Above and Beyond the Basics
Canine Good Citizen Prep Class
The AKC Canine Good Citizen Test is designed to recognize owners who have demonstrated responsible ownership and training their canine companion for good manners. This prep class will help you review and practice for the 10 exercises that make up the Canine Good Citizen Test.
This class is best suited for dogs that are already familiar with the CGC exercises and can already perform basic obedience skills. Dogs should be comfortable in the presence of unfamiliar people and dogs.
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The CGC test will be held during the last class of the session.
Class Details
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Cost: $120 includes CGC test fee
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Class Size: 6 dogs, max
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Class Length: 45-minute classes for 5 consecutive weeks
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Prerequisite: Dog-Gone Fun Basic Manners, or equivalent obedience class elsewhere.
Trick Dog Class
During the 1920’s to the 1940’s trick dogs, Rin Tin Tin and Lassie won people’s hearts. Trick dog training has become an exciting area in dog training for both dogs and handlers. Trick Dog Class will allow you to have fun with your dog and reinforce the bond you have with each other. You will have the opportunity to earn an AKC Trick Dog Title at the end of the five-week class, the class fee includes the test.
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Class Details
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Cost: $120.00 includes Trick Dog test fee
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Class Size: 5 dogs, max
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Class Length: 45-minute classes for 5 weeks. Trick Dog test will be held on week 5.
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Prerequisite: Dog-Gone Fun Obedience Level 1, or equivalent class elsewhere. Instructor approval.
Really Reliable Recall Workshop
Does your dog come every time you call or ignore you? Can you call your dog away from distractions or when you are in new locations? The Really Reliable Recall class will give you the skills you need to work on, to get a reliable recall. The goal is to have a reliable recall anywhere, even in new places when your dog is distracted. Classes will be outside, so dress accordingly.
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Using the Really Reliable Recall method is fun, easy to train and works for dogs of all ages.
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Part 1: During the first workshop we will talk about playing games to get your dog excited about recall and introduce the Really Reliable Recall method.
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Part 2: After a few weeks of practicing techniques from Part 1 we will work on adding distractions to the Really Reliable Recall method.
Workshop Part 1 Details
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Class Details​
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Date: TBD (click New Student Inquiry to be added to our wait list!)
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Time:
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Cost: $60
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Class Size: 6 dogs, max
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Workshop Length: 2 hours
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Instructor: Cheri Moore
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Items/prerequisite needed:
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Dog-Gone Fun Basic Manners Level 2, or equivalent class elsewhere
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Must be able to be handled gently by a friendly stranger
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Both a 6′ leash and a 30-40′ leash will be needed for class
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Workshop Part 2 Details
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Class Details​
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Date: TBD (click New Student Inquiry to be added to our wait list!)
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Time:
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Cost: $60
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Class Size: 6 dogs, max
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Workshop Length: 2 hours
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Instructor: Cheri Moore
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Items/prerequisite needed:
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Dog-Gone Fun Really Reliable Recall Workshop part 1
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Must be able to be handled gently by a friendly stranger
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Both a 4-6′ leash and a 30-40′ leash will be needed for class
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Out and About Class
After doing all your homework in obedience classes, it is time to take it on the road. All the skills learned in Levels Obedience Classes will be practiced in real life situations. We learn proper public etiquette as well as skills to handle unexpected situations. Class runs for 4 weeks and each week is held in a different outside public location.
Class Details
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Cost: $100
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Class Size: 4 dogs, max
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Class Length: 45-minute classes for 4 consecutive weeks (weather permitting)
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Prerequisite: Dog-Gone Fun Basic Manners Level 2, or equivalent class elsewhere