SINCE 1982

One-on-one private instruction @ $150.00/hour: training the owner to train their dog at their own pace, with their own needs in mind, while incorporating new vocabulary, solving behavior problems and demonstrating loose leash walking skills.  Great for a new puppy or second-hand, adopted-dog owners' eager to start off on the right foot.  Behavior modification, special needs, problem solving, increasing vocabulary and leash skills are taught through positive reinforcement, no nonsense, no gadgets, in an easy to understand approach; while addressing the human to dog behavioral contrast.  A consultation is a good way to start before getting into next available group class.

Consultations start with a sit-down, verbal & physical session with the dog and any pertinent family members present, averaging an hour and a half. Subsequent lessons are one hour long, advancing to your desire training level. Private lessons can be adjusted to busy work schedules, evening and weekend hours available.   Aggression cases will only be handled in a private format.  ZOOM consultations are also available @ $1.50/minute. 

NEXT CLASSES START:  September 1, 2024

Eight-week group sessions @ $300.00. Designed to teach the owner to train their dog at home.  The classes use a positive reinforcement method in a step by step, building block strategy; emphasizing vocabulary, when & how to praise, correct and leave the dog alone.   Contact Chris to get on an upcoming class email list.

Puppy Class: Specially designed for ages two-six months.  This no-stress way of learning uses constructive games and motivation to show you how to train and bond with the puppy.  Creating a well socialized dog to all people (especially children), places and animals while developing what you want to see in your dog as an adult. The class emphasizes temperament and behavior training, socializing, good loose leash skills and increases obedience commands.  

Dog Class:  A beginning training class for all dogs over the age of 6 months, with a few or no commands.  Emphasizing obedience commands in a formal/informal, positive/negative format, good loose leash skills, while correcting and preventing behavior problems. 

Skills Class:  For adult dogs who have accomplished all basic exercises well on leash.  Emphasizing off leash work, work at a distance, hand signals, retrieving, clicker training, proofing and stupid pet tricks!  All exercises have a practical, every day, useful applications.  This class is only offered once/year, mid-summer.