GROUP TRAINING CLASSES

PUPPY PLAY

Although not mandatory, the Puppy Play session, held on Sundays from 9:30 to 10:30 am, is our way of offering your new puppy every opportunity to learn about his canine buddies. 

In Awesome Dawgs Puppy Classes, you and your puppy will receive the benefit of a weekly play session in addition to your regularly scheduled class. Although not mandatory, this one-hour Puppy Play session is our way of offering your new puppy every opportunity to learn about his canine buddies. Each week, you and your puppy will be instructed by the supervising trainer about appropriate play, play styles and how to interrupt play when it gets too rough. Puppies learn how to “read” each other, and to modify their playstyle when their exuberance gets out of hand. There is no extra charge for the Puppy Play sessions while enrolled in a Puppy Class. It is part of your puppy’s weekly education.

LEVEL ONE – 4 MONTHS & OLDER

In Level One, you will teach your dog to focus, sit, down, wait, leave it, drop it, loose-leash walking and come when called. Discussions are age-appropriate for issues concerning the adolescent and adult dog. Teaching self-control in the areas of leash-pulling, jumping on people when greeting, door dashing and counter surfing are an important component of this class. No previous training is required.

$190- 6 WEEK COURSE, includes 6-1 hour training sessions + 1 free Dawg Park Play Pass

LEVEL TWO

Level Two class will teach you how to increase the proficiency of your dog’s foundation behaviors around increasingly difficult distractions. Dogs will learn to heel, stand for examination, stay and practice moving through distracting environments. One field trip to a public venue is included in this level. Level One training or instructor’s approval required.

$190- 6 WEEK COURSE

LEVEL TWO – DOG WALKING (Tips, Tricks and Techniques)

Level Two Dog Walking offers six classes at the Awesome Dawgs facility. The majority of this class will be held outdoors on varied terrain so good outdoor gear for people is required. The goal of this class is to give you and your dog the skills needed to manage a safe and pleasant walk with your dog in a variety of outdoor settings. This class will focus on appropriate leash, collar and harness for your dog, proper leash handling skills, working on long lines and group walks with other dogs in an outdoor setting. Students are required to have successfully accomplished level one training. Your dog will need to be safe and adaptable to working in close proximity with other dogs.

$190- 6 WEEK COURSE

LEVEL THREE- PUBLIC PLACES

Level Three takes dogs on three outings, requiring them to be extremely attentive to their handlers in public settings. Classroom activities include challenging exercises and games to build the strength of your dog’s cued behaviors in highly distracting environments. Level Two training or instructor’s approval required.

$205- 6 WEEK COURSE

TRICKS, FUN & GAMES

Tricks, Fun and Games is a class which incorporates foundation behaviors with learning how to perform tricks such as spin, fetch, bow, shake, close the door and roll over. We play games in every class and the winners take home prizes (or eat them in class). Level Two training or equivalent or instructor’s approval is required.

$205- 6 WEEK COURSE

MINI SESSIONS

Mini Classes are for clients whose schedules make it difficult to commit to a 6-week class, and/or want to focus their attention on a particular skill or behavior.

• POLITE GREETINGS focuses on redirecting dogs’ jumping behavior when greeting family members and friends. Although this typical behavior is not uncommon, it can be a nuisance, even unsafe. If left unchecked, jumping on people becomes a life-long habit.
• RECALL is a potentially life-saving skill that often alludes dog parents. They’ve tried so hard, over and over, to call their dog to them, and their dog runs away instead. In this class, we will learn the dos and don’ts of developing a reliable recall.
• IMPULSE CONTROL We all know dogs can’t resist sniffing out anything that smells wonderful (to them) — food, dead stuff, or animal poop. But let’s face it: we don’t want them scarfing up goodies from the ground, counters, or anywhere else. Since a pup’s nose is practically a superpower, how do we keep their curious snouts out of trouble? By teaching them “leave it,” “drop it,” “wait,” and “stay!”
  These simple but powerful tools work together to keep your dog happy, safe, and a joy to live with.

These classes are designed to either be taken separately or as a bundle.

$75 – 2-WEEK INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS, $205 – 6-WEEK/ALL SESSIONS

CANINE GOOD CITIZEN

If your dog is ready for the challenge of attending social events with you, becoming a Canine Good Citizen gives your dog the freedom to explore the world with you. After working on the 10 skills required for dogs to pass the CGC test, the instructor will offer the test to class participants. Once your dog is CGC-certified, you can take your dog anywhere knowing he will be a model citizen.

$205- 6 WEEK COURSE

THERAPY DOG PREPARATION WORKSHOP

You and your dog will practice: sit, stay, come when called, friendly greetings with volunteers including petting, examination and grooming, wait at the door, heel, maneuvering around people using hospital equipment, leaving food treats alone that are on the floor, dealing with distractions, separation from your dog for a few minutes, and observing children play.

The class will include at least one visit to an assisted living facility.

Level Two training or equivalent and instructor’s approval is required. Dogs must be at least one year old.

*Please note, this workshop is not required for taking therapy dog evaluations and is a training course offered by Awesome Dawgs Dog Training.

$205- 6 WEEK COURSE

TRACKING

TRACKING/TRAILING ONE

Looking for a job for your active dog’s busy nose? Do you enjoy spending time outside, bonding with you dog while enjoying nature? Try Tracking! Tracking is a game of “Hide and Seek”. It is a sport that develops your dog’s natural ability to follow a scent trail and hunt for their reward at the end of the trail. This class is held entirely outdoors, enrolled dogs and their handlers must be prepared/dressed for all types of weather and terrain. If weather is too extreme, instructor will reschedule classes as needed. No previous tracking/trailing experience required. Please call if your dog is under 1 year of age.

$235- 6 WEEK COURSE

TRACKING/TRAILING TWO

If you enjoyed the Tracking/Trailing One class and want to take it to the next level, Tracking/Trailing Two is the class for you. Learn to read your dog better and develop a stronger working relationship with your K9 partner. This class is held entirely outdoors, enrolled dogs and their handlers must be prepared/dressed for all types of weather and terrain. If weather is too extreme, instructor will reschedule classes as needed. Tracking/Trailing One or instructor’s approval required.

$235- 6 WEEK COURSE

TRACKING/TRAILING ADVANCED

For those who want to keep on having outdoor fun with their dogs, Tracking/Trailing Advanced takes it to the next level. This next level of training involves trailing through the woods, across and along dirt or gravel roads, through farmer’s fields and even into buildings! This class is held in all types of weather and class may be held during the day or night. Enrolled dogs and their handlers must be prepared/dressed for all types of weather and terrain. If weather is too extreme, instructor will reschedule classes as needed. Tracking/Trailing Two and instructor’s approval required.

$235- 5 WEEK COURSE

If you must miss a class, please discuss makeup options with your instructor.