Dog Training Classes that Work
“Her system works! Daisy was soon sitting, lying down, coming and going to her “place” on command. She stopped whining and crying in her kennel. She’s getting good at walking on a leash without pulling. Everywhere we take her, people comment on how well behaved she is. We were able to avoid ruining our little sweetie, even though she has a bit of a stubborn streak. Now when that shows up, we strap on a treat bag, get out the clicker and put her through a training session. She’s soon back to that lovable, playful and happy Daisy that is a joy to be around. “
-Annie Johnson
Puppy Start Right Preschool Program
1 Hr • 4 Private and/OR semi private (GROUP) CLassES
INTRODUCING PUPPY START RIGHT PRESCHOOL CLASS.
PREPARE your puppy for a LIFETIME at your side! Did you know that the best time to socialize your puppy is between 7 and 12 weeks of age? Early puppyhood is a critical time for socialization and learning. Experiences during this time set the stage for the rest of your puppy’s life. JOIN THE FUN!! Come meet other puppies and their families or experience different sights, smells & sounds in my training facility in private sessions! Please email info@happypuptraining.com for further information and to sign up for a mix of private sessions and shared Puppy Start Right Preschool classes. Program includes the book Puppy Start Right by Kenneth Martin DVM and other training materials. Limited summer availability - please contact before enrolling. 24-hour cancellation notice required to reschedule Puppy Start Right Sessions.
PROGRAM cost: $400.
Basic Manners 1
Various Days • 1 Hr • 6 CLasses
With practice, this class will make life with your pup calmer, easier and more fun. These class modules are based around real life scenarios, and are specifically designed to address the most common challenges in life with our puppies and young dogs. We cover the basics for puppies and young dogs, including attention, calmness, sit, down, recall, stay, leave it, loose leash walking, heal, settle, name recognition, and target touch. We also focus strongly on the basics for the human part of the partnership - situational awareness, working at your dog’s level, problem solving, and capturing and rewarding their own good decision making, and other positive reinforcement tools. Six one-hour class sessions, starting with a people-only orientation class. Class sessions can’t be made up, and we require 24 hours notice prior to orientation session for full refund. I take summer & holiday breaks. Now enrolling for 2025.
Class cost: $190
Basic Manners 2
SaturDAYs • 1 Hr
These class sessions are designed to practice and more deeply practice the tools introduced in Basic Manners 1. We practice the all important recall in a few different locations, with increasing distraction level as your pup progresses. We also cover the basics for a more comfortable and enjoyable walk including the loose leash walk (“reading the paper”), heal, leave it, wait, recalls, and stays while out and about. This is a 4 session class appropriate for pups and their people who’ve taken my Basic Manners 1 class. Class size limited to 7 dogs and their people. Limited Summertime availability.
Class cost is $100 for 4 sessions
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A.K.C. Canine Good Citizen Test Prep Class
SaturDAYs • 1 Hr • 6 CLasses
This Six session course is designed to help prepare the handler and their pup to pass the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen certification. This certification is recognized throughout the U.S., and allows the certificate holders access into some business and retail settings that normally wouldn’t allow dogs. It is often a first required step for pups and their handlers that wish to become therapy dog teams. The A.K.C. Canine Good Citizen test is offered during the last class. This is a class appropriate for those pooches and their people who’re comfortable using positive reinforcement based training tools, and who have taken Basic Manners 1 & 2 classes.
Class cost: $190.00
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TRICKS CLASS!
VARIOUS DAYS • 1 hour • 4 CLasses
Just for fun or preparation for AKC Tricks Titles! Learn tricks like target-touch, spin left, spin right, paws up, beam, tunnel, jump-over, speak, back-up, forward, roll-over, hold, retrieve, and more… This four-session class is appropriate for those pooches and people who’re already exclusively using positive reinforcement based training tools.
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