GROUP ​​TRAINING CLASSES

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Is group training right for your dog?

Dogs best-suited for group classes are ones that are generally social and non-reactive to other dogs and humans when on leash. If your dog is fearful or anxious around dogs and people or is reactive on or off leash, one of my private training package options is a better fit for you right now.

 

OBEDIENCE CLASSES

• Good Manners Foundational Skills

This class is a foundational level class that will assist you in living with you dog more cohesively and developing a basic level of communication: sit, wait at doors, loose leash walking, down, short down stay, short sit stay, come on short lead, leave it, place (or go to bed/wait), engagement exercises, eye contact, self-control with low distraction, sit to greet, entering/exiting building. 

• Beyond Manner Advanced Skills

This class  will continue to help you develop your dog’s advanced skills with loose leash walking w/auto sit, moving away to place, duration work, coming from distance, give or drop toy, self-control in moderately stimulating environment, appropriate interactions with people and dogs, leave it with various distracting objects. 

• 307K9’s Manners Around Town

Once a reliable level of obedience has been demonstrated, we will invite you to join 307K9’s Manners Around Town. Monthly dog-friendly outings are designed to create positive experiences while practicing your skills in public. This could include urban group walks, dog-friendly store visits, or play games in a park. We welcome your ideas for outings. Most Outings have a small fee except when participating in a dog friendly event that is open to the public with a fee included.

 

SPECIALTY SKILLS CLASSES 

Focus on becoming a cohesive, functionally working team in disciplines such as nose work, canine conditioning, service dog tasks, public access skills/test, Performer Tricks Dog, therapy dog, etc. 

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• Follow the Nose – Intro to ScentWork

This class is open to all dogs. Reactive dogs are welcome as long as they are reactive to dogs and not people. This Intro class introduces the concept of the game, builds handler observation skills and timing, and gets dogs focused. Food or a toy are used to build a hunting drive while keeping the game fun, building confidence, and burning lots of mental and physical energy. 

• The Nose Knows – Odor Primer

In this class instead of food, an odor is introduced starting with Birch. Searches expand in difficulty along with leash handling skills. The course will focus on containers and interiors.

• Fit Dog–Intro to Conditioning

A strengthening and conditioning class for our canine companions! In this Intro course we encourage healthy dogs of all activity levels to participate and we'll make sure your dog works at a level it's comfortable with. We will work on foot awareness, stability, core exercises, and flexibility. 
 

WORKSHOP CLASSES

If sessions are offered during months that are conducive to working outside – generally May through October, and your class is held outside, they may be canceled on short notice due to inclement weather. Canceled sessions will be rescheduled. Location of sessions will be announced when course dates are posted for registration.  

 

• Intro to Leash Manner Skills

You will learn how to teach your dog to walk with a loose leash. This is not a heeling class where we require your

dog to walk directly at your side at all times. Instead, this class is centered around how to go on a relaxing walk that will meet the needs of both you and your dog. All classes will be taught with dogs on a leash or long-line. 2 Weekly sessions and Membership pricing is available.

• Come To Me–Intro to Reliable Recalls

This is not an off-leash recall class.  You will learn techniques that will start you on your way to an off-leash recall, but all classes will be taught with dogs on a leash or long-line. 2 weekly sessions and Membership pricing is available.

• Tricks For Treats

Looking for something fun and interesting to do together with your dog? We have just what you need. Our Trick Dog class is a great option for mental enrichment & confidence building. If your dog loves to be the life of the party, learning these tricks provide you with the perfect opportunity to show off and give you bragging rights about your dog!

 

307K9 MEMBERSHIPS 

MEMBERSHIP+COMMITTED OWNER=HAPPY DOG 

The best K9 companions are the ones that have continual training to help them become confident, stable dogs.  Let us help you lessen the financial burden by offering memberships so you can continue helping your dog become a socially, emotionally, and behaviorally balanced, happy dog.   

Monthly Group Class Pass Membership 

Begin with Good Manners and continue training  with any of 307K9’s group classes. 

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