Classroom Training Services
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Class One:
An orientation class without dogs. This is an opportunity to discuss your dog's in-home behavior problems during an extensive question and answer period. Also, samples of required equipment are displayed.
Classes Two Through Seven:
All basic obedience lessons are taught with the goal to achieve excellent on-leash obedience competence and restructure your relationship between you and your dog so that you work together as a "team". Skills taught are: sit, come, down, stay, heel, finish and stand for examination.
Class Eight: Graduation Day!
Dogs and handlers compete in a fun version of a regulation obedience competition. Graduate medallions are awarded as well as special awards for highest scoring and most improved dogs.
Our Guarentee
If, after completion of the Basic Training Course, your dog has not achieved a level of performance to qualify for graduation, you may continue to attend classes at no further charge until your dog is qualified for graduation. This guarantee is limited to owners who attend all classes and follow our program and work diligently with their dog as specified by the trainer. Note: This guarantee DOES NOT apply to any of the IN-HOME Training Services.
Required Equipment
A metal choke collar, 6 foot leather leash and 10 foot cotton web leash are required equipment. (Samples will be shown at the orientation session). For more information about required equipment, click here.
An orientation class without dogs. This is an opportunity to discuss your dog's in-home behavior problems during an extensive question and answer period. Also, samples of required equipment are displayed.
Classes Two Through Seven:
All basic obedience lessons are taught with the goal to achieve excellent on-leash obedience competence and restructure your relationship between you and your dog so that you work together as a "team". Skills taught are: sit, come, down, stay, heel, finish and stand for examination.
Class Eight: Graduation Day!
Dogs and handlers compete in a fun version of a regulation obedience competition. Graduate medallions are awarded as well as special awards for highest scoring and most improved dogs.
Our Guarentee
If, after completion of the Basic Training Course, your dog has not achieved a level of performance to qualify for graduation, you may continue to attend classes at no further charge until your dog is qualified for graduation. This guarantee is limited to owners who attend all classes and follow our program and work diligently with their dog as specified by the trainer. Note: This guarantee DOES NOT apply to any of the IN-HOME Training Services.
Required Equipment
A metal choke collar, 6 foot leather leash and 10 foot cotton web leash are required equipment. (Samples will be shown at the orientation session). For more information about required equipment, click here.
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Level Two |
Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Basic Training
Most work is off-lead. On your command, your dog learns to jump three different types of obstacles (High Jump, Bar Jump and Broad Jump) as well as a series of jumps. Your dog will learn how to drop to the ground instantly from a distance or while moving and stay in position until called.
Off-lead work is polished and perfected. Your dog learns to heel off-leash as well as come when called despite distractions. Sit/Stay and Down/Stay commands are performed with the owners out of sight of the dogs. Of course, distractions become more challenging too, because cats, food and many other temptiong offerings are used to entice your dog.
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Level Three |
Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Classroom Level Two.
All work is off-lead. Your dog will address the challenges associated with an obstacle course including a Triple-Jump, Tunnel, Hoop-Jump, Pause Box, Table and an 8 foot Scaling Board. Your do will also learn "tricks" including "Bang - You're Dead", Jumping through a Hula Hoop, Carrying Groceries.
Your dog will learn the Hand Signal Exercise: Sit, Stay, Down, Come and Finish at a distance. Performed with hand signals only - no voice commands are allowed.
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Level Four |
Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Clasroom Level Three.
All work is off-lead. More obstacles are introduced to challenge your dog including the Double Bar Jump, Triple Bar Long Jump, Table, Collapsed Tunnel, Crawl Tunner and the Weave Poles. More "tricks" are learned as well including Take a Bow and Crawl.
We also teach "Report" (carrying objects from one person to another over long distances). Your dog learns how to "Find My Keys" and search for lost objects locating and tracking your scent.
Your dog will learn the "Control Exercise" which consists of the following: Send your dog away from you in a straight line, stop him in a sit, call him, stop him in a stand, down him, back up to a sit, come and finish. This one is challenging and fun!
All work is off-lead. More obstacles are introduced to challenge your dog including the Double Bar Jump, Triple Bar Long Jump, Table, Collapsed Tunnel, Crawl Tunner and the Weave Poles. More "tricks" are learned as well including Take a Bow and Crawl.
We also teach "Report" (carrying objects from one person to another over long distances). Your dog learns how to "Find My Keys" and search for lost objects locating and tracking your scent.
Your dog will learn the "Control Exercise" which consists of the following: Send your dog away from you in a straight line, stop him in a sit, call him, stop him in a stand, down him, back up to a sit, come and finish. This one is challenging and fun!
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Level Five |
Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Clasroom Level Three
Success at the Intermediate Level qualifies your dog to enter our top advanced level of training known as the PiSquared Class. Our "tongue in cheek" name for the "top advanced level". This level has evolved into a "continuing education" course for those students who simply cannot get enough dog training. In other words, you can continue training with the same group of people for as long as you desire. There are always new things to learn and new challenges in every session.
