CLASSES & FACILITY

This AKC program addresses common puppy issues such as housebreaking, jumping and nipping, teaches all the basic cues such as sit, down, stay, recall and leash walking. Attend all 6 classes and pass all the test items and receive the S.T.A.R. Puppy certification. Must provide proof of initial parvo and distemper vaccine, and negative fecal before class.

This fast paced puppy class is geared toward people who hope to take part in agility or other dog sports in the future. As well as all the basic puppy items this class works self control and building drive, body awareness, desensitizing to noises and movement and also works crate games. Please contact Heather for more info.

A basic beginner obedience class. Class will introduce all the basic cues (including sit, down, and stay), leash-walking, polite greeting, and recall.

Class will continue to build on skills from Beginner class as well as working with distractions. To do Performance track Intermediate Obedience, dogs must have done a Performance track Beginner Obedience.

Class will build on skills from Intermediate Obedience class. Focus will be on refining heeling skills, recalls and stays. Class will prepare dog and handler for moving onto higher levels of obedience and rally.

This class covers all the skills needed for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test including leash walking, stays, recalls, greeting a stranger and separation.

This class will help prepare you and your dog to earn Therapy Dog Certification. We work with wheelchairs and walkers, teach dogs to approach a person on cue, work on leaving food and other things included on Therapy Dog tests.

Dogs must also be able to be crated for periods of time in all agility classes. This class introduces a solid agility foundation and is safe for young dogs who aren't physically ready to jump, weave or perform full contacts. Class includes shadow handling, acceleration and deceleration, front and rear crosses on the flat, 2 on 2 off contacts, solid start lines, body awareness and much more.

This class takes all the skills learned in the Beginner Agility 1 class and starts sequencing on jumps.

In this class dogs learn all the agility equipment and continue working on sequencing.

In this class dogs will begin to piece together short courses.

In this class dogs will work on longer courses and more complex handling skills.

In this class dogs will work on full courses and complex handling skills.

There are many benefits to teaching your dog to do tricks. It can build confidence for shy and cautious dogs, provide an outlet for active dogs, keep senior dogs mentally fit, help facilitate interactions for therapy dogs, you can earn titles, and it is fun for you and your dog! Tricks are a great way to build focus and strengthen your relationship while developing a better understanding of your dog's learning style.

Rally obedience is a fun sport that allows you and your dog to learn new skills. It goes beyond basic obedience so your dog should have a solid foundation of basic skills. The object of Rally is to complete a course with obedience signs. In this class, we will work with the various venues where you may compete - AKC, UKC, CWags and APDT. Rally is a fun sport for dogs of all ages!

Dogs have an amazing sense of smell and a natural desire to hunt. The sport of Nose Work is designed to develop your dog's natural scenting abilities by using their desire to hunt and their love of toys, food and exercise. It's a great way for your dog to have fun, build confidence, and burn lots of mental and physical energy.

This class is designed to help build confidence in dogs that worry about environment, people, dogs, and more. Your dog will learn important skills that can help him learn how to cope with stressful situations. Dogs of all ages welcome.

For more information on getting help with a reactive dog, please email heather@whosaluckydog.com

This class meets outside to work on leash walking with increasing distractions.

Does your dog need help with self control when the doorbell rings or visitors come to your home? Our Door Manners class can help! Please bring a flat mat and a clicker to class.

This class works on skills needed before getting into dog sports. Focus with distractions, being calm in a crate, and stays and recalls with distractions are all included.

Contact us for more info.