Recreation Classes
Classes take place at A Dog’s Life’s Learning & Activity Center - 455 Lake Michigan Dr NW Suite 15, Grand Rapids, MI 49534.
Each class will meet for 4 weeks and costs $139 unless otherwise stated. Registration is only guaranteed upon payment. Your registration attests that your dog will be up to date on all medical requirements by the start of class. You can view all of our class policies here.
We require the following vaccines: Distemper/Parvo (2nd round for puppies), Bordetella, Rabies (for dogs over 4 months), 1st round of Canine Influenza and a Negative Fecal Exam. Fecal exams can take a few days to process, so please plan accordingly.
Game Night!
The best way to build a working relationship with your dog is if you both at having fun! Game night is a helps sharpen skills while enjoying the task. For dogs and handlers with basic skill knowledge. This is a one night event for $60.
Beginner Rally
Saturday 3/1 at 1:30pm with Amy
As an introduction to the wonderful world of rally, we will focus on teamwork, communication and fun, rather than precision. The exercises involved will help build your skills as a handler and increase your dog's repertoire of behaviors.
Beginner Scentwork
Thursday 3/13 at 6:00pm with Leah
Celebrate the joy of sniffing in the amazing sport of Scentwork. We’ll start with basics like odor imprinting on birch, and beginning to search containers. A great intro for those hoping to compete!
Intermediate Scentwork
Thursday 3/13 at 7:00pm with Leah
Continue building and honing your dogs searching skills. For those that have taken a previous scent class.
Doggie Parkour!
Saturday 3/15 at 11:00am with Amy
Parkour, also known as urban agility, invites dogs and their people to find joy in interacting with a variety of natural and man-made obstacles. We’ll have fun teaching our dogs to explore the world by climbing, balancing, crawling, and jumping!
Intermediate Rally
Saturday 3/29 at 1:30pm with Amy
Continue building and honing your dogs Rally skills. For those that have taken a previous scent class.
Beginner Scent-ology
Monday 4/14 at 5:30pm with Rachael
This class will take place at the Northeast location - 4609 Plainfield Avenue Northeast Grand Rapids, MI, 49525. Harness the power of your dog’s nose and teach them to use it to find hidden rewards. Great for shy dogs to build confidence, and for busy dogs to focus their energy!
Rally Practice
For students who would like to continue building their skills. Each week will start with a warm up for the days course, then take turns running the new novice course.
Boredom Busters
In this course you'll play games with your dog that help reinforce good behavior, learn some new tricks, and just have fun!