Specialty Training
Available at our Hershey Rd. Location
Take your well-trained pup to the next level with our Specialty Training classes. The prerequisite for most of our Specialty Group Classes is a Manners 1 level class or a good foundation of basic obedience training.
Some of our Specialty group classes advance from one class to the next, such as our Canine Life and Social Skills (C.L.A.S.S) Program, which begins with the Bachelors class, then advances to the Masters level and finally your canine einstein graduates with his PhD!
Agility for FUN!
Trainer: Cheryl Daily
Our Agility for FUN class introduces you and your dog to the sport of agility in a relaxed, positive, non-competitive atmosphere. You will learn work as a team with your dog. As your dog learns to negotiate jumps, weave poles, tunnels, the dog walk and other obstacles, he will also learn how to listen, focus on your lead, and gain confidence. Your dog will become more alert to your cues both in and out of class, and you will get a fun workout too!
Our Agility for FUN class is a great way to bond with your dog, as well as to help boost his confidence and social skills.
Agility sessions are 6 weeks long and cost $135.00. Space is limited to 6 students per session.
CLASS DATES AND TIMES
WEDNESDAYS from
6:45pm - 7:45pm and 8:00pm - 9:00pm
April 2 to May 7
MONDAYS from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
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Features: Daycare, Training & Bathing
Fit Dog Class Level 1
Trainer: Cheryl Daily
Fit Dog is a 6-week class dedicated to increase your dog's confidence while challenging them mentally and physically through fitness exercises. Throughout this class, we will work with you and your dog on overall conditioning, improved body awareness, core strength, aerobic exercise, balance, and strength.
This program is based on positive reinforcement training techniques. The course is only for healthy dogs with no significant prior injuries or ongoing conditions.
Fit Dog sessions are 6 weeks and cost $135.00. Space is limited to 8 students per session.
CLASS DATES AND TIMES
MONDAYS from 7:45pm - 8:45pm
April 14 to May 19
Nose Work Class Level 1
Trainer: Cheryl Daily
Nose Work, a sport that was inspired by the model of working detection dogs, provides companion and sport dogs a joyful outlet for their innate hunting and scenting abilities. Our goal is for you and your dog to have fun, as we work together to build your dog’s confidence, independence, and problem-solving skills. You will learn to observe, listen, and understand what your dog is communicating to you.
Take a step into their world, as you learn to view it from the perspective of your dog’s nose! By participating in Nose Work with your dog, you’re giving him the freedom to express and refine his natural talents, and he’s giving you a glimpse into how he “sees” the world.
Nose Work Level 1 sessions are 6 weeks and cost $135.00. Space is limited to 6 students per session.
CLASS DATES AND TIMES
MONDAYS from 7:45pm - 8:45pm
January 6 to February 10
Nose Work Class Level 2
Trainer: Cheryl Daily
This class advances the dog’s scent skills taught in the Nose Work Level 1 class and uses Birch scent, as well as increasing the difficulty of searches. Additionally, we introduce techniques and tactics for building a better dog & handler team. One focus of this class is adding birch scent to both container and interior searches.
Dogs and handlers will work on and off leash. Dogs will continue to build confidence and handlers will learn leash handling skills, when to support their dog and when to give space and will continue to learn to read their dogs. This class is for dogs that have completed the Nose Work Level 1 class.
Nose Work Level 2 & 3 sessions are 6 weeks and cost $135.00. Space is limited to 6 students per session.
CLASS DATES AND TIMES
Nose Work Level 2
MONDAYS from 7:45pm - 8:45pm
February 24 to March 31
Nose Work Level 3
MONDAYS from 7:45pm - 8:45pm
June 2 to July 7
Game Up, Skill Up!
Trainer: Raquel Neighoff
This unique class introduces you and your dog to training through fun, no-pressure games! Enjoy easy, interactive activities that not only strengthen your bond but also equip your dog with practical life skills. By focusing on foundational concepts like confidence, optimism, impulse control, focus, and calmness, this class will help your dog thrive in real-life situations. Step outside the box of traditional obedience with enjoyable exercises designed to support your dog's growth and learning. You’ll gain tips for walking, social interactions, and improving manners—all in a fun, supportive environment that builds a stronger training foundation through play!
Game up, Skill Up! sessions are 6 weeks long and cost $135.00. Space is limited to 8 students per session.
