Puppy through Advanced Obedience

Classes are available for your puppy as well as your older dog.
 
Check the Calendar for class start dates and times. If you do not see any classes scheduled, please call us and we will do our best to accomodate your needs.
 
Whether this is your first dog or you are an experienced handler, we have options to suit your needs.

 

Puppy Class

Training your puppy can often seem frustrating and daunting. The good news is that puppies mature and grow up quickly and sound training will make this period of puppy development enjoyable and memorable. A well structured training program can help you and your puppy through this most important period of your dog's life.

It's never too early to start teaching your puppy manners and basic obedience. Early puppy training will help your pup understand its proper place in your pack and in the world. A dog with good manners and obedience is a dog you can trust and one that you can take anywhere.

 

Basic through Advanced Obedience Classes 

Dog obedience forms the foundation of good and pleasurable dog ownership. Without obedience skills such as walking on a leash, sit, down, stay, come, and so forth, a dog does not understand how he should relate toward humans and to the world around him. A responsible dog owner needs to teach his dog how to behave in the home and in the real world so that the dog respects him, other people, and other animals. It's through dog obedience that we effectively communicate with our dog. The act of training enhances the bond between owner and dog making the relationship a healthy and rewarding one. 


Basic Obedience    Click here to register  $125 for a six week session

No previous training is required. This class is geared for any beginning dog and handler team starting their training. Dogs must be 4 months old. This course is required in order to begin any personal protection or schutzhund program. In this class you and your dog will master the following concepts: 

  • Basic heeling on leash (dog should not pull or lag)
  • Automatic sit
  • Turns (left, right, about turn)
  • Greet a friendly stranger
  • Sit stay
  • Down stay
  • Recall
  • Finish 

Advanced Obedience Click here to register  $125 for a six week session
 
This training class is for dog and handler teams that have successfully completed the Basic Obedience course or completed a skills evaluation.
As well as continuing to master the concepts from Basic Obedience, your team will work on motion exercises, obstacles, distractions, focus, off leash obedience, etc. 

Advanced Obedience Drop In 
 
This Saturday drop-in class is for dog and handler teams that have completed the Advanced Obedience training program and are looking to refine and polish their partnership. 

 

Please contact us for information on class start dates.
(810) 343-4688 

24 Mile Road, Macomb Township, MI  **VISITORS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY **
Donna Schank * Barbara Oshnock * (810) 343-4688 * barbaraoshnock@aol.com