Intermediate & Advanced Classes
*If your dog shows signs of discomfort such as growling, barking, or lunging toward other dogs or people we would be glad to schedule private lessons to prepare you both for class.
Intermediate Skills 201
This continues the work began in your basic class and helps you progress toward a polite dog. Subjects include refining loose leash walking, solidifying stays, and working around distractions. We’ll also play games that simulate real-life situations. Previous class experience and basic skills are required.
Canine Good Citizen 301
This advanced course helps refine your dog’s manners, while preparing them for the A.K.C. Canine Good Citizen Test to be at given at the final class. Skills such as sitting politely for petting, greeting another dog, and walking through a crowd are the focus of this course. Previous class experience and basic skills are required.
Community Canine 401
AKC Community Canine℠ is the advanced level of the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen Program. This course will take place in a new location each week, practicing your dog's ability to behave as a polite citizen in all environments. The test will be given at the final class. Dogs must have passed the Canine Good Citizen test to be eligible for the Community Canine test, but do not need to have passed in order to take this course. It can be taken just for fun, too! Previous class experience and basic skills are required.
Upcoming Classes
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