class descriptions
- Puppy Class This is for puppies 1 year old or younger. Some of the topics covered in the classes are basic obedience exercises such as sit, down, stand, come, stay, watch, leave it, and walk on a loose lead. Puppy behavior problems such as jumping, mouthing, and housebreaking will be addressed. Good for puppies, or dogs learning to socialize with others.
- Basic Obedience This is for dogs 1 year old and up. Basic, foundation commands are taught including sit, sit stay, down, down stay, stand, and come, leave it, heel, and stop/sit. Jumping, digging, and other general behavior problems will also be addressed in this class. Good for young adults or adults who need “basic manners.”
- Advanced Obedience This is for dogs that have completed Basic obedience and want to polish their skills. Dogs will learn off-leash work, distance work, formality training, working with distractions, etc.
- Agility This class is for dogs 5 months or older and have completed a basic obedience class. The dogs work on contact equipment (A-frame, seesaw, etc.) and will be introduced to the other obstacles (jumps, tunnels, etc.) They will learn to work with many distractions. Confidence and reliability will be stressed, and dogs are mostly on-lead for this class. Agility classes are held at the nearby park at Unser and Montano, and usually on Saturday mornings. This is a “punch-card” type class: the class is paid for, and you may to come to six weeks of class; not required to all be in succession.
- Private Lessons Our private training lessons are available for problems or training enrichment. Lessons are available in 1 hour sessions by appointment. If you would like to make an appointment or get more information regarding our private training, please call us at 505-503-1779.
- AKC's CGC Class
8 weeks - $85
8 weeks - $85
8 weeks - $85
Prerequisite: Basic obedience
6 weeks - $70
Prerequisite: Puppy or Basic obedience
In-home session - $60
In-store session - $50
AKC’s Canine Good Citizen class is a great way to demonstrate your dog’s good manners. This class is an AKC program, and designed for any dog regardless of breed or age. Dogs will be tested on ten items upon completion of the class, including walking on a loose leash, meeting friendly strangers and another dog, come when called, and more. Dogs that pass the CGC test will be given a personalized Canine Good Citizen certificate by AKC.
6 weeks - $70