Obedience classes for you and your pet.
Obedience - Level 1
Obedience - Level 2
Obedience - Level 3
Obedience - Level 4
Obedience - Level 5
Obedience - Tricks, Tricks, and More Tricks
Obedience - Private Consultations and Training
Why you and your dog should enroll in obedience classes...
All shapes, sizes, levels, and breeds of dog are welcome.
Class details are listed below. If you are interested in a class not being offered, please let us know. We will customize our services to meet your needs.
You can contact us at our email address: lara@happydoghappyowner.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
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This basic level training class will focus on the essentials of positive reinforcement training while your dog learns basic obedience cues: focus, sit, stand, down, stay, come, and loose leash walking. You will also learn solutions to common behavior challenges: house training, crate training, digging, barking, nipping, chewing, and jumping. A virtual option is available for this class. The virtual option allows you to learn and train with your dog without attending a live in person class. If you select this option, you will receive written documentation and video lectures each week. The video lectures are pre-recorded, so you can watch them on your schedule, anytime during the week. You can submit videos of your homework assignments and written questions about the class material. You will receive feedback on both your video assignments and written questions. Please select the "Virtual" option for the Class Location when registering for the class. To participate in the virtual option you need to be able to send and receive email, watch videos via YouTube, record videos, and submit videos for review. |
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This intermediate level training class will refine the skills and good behaviors learned in Obedience - Level 1 and take them to the next level. Additional obedience cues covered include: stays and recalls with distance, duration, and distraction challenges, target/touch, drop it, take it, and leave it. Behavior challenges specific to your pet will be addressed. A virtual option is available for this class. The virtual option allows you to learn and train with your dog without attending a live in person class. If you select this option, you will receive written documentation and video lectures each week. The video lectures are pre-recorded, so you can watch them on your schedule, anytime during the week. You can submit videos of your homework assignments and written questions about the class material. You will receive feedback on both your video assignments and written questions. Please select the "Virtual" option for the Class Location when registering for the class. To participate in the virtual option you need to be able to send and receive email, watch videos via YouTube, record videos, and submit videos for review. |
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This intermediate level training class will refine the skills and good behaviors learned in Obedience - Level 1 and Obedience - Level 2 and take them to the next level, preparing your dog to behave responsibly around other people, other dogs, and distractions. Behavior challenges specific to your pet will be addressed. The Obedience - Level 3 class is the same as the Canine Good Citizen class. | ||||||||||||||||||
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This advanced level training class will refine the skills and good behaviors learned in the prior obedience classes and take them to the next level, preparing your dog to behave responsibly when out and about in the community. This class focuses on obedience skills and good manners in public places such as shopping centers, playgrounds, and parks. Behavior challenges specific to your pet will be addressed. The Obedience - Level 4 class is the same as the Community Canine class. | ||||||||||||||||||
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This advanced level training class will refine the skills and good behaviors learned in the prior obedience classes and take them to the next level, preparing your dog to behave responsibly in an urban environment. This class focuses on obedience skills and good manners in an environment where there are cars, crowds, streets to be crossed, startling noises, and inside dog friendly buildings. Behavior challenges specific to your pet will be addressed. The Obedience - Level 5 class is the same as the Urban CGC class. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Looking for a fun way to spice up your current training routine and improve communication with your dog? Trick training is a great way to do just that. This is also a great class for therapy dogs, providing plenty of new cues to show off during your therapy outings. Cues covered include: shake, roll-over, dance, spin, twirl, crawl, play dead, and any other tricks you wish to teach your pooch. |
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