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Training happens! Every owner starts training their dog from the minute he arrives home and this training continues throughout the dog’s life. Sometimes without the proper education, owners teach their dogs the exact behavior they were trying to avoid.
It is our job at Dog-Gone Fun to show you, the owner, how to communicate with your dog in a positive way. Together you develop a relationship that will last a lifetime. |
Our classes will show you how to have fun with your dog while you teach him manners and boundaries. This will allow him to become a permanent part of your life.
We Offer:
Small Personalized Classes
Convenient Weekday Night sessions
Large Climate-Controlled indoor Training area
Fenced outside Training area
Canine Good Citizen I This class is an entry level class geared toward passing the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test. Using positive reinforcement your dog will learn the sit-stay, down-stay, walking politely on a lead as well as coming when called. Skills for greeting another person and walking calmly around other dogs will also be covered. This class is a great baseline for all dogs over the age of 5 months. |
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Class Starts Tuesday Jan. 6 @ 6:30 pm
Length: 1 hour
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Canine Good Citizen II If your dog already knows the basics of the Canine Good Citizen exercises -- sit/stay, down/stay, come, walking on leash -- but needs work on some of the harder commands like Stay, come and not jumping up on people, then this is the class for you! This class will also work outdoors on these commands to proof your dog in all locations. We will also work on some behaviors that can be used in everyday life, or for Competition sports like Frisbee, Flyball, Agility or Obedience. |
Prerequisite: Canine Good Citizen I or equivalent
Class Starts Wednesday Oct. 22 @ 6:30 pm
Length: 1 hour
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Puppy Class This class is open to healthy puppies between the ages of 8 weeks and 16 weeks who are current on their vaccines. The exercises taught will build confidence as well as exposure to a variety of smells, sights and sounds. Puppies will be introduced to the basic commands of sit, down, stay, and come.
Call for availability.
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Pre Agility This class is an introduction to the sport of Agility. Positive Reinforcement techniques are used to teach the basic control commands needed. Dogs and Handlers will learn directional controls and targeting. The dogs will be introduced to the obstacles and establish recognition of contact zones as well as learn to work off-lead in the presence of other dogs. This class can be |
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repeated until the necessary skills are learned to proceed to Agility I.
Prerequisite: Canine Good Citizen
Class Starts Tuesday Oct. 21 @ 6:00 pm
Length: 1/2 hour, limited to 4 students
Cost: $100
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Agility I In Agility I we will introduce the three crosses to the handlers and teach the dogs how to read the handlers body language. We will continue to work on sequencing, weave poles, increasing the height of the obstacles, and mastering contact criteria. |
Prerequisite: Agility I is for dogs and handlers who have conquered all the obstacles at half the normal height, know how to find a weave pole entrances, have a contact criteria, and are sequencing 5-6 obstacles off leash.
Class Starts Wednesday Oct. 15 @ 6:00 pm
Length: 1/2 hour, limited to 4 students
Cost: $100
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Course Analysis Class This class is open to dogs who have some previous agility experience and want to work on their handling and course work. The dog must know the majority of the equipment and be ready to practice their skills. There will be unique courses set up for both novice and excellent. The instructor will critique and assist you with any problems you are having. |
Class Starts Wednesday Oct. 15 @ 7:30 pm
Length: 1 hour
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Flyball Class Flyball is a team dog sport designed for high-energy dogs and their owners. Your dog will learn the basic pattern of jumping 4 hurdles, retrieving a tennis ball and returning over the hurdles. Ball drive is helpful but not essential. Check out the sport at http://flyballdogs.com/
Introduce your dog to this awesome sport in our indoor matted facility. |
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There is an active local team that often recruits qualified dogs for competition.
Prerequisite: A solid Recall
Call for availability.
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