Obedience Classes
Listed below are our class descriptions as well as our upcoming classes. To skip and go straight to our sign up page simply click here.
Please see below for full class descriptions. If you are unsure if a class is right for you, you may contact us for assistance and possible evaluation. For your ease we have listed all of our upcoming sessions to the right of the class descriptions. These are the start dates for each session and not the list of class dates. Your class will meet once per week on the same day and time. If you do not see the class you would like on our upcoming list, you may sign up on our wait list or please contact us and we can notify you when it does become available.
For general questions regarding class policies, please click here.
For general questions regarding class policies, please click here.
Private Obedience Lessons $35 These are 30-minute lessons which are ideal for one dog or two lower energy pups. Private lessons are a great way to have a fully customizable experience for you and your pup(s). Whether your schedule does not allow you to attend classes, your pup is not ready for a class environment, or you want to advance at a faster pace, private lessons are a great choice. Private lessons are held at our Bell Creek facility. Dogs do need to be current on vaccines. Bitches in season are allowed in dog panties. |
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S.T.A.R. PUPPY $165.00 All puppies must be current on their shots to attend classes, with the first booster (the first is usually given by the breeder/shelter before they are sent home, so this is the second shot in this series) required before the start of classes. In this six-week class puppies will be introduced to sits, downs, waits/stays, settle, recalls and loose leash walking in a way that is fun and will help cement what they are learning. In addition, we will cover potty training, chewing, give, and nail trims/grooming. Puppies will be allowed time at the end of each class to socialize with puppies of similar size and age to ensure they know how to properly interact with other dogs. This class is taught by a CGC elevator and at the end of class puppies will be evaluated per AKC STAR Puppy guidelines. |
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ADVANCED PUPPY $165.00 This is for young puppies to continue building on the foundation they learned in our S.T.A.R. puppy. We will work up on tightening/polishing up behaviors and adding harder distractions to make their puppy brains think! We will also continue to allow playtime the last 10-15 minutes of class based on size and temperament of pups. This class is for puppies under one-year of age who have completed our S.T.A.R. Puppy classes. |
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Good Dog 101 $165.00 This six-week class is designed to lay the foundation for great teamwork and is open to any dog that can work in a class environment. Dogs will be introduced to sits, downs, waits/stays, settle, recalls and loose leash walking in a way that is fun and will help cement what they are learning. In addition, we will trouble shoot any potty-training issues and chewing issues as well as cover give/drop it, nail trims and other grooming. Unlike STAR PUPPY this class does not allow for socialization between dogs. This class will help lay the foundation to passing the AKC Canine Good Citizen test as well as the foundation skills to help get you started in agility, rally and/or formal obedience. |
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Good Dog 201 $165.00 This six-week class is designed to build upon what is learned in both our foundation and intermediate classes and helps polish what your dog has learned so far, as well as to help them consistently perform behaviors with distractions. This class is open to dogs of all age who have successfully completed our Advanced Puppy, Good Dog 101, or instructor permission. We are transitioning to a different online program. You may sign up below or to the right as they offer different options. We are hoping to have transitions done in the next few days. |
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About the Town $165.00 This six-week class is for teams that have a solid foundational obedience at home or in class, but could use some help when out and about. The first class will meet at Bell Creek and each week thereafter will be at a new location. This class will be taught by two instructors. *Prerequisite STAR Puppy or Good Dog 101 |
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Hiking Manners $165.00 In this class, teams will be taught how to be focus on their owners on trails, politely allow dogs to pass, walk in groups, and work on recalls on long-line or off leash depending on each team's experience. One dog per handler for this class. No young children as we want to be able to focus on the dogs and the environment. While we have gear for working dogs, we do recommend bringing your own long-line to allow for recall and distance work. This class is taught by a minimum of two instructors. Emails will be sent out before the first class to establish meeting place. *Prerequisite STAR Puppy or Good Dog 101 |
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AKC FIT DOG $165.00 In this fun fitness class your pups will learn proper form and safety for doing various fitness activities. Your pups will be taught the following by our AKC Certified Fit Dog Instructor: Tuck sit Nose touch Front paw targeting Shake a paw Cookie stretch Kick back stand Spin left/right Fold back down Cavaletti poles Pivot rear legs This class is not meant for rehabilitation but to help inspire you to engage in more fitness related activities with your dog. Teams will be provided with AKC Skills sheets to track progress and on the last week will be evaluated by our instructor. Passing teams can turn in their forms to AKC to receive their official certificate! Dogs must have completed Good Dog 101, STAR Puppy, or have permission from the instructor to take this class. Dogs should have a flat-buckle collar, lots of treats, a six-foot lead, and current vaccinations. *Prerequisite Good Dog 101, STAR Puppy, or instructor permission. |
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AKCIT DOG Level 2 $165.00 The AKC FIT DOG Level 2 course builds off of the fundamental skills and concepts learned in Fit Dog 1 and continues to foster canine conditioning to increase your dog’s performance, increase endurance, decrease risk of injury and lower stress levels. This course is designed to inspire dog owners to engage in low impact fitness-related activities, while minimizing the risk of injury or harm due to inexperienced instruction. Canine core and full body fitness are also superb base training for dog teams that participate in agility, scent and nose sports, rally, disc sports, FastCat, etc. The 6 week long level two class is for owners who are interested in exploring the world of dog sports and are looking to develop canine conditioning skills. You and your dog will learn proper form for positions, canine fitness safety and skills to help with strength, flexibility, balance, stamina and more. Attendees will track their skills and progress using a provided AKC Skills sheet and will be evaluated at the last class (week 6) by the AKC Fit Dog Instructor/Evaluator and receive an AKC Fit Dog Certificate. *Prerequisite AKC Fit Dog Level 1 |
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Canine Good Citizen $165.00 This six-week class focuses specifically on the points of the American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen Program. This class will cover all elements of the test focusing on what each individual team needs to be successful. At the end of the six weeks, an independent CGC elevator will administer the test. Dogs are required to have passed Advanced Puppy, Good Dog 201, or a like-class from another training program. |
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Novice Obedience $165.00 This class is geared to help teams ready to compete in the AKC Novice Obedience Ring and is open to dogs of any age. Teams must already have an understanding of basic obedience. We will cover proper heeling at different speeds, halts, fronts, finishes, recalls, figure-eights, and on-leash stays. Dogs are required to have passed Advanced Puppy, Good Dog 201, or a like-class from another training program. |
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Open Obedience $165 This class will work on specific skills each from AKC's Open and Utility classes and is limited to five dogs. |
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