PiSquared Level members celebrate the Christmas season with an annual Christmas party (all PiSquared dogs are invited). They also participate in parades and exhibitions for schools and community associations to demonstrate their skills and illustrate the advantages and joys of sharing their lives with a "Canine Good Citizen".
The Pi Squared Level Orientation has now become known as the "Pizza PiSquared Orientation" because the groups have decided to meet at a local pizza parlor for the orientation class.
At the end of the training year (May) all of the PiSquared classes compete in the "Annual PiSquared Olympics" in various Obedience and Agility competitions while enjoying an outdoor BBQ. Prizes are awarded for the top scores in each category. The dog with the best overall scores is awarded the "Top Dog Of The Year" trophy. The Pi Squared Level has grown into a group of people who consider themselves friends and are always happy to accept new friends into "the club".
Success at the Intermediate Level qualifies your dog to enter our top advanced level of training known as the PiSquared Class. Our "tongue in cheek" name for the "top advanced level". This level has evolved into a "continuing education" course for those students who simply cannot get enough dog training. In other words, you can continue training with the same group of people for as long as you desire. There are always new things to learn and new challenges in every session.
PiSquared Level members celebrate the Christmas season with an annual Christmas party (all PiSquared dogs are invited). They also participate in parades and exhibitions for schools and community associations to demonstrate their skills and illustrate the advantages and joys of sharing their lives with a "Canine Good Citizen".
The Pi Squared Level Orientation has now become known as the "Pizza PiSquared Orientation" because the groups have decided to meet at a local pizza parlor for the orientation class.
At the end of the training year (May) all of the PiSquared classes compete in the "Annual PiSquared Olympics" in various Obedience and Agility competitions while enjoying an outdoor BBQ. Prizes are awarded for the top scores in each category. The dog with the best overall scores is awarded the "Top Dog Of The Year" trophy. The Pi Squared Level has grown into a group of people who consider themselves friends and are always happy to accept new friends into "the club".
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Flyball/Treibball |
Flyball:
Flyball is a dog relay race in which dogs jump over a series of hurdles, trigger a spring-loaded box to release a tennis ball and return over the hurdles.
The dogs are divided into teams and each team competes for the "best time". If your dog is active and energetic, this is a great way for him to burn energy while learning a fun interactive dog sport. Dog's love this exciting sport which builds confidence and enthusiasm.
Treibball
Treibbal is the hot new dog sport which combines "hockey", "soccer" and "herding" skills. The dogs learn to "herd" giant balls through goal posts by pushing them with their nose, feet or body. The dogs are divided into teams and each team gets an allotted time to make "goals".
The team with the highest number of "goals" is the winner.
Flyball is a dog relay race in which dogs jump over a series of hurdles, trigger a spring-loaded box to release a tennis ball and return over the hurdles.
The dogs are divided into teams and each team competes for the "best time". If your dog is active and energetic, this is a great way for him to burn energy while learning a fun interactive dog sport. Dog's love this exciting sport which builds confidence and enthusiasm.
Treibball
Treibbal is the hot new dog sport which combines "hockey", "soccer" and "herding" skills. The dogs learn to "herd" giant balls through goal posts by pushing them with their nose, feet or body. The dogs are divided into teams and each team gets an allotted time to make "goals".
The team with the highest number of "goals" is the winner.
The Following Courses Are Also Listed Under The AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB Link
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Canine Good Citizen |
The AKC’s Canine Good Citizen Program is designed to recognize dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. This rapidly growing nationally recognized program stresses responsible dog ownership for owners and basic training and good manners for dogs.
All dogs who pass the 10 step CGC test will receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club. The AKC CGC Program provides an excellent foundation for training in other fun activities such as Rally, Obedience, and Agility and results in a well-mannered dog.
Why is the CGC Certificate Important to You?
Some therapy dog groups require passing the CGC Test as a prerequisite
1. Some insurance companies recommend CGC training
2. An increasing number of apartments and condos are requiring CGC training for resident dogs
3. Police departments and courts recognize the CGC certificate as evidence of responsible ownership
Our Trainer is a certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator . Our Canine Good Citizens classroom
course will teach the skills required to pass the Canine Good Citizen's Test. Graduation exercises for this
class will be conducted in the form of a Canine Good Citizen's test. If a dog and handler passes the test,
the Trainer will award them a qualifying score and the AKC paperwork to allow them to apply for the CGC
certificate from the American Kennel Club.
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Community Canine |
As the result of many Evaluators requesting an advanced AKC Canine Good Citizen title, the AKC has announced the creation of the AKC Community Canine title (CGCA) in October of 2013. The AKC believes that the CGCA expands the CGC skills and lays the foundation for obedience, rally and therapy dog work.
While CGC test are simulations of real world skills, the goal of the CGCA program is to test the dog's ability in a natural setting. For example, rather than the test being administered in a show ring, certain elements will involve a dog walking through a real crowd. Whether at a dog show, training facility or on a busy sidewalk in the community. As with the CGC, the AKC Community Canine requires a ten step test that the dog must pass to earn the official AKC Community Canine title which is designed to recognize dogs that have good manners in the home and in the community.
