Level 1 Obedience:

In this 6 week class, you and your dog will learn the fundamentals of the following skills:

Sit

Confidence

Comfort w/ Food Bowl

Meeting Strangers, Proper Socialization

Body Handling

Calm

Down

Come

Basic Heel

Basic Stay

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Level 2 Obedience: 

In this 6 week class, you and your dog will learned the following skill:

Wait (doorways, food, toys, etc)

Stay (extended)

Come with Leashing Up Manners

Loose Leash Walking with Attention

Meet & Greet

Leave It

Confidence
2 Bonus Tricks!

New environments

Proper Socialization

Give & Take
Settle

*Optional CGC testing at the end, if ready.*

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Canine Good Citizen Class:

In this 6 week class, you and your dog will learn the 10 test items required to pass the American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test offered on the 6th week.

1. Sit/Down/Stay in Place

2. Come when called

3. Out for a Walk

4. Reaction to another dog

5. Reaction to distractions

6. Supervised separation

7. Walking through the crowd

8. Sit politely for petting

9. Accepts friendly stranger

10. Appearance and Grooming

 

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Therapy Dog Skills Class:

This six- week therapy dog skills class is taught by professional dog trainers Denise

Sivits-Yoder and Emily Smith. Dogs must possess strong basic obedience

skills and CGC ready/titled and be at least 8 months of age.

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If you are thinking about doing therapy work or are a certified team and would like

to learn/build skills for Animal Assisted Intervention work, this class will go over how to

help communicate with your dog on how to be calm, well-mannered

and confident in therapy settings.

 

This class will consist of field trips, real life experiences and simulated skill building sessions.

Emily and Denise are committed to breaking down each aspect of the skills necessary for AAI.

 

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Reactivity Management Course:

Our Reactivity Management course is designed for dogs who display reactivity, fear, or overarousal toward specific triggers such as other dogs, people, or new environments. Reactivity can present in many ways—barking, lunging, growling, or freezing—but it’s often rooted in fear, frustration, or insecurity rather than aggression.

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This 6-week class provides a structured, supportive environment to help both you and your dog build confidence and control around triggers.

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Before the class begins, each team will complete a 1:1 evaluation. This private session allows us to assess your dog’s behavior and your handling ability to ensure everyone’s safety. It also helps us understand what the class will need as a group, so we can tailor the environment and exercises appropriately.

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What You’ll Learn

• How to recognize early stress signals and manage them effectively

• Strategies to maintain distance and focus around triggers

• Confidence-building and desensitization techniques

• Clear communication and trust-building between handler and dog

• Step-by-step guidance for controlled, real-world scenarios

 

How It Works

Using positive reinforcement and behavior modification, we focus on teaching calm, controlled behavior through consistency and confidence-building. This class emphasizes progress through understanding—not punishment—so dogs can feel safe, secure, and capable.

 

Details
$250 (includes pre-class 1:1 evaluation)
Small group size for safety and individual attention

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This class is ideal for dogs who need help feeling comfortable and confident around their triggers, and for owners who want to learn how to guide them safely and effectively.

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