Calling All Dogs

Puppy Prep

This class focuses on proper puppy socialization. Class includes puppy playtime and teaching some basic obedience skills such as sit, down and come when called. We show you how to control puppy behaviors including play-biting, jumping, chewing, and house training. Safe and appropriate toys, chews, and nutrition are also covered. Class is limited to eight puppies. Class is 6 weeks. All classes are approximately 1 hour each week. Prerequisites: Puppies must be less than 18 weeks at the start of class and have had their first DAPP vaccinations. Includes optional puppy play time on Wednesday, Thursday or Saturday. This is limited to customers currently enrolled in Calling All Dogs Puppy Prep or Wonder Pups classes.

Basic Manners

For dogs older than 18 weeks with no previous formal training or who could use a brush-up on some good manners! This course involves learning all the basic cues necessary for a well-trained dog. We will also show you the most effective way to help change those unwanted behaviors such as, jumping, barking, pulling on the leash as well as other valuable handling techniques. All Classes are approximately 1 hour each week.

Real World: House Manners

A level two class to help you and your dog apply the skills learned in Basic Manners to challenges you face at home. Work on teaching your dog to be calm when the door bell rings and guests enter, not to beg from the table or shop from your counter tops and take your recall and loose leash walking and leave it's to the next level. All six week are in the classroom. The course prepares you for our Prestigious Pooch class and other level three classes. All classes are approximately 1 hour each week. Prerequisite: Basic Manners or equivalent.

K9 Nosework

Dogs naturally use their noses to hunt & find things, now you can use that to teach scent detection! Whether you're just looking for something fun to do, or looking for a new competive sport, Nosework will provide you & your dog with tons of fun! This class includes extensive training in box work. All handlers must bring a crate, as all dogs are crated between runs.

Confident Canine

Fearful dogs can be afraid of many different things. Triggers can include humans, noises, objects, or situations such as the vet. Changing the way your fearful dog feels can be a challenging, yet rewarding, process! Confident Canine is a behavioral modification program aimed at helping fearful dogs experience less fear and enjoy life. Class addresses desensitization and counterconditioning to multiple triggers. You will learn how to enrich your dogs daily life while limiting exposure to things that scare them. We help you learn to "speak dog" by identifying dog body language that communicates fear so you can respond appropriately. Please call for more information.