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COMPETITION OBEDIENCE CLASSES
Beginner Novice
A beginner competition class focusing on the optional AKC Beginner Novice Class. Exercises introduced will be: On leash heeling, and Figure 8, Sit for exam, Recall, Sit Walk Around. Attention and Engagement will also be part of the primary focus of this introductory competition obedience class.
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No reactive dogs
Instructor: Dee DAmbra
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Contact Dee:
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Cost: $200 for 6-week class
Classes Scheduled:
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​Mondays at 5pm
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​​Drop in availability per instructor's consent.
Novice
This class prepares dogs and handlers for heeling on and off-leash, recalls, and stands for examination. This class focuses on sharpening foundational skills to be able to perform more advanced skills and prepare teams for earning the CD title.
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No reactive dogs
Instructor: Laurie Strimavicius
Contact Laurie: trainmelabs1973@gmail.com
Cost: $190 for 6-week class
Classes Scheduled:
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Mondays at 10:00am
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Mondays at 11:00am
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Drop in availability per instructor's consent.
Open
This class will prepare dogs for more advanced exercises, including drop on recall, retrieves, command discrimination, and the broad jump. This class prepares teams to earn the CDX title.
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No reactive dogs
Instructor: Laurie Strimavicius
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Contact Laurie: trainmelabs1973@gmail.com
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Cost: $190 for 6-week class
Classes Scheduled:
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Mondays at 12:00pm
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Drop in availability per instructor's consent.
Teaching Utility
This class will teach dogs and handlers the foundation pieces of all the Utility exercises. The class will focus on breaking the exercises down into teachable pieces to ensure proper understanding to the dog. *Students must have a set of articles, a set of gloves, and a set of tins (instructions will be sent upon registration) prior to the first day of class.
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No reactive dogs
Instructor: Laurie Strimavicius
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Contact Laurie: trainmelabs1973@gmail.com
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Cost: $190 for 6-week class
Classes Scheduled:
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Thursdays at 1:00pm
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Drop in availability per instructor's consent.
UDX
The UDX class covers all the exercises in both the Open class and the Utility class. This class is appropriate for dogs who have foundational skills in all of these exercises. The class will help prepare dogs for earning the UDX title.
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No reactive dogs
Instructor: Laurie Strimavicius
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Contact Laurie: trainmelabs1973@gmail.com
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Cost:
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$220 for 6-week, 90-min class
Classes Scheduled:
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Mondays at 1:00pm (90-min class)
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Drop in availability per instructor's consent.
FOUNDATION/PUPPY/SPORT CLASSES
Advanced Heeling Skills
​Communication is key to training your dog. Topics to be covered include: Using body language cues that are clear to your dog, keeping your dog's focus, understanding what heel position means for both you and your dog, evaluating if you are aiding your dog in training to the point of lack of performance in the ring, and use of food and toys in training. Heeling will be broken down into sections. We will also work on transitioning to off leash heeling for competition. The class is designed to make you think.
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No reactive dogs
Instructor: Mindy Costanza
Cost: $190 for 6-week class
Classes Scheduled:​
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Thursdays at 12:00pm
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Drop in availability per instructor's consent.
Ring Prep
A common denominator with many teams is determining whether they are ready to enter a trial. In this 4 week class, we will simulate trials, how to handle run thrus and matches, understanding AKC rules, work on crate to gate, how to handle the unexpected, proofing your dog correctly, handling skills, mapping out the ring, warm ups, and more. Class is suitable for working on being trial ready for both Rally and Obedience.
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No reactive dogs
Instructor: Laurie Strimavicius
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Contact Laurie
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Cost: $180 for 4-week class
Classes Scheduled:
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Wednesday, October 14th at 11am-12:30pm
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Drop in availability per instructor's consent.
"Sit, Stay, Over"
A continuation of Jumping Skills. This class now hones in on the next level of intermediate skills needed for sports such as rally, obedience, and agility. Sending skills over jumps as well as perfecting that beautiful focused, sit stay needed for success.
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No reactive dogs
Instructor: Jackie Florio
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Contact Jackie:
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Cost: $150 for 3-week class
Classes Scheduled:
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Friday, September 11th, September 25th, and October 2nd from 1:30pm-3pm.
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Drop in availability per instructor's consent.
RALLY CLASSES
Intro to Rally
Designed for teams that are new to Rally, this class introduces the foundational skills needed to successfully compete at the Novice level. Students will learn Rally signs and exercises, develop the teamwork and communication skills essential to the sport, and gain an understanding of how Rally trials are conducted.
