Dog Training for Real Life

Current Class Schedule

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Sep
29
5:30 PM17:30

Puppy Kindergarten

This class is designed specifically for puppies and covers basic skills such as sit, down, coming when called, name recognition, taking treats gently, sitting politely for petting, and relinquishing objects. (Week #1 is orientation, dogs are welcome on Week #2)

Please note that this class will be taught by Dana Striker.

In compliance with state mandates, masks will be required and attendance will be limited to one person per registered dog.

Puppy Kindergarten
$130.00
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Sep
28
5:30 PM17:30

Basic Social Skills - SOLD OUT !!

This seven week class builds the foundational skills necessary for your dog to become a well mannered family pet such as sit, down, stay, recall, and leave-it. (Week #1 is orientation, dogs are welcome on Week #2).

Please note that this class will be taught by Dana Striker.

In compliance with state mandates, masks will be required and attendance will be limited to one person per registered dog.

Basic Social Skills
$130.00
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Aug
6
5:30 PM17:30

Loose Leash Walking

In this seven week class you will learn how to teach your dog proper leash manners when walking in a variety of environments.

In compliance with state mandates, masks will be required and attendance will be limited to one person per registered dog.

Loose Leash Walking
$130.00
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Jul
18
11:00 AM11:00

All About Tricks - Novice

In this class you will learn how to teach your dog fun things to do by shaping and capturing behaviors that you can turn into fun tricks and entertainment for all to watch. (Testing for the AKC Trick Dog Novice level will be available at the end of this class.)

In compliance with state mandates, masks will be required and attendance will be limited to one person per registered dog.

All About Tricks - Novice
$99.00
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Jul
15
5:30 PM17:30

Canine Parkour

Canine Parkour teaches dogs to safely navigate obstacles in their environment by balancing, jumping, climbing and more.

In compliance with state mandates, masks will be required and attendance will be limited to one person per registered dog.

Canine Parkour
$110.00
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Mar
15
11:30 AM11:30

Reliable Recalls

In this 5 week class we will review the foundations needed for a reliable recall and will focus on outdoor recalls where your dog will proof his skills in a variety of distracting environments.  Class will be held outdoors at various locations - all within 5 miles of our facility. (Please note there will be no class on April 12)

Reliable Recalls
$65.00
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Mar
14
10:30 AM10:30

Advanced Social Skills

The Advanced Social Skills class provides the opportunity for you and your dog to proof the basic skills previously learned by exposing your dog to a wide variety of auditory and visual stimuli.

Advanced Social Skills
$99.00
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Mar
12
10:00 AM10:00

Basic Social Skills

This seven week class builds the foundational skills necessary for your dog to become a well mannered family pet such as sit, down, stay, recall, and leave-it. (Please note: Week #1 is orientation, dogs are welcome on Week #2)

Basic Social Skills
$130.00
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Feb
29
3:30 PM15:30

Basic Social Skills - SOLD OUT !!!

This class builds the foundational skills necessary for your dog to become a well mannered family pet such as sit, down, stay and recall. (Please note: Week #1 is orientation, dogs are welcome on Week #2)

Basic Social Skills
$130.00
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Feb
26
5:30 PM17:30

Fun & Focus

In this class you will learn the value of knowing how to motivate your dog and how to use that motivation to increase focus and attention through play. The small class size (4 dogs) also makes this a fantastic opportunity to build confidence in shy dogs.

Fun & Focus
$99.00
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Jan
7
7:00 PM19:00

Puppy Grad - SOLD OUT !!!

This class expands on name recognition and attention and further strengthen skills such as recall, polite greeting, sit, down, stay with duration and distraction, and loose leash walking.

Puppy Grad
$99.00
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Dec
4
10:30 AM10:30

Advanced Social Skills

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The Advanced Social Skills class provides the opportunity for you and your dog to proof the basic skills previously learned by exposing your dog to a wide variety of auditory and visual stimuli. 

Advanced Social Skills
$99.00
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Nov
16
9:00 AM09:00

Training Games

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This fun interactive class challenges handler and dog teams to put their basic training skills to the test. Fun games and competitions will have you laughing and looking forward to coming back for more. (Prerequisite - Completion of Basic Social Skills class)

Training Games
$99.00
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Nov
3
7:00 PM19:00

Puppy Grad

Upon completion of puppy kindergarten, you are ready to take the next step in training by further developing your puppy’s skills. This class will expand on name recognition and attention and further strengthen skills such as recall, polite greeting, sit, down, stay with duration and distraction, loose leash walking skills and much more.

