Dog Training Classes for Continuing Clients

Family Dog Training Classes

Our continuing Family Dog Training classes are for graduates of our Puppy or Beginning Family Dog Training classes. We continue to work on mastering the obedience skills taught in earlier classes and begin to work on training these skills even when there are distractions. In these courses we help you understand how dogs think, learn and communicate, and put that knowledge to use developing a polite, well-mannered dog. Start becoming your dog's best friend right now.

Intermediate

Does your dog listen and obey, even when distracted? Do Ginger's leash manners fall apart when she sees a squirrel? Can Sheba lie down when you are 20 feet away? We'll work on it! Each class is one hour long.

Classes cost $95.00 and meet once a week for 6 weeks (same time and place each week). Call 608.277.1339 or click "register" and fill out the form to request a spot. You will receive an email confirmation when you are enrolled in class.

Advanced

Have you ever seen someone else's dog and thought: "Wow. Could I ever have a dog that well-behaved?" Well, you can! Our Advanced Class will teach you and your dog to integrate the fundamentals you've learned into just about any real-life situation that might arise. Imagine your dog coming when called, even if he's sniffing a dead squirrel! Teach your dog to stop, sit or lie down at any distance, even if she's running away from you. You'll learn these skills and many more, and it's as much fun for you as it is for your dog. Each class is one hour long.

Classes cost $95.00 and meet once a week for 6 weeks (same time and place each week). Call 608.277.1339 or click "register" and fill out the form to request a spot. You will receive an email confirmation when you are enrolled in class.

Canine Good Citizen

The Canine Good Citizen (or CGC) test is a certification by the AKC and is open to dogs of any breeding. The test is comprised of ten different skills. This is a preparatory class to ready you for the test. Exercises include general manners such as sitting quietly by your side while you hold a conversation with another person. Each class is one hour long.

Classes cost $95.00 and meet once a week for 6 weeks (same time and place each week). Call 608.277.1339 or click "register" and fill out the form to request a spot. You will receive an email confirmation when you are enrolled in class.

Really Reliable Recall

Does your dog come when called, only when she wants to? Does she have trouble coming away from distractions such as other dogs or something on the ground? This class will give you the skills you need to work on getting a truly reliable recall, even in tricky situations. Learn games to play that will increase your dog's motivation and drive to turn on a dime and race to you when you call her name. This class is for dogs who have completed Puppy II or Beginning class. Each class is one hour long.

Classes cost $85.00 and meet once a week for 4 weeks (same time and place each week). Call 608.277.1339 or click "register" and fill out the form to request a spot. You will receive an email confirmation when you are enrolled in class.

Tiny Tots
(for dogs under 30 lbs.)

Tiny Tots is a six week course, open to any dog six months or older, currently taking or graduated from a Dog's Best Friend Beginning or Puppy II class. If you would like to teach your dog to listen to you while burning off that extra energy running and playing with other dogs, this is the class for you! This class is not appropriate for any dog who plays inappropriately with others or has displayed fear or aggression toward dogs. If you have any questions about whether this class is a match for your dog, please call our office. Each class is one hour long.

Classes cost $95.00 and meet once a week for 6 weeks (same time and place each week). Call 608.277.1339 or click "register" and fill out the form to request a spot. You will receive an email confirmation when you are enrolled in class.

Kids and Dogs

Our new Kids & Dogs class will give kids a chance to interact in a structured environment with their dog. We will work on basic training and introduce agility training Pre-requisite: Dogs must be friendly with all dogs and people. Dogs must have completed a family dog or puppy training class. Parents will need to accompany their child and dog. Each class is one hour long.

Classes cost $95.00 and meet once a week for 6 weeks (same time and place each week). Call 608.277.1339 or click "register" and fill out the form to request a spot. You will receive an email confirmation when you are enrolled in class.