Class Schedules

Canine University’s Small Group classes are postponed at this time. We are offering in-person and online private training instead.  

Indoor Classes – postponed at this time

Elementary Basics/Foundation Training “FT” 

3 Week Small Group Class (limit 3-5 Students) – $150

Location Link:  Rescue Village, 15463 Chillicothe Rd., Novelty, OH 44072

Class #: FT TBA   

Tuesdays: 5:15-6:15PM

Elementary Grad “EG” (FT grads or pre-screened dogs)

3 Week Small Group Class (limit 3-5 Students) – $150

Location Link: Rescue Village, 15463 Chillicothe Rd., Novelty, OH 44072

Class #: EG TBA  

Tuesdays:  6:30-7:30PM

Canine Good Citizen & Pet Therapy “CGC/PT” (EG grads or pre-screened)

3 Week Small Group Class (limit 3-5 Students) – $150

Location Link: Rescue Village, 15463 Chillicothe Rd., Novelty, OH 44072

Class #: CG TBA 

Tuesdays: 7:45 to 8:45PM

Small Group Outdoor Classes

(Socially distant)

Elementary Grad “EG” (FT grads or pre-screened dogs) 

Small Group Outdoor Session of 3 classes (3-6 Students) – $120

Class #: EG to be announced

Dates/Time: Wednesdays from 5:00 to 6:00PM

Locations: Moreland Hills Polo Field, Solon Park & Village of Chagrin Falls

Outdoor classes will be in person at appropriate social distances and students agree to COVID Liability Release Waiver.

Canine Good Citizen & CGC Urban “CGC” (EG grads or pre-screened dogs)

Small Group Outdoor Session of 3 classes (3-6 Students) – $120

Class #: CG TBA

Dates/Time: Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00PM

Locations: Moreland Hills Polo Field, Solon Park & Village of Chagrin Falls

Outdoor classes will be in person at appropriate social distances and all students agree to COVID Liability Release Waiver.

Public Manners, Reliable Recall & Leash Manners “PM” (FT grads or pre-screened dogs)

Small Group Outdoor Session of 3 classes (3-6 Students) – $120

Class #: PM TBA

Dates/Time: Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30PM 

Locations: Moreland Hills Polo Field, Solon Park & Village of Chagrin Falls

Outdoor classes will be in person at appropriate social distances and all students agree to COVID Liability Release Waiver.

Urban Dog “UD”

2 Week Small Group Class (3-5 Students) – $80

Location: Downtown Cleveland, meet at Settlers Landing

Class #: UD TBA

Mondays: 6:00 – 7:00PM (dates depend on good weather)

Class #: UD TBA

Mondays:  7:15 – 8:15PM (dates depend on good weather)

AKC CGC Community Urban “CU” 

3 Week Class – Tuition $120 (must have passed CGC first)

Class #: CU TBA
Saturday/Sundays

Trek & Train with the Trainer “TT”

Wednesday Mornings (weather permitting) – $20/dog

Location: Moreland Hills Polo Field

Class #: TT (class to begin in Spring)
Wednesdays, 8:30 – 9:30AM

Live Online Video Private Training 

$65/half hour or $125/hour, pre-paid

Personalized live video training consultations via Zoom or FaceTime video apps with Amy Gutmann. There are many topics that a dog owner has that can be addressed via online video conferencing: housetraining, management, puppy basics, obedience, behavior issues, etc. Online video consultations are prepaid at the rate of $65/half hour or $125/hour: training time determined prior to session.  Please complete and online Private Tutoring Questionnaire prior to your session.  Call 440-232-9646 to schedule.

Live Online Video Puppy Classes

Puppy Kindergarten “PK” 

Small Group Session of 4 classes (3-5 Students) – $140

Class #: PK  TBA (for new pups aged 8 wks to 16 wks) 

Dates/Time: Mondays & Thursdays, 6:00-7:00PM

Class Login: Zoom Meeting ID and Password will be emailed once registration and payment are completed.

Live Online Video Elementary Basics

Elementary Basics/Foundation Training “FT” 

Small Group Session of 4 classes (3-5 Students) – $140

Class #: FT TBA (for all age pups/dogs new to training)

Dates/Time:  Sun & Weds, (TBA) 6:00-7:00PM

Class Login: Zoom Meeting ID and Password will be emailed once registration and payment are completed.

Live Online Intro to Trick Training

Tricks 101 “TR” 

Small Group Session of 2 classes (3-5 Students) – $70

Class #: TR  TBA   

Dates/Time: Mon & Thurs, 6:00-7:00PM

Class Login: Zoom Meeting ID and Password will be emailed once registration and payment are completed.

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Tricks 102 “TR2” 

Small Group Session of 2 classes (3-5 Students) – $70

Class #: TR2 TBA  

Dates/Time: Sun & Weds,  6:00-7:00PM

Class Login: Zoom Meeting ID and Password will be emailed once registration and payment are completed.

In Person Private Training 

$150/hour, plus distance fee if beyond 8 miles.

Personalized training consultations in person at owner’s home or on location. There are many topics that can be addressed: housetraining, management, puppy basics, obedience, behavior issues, leash manners, reliable recall, etc. Consultations are currently where all parties are wearing masks and outdoors socially distant. Typical lesson is 1 to 1.5 hour and based on rate of $150/hour + possible distance fee (determined prior to session). Please complete and online Private Tutoring Questionnaire prior to your session. The training fee includes an emailed follow up training summary and pertinent handouts and videos. Should client prefer just in-person training and no follow up training notes, fee is $100/hr. Call 440-232-9646 to schedule.

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Private & Semi-Private lessons “PR” 

1 hour private lessons (limit 1-2 Students)

Location Link: Rescue Village, 15463 Chillicothe Rd., Novelty, OH 44072

Class #: Privates   (individually scheduled)  

Mondays: TBA

Thursdays: TBA

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Video Chat or Phone Consultations

$65/ half hour or $100/hour, pre-paid

Personalized FaceTime, Zoom, Whats App or other Video Chat, or Phone consultation with Amy Gutmann. There are many topics that a dog owner has that can be discussed via Video Chat or phone as opposed to an actual in-home session. Topics such as housetraining, management, puppy basics, obedience, behavior issues, etc. Phone and Skype consultations are prepaid at the rate of $65/half hour or $125/hour.  Call 440-232-9646 to schedule.

Special Topics

We will be are offering seminars on Service Dog Training in 2021. More information soon!!  

PRIVATE LESSONS 

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In-Home or On-Location Individual Training

Canine University offers one-on-one private training for those who might have specific issues with their dog, or their schedule does not allow for group classes, or who want to train in a different location like home, park, etc.

The sessions are arranged around the owner’s schedule. Please call us at 440-232-9646 for more information or to schedule.

Video Chat or Phone Consultations

$125/hour or $65/half hour, pre-paid
Personalized FaceTime, Zoom, Whats App or other Video Chat modes consultation with Amy Gutmann. There are many topics that a dog owner has that can be discussed via Online Video Chat or phone as opposed to an actual in-home session. Topics such as housetraining, management, puppy basics, etc. Phone and Skype consultations are prepaid at the rate of $125/hour or $65 per half hour. Call 440-232-9646 to schedule.

Fill out the Private Tutoring Questionnaire

Greyhound Seminar

Three Week Class – Tuition $115

Class #: GR TBA Professor: Amy Gutmann
Tuesdays: 6:30-7:30PM