All dogs recently adopted (within 2 months) from a shelter or rescue group will receive a 10% off discount.  You will need to show proof of your adoption to receive this discount.

Puppy Pre School: 

This is a play and learning class for pups 9 - 14 weeks of age. Puppies learn to be social around people and other puppies as well as learn crucial ability of role reversal.  Pups work on bite inhibition and handling exercises. All puppies must have started their vaccination series and be between he ages of 9 to 14 weeks. Attendance is FREE!  We offer this class at no cost because socialization saves lives!  Puppies can ONLY be properly socialized and learn bite inhibition in the first few months of life. 

Like all of our classes, pre registration is required. 

Puppy Kindergarten:
All puppies must learn basic manners, bite inhibition and socialization by the time they are 18 weeks of age.  This class is a fun way to do it all. We keep class sizes small with just 8 pups per class and mainly off leash to help insure good manners. Besides basic commands we will also discuss house training, crate training, puppy proofing the house, nutrition, grooming and much more.  All puppies must have started their vaccination series and be between he ages of 9 to 18 weeks. Classes are 6 weeks long and puppies come to all 6 classes. Two books are included in the price of class "BEFORE You Get Your Puppy" and "AFTER You Get Your Puppy" by Ian Dunbar.

Cost for Puppy Kindergarten: $130.00 (includes both books)

Doggie Socials

Need a little extra play time? Is your trainer recommending a bit more work on bite inhibition? Do you simply want to socialize your dog with a group if like-minded people? Every week we have extra playtime available for you and your dog! Our Doggie Social Club is open to all dogs and puppies who are currently enrolled in a Puppy Kindergarten or a Puppy Prep School class OR have a written permission slip from one of our trainers. Come for fun, frolic and play. Dog guardians must be prepared to work with their own dogs.

Never been before?  Click the button below to make sure you qualify.

Cost for Doggie Social: $8.00 per dog (2nd dog in same family is always 50% off) 

Dogs and puppies up to 22 lbs:

Will resume October '10 - April '11

Dogs and puppies over 23 lbs:

Will resume October '10 - April '11

Puppy Prep School is designed to bridge the gap between Kindergarten and continued adult education. This class will help with further socialization as well as body awareness and confidence. Some new commands as well as hand signals will be introduced, and each week the pups will work on a different piece of agility equipment, culminating in running a mini agility course for the last class. Whether the plan for the pup is to continue doing agility or any dog sports or not, this class will help maintain a level of obedience that will carry them on to adult hood.

Cost of Puppy Prep School: $125.00

Ruff Around the Edges:
This beginning class is designed to provide dogs (and their people) with a solid foundation in house manners and basic training. Skills such as "sit", "down" and "come" as well as the ability to walk politely on a leash, will be the primary focus in the class. We will also introduce clicker training in this class. We will discuss proper games to play, keeping your dog from jumping up, healthy eating habits, stress free grooming, toenail clipping, and separation anxiety. The class runs for 6 weeks. The initial 30 minutes of the first class is a lecture without dogs (they can wait in the car or in one of our crates inside Tails-A-Wagging) where learning theory, training methods and equipment will be discussed. Dogs will join in for the last half of class and fully participate in all other classes.

Cost of Ruff Around the Edges: $125.00

Beyond Basic Training:
This class if offered for well-socialized dogs that have completed at least one obedience class. Your dog will improve existing skills and learn some new ones through a series of fun and stimulating exercises. This class focuses on distance, duration, distraction and teamwork. Most exercises are conducted off-leash and with multiple dogs. Learn advanced clicker techniques and how to use a target stick. There will be a little agility, some new tricks and games, a little dancing, and a lot of fun in this 6-week class. Your dog wants to come!

Cost for Beyond Basic Training: $125.00

Fabulous Fido's Obedience Class:
This class is an intermediate level class that focuses on different aspects of the relationship between guardian and the companion dog.   In it we build on basic obedience skills, adding more advanced skills such as attention, team work focused on heeling and Rally Obedience type exercises, impulse control exercises including recall past difficult distractions and stay with multiple distractions, skills building trust and relationship such as games, tricks and agility skills and some basic off leash distance work incorporating trust, relationship, attention, obedience and play. "The Fabulous Fidos class is a class on building  relationship and communication with your dog.  It is NOT an obedience class although obedience, Rally O, agility equipment, tricks, impulse control, relaxation exercises, play and other methods will be used throughout the class. There will also be a lot of discussion about dog body language, behavior and motivation."

Cost for Fabulous Fido's Obedience: $125.00

Upcoming Fabulous Fido's Classes: (dates listed below are start dates for each 6 week class)

Trick and Treats Class:
An unbelievably fun way to work with your dog. Great for dogs who know some obedience but need to "reconnect" with their guardians. No boredom here, class is fun and exciting for all who participate. Learn fun tricks such as shake, wave, roll over, bow, play dead, sit up, turn around, crawl, weave through your legs and speak. The class runs for 5 weeks and dogs participate in all classes.

Cost for Trick class: $115.00

Agility Competition Prep:
This class is limited to agility handlers and dogs who are comfortable with all standard agility equipment. The dog must have been introduced to the teeter totter, must be familiar with the weave poles, but doesn't have to be proficient in either. This class will focus on handling skills and improving the dogs skill level on equipment. The handler can expect to be taught short drills to improve obstacle performance as well as working sequences to apply these skills. Whether you are looking for another activity to share with you pooch, or are thinking about (or have already begun) competing in agility this class will lead you and your dog to a stronger partnership.

Prerequisites: Approval by instructor is required before entering this class.
 

Cost of Agility Competition Prep: $125.00

For dogs that are currently enrolled or have taken an Agility class in the past.  For dogs and handlers who want to work on bettering their skills.

Cost for Drop in Agility: $20.00 per dog/per class.

Rally O Basics:
The name Rally Style Obedience came from the concept of using directional signs similar to those used in the sport of Rally Car Racing. As opposed to traditional obedience where the judge directs the handler through the course, in Rally the handler is able to make his way through the course on his own time, following directions on signs placed throughout the course. The judge moves along with the team scoring the performance. The courses consist primarily of heeling to each station to perform turns, sits, downs, weaving through pylons as in a figure eight, fronts, finishes, walk around the dog while in a sit or down, changes in pace, etc.

Unlike traditional obedience, the handler is allowed to talk to the dog throughout the course, offering encouragement in the form of hand signals and verbal commands. Precision in the dog’s movements is not scrutinized nearly as much in Rally, and the sport is quickly becoming a replacement for traditional obedience for some, and a wonderful fun way to prepare a young dog for traditional obedience for others. For pet owners Rally can be a great way to increase the bond, and have fun teaching a higher level of obedience.

Continue your dogs Rally experience in this 8 week class.  Begin to work at competition level.

Prerequisites: Rally O Fundamentals Open to all dogs who have completed Rally O Basics.

Cost for Rally O Fundamentals: $160.00 

Open to all students who have completed a Rally class before. Do not necessarily need to be interested in competition. Each class will feature a new course, and will focus on perfecting the performance of each station as well as the overall course.

Cost for  Rally O Competition Prep: $125.00

Cost for Private Lessons: $65.00 for first hour, then $50.00 per hour if pet needs further lessons for same problem.