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- What is C.L.A.S.S.? The goal of the C.L.A.S.S. program is to instill a goal on the part of pet parents to continuously work with their dogs to create well-behaved, well-socialized companions.
C.L.A.S.S.®, Canine Life And Social Skills®, is a four-level group class curricula for pet parents
to test real-life skills with their canine companions. This class is the H.S. (High School Level) and meets the requirements of AKC’s STAR Puppy program. Click here to register now!
GOOD: In-Person Class. There are a variety of class times that allow you to come to class when it works for you, and you can vary it week to week! You will reserve your spot in the class time via Calendly. $175 The in-person session is 6 weeks in duration.
BETTER: In-Person Class PLUS 90 Days to the Perfect Puppy, our on-demand, video based puppy raising program. It includes tips, tricks, a 90 day training plan, activity logs to make raising your adolescent puppy easier. The basic membership includes enrollment in a dedicated subscribers group where you can post video, photos and questions. When you are a member of 90 Days to the Perfect Puppy, you are a member of a greater community of support. $250 (Regular price: $305)
BEST: In-Person Class PLUS 90 Days to the Perfect Puppy PLUS an hour of private instruction (we can break it up into two 30-minute sessions or one hour, we’re flexible) in the store. This is the best plan as you get all of the advantages of each program plus one-on-one time with an instructor focusing on you and your puppy’s specific needs. $350 (Regular price: $435)
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How often & when will we meet? Sign up for the class times that work for you once you’ve registered for class. Classes are typically offered Sun-Thursday at a variety of times. Each time slot is limited to 4 puppy/handler teams.
Please complete a registration form HERE.
H.S. Skills (Open to puppies 14-24 weeks of age) This class is also known as our Adolescent Class. You can start right away!
- Sit & Down
- Come & Collar Grab
- Off-Leash Heel
- Basic Stay
- Confidence Course
- Name Game
- Comfort Around Food Bowl
- Meeting Strangers
- Body Handling
C.L.A.S.S.®, Canine Life And Social Skills® is a four-level group class curricula for pet parents to test real-life skills with their canine companions. The four levels of the program are named after H.S. (High School), B.A. Bachelor’s Level), the M.A. (Master’s Level) and the Ph.D. (Doctorate Level). The HS level meets the requirements for the AKC STAR Puppy Program. The BA, MA & PhD. levels combined are an AKC CGC Prep class. Junior handlers (12-17 years of age) are encouraged to participate in the C.L.A.S.S.® program with their dogs. Junior handlers are required to have a parent or guardian present during class lessons).
What to bring to class?
- 6-foot leash (cotton, leather, nylon,cloth). NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES or slip leashes.
- Collar (martingale or flat collar), Headcollar (Gentle Leader) or Harness. No E-collars, shock collars, prong collars, or choke chains).
- A variety of at least 100 pea-sized high value treats (meat, cheese work great).
- Mat for your dog’s comfort.
- Chew item or food-stuffed toy.
- Water & water bowl for your dog.
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“This is the best class we’ve ever taken in over twenty years of training dogs. This class is just amazing!” ~ Judy Gilvey, Sam’s Mom
“This class is designed based on the work of Dr. Ian Dunbar… the father of puppy classes. It is designed to optimize your puppy for the future… working to prevent the issues that often are causes for rehoming or a dog ending up in the shelter. It includes copies of both BEFORE and AFTER You Get Your New Puppy from Dr. Ian Dunbar. We are proud to offer this class.” ~ Tina Spring
GOOD: In-Person Puppy Class. There are a variety of class times that allow you to come to class when it works for you. You will reserve your spot in the class time via Calendly. $150
BETTER: In-Person Puppy Class PLUS 90 Days to the Perfect Puppy, our on-demand, video based puppy rearing program. It includes tips, tricks, a 90 day training plan, activity logs to make house training easier and help reduce mouthing and biting, and a whole host of additional support. The basic membership includes enrollment in a dedicated subscribers group where you can post video, photos and questions. When you are a member of 90 Days to the Perfect Puppy, you are a member of a greater community of support. $225 (Regular price: $279)
BEST: In-Person Puppy Class PLUS 90 Days to the Perfect Puppy PLUS an hour of private instruction (we can break it up into two 30-minute sessions or one hour, we’re flexible) in the store. This is the best plan as you get all of the advantages of each program plus one-on-one time with an instructor focusing on you and your puppy’s specific needs. $325 (Regular price: $409)
Children 18 years of age and younger must be accompanied by and supported by a parent or legal guardian.
