In-Person Classes

Puppy Social Club

The social club is for puppies 8 weeks to 5 months old. 1st round of shots required.* The earlier you start safely socializing, the better!
Everyone from the confident puppies to shy wallflowers can come and separate areas will be created depending on confidence levels and other needs.
*Per the AVSAB Puppy Position statement, we require the first round of puppy shots with 7 days between the shots and the social.
Every Tuesday at 11am, starting May 6th.
Our puppy socials are not formal classes, but there is a lot of learning that happens for the humans and the puppies! Socials are for play time, an important part of puppy socialization. Play is refereed, carefully orchestrated to ensure all puppies feel safe and have fun, and narrated to teach about appropriate interactions. Socials are also a time for socialization to strangers, even kids, who are welcome!
Socials aren't meant to be a replacement for puppy classes or private puppy training/socialization. Socials are a great addition to more formal classes/training!
You do not need to attend every week, but we’d love to have you until your puppy ages out!
The Club is $20 per puppy plus taxes/fees. Every 5th social you attend is free!

Choose Your Own Adventure
Tricks Class

Dogs 5 months and up can enjoy a full tricks class, no matter their training level or history. All dogs must be up to date on age appropriate vaccinations.
Group classes are not appropriate for dogs who have extreme fear or have displayed aggression towards people or dogs.
Human children under 18 are welcome with an adult over 21 present and supervising.
Tuesdays, 5:30pm
June 3rd - July 8th
Class is 6 weeks and all weeks are important to attend. No refunds or makeups available for missed classes.
Choose Your Own Adventure Tricks is a full 6 week class.
The first class is without your dog, where you will be shown a large variety of exciting tricks to choose from! After selecting your favorite must have tricks, you will learn 4-6 new tricks for the next 5 weeks. Tricks vary from Sit Pretty, Cha Cha Cha, Jump Through Hoops, to Backwards Orbit!
Class is $260 for 6 weeks plus taxes and fees.

No refunds.
YOU get to choose! During our first class, I will explain how to choose your favorites as you watch the demos. Then I will create the course curriculum depending on what tricks the students chose.
Each student will learn between 4-6 tricks, and sometimes we add on bonus tricks!

Angsty Adolescent

For dogs 6 months to 1 year
3 dog min, 6 dog max. All dogs must be up to date on age appropriate vaccinations.
Group classes are not appropriate for dogs who have extreme fear or have displayed aggression towards people or dogs.
Human children under 18 are welcome with an adult over 21 present and supervising.
Tuesdays, 1pm. Classes are one hour.
July 22nd - August 26th
Class is 6 weeks and all weeks are important to attend. No refunds or makeups available for missed classes.
Is your puppy turning into a jumpy, mouthy monster?! Do they have unending energy and zero impulse control? The teen phase starts around 6 months old and can go up to about 2 years old in some dogs. It can be a challenging period for dogs and their people, with many people feeling ready to give up. This class will help you and your dog maintain your bond. In this 6 week class, we will:
- Teach your teen dog how to settle
- Give dogs off leash play breaks with each other
- Teach your teen to focus around mega distractions
- Learn how to give your teen enough mental and physical exercise
- Work on basic positions, coming when called, leave it, and more!
Class is $260 for 6 weeks plus taxes and fees.

No refunds.

Manners Matter

Basic Manners & Life Skills

For dogs 6 months and older, although dogs 6 months to a year old may prefer the Angsty Adolescent class.
Requirements:
- Proof of up to date vaccinations or recent titer test.
- Full payment before the first class.
- One dog per handler. If there are multiple dogs in one family, they each need an individual handler.
- *Dogs must be over 6 months OR have graduated from a puppy class if under 6 months.
Human children under 18 are welcome with an adult over 21 present and supervising.
Tuesdays at 4pm. One hour classes.
July 22nd - August 26th
Class is 6 weeks and all weeks are important to attend. No refunds or makeups available for missed classes.
In this fun, 6 week class, you and your dog will:
- learn basic manners and life skills
- work around distractions
- learn how to have fun training
This is a great class for any dog new to a family, or dogs who haven't had much formal training. Sit, leave it, come when called, and more are all important life skills for dogs and owners. Even if you've already worked with your dog casually on some basics, this is a great class to practice these vital skills in a new environment full of distractions. Learn how to have fun training and connecting with your pup.
Class is $260 for 6 weeks plus taxes and fees.

No refunds.