The American Kennel Clubs S.T.A.R. Puppy, Canine Good Citizen and Community Canine Programs provide an excellent foundation for training in other fun activities such as rally, obedience and ability and results in a well mannered dog.
All dogs that pass the 10 step CGCA test will receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club. If your purebred or mix-breed dog has an AKC, PAL or Canine Companion registration number, the CGCA Title will be added to your dog's registered name.
Our trainer is a Certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. Our Canine Good Citizen classroom course will teach the skills required to pass the Community Canine Test. Graduation exercises for this class will be conducted in the form of a Canine Good Citizens test. If the dog and the handler passes the test, the Trainer will award them a qualifying score and the AKC paperwork which will allow them to apply for the Community Canine Certificate from the American Kennel Club.
While CGC test are simulations of real world skills, the goal of the CGCA program is to test the dog's ability in a natural setting. For example, rather than the test being administered in a show ring, certain elements will involve a dog walking through a real crowd. Whether at a dog show, training facility or on a busy sidewalk in the community. As with the CGC, the AKC Community Canine requires a ten step test that the dog must pass to earn the official AKC Community Canine title which is designed to recognize dogs that have good manners in the home and in the community.
The American Kennel Clubs S.T.A.R. Puppy, Canine Good Citizen and Community Canine Programs provide an excellent foundation for training in other fun activities such as rally, obedience and ability and results in a well mannered dog.
All dogs that pass the 10 step CGCA test will receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club. If your purebred or mix-breed dog has an AKC, PAL or Canine Companion registration number, the CGCA Title will be added to your dog's registered name.
Our trainer is a Certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. Our Canine Good Citizen classroom course will teach the skills required to pass the Community Canine Test. Graduation exercises for this class will be conducted in the form of a Canine Good Citizens test. If the dog and the handler passes the test, the Trainer will award them a qualifying score and the AKC paperwork which will allow them to apply for the Community Canine Certificate from the American Kennel Club.
Ask us about registering your non-registered purebred or mixed-breed dog with the American Kennel Club to permit your dog to obtain the CGC, S.T.A.R Puppy and CGCA titles. We can provide you with registration forms and information.
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AKC Testing |
The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program is designed to recognize dogs that have good manners at home and in the community. This rapidly growing nationally recognized program is designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start.
Training classes teach you how to best communicate with your puppy. Organized training classes also provide your dog with the opportunity to socialize with other dogs. In classes aimed at earning the ACK S.T.A.R. distinction, you will be able to get information on all of your puppy raising questions including house training, chewing and the most effective way to teach practical skills such as coming when called. AKC S.T.A.R. puppy training is a natural lead in to the Canine Good Citizen Program.
When you complete a training class (taught by a an AKC approved CGC Certified Evaluator) with your puppy (up to 1 year old), your puppy is eligible to enroll in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Test. You will be registered to take the S.T.A.R. Puppy Test at the next scheduled testing session. Upon passing the test, you will get an application to send to the AKC for enrollment in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program.
All dogs are welcome to participate in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program including purebreds and mixed-breeds. All dogs that pass the 10 step CGC test will receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club. If your purebred or mix-breed dog has an AKC, PAL or Canine Companion registration number, the S.T.A.R. Title will be added to his or her registered name.
Our trainer is a Certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. Our Canine Good Citizen classroom course will teach the skills required to pass the Canine Good Citizen Test. Graduation exercises for this class will be conducted in the form of a Canine Good Citizens test. If the dog and the handler passes the test, the Trainer will award them a qualifying score and the AKC paperwork which will allow them to apply for the S.T.A.R. Puppy Certificate from the American Kennel Club.
Training classes teach you how to best communicate with your puppy. Organized training classes also provide your dog with the opportunity to socialize with other dogs. In classes aimed at earning the ACK S.T.A.R. distinction, you will be able to get information on all of your puppy raising questions including house training, chewing and the most effective way to teach practical skills such as coming when called. AKC S.T.A.R. puppy training is a natural lead in to the Canine Good Citizen Program.
When you complete a training class (taught by a an AKC approved CGC Certified Evaluator) with your puppy (up to 1 year old), your puppy is eligible to enroll in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Test. You will be registered to take the S.T.A.R. Puppy Test at the next scheduled testing session. Upon passing the test, you will get an application to send to the AKC for enrollment in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program.
All dogs are welcome to participate in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program including purebreds and mixed-breeds. All dogs that pass the 10 step CGC test will receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club. If your purebred or mix-breed dog has an AKC, PAL or Canine Companion registration number, the S.T.A.R. Title will be added to his or her registered name.
Our trainer is a Certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. Our Canine Good Citizen classroom course will teach the skills required to pass the Canine Good Citizen Test. Graduation exercises for this class will be conducted in the form of a Canine Good Citizens test. If the dog and the handler passes the test, the Trainer will award them a qualifying score and the AKC paperwork which will allow them to apply for the S.T.A.R. Puppy Certificate from the American Kennel Club.
Ask us about registering your non-registered purebred or mixed-breed dog with the American Kennel Club to permit your dog to obtain the CGC, S.T.A.R Puppy and CGCA titles. We can provide you with registration forms and information.