TRAINING

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • All classes are one hour long and are held on weekday evenings and weekends, during the day.
  • Classes must be pre-registered and pre-paid.
  • Classes limited to 8 pets per class.
  • Make up classes—$5.00 fee for each make-up class

For more information, call:
 913.362.2512

PUPPY CLASSES  For puppies 10 weeks to 5 months

 These classes will help you get through those first difficult months of the puppy’s behavioral and social development. Training takes place in a relaxed and positive atmosphere.

PETITE PUPPY CLASSES For puppies under 10 pounds body weight

Puppy class registration:  Call trainer, Donna Lane -  913.638.6363

       
Puppy Class Photos
Topics:
  • Basic obedience commands - come when called, sit, down, stay and heel on lead.
  • Housetraining
  • Crate/confinement training
  • Solving problem behaviors - play biting, barking, chewing, jumping on people, getting on furniture, and more
  • Socialization - how to make everyone your dog's best friend
  • Handling tolerance - learning to look forward to toe nail trims, brushing and all types of handling
     One hour each week for 6 weeks.
Reading List for New Puppy Owners
Handling And Feeding Exercises for Puppies
Socialization Tips For Puppy Owners

ADVANCED PUPPY CLASSES  Enrollment is limited to puppy class graduates
If you want to go beyond basic puppy training, this class is for you. It involves confidence-building sessions that are fun for both pet and owner. The puppies learn to handle obstacles, sail over the high jump and through a hoop. You’ll also work on stay, wait at the door, recall, and heel on lead. Each session will end with relaxation and massage.
One hour each week for 4 weeks. 
BEGINNER'S BASIC OBEDIENCE CLASSES  For puppies 6 months and older
This is a basic class designed for the older puppy with no previous training. Topics will include controlling playbiting, barking, chewing, digging, jumping-up and more. Also, all the basic obedience commands including come when called, heel on lead, sit, down and stay will be taught. Also covered will be the proper use of behavior modification tools, treats and toys.
One hour each week for 7 weeks
 
ADULT OBEDIENCE CLASSES For dogs 1 year and up
This class will appeal to the owner and pet who have had some formal training and have understanding and experience in the use of the basic obedience commands but needs a refresher course. Topics will include using your voice as a training tool, controlling behavior problems and refining the basic obedience skills.
One hour each week for 7 weeks. 
                                               

ADVANCED Adult Obedience Must be an adult obedience class graduate.    Call for information.

 

AKC's Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) Program
CGC is a certification program that is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community.
It is one of the most rapidly growing programs in the American Kennel Club. The program is used by AKC clubs, police and animal control agencies, therapy dog groups, 4-H groups and veterinarians. State legislatures began recognizing the CGC program as a means of advocating responsible dog ownership and 30 states now have Canine Good Citizen resolutions. 

All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club.

 

Please contact Donna Lane at 913-638-6363 for more information.
 

  This is the book to buy to excel in the CGC class.  Available at our training center.  More info

 

TOYS
 We offer a complete line of unique activity and behavior modification toys for your dog’s chewing pleasure. These toys were created to pacify your pooch and keep it active. Come in and see our wide variety of wonderful, imaginative toys.    Go to toys

 

Teach your dog to find the TV remote

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