Force-Free Snake Avoidance

This class is great for dogs 5 months and up, no dog is too old to learn. All dogs must be up to date on age appropriate vaccinations.
Group classes are not appropriate for dogs who have extreme fear or have displayed aggression towards people or dogs.
Human children under 18 are welcome with an adult over 21 present and supervising.
Tuesdays, 5:30pm
July 22nd - August 26th
Class is 6 weeks and all weeks are important to attend. No refunds or makeups available for missed classes.
This is a full 6 week class.
It's that time of year again, the snakes are out on our favorite trails! The idea of our beloved dogs getting bitten is scary, but you don't need a shock collar to teach your dog to avoid snakes.
In this class, you'll learn foundation behaviors to teach your dog to come away at the sight, sound, and scent of a snake, and you will learn safety and management tips for snake season.
Class is $260 for 6 weeks plus taxes and fees.

No refunds.

Life Skills for Teen Dogs

AKC EVALUATIONS

Contact Me!

These evaluations are independent from the CGC titles and are best evaluated virtually! From Novice to Expert, these trick titles are fun for everyone.
A 10-skill test that teaches and evaluates good manners and responsible ownership.

I can help you prepare for this test with some private sessions before your evaluation, or, if you feel ready, you can schedule your evaluation without any prep.
Once your dog has earned their CGC, you may want to continue with a more advanced test of their skills.

The Community Canine is considered the Advanced Canine Good Citizen. This test takes place in a relaxed, but real-life, environment.
This is another advanced test that includes indoor and outdoor distractions in a public location. This test takes place in a more intense, high distraction environment.

Virtual Classes

HOMESCHOOLED
HOUNDS

1 hour stand alone tricks classes to keep your days interesting
Each class $28 a family, multiple dogs welcome if multiple family members will attend
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- Cha cha cha! - $42
NOTE - This BB is 2 45 minute classes instead of a one hour stand alone. 
- Criss Cross/Cross Your Paws - $42
NOTE - This BB is 3 half hour classes instead of a one hour stand alone.
- Peekaboo, Leg Weaves and Around Me
- Peekaboo, Jazz Hands, and Chorus Line Kicks
- Say Your Prayers and Jump Through Legs
- NEW! Criss Cross Together Walk
- Look Left/Right and Sit Pretty
- DOUBLE dog leg weaves!
  NOTE - This BB requires TWO dogs. They can be different sizes and different ages.
- Take a Selfie Together
Price includes tax
No refunds, all sales final
For dogs of any age or training level
8 dogs maximum
Vet exams and grooming procedures don't have to be so scary! Teach your dog ways to participate in their care, and more importantly, ways to opt out.
During this 6 week foundation course, you and your dog will work on:
- A chin rest station (dog will rest their chin in your hand)
- Lateral recumbent station (dog will lie fully flat)
- Adding exams and handling while stationing
- How to take it on the road
- Ways to introduce vet and grooming procedures
Tuition: $252
Dates: TBD
Price includes tax. No refunds, all sales final.
For dogs of any age or training level
3 dog min, 8 dog max
In this 4 week class, we will teach your dog to go to a bed/mat and stay there until released. You can use this behavior in a *multitude of ways, from preventing counter surfing, more polite door manners, and more!

Tuition: $168
Dates: TBD
*This class teaches the foundation skills that you can build on to accomplish more advanced training goals.
Price includes tax. No refunds, all sales final.
For dogs 5 months and older* (no dog is too old!)
3 dog min, 6 dog max
In this 6 week class, you and your dog will learn to be partners in training while working on:
- Sit
- Down
- Leave it
- Rocket recall (come when called)
- Stay
- And more!
Tuition: $252
Dates: TBD
*Or puppies under 5 months who have already taken a puppy class. Puppy classes focus more on socialization, which is critical for puppies under 5 months.
Price includes tax. No refunds, all sales final.

FANCY FELINES

For kittens up to 5 months old*
3 cat min, 8 cat max
In this 3 week class, we will help your kittens learn how great and safe this big world is through socialization exercises. Kittens, just like puppies, go through a socialization phase of development where we can make a BIG impact on their brain, emotions, and behavior at a young age. We want to teach kittens that novelty is fantastic, body handling is great, and handling and vet care is nothing to fear.We will also begin some basic training.
- Target training
- Body handling
- Grooming and vet care
- Carrier training
- Harness training
- And more!
Tuition: $135
Dates: TBD
*The sensitive period for cats wanes around 15 weeks old, so ideally kittens will begin this class before they are 15 weeks old. However, the class can still be helpful for kittens up to 5 months.
Price includes tax. No refunds, all sales final.
For cats of any age or training level*
3 cat min, 8 cat max
In this 3 week class, we will bust the myth that cats can't be trained! We will discuss and test different reinforcers and teach fun and flashy tricks. Some tricks we will learn together:
- Sit Pretty
- Targeting
- Leg Weaves
- Wave
- Spin!
Tuition: $135
Dates: TBD
*This class will be a great intro to training for most cats, but is not ideal for very fearful cats who are not currently happily interacting with at least one person.
Price includes tax. No refunds, all sales final.