Puppy Grad
$99.00
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Aug
6
6:45 PM18:45

Rally Skills - Intermediate/Advanced

This 4-week class will focus on course work.  Each week the participants will practice two different courses designed for Intermediate and Advanced level dogs.

Rally Skills - Intermediate/Advanced
$65.00
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Jul
27
12:00 PM12:00

All About Tricks - Advanced

This class is a continuation of our Intermediate level All About Tricks class. (Testing for the AKC Trick Dog Advanced level will be available at the end of this class)

All About Tricks - Novice
$99.00
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Jul
1
5:30 PM17:30

Great Outdoors

In this class you and your dog will move from the classroom to the great outdoors. You will build skills such as long-duration stays with distance, loose leash walking, and politely greeting people.

Great Outdoors
$99.00
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Jun
11
6:00 PM18:00

Intro to Rally

This class introduces the handler to the sport of Rally Obedience.  The handler and dog team will learn the foundations skills needed for Rally such as heeling, pivoting, and line ups. This class prepares the dog-handler team for the Rally Novice class.

Intro to Rally
$75.00
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May
28
10:30 AM10:30

Canine Good Citizen / Therapy Dog

This class will review foundation skills and prepare the handler and dog team to successfully complete the CGC test. The test will be offered during week six.

Canine Good Citizen/Therapy Dog
$99.00
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Feb
23
12:00 PM12:00

Beyond the Backyard

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This class prepares you and your dog to move from the classroom to the great outdoors. You will build skills such as long-duration stays with distance, loose leash walking, and politely greeting people and dogs. 

Beyond the Backyard
$99.00
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Dec
1
3:00 PM15:00

Kids & K9s (ages 9 & up)

Come learn tricks, games, and agility activities you can do at home right in your back yard. No special equipment needed just your imagination, and some yummy treats for your canine friend.  This is a 4 week class that meets once a week for 1 hour.  Children must be accompanied by an adult

Kids & K9s
$65.00
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Nov
27
10:00 AM10:00

Canine Fitness & Conditioning

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Fitness and conditioning is important throughout the life of our dogs. This is true whether our dogs are avid hikers, compete in sports, or simply enjoy keeping the couch warm. In this 5 week class you and your dog will learn a variety of strengthening and stretching exercises and activities that can be done at home using the objects and items found in your natural environment.  (Note: Week 1 is orientation, dogs are welcome on week 2.)

Canine Fitness & Conditioning
$99.00
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Nov
20
7:00 PM19:00

Basic Social Skills (5 week mini-course)

This is a 5-week, abbreviated Basic Social Skills class.  Foundational skills such as sit, down, stay and recall will be covered.

Basic Social Skills (5 week mini-course)
$90.00
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Oct
27
1:30 PM13:30

Fun with Agility

Intended for fun rather than focused on competition, this five week class will teach you the foundation handling skills necessary to teach your dog how to safely and efficiently negotiate the obstacles of an agility course.

Fun with Agility
$99.00
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Sep
18
9:30 AM09:30

Canine Fitness & Conditioning

  • East Mountain Dog Training (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Fitness and conditioning is important throughout the life of our dogs. This is true whether our dogs are avid hikers, compete in sports, or simply enjoy keeping the couch warm. In this 5 week class you and your dog will learn a variety of strengthening and stretching exercises and activities that can be done at home using the objects and items found in your natural environment.  (Note: Week 1 is orientation, dogs are welcome on week 2.  Also, there will be no class on September 25th).

Canine Fitness & Conditioning
$99.00
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Sep
11
4:30 PM16:30

Intro to Odor

This is the first class where target odor is introduced.  Dogs will begin searching in various types of luggage and containers both indoors and outdoors.  Vehicle searches will also be introduced.  This 6 week class builds upon foundation concepts introduced in the introductory class.

Intro to Odor
$140.00
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Sep
11
2:30 PM14:30

Intro to Nose Work

K9 Nose Work is a sport based on the dog’s innate ability to use his natural sense of smell. This activity burns up both physical and mental energy, something the guardians of a smart, active dog will appreciate.  This 90 minute intro class runs for 6 weeks.  Join us and get started in this fun sport!

Intro to Nose Work
$140.00
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