K9 Manners & More programs focus on establishing good routines and habits, along with confidence building for people and their dogs. You and your dog will master techniques and skills that lay the groundwork for a wonderful life together. You’ll have fun and get lots of socialization. Our classes are family-friendly; wherever possible we include family members in the class experience.

Introduction to Dog Training

You are about to invest your time and money into your dog’s future. We welcome this class as an opportunity to acquaint you with our program, our philosophy, and our facility. This class is free to prospective students prior to attending any of our classes. There is no cost or obligation. You are required to attend this class, without dogs, before beginning a class. You will leave knowing some foundation skills to teach your dog right away! Please call 451-8446 for reservations.

BASIC CLASSES

Puppy Kindergarten

• Puppies must be at least 10 weeks and under 20 weeks old when they start class.
• Start any time! Enrollment is rolling: once you begin, you attend for six consecutive weeks.
• After you attend our Introduction to Dog Training class, which is held twice per month, you can begin any week.
• Your puppy must have been in your home for at least 2 weeks prior to the start of class, and have had his first 2 vaccinations.
• Curriculum rotates through 6 weeks. You will attend the same day and time each week for 6 weeks.

Puppy Kindergarten is a wonderful opportunity to socialize your puppy in a small group setting, with other friendly puppies and their people. This popular class covers all the essentials that a well-mannered puppy should know, such as sit, lie down, loose leash walking, come when called, and sit & wait. We cover common puppy problems such as housetraining, mouthing (biting), destructive behavior, crate training, barking and not jumping up on people. Other fun things such as puppy agility, hide and seek, and tricks are included. Puppy Kindergarten gives you a great foundation to jump into the LEVELS program.

6 weeks/$85

LEVELS Program, Family Manners & Beginning Obedience:

• Levels is for all dogs five months and older at the time they begin class.
• Start any time! Enrollment is rolling: once you begin, you attend as much as you can during a two month period.
• After you attend our Introduction to Dog Training class, which is held twice per month, you can start at any Level 1 time slot.
• Your dog must be current on his vaccinations, and have been in your home for 2 weeks prior to attending class.

The innovative Levels program allows students to move through the training at their own pace. Each level has a set of skills that you will learn, and master, before you move to the next level. You move up when you’re ready, or repeat a lower level when you need to. Common problems such as jumping up, housebreaking issues, not coming when called, pulling on leash, and destructive behaviors are discussed throughout all levels.

• In Level 1 you will learn foundation skills such as: Sit, Down, Leave It, How to meet people and not jump up, How to sit for petting, Take treats gently, Wait at the door, and begin Loose Leash Walking
• In Level 2 you will learn the intermediate skills such as: Coming when called, Sit & stay, Down & stay, Handling for grooming, avoiding temptations and working through distractions. You will gain proficiency at Loose Leash Walking as we add turns and the “automatic” sit.
• In Level 3 you will begin to prepare for the AKC CGC (Canine Good Citizen) test. These skills include meeting & greeting another dog, walking through a crowd, reaction to distraction, sit politely for inspection and grooming as we continue to improve Loose Leash Walking.

2-month Training Pass/$95

We offer a 10% discount for rescued dogs on your first Training Pass or Puppy Class

ADVANCED CLASSES

Finishing School (advanced obedience)

For dogs who have completed the Levels Program. This class shapes loose leash walking into heeling with attention. There are lots of distractions in advanced obedience, as dogs learn to keep their attention on their handler. Sit Stay and Down Stay are performed as a group for the required 1 and 3 minutes for the novice level of obedience work. We begin heeling off leash, and learn the snappy "finish" exercise. This is your introduction to earning AKC and UKC obedience titles on your dog!

Punch Card: 6 punches/$65

Rally

For dogs who have completed the Levels Program. Rally is a sport in which the dog and handler complete a course of designated stations, each of which has a sign providing instructions regarding the skill that is to be performed. Teamwork between the dog and handler is emphasized, however, perfect "heel position" is not required. Rally provides a link from the Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) program to obedience or agility competition, both for dogs and handlers. In addition, rally promotes fun and enjoyment for dogs at all levels of competition.

Punch Card: 6 punches/$65

Graduate School (competition obedience)

After becoming proficient in certain advanced obedience skills, you may join this class with the instructor’s recommendation. In this class, heeling off leash is emphasized, as well as proofing the exercises. We work for straight fronts, and finishes, and polishing your handling skills. Learn the ins and outs of obedience competition – get ready to earn those coveted obedience titles, starting with your Companion Dog title.

Punch Card: 6 punches/$65

Open Obedience

After becoming proficient in Novice level competition, you may join with instructor’s recommendation. This class is in preparation for the Companion Dog Excellent (CDX) title.

Punch Card: 6 punches/$65

AGILITY CLASSES

Agility classes are limited to students and graduates of the K9 Manners & More Levels program, and is by invitation. In the foundations class (beginning agility) you will be introduced to the weave pole training, sending to obstacles, and target training, handling skills and more. Advanced agility students will learn agility course strategies, handling maneuvers, motivated start line stays, obstacle discrimination, contact obstacles, and more. Depending on weather, class will be held indoors at K9 Manners, or outdoors at the agility field.

6 weeks/$85

OTHER SERVICES

Private Lessons

Some people are more comfortable working one-on-one with a trainer, or cannot fit group classes into their schedules. Private Lessons allow individuals to focus on their dog and their specific goals. Private lessons may be your option for basic manners, puppy problems, housebreaking, jumping up, loose leash walking, etc. Private lessons are great for getting ready for a competition, too!

Initial Session is 1 hour: $40

Subsequent lessons are ½ hour: $20

Behavior Consultation

Behavior problems such as aggression, separation anxiety, fears and phobias are not addressed in a group setting. We work individually with the owners of dogs with behavior problems to identify the issues and formulate individualized training plans to address behavior changes.

Initial Session is 1 hour: $60

Subsequent lessons are ½ hours: $20