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URBAN DOG/Drop In's
This is a great class for anyone who wants to have a well behaved dog in public. This class includes, walks down town, restaurant patios, congested area and stores. 8 students per class
Private Lessons
When you fill out the registration form, Please note: If you choose to sign up for a private lesson or a 3 session private lesson, your purchase is non refundable. If you can not make it to your scheduled class session we can not re-book it or change your lesson time/date without another private session charge. Once you purchase a date and time we will no longer offer that session to be purchased by others. Make sure you are available on all of the dates that you select. There are no substitutions to the dates/times given in each session. These lessons are at Finlayson's Pet Care Center. Please call to discuss if you would like a lesson at your home.
Show Handling
Conformation showing in AKC - $20 per 50 minutes. More than one dog can be worked by the same handler at different times during the hour class. Once you choose your date you can not change, cancel or reschedule the date. There are no refunds so make sure the dates you choose are dates that you will attend.
Off Lead
Class Size: 10 students or less
**You will need a 30ft long lead and a sports whistle for class, please email if you have any questions regarding these items**
Wag It Novice - Hodge Podge
Class Size: 4 students or less
Wag It Games
No Need for Speed Obstacle Modules
Dogs love learning new interactive behaviors! These Wag It modules offer fun, challenge and teamwork for dogs and humans who enjoy working and playing together. Modules will cover obstacles found in the Novice Division of Wag It.
All modules will include Hoop and Mat exercises, starting with one and then progressing to more advanced patterns of multiple Hoops/Matts for those who may sign up for several modules.
Visit wagitgames.com for detailed descriptions of No Need for Speed Obstacles.
Class size will be kept small 4 students.
Bring LOTS of training treats and consider giving your dog only a very small breakfast since you’ll be offering ample food rewards during class.
Level One
Class Size: 8 students or less. Some classes may be skipped due to weather, holidays or other events, you will always receive 5 lessons. Any dates that are skipped will be added at the end of the course. NOTE: Class fees are non refundable or exchangeable to other classes, class dates or other services.
Nose Work for Fun
Fascinating fact: Dogs have a sense of smell that’s between 10,000 and 100,000 times more acute than ours! The sport of Scent Work celebrates the joy of sniffing, and asks a dog to sniff to their heart’s content; turning your dog’s favorite activity into a rewarding game. It is a terrific sport for all kinds of dogs, and is a wonderful way to build confidence in a shy dog.
In so many dog sports the handler is in control but this isn’t true in Scent Work. Neither the dog nor handler knows where the target odor is hidden. The handler has to rely on the dog, and follow the dog’s nose to success. In Scent Work, it is the canine who is the star of the show.
The sport of Scent Work is based on the work of professional detection dogs (such as drug dogs), employed by humans to detect a wide variety of scents and substances. In AKC Scent Work, dogs search for cotton swabs saturated with the essential oils of Birch, Anise, Clove, and Cypress. The cotton swabs are hidden out of sight in a pre-determined search area, and the dog has to find them. Teamwork is necessary: when the dog finds the scent, he has to communicate the find to the handler, who calls it out to the judge.
One Year Of Dog Training
K-9 Brainiac Fun Class/Drop In Class
This class is a cross between Agility and Tricks. Lots of fun activities to keep your k-9 friend happy and entertained!
Handling Workshop
Handling Workshop with Susan Burrell. Learn about all aspects of dog showing. Susan will be teaching you about handling your breed specific dog, the workings of a dogs show and more. Working space and audit spaces are available. Audit space is without a dogs. If more than one person wants to attend with a dog they must pay the audit space for the extra person. Make sure to bring snacks and a lunch.
Note: Your purchase is non refundable unless the event is canceled. We will not cancel for snow unless there is a large amount. If the weather in your area is worse than what we have here you can arrange a zoom. You may only be able to watch the event and not participate if this happens meaning we cannot interact with you on zoom. We cannot discount or refund if you decide to stay home.