Classes

Basic Dog Obedience Training - $125

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

Advanced Dog Obedience Training - $125

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 - $125

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 - $125

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