Teams will work through Novice exercises step-by-step, focusing on clear communication, consistency, and building engagement between dog and handler. Emphasis will be placed on helping dogs stay connected and attentive while learning the skills needed to complete full Novice Rally courses with confidence.
Dogs must be leashed at all times.
Prereq: CGC or equivalent training
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No reactive dogs
Instructor: Danette Chorney
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Contact Danette:
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$160 for 5-week class
Class dates:
9/11, 10/2, 10/9, 10/30, 11/13
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Fridays at 6:30pm
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​Drop in availability per
instructor's consent.
Rally (All Levels)
This class is for handlers and dogs that are already training and showing in Rally, and will cover Rally courses across all levels. We will be focusing on training more advanced skills, learning individual signs, advanced techniques on course handling, and running courses at all levels. Prerequisites for the class: CGC or equivalent skill set, and currently training and showing in Rally. All dogs should be able to work on a loose lead or off lead.
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No reactive dogs
Instructor: Danette Chorney
Contact Danette:
Cost: $160 for 5-week class
Class dates:
9/11, 10/2, 10/9, 10/30, 11/13
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Fridays at 7:30pm
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​Drop in availability per
instructor's consent.
PET CLASSES
CGC Prep
The Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Prep Class is a practical, real-world manners course that helps you and your dog build the skills that make life easier—calm greetings, loose-leash walking, polite handling, and reliable responses around distractions. The goal is everyday “good dog” behavior you can count on in public and at home. We’ll train toward the AKC’s 10-step Canine Good Citizen test which includes a three minute supervised separation.
On week 6, teams have the option to take the CGC test. Even if you’re not sure you’ll pass, the test is a helpful way to identify exactly what needs more practice—many dogs surprise their people. All breeds are welcome, including mixed breeds, and dogs who pass are eligible to receive an official certificate.
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Dogs must have basic commands such as sit, down, stay, and leash walking skills. No reactive dogs will be permitted.
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No reactive dogs
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Instructor: Chris Chorney
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Contact Chris:
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Cost: $200 for 6- week class
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Wednesdays at 6:00pm
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Basic Manners Beginner
This class will help you build a relationship with your dog along with establishing great obedience foundation skills needed for everyday life with your furry friend! Behaviors and skills taught will include: Loose Leash Walking, Eye Contact, Reliable Recalls, It’s Your Choice games, Collar and Cookie Kindness, Leave it, Drop It, Sit/Stay & Down/Stay, Politely Walking In A Building. No Reactive dogs will be permitted.
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No reactive dogs
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Instructor: Dee DAmbra
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Contact Dee:
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Cost: $200 for 6-week class
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Mondays at 3:30pm
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Therapy Dog Team Training
This class is designed for dogs preparing to pursue therapy dog certification and is appropriate for dogs who have passed the test for the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) or are close to being ready. Dogs should be able to walk politely on a loose leash, respond appropriately to verbal commands of sit, down, come, and must be comfortable and non-reactive around other dogs and unfamiliar people. Training will focus on strengthening obedience, improving reliability and focus in distracting environments, developing appropriate social behavior, and preparing the dog and handler for the skills and situations commonly encountered during therapy dog testing and visits.
Instructor: Chris Chorney
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Contact Chris:
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Cost: $200 for 6-week class
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Wednesdays at 7:00pm
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SCENT WORK CLASSES
INTRO TO CANINE SCENTWORK
Canine scentwork is one of the fastest growing dog sports, it offers a fun and rewarding outlet for dogs of all ages and abilities! This Intro to Scentwork class is perfect for owners who are curious about the sport or simply want to enjoy a new activity with their dog. It provides an engaging and enriching challenge while building foundational skills. The class focuses on basic problem solving and simple search exercises, introduces target odors, and is ideal for dogs with little to no prior scentwork training.
Instructor:
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Kaleigh Gagnon
Contact Kaleigh:​
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Cost: $220 for 6-week class
Classes scheduled:
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Thursdays at 6pm
NOVICE AND ADVANCED SCENTWORK
​This scent work class is designed for dogs who are already on odor. In this class, we will focus on building drive to find scent and introducing more challenging problems.
We will explore all four elements of AKC scent work, interiors, exteriors, buried, and container. Giving dogs and handlers the chance to build confidence and teamwork in a variety of settings. This class is set an environment to help you and your dog prepare for novice and advanced level searches, while having fun and strengthening your understanding of the game! This class is appropriate for dogs at the Novice/Advanced or NW1 levels.
Instructor:
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Kaleigh Gagnon
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Contact Kaleigh:
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Cost: $220 for 6-week class
Classes Scheduled:​​
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Thursdays at 7pm