Specialty Classes
Shape Up!
Prerequisites: Familiarity with clicker training and positive reinforcement methods, a food-motivated dog who will track and eat tossed treats. Dogs should be able to calmly relax on a mat or in the car between turns.
Ready to level up your training game? This class series is designed for experienced handler-dog teams who love a challenge and want to sharpen their skills for dog sports! Dive into the world of shaping (rewarding small steps toward a desired behavior) as we tackle weekly challenges that will get your dog thinking outside the box and keep you both on your toes.
Learn how to teach new behavior without luring, verbal prompts, gestures, or physical pressure—just a clicker, creativity, and a lot of teamwork. Watch your dog become an independent problem-solver, offering unique and clever behaviors while you expand your training toolbox with innovative, hands-off techniques.
Whether you’re looking to fine-tune your training for competition or just want to have a blast trying something new, this class will inspire you to think creatively, act quickly, and strengthen the bond with your dog.
​Dates: March 5 - April 16 (no class March 19)
Day & Time: Wednesdays, 7:45 - 8:45 pm
Class length: 1 hour
Price: $100.00
Instructors: Keira M.
Minimum of 4 dogs, maximum of 6
Trick Dog
Prerequisites: Completion of our Beginner Obedience class or with instructor approval.
Who doesn’t love a good trick? Our dogs sure do! We do too! Tricks class is a wonderful way to create a bond with your dog that doesn’t feel like “training! It helps enhance focus and enthusiasm and before you know it, you can earn an AKC Title.
If you already have a CGC with your dog, you are halfway to the Novice title. You are credited with 5 of the 10 required tricks. If you don’t have a CGC yet, you can still earn a title by teaching your canine partner 10 tricks from the AKC list!
Once you have a Novice title, you can go on to the Intermediate Trick Dog list. Master 10 tricks from that list and there you are! Some Teams are able to complete two titles by the end of class. You and your dog will have a closer bond through your successes, and you will be a lot more fun at parties!
Chances are you and your dog already know some basic tricks so lets polish them up in this 6 week class plus learn a few more. You will have some flexibility in the tricks you choose. Not everyone has to do the same tricks although there will be some in common. So grab some tasty treats and get ready for some fun!
Day & Time: TBD
Dates: TBD
Class length: 6 weeks
Minimum of 5 dogs, maximum of 8