Puppy Play & Train
Bring your puppy, ages 10-20 weeks, in for some playtime, training and fun! Puppies will get to romp and roll with other little ones as well as learn some puppy basics like: SIT, DOWN, COME, and LEASH WALKING. There will be time set aside each week to answer questions about housetraining, chewing, barking, and more!
Puppies must have started their shots. Please bring your puppy on a 6′ leash, tiny soft training treats and copies of shot records.
Dog Manners I
This 4 week class is designed for dogs of all ages. We’ll cover the basics such as SIT, DOWN, STAY, COME, and LEASH WALKING. We’ll also address common training challenges such as jumping up, barking, and chewing. Using simple exercises and games, we will learn how to use reward based training along with problem prevention to keep training fun and positive for both you and your dog.
This class is for people-friendly and dog-friendly dogs. Please bring your dog on a regular collar with a 6′ leash, and tiny, soft training treats.
Dog Manners II
This 4 week class is a continuation of DOG MANNERS I, and will emphasize skill building in the real world. We will practice lots of training scenarios such as: Calling your dog away from other dogs; nice leash walking around distractions; and leave-it. The focus will be on reliability around distractions and how to have fun while you are doing it.
This class is designed to be repeated as many times as you’d like.
Dog Behavior 101
Ever wonder what makes your dog tick? Well now’s your chance to understand all those amusing and frustrating things your dog seems to conjure up! Join us as we discuss how dogs learn, how to train using positive reinforcement, and how to solve training challenges with clicker training. This workshop for humans will focus on ways to effectively deal with dog problems in the real world while having some fun doing it. Class participants will go home armed with solutions to dog problems ranging from the everyday to the complex.
Small Dog Playgroup
Join us for our Small Dog Playgroup! Dogs 20 pounds and under who are current on vaccines and appropriate around other dogs are invited to play! Your dog will get to romp and roll, and you’ll get to meet other small dog owners in a controlled, but relaxed environment.
This group is for friendly, small dogs and class size is limited so please register early.
Big Dog Playgroup
BRING Rover in out of the rain for a SUNDAY afternoon BIG DOG PLAYGROUP! You can chat with other dog people while your dog has fun in a supervised but fun atmosphere.
This class is for friendly, appropriate dogs over 25# who are current on shots and healthy. If you have questions about your dog’s politeness, please contact Colleen for more info. Class size is limited so please register early.
Dog Clicks & Tricks
Come learn the ABC’s of trick training at this 4 week class! We’ll use the magic of clicker training to introduce our dogs to useful and useless tricks such as PUSH A BOX, GET A KLEENEX, JUMP THROUGH A HOOP and more. We’ll also learn games to play with our dogs as well as how to build mini obstacle courses with stuff from around the house.
This class is for dogs who have completed Dog Manners or permission from the instructor.
Downtown Dogs
Join us for an adventure in downtown Ashland with our dogs! We’ll polish up leash manners, learn to wait quietly on street corners and practice the finale: down stays with other dogs at a local coffee shop!
Dogs who are current on vaccines and who have completed DOG MANNERS I are invited! This class is not for all dogs, but if your dog is friendly, appropriate and good around other dogs, you are both invited! Please bring your dog on a 6′ leash with tiny, soft training treats.
Nice Leash Walking
Tired of Rover pulling you down the street? Then join us as we review the basics of walking your dog nicely on a leash. This class is perfect for those who need a leash walking tune-up! We will incorporate some simple exercises and games to make this class fun for all who attend. We’ll also review equipment and how to find the best leash and collar for your dog.
If your dog is friendly, appropriate and good around other dogs, you are both invited! Please bring your dog on a 6′ leash with tiny, soft training treats. This class is for those who have completed DOG MANNERS I or permission from instructor.
Difficult & Challenging Dogs
Spending too much time pulling your hair out and being frustrated by your dog? You’ve tried everything but nothing seems to work. This is the class for you! Does your dog continually misbehave, run away, bark, or worse, keep you off your own couch? There is help! You’ll get solutions to your specific dog problems, and get the training you need so you both can live in harmony. Class fee includes one 30 minute private lesson.
This class is not for dogs with serious aggression problems. If you have questions about whether this class is right for your dog, please contact Colleen at 541-601-7601.
Summer Dog Games
Spend a morning brushing up on your doggie basics while we play games like: doggie baseball, and the doggie dash. Play leash walking games and get the low down on doggie downs and more! You’ll also enjoy dog & human social time AND we may head OUTSIDE –if it’s not too hot–for some fun.
This class is for friendly dogs who’ve completed Dog Manners I or permission from the instructor.
