Puppy I
Sit. Come. Play. Pups will love learning proper social behavior and people will enjoy building a relationship where your pup learns to look to you when unsure of what to do. The pace and activities will keep your puppies' attention without overwhelming you. We teach you how to be the benevolent leader your puppy WANTS to listen to, along with handling, housebreaking, greetings, mouthing and many cues that every urban puppy must know. Class does include off-leash play. Puppies are required to have their first two rounds of Distemper and Bordatella vaccinations before the first session of class.
Age: 12 weeks to 8 months

Puppy II
Fix. Prevent. Hone. This unique class is designed for Puppy I graduate only, unless approved by the instructor. Pups will enjoy play sessions and learn to respond to all cues while off leash. We will teach your older pup to "come" away from food and play, "sit", "down" and "stay" around lots of distractions and to pay attention to you while walking on leash. Due to the development of pups at this stage, new unwanted behaviors may develop and we'll replace them with acceptable ones. This class is best suited for pups between six and nine months of age and for those pups who respond the majority of the time in the classroom setting. If your pup is not ready for it, he is more than welcome to repeat Puppy I class. For older pups that did not begin their training with us we recommend the Adult I class.  Class does include off-leash play.
Age: 9 months and younger

Adult I
Come. Sit. Down. Stay. Every urban dog needs to walk nicely on leash and come when called around trucks, children, food on the ground and tons of other distracters. This class teaches you how to get your dog's attention and keep it, no matter what. We make the learning process fun for all with games, contests and tricks. All work will be done on leash and exercises will focus on maintaining your dog's attention and teaching him how to behave without always needing to be told what to do. Each class is different because our instructors truly take the time each week to design exercises for you and your dog. Even if your dog has completed Puppy I or another puppy class, this will still benefit him. Because the class is small, we revise exercises to meet every individual's needs.
Age: 9 months and older

Outward Hound
Recalls. Leash Walking. Stay. If you want to hone your dog's skills in the real world, this class is for you.  Class meets at a different location every week to to proof behaviors at the park, dog friendly watering hole, beach and more.  All participants must be people and dog friendly.  Must have completed at least two obedience classes or be a recent Adult I graduate.  If from another training school, instructor approval required.  Dogs must have solid sit, down, stay and a foundation in leash walking and come to be capable of succeeding in this outdoor class. Age: 1 year and older

Growl (Instructor approval required)
Lunge. Bark. Pull. This class is designed to help the leash reactive dog learn more appropriate responses around other dogs in a controlled setting. We refine attention getting exercises in the presence of dogs; teach more appropriate coping skills while leash walking and incorporate more difficult scenarios that mimick real-life situations.  
Prerequisite: Must have completed private training prior to class to assure dog is ready for close encounters with other dogs in class.  Requires 1-3 private training sessions or previous formal training to reduce reactivity to ensure safety and maintain low stress levels for dogs and guardians. .

Beginning Agility 
Hoop. Jump. Cavaletti. This class builds a solid foundation for long-term training and agility success. Class focus is on making deposits into your relationship and teaching your dog the skills and handling so agility work is safe and fun. Games are used to reward appropriate targeting, flatwork and rear end awareness exercises. Dogs with a beginning level of 'sit', 'down' and 'come' are most successful in this class.  This is an ongoing class and repeat students will learn new skills each session. 
Age: ALL

Tricks
Paw. Spin. Rollover. Trick training is obedience training gone fun! Not only do tricks teach dogs toproblem solve, they are a great way to impress your friends. Entry leveltricks, such as shake, wave, and rollover, are taught. Additionally, advanced tricks suchas; back up, put your toys away, and speak. If you've got a dog loves to workand show off, this class is for you! This class is open to dogs of all ages andskill levels.

Bringing Home Baby
Prepare. Practice. Greet. For the family expecting a new baby, this course offers all you need to know to prepare your dog for the new arrival. We will review how to setup and implement house rules, manage schedules, and prepare your dog for the new sights, sounds and smells of baby! This will help your dog ease into one of lifes most difficult transitions. All work will be done on leash. Dogs with a solid 'sit', 'down' and 'stay ' are most successful in this class. Age: ALL

Canine Good Citizen
Manners. Polite Walking. Obedience. Is your dog an upstanding member of society? This class includes two weeks of preparation for the American Kennel Club's ten test items for Responsible Canine Ownership, including but not limited to: walking through a crowd, coming when called, sitting politely for greeting and grooming. This class will focus on polishing your current skill set, not aquiring basic obedience. For complete test descriptions, please visit: http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/training_testing.cfm

Due to condensed class schedule, instructor approval required.