class which is open to all aged dogs and all members of the family. Puppies/dogs in this class should have completed either Pre-Agility or Household Dog Obedience 1. This class is designed to polish your dog's responses to Sit, Down, Stay, Come, leash walking and Attention. Rally Obedience exercises used to add fun to the learning. Dogs come to all lessons.

Canine Good Citizen/Therapy Dog International

This is a six week class which is open to dogs of all ages who have completed Household Dog Obedience (2) or have been pre-screened. The goal of this class is to prepare the dogs for the American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen test and Therapy Dog International test. You will be instructed on how to perfect your dog's responses to Sit, Down, Stay, Come, and Heel. You will be instructed on desensitizing your dog to strangers, other dogs, loud noises, strange movements, handling and tie-outs. We will include some basic agility and trick training. Our training method involves positive motivation and play learning. CGC/TDI testing after the sixth class.

Rally Obedience

Rally is the newest AKC dog sport. It is great for senior dogs who no longer show in obedience but still like to work, or for dogs/people that don't know if they would like traditional obedience, or just for having wonderful quality time with your dog. the first level competition obedience. 

Novice Obedience

Novice is the first level competition obedience.  Novice, results in your dog earning a Companion Dog (CD) title. The title actually describes what is expected of your dog: demonstrating the skills required of a good canine companion. The dog will have to heel both on and off leash at different speeds, come when called, stay (still and quietly!) with a group of other dogs when told, and stand for a simple physical exam.

Therapy Dog international Testing

We conduct frequent Therapy Dog International testing. This test certifies dogs for work in therapy such as nursing homes, hospital and other community facilities. Dogs taking the test must be at least one year old and should be at least at the CGC level in training and temperament.  For details of the test, go to www.tdi-dog.org.  Call for next test date.   Pre-Registration is necessary in order to get a testing time.

CHILL!  For Reactive Dogs

This intensive six-week class is designed for dogs that react aggressively to other dogs or strangers; or are so overly stimulated that their social interactions with people and dogs can be inappropriate. Your dog will learn how to maintain his/her composure in the presence of others and behave in non-aggressive ways. You will learn how to handle your dog confidently in public and manage your dog’s environment and behavior for peaceful interactions with people and dogs. The class uses positive reinforcement clicker training methods to modify behavior. Enrollment in this class is very limited to ensure a high degree of personal attention from instructors. Owners must complete the required profile and will be contacted by the instructor prior to completing registration for the class. Owners are strongly encouraged to bring another adult family member or friend to assist. No children are allowed in this class. Dogs do not come to Lesson 1.

Agility               

We have different levels of Agility ranging from novice to advanced. Owners and dogs are instructed on the rules and techniques for Agility. Beginning Agility dogs must have completed at least CGC and be pre-screened by the instructor. All new students/dogs to K9U regardless of level must be pre-screened.

Private Instruction

Personalized in-home or on location training programs are tailored to your dog's age, breed, ability, personality and your personal desires. We work with the entire family or all individuals who are present in your dog's daily life. It is important for everyone to work with your dog consistently and understand the positive training method. We train you to train your dog.

Conformation Run-Thru's       

Conformation run-thru's work on technique, breed specific pointers, and ring etiquette.  Dogs/pups can run the typical patterns, practice stacking, handling, etc. Call for details.

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