Basic Dog Obedience Training - $130

The class will focus on:

No pulling on leash
House-training
Puppy mouthing and nipping
Excessive and/or inappropriate barking
Not coming when called
Jumping up on people
Basic manners and obedience
Advanced manners and obedience
Destructive chewing
Child/Dog relations
Separation issues and anxiety
Fear based behaviors
Aggressive behaviors

Puppy 1 Class

12 to 18 weeks

We will teach you how to safely socialize your puppy and acclimate them to places such as the vet and groomer. Puppies will learn the building blocks of important skills including come, sit, settle down, leave it and more. You’ll learn how to address and prevent common puppy behavior and temperament problems such as puppy biting, jumping up, and pulling on leash.

Age: On the start date of class, pups must be between 12-18 weeks old.

There is no prerequisite for this class, This class is $130  for five consecutive weekly sessions, unless a break is mentioned. Each session is approximately 50 minutes and will meet on the same day and time each week.  Puppies who do not have all their shots must be carried into the classroom.  The floor will have been cleaned with a bleach solution prior to class.

Based on Dr. Dunbar's methods

Puppy 2 Class

18 to 24 weeks

We will continue to concentrate on housetraining (Potty Training, Chew Toy Training  Crate Training) so your pup learns how to behave at home when left unsupervised and settle down quietly when you want them to.  

We continue to work on confidence building (Socialization, Desensitization, Handling, Resolving Phobias) So your pup learns to enjoy being held and handled and does not become fearful, reactive, or aggressive towards any people, animals, or other stimuli.  Review of Lure Reward Training (Sit, Down, Stand, Come, Follow, Go To Your Bed, Settle Down, Off, Take It, Fetch, Tug and More…) So your pup learns to perform useful behaviors on cue, reliably, and promptly so you can have fun together and redirect your pup away from unwanted behaviors.  All of our training is reward-based and designed to build and strengthen a relationship between you and your pup that is based on trust and communication.  Initially, we will use food in your pup’s training, but we will also show you how to phase out the need for food lures so you do not become dependent on food for your pup's training.

Based on Dr. Dunbar's methods

Advanced Dog Obedience Training - $130

Your dog must know some basic obedience to be eligible for this class. They should know heel/sit/down and stay. If you have had a beginner class with Kari in Stockton, Manteca or Lathrop you should have the skills you need to take this class. If you would like us to evaluate your dog to find out if they are ready to move into an advanced class just let us know and we can schedule that. 

This class will focus on:

Solid basic commands

Establish a solid Heelside position

Sit and down-in-motion

More challenging recalls

Sit-stay and down-stay out of sight

Increased distractions

Finish command

Off leash heeling

Down or sit on recall: 

Rally Obedience Class - $130

Your dog must know some basic obedience to be eligible for this class. They should know heel/sit/down and stay. If you have had a beginner class with Kari in Stockton, Manteca or Lathrop you should have the skills you need to take this class. If you would like us to evaluate your dog to find out if they are ready to move into an advanced class just let us know and we can schedule that.

Rally is a dog sport that is taking the nation by storm, a successful stepping stone from the beginner dog class to the world of Novice Obedience or Agility. Rally offers both the dogs and handlers an experience that is fun and energizing. The canine team moves at their own pace, following direct signs (stations) while moving thru the training area. Rally was designed for the traditional pet owner, but it can still be very challenging.

Unlimited communication from the handler to the dog is to be encouraged and not penalized. Handlers are permitted to talk, praise, encourage, clap their hands, pat their legs, or use any verbal means of encouragement. Multiple commands and signals are allowed.

This class will focus on:

Solid basic commands
Establish a solid Heelside position
Sit and down-in-motion
More challenging recalls
Increased distractions
Finish command
Down or sit on recall

 Canine Good Citizen Class - $130

The Canine Good Citizen Program teaches good manners to dogs and responsible dog ownership to their owners. The 10-step CGC class is for all dogs, including purebreds and mixed breeds. It is a prerequisite for many therapy dog groups and some homeowner’s insurance companies encourage CGC class andtesting. There are also an increasing number of apartments and condos that require resident dogs to pass the CGC test.  

The class will focus on:

Accepting a friendly stranger
Sitting politely for petting

Appearance and grooming
Out for a walk (walking on a loose lead)
Walking through a crowd
Sit and down on command and Staying in place
Coming when called
Reaction to another dog
Reaction to distraction
Supervised separation