Manners, Good Citizen, Family Dog
​and Puppy Training Classes

If you have a new puppy or if this is your dog's first formal training class, we recommend starting with a Canine Manners class.
Next, you'll continue your journey with Kruisin' Kanines classes in either agility or nosework (or both). 

• Canine Manners

This fun multi-week program is for puppies, young dogs, new family dogs, or dogs that need a basic training refresher. It is perfect for those wanting to learn how to train their dog using positive reinforcement. Your dog will learn behaviors such as sit, down, stay, come, watch, wait at doors, greet people nicely, leave forbidden items, walk on a loose leash, and drop items when asked. You'll learn skills to help your dog work calmly in an environment around other dogs (in preparation for dog/handler teams that plan to continue with agility or nosework training). The goal is to have a well-mannered dog at home and when out in public - and this class will give you the tools to achieve success!

1. ​​Teach your dog basic household manners
2. Help you determine what motivates your dog and how to use that to quickly and effectively train the wanted behaviors
3. Teach problem solving skills for both you and your dog
4. Build reliability around distractions such as other dogs, people, noises
5. Manage common issues such as barking and jumping

• Control Unleashed

A dog may react out of stress for a variety of reasons. When a dog becomes stressed, their ability to cope with a situation diminishes, resulting in a dog that barks uncontrollably, cannot sit still, cannot pay attention, or worse yet behaves wildly. 

This class is a combination of science and creativity, benefiting dogs by teaching patterned and consistent behavior for relaxation, focus, and structure, even in the most stimulating or stressful environments. The Kruisin' Kanines Control Unleashed class features games and patterns for focus, attention, and managing distractions; and is based on the book and program created by Leslie McDevitt. Control Unleashed is perfect for:

1. Dogs that are uncomfortable or unable to work off-leash around other dogs 
2. Dogs that are easily distracted and have difficulty concentrating 
3. Dogs that are reactive or easily aroused 
4. Dogs that are anxious or stressed and tend to shut down

• Canine Good Citizen

The American Kennel Club believes "that all dogs can be good dogs, and all owners can be great owners; all it takes is a little bit of training, lots of love, and plenty of praise along the way."

Canine Good Citizen (CGC) creates a strong dog/human trust relationship. It ensures good dog behavior and good dog neighbors. CGC often lays the foundation for other dog sports such as obedience, agility, tracking, and performance events. CGC is also a building block for dogs that go on to be therapy dogs.

Click here to learn more about Canine Good Citizen from the AKC.

• Trick Dog

Expand your dog's education beyond performance, conformation, or family dog skills and further your education using luring, shaping, and conditioning training techniques. You will be introduced to the basic trick behaviors that lead to complex tricks. Work on spinning left and right, jumping through a hoop, figure eight between your legs, roll over, back up, take a bow, shut the door, and go to a specific place. Whether you're a novice or a pro, this is a great way to increase communication skills, improve the bond between you and your dog, and engage your canine best friend in a fresh and positive way.

​Prerequisite: Canine manners, canine good citizen, or a basic obedience class.

Click here to learn more about Trick Dog from the AKC.

Sample Title Checklists:   ​​intermediate__tricks_checklist   |   advanced_tricks_checklist

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Learn more about our other classes - agility class descriptions, nosework class descriptions.