Beginner Classes
Updated on October 8, 2008

KPT - Kindergarten Puppy Training, Socialization

An 8 week course to begin positive conditioning for proper behavior in the home, proper socializing skills with people and other dogs and an introduction to basic obedience, vet exams, agility, tracking, and tricks!  Ages 8-16 weeks of age.

Mornings
Monday  9:00 -  9:45am Dec-1; Feb-23-09; Apr-27
Wednesday 10:15 - 11:00am Oct-8; Jan-7-09; Mar-11
Saturday 11:00 - 12:00am Jan-10-09; Mar-21; May-23
Evenings
Monday  5:45 -  6:30pm Oct-13; Mar-2-09; Jun-29
Wednesday  5:45 -  6:30pm Oct-8; Dec-10; Feb-25-09
Wednesday  6:45 -  7:30pm Nov-19; Feb-4-09; Apr-8
 
Attention Class

A new 6 Week course which will teach the dog to focus his/her attention fully on the handler. This is a first level course in preparation for any type of future showing. More advanced attention courses may be added at a later date.

Evenings
Monday  5:45 - 6:45pm Jan-5-09; May-4
 
Junior Beginners Course

An 8 week course to train the puppy who is too old for the KPT course but may not be mentally or physically mature enough to handle the more structured Beginners Course. Lessons will include walking on a loose leash, coming when called, down and sit stays, tricks, and social interaction between both humans and other dogs. At least 4 months of age. Limited enrollment.

Afternoons
Thursday  1:00 - 2:00pm Dec-11; Feb-26-09
Saturday 12:00 - 1:00pm Oct-8; Jan-10-09; Mar-21
Evenings
Tuesday  5:45 - 6:45pm Oct-14; Dec-2; Feb-17-09
Thursday  6:30 - 7:30pm Jan-8-09; Mar-12; May-14
 
Beginners Course

An 8 week course in basic home and street manners and obedience with special attention to behavioral problems. All AKC Novice ring exercises are included. Some dogs may be ready at 4 months of age, however, check with your trainer.

Mornings
Monday  10:00 - 11:00am Dec-1; Mar-2-09; May-4
Evenings
Monday  6:45 -  7:45pm Oct-6; Jan-5-09; Mar-23
Thursday  5:30 -  6:30pm Jan-15-09; May-7
 
10 Week Beginners Course

This beginner class is a behavioral based class. The focus is based on working with your dog in a positive manner.  As a team or integral part of your family you have better communication skills with your dog. In this class we lay the ground work for the Obedience Show preparation class, however everyone is welcome.   We take things slowly and make sure everyone is comfortable with what we are teaching. We teach the basic commands, sit, stay, down, stand, & leave it.  We work on leash manners, learning not to break for the front door the minute the door is open, we teach some tricks, and have some fun. We use food and buckle collars only, please NO! Choke chains.

Afternoons
Saturday  2:15 - 3:15pm Oct-25; Jan-31-09
 
Advanced Beginners/CGC

A 6 Week course, developed for the dog/handler team which has completed Beginners but may not be quite ready for the Novice course/drop-in class. The CGC is a 2 part program that stresses responsible pet ownership and good manners for the dog. The course culminates in the 10 step AKC Canine Good Citizen test.

Evenings
Thursday  5:30 - 6:30pm Oct-23; Mar-19-09
  

Current Price Schedule here

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Course schedule with descriptions here
Schedule for drop-in classes here
Weekly schedule of all courses & dropins here

Call (303) 781-9027 to register for a class
or
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