CLASS DATES AND TIMES
WEDNESDAYS from 6:30pm - 7:30pm
January 15 to February 19
Intro to Flyball
Trainer: Raquel Neighoff
Curious about flyball but haven’t had a chance to try it? This beginner class introduces you and your dog to the sport, covering what flyball is, what it involves, and what you both need to know! Designed for fun and learning, this is not a competition course but a chance to explore flyball with guidance on techniques, strategies, and essential skills. You’ll learn how to use proper equipment, follow sport etiquette, and access helpful resources to continue your flyball journey beyond the class.
Intro to Flyball sessions are 6 weeks long and cost $135.00. Space is limited to 8 students per session.
CLASS DATES AND TIMES
WEDNESDAYS from 7:45pm - 8:45pm
January 15 to February 19
Barn Hunt Basics
Trainer: Raquel Neighoff
Discover the fun of barn hunt with all the right equipment and an inviting atmosphere to introduce your dog to this exciting sport! Perfect for anyone interested in learning and practicing barn hunt, whether for future competitions or just for fun. This class provides a relaxed, supportive environment with fun runs designed to help your dog build skills without the pressure of official trials. Learn what it takes to qualify at a competitive level while gaining confidence and mastering the basics of barn hunt together.
About Barn Hunt
Barn Hunt is a fun, inclusive sport for all dogs, no matter their breed, age, or size! In Barn Hunt, dogs search a course of straw bales for live rats safely housed in aerated tubes. Each dog must locate the correct number of rats on the course within a set time, as well as complete tasks like tunneling through straw and climbing on bales. This class is designed to introduce you and your dog to the basics of Barn Hunt in a supportive environment, covering essential skills, equipment, rules, and handler safety. You’ll learn to recognize your dog’s unique signals when they find a live rat, differentiate between real and decoy tubes, and gain confidence in trial-like scenarios. This class is not regulated so no official Barn Hunt registration is required, but we recommend that participating dogs can comfortably navigate an 18" wide tunnel at bale height.
Barn Hunt sessions are 6 weeks long and cost $150.00. Space is limited to 6 students per session.
CLASS DATES AND TIMES
SATURDAYS from 9:15am - 10:15am and 10:30am - 11:30am
January 11 to February 15
Rally Competition Class
Trainer: Deb Haldeman
This class will focus on the AKC Novice and Intermediate Rally Course Signs to prepare you for competition. It will include learning the signs, focus on attention, loose leash heeling, and offer walk through rally courses. If you are looking for a way to bond with your dog and work as a team, this class is a great opportunity! To compete at an AKC event dogs must be 6 months old and have an AKC registration number. (AKC registration number from breeder or previous owner, AKC Canine Partners for mixed breeds, PAL for purebred dogs ineligible for AKC registration).
Rally Competition Class sessions cost $135.00.
CLASS DATES AND TIMES
SUNDAYS from 2:15pm - 3:15pm
January 5 to February 2 (5-wk session)
February 23 to March 30
November 2 to December 7
Therapy Dog Training Class
Trainer: Cheryl Daily
Therapy Dog Class
This course prepares you and your dog to work as a certified Therapy Dog team, offering comfort and support to individuals in various settings such as nursing homes, hospitals, schools, or areas affected by natural disasters. Our trainer will help enhance your skills to ensure you and your dog can succeed in diverse environments, spreading joy and unconditional love.
Therapy dogs must be calm, well-behaved, and able to interact positively without causing discomfort. Equally important, handlers play a vital role as responsible, compassionate partners in the therapy team.
Course Requirements:
- Dogs must be at least 1 year old.
- A strong foundation in obedience skills is required.
- Completion of our 3-level C.L.A.S.S. Program (Canine Life and Social Skills) is recommended.
Certification:
This 4-week course prepares you and your dog to take the Therapy Dog certification test through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. The test is scheduled separately with the trainer.
All Therapy Dog Training sessions are 4 weeks with one on site session and 3 additional offsite observations. This course is $135.00. Space is limited to 10 students per session.
CLASS DATES AND TIMES
WEDNESDAYS from 6:30pm - 7:30pm
February 26 to March 19
Class#1 Feb 26 - Playful Pups Retreat
Class #2 March 5 - Bass Pro
Class #3 March 12 - Middletown Home
Class #4 March 19 - Big Lots in Hummelstown
Trick Class
Trainer: Deb Haldeman
This class will focus on the AKC Novice and Intermediate Trick lists and participants can be tested on week six to obtain their AKC titles (TKN and TKI). We will also be introducing other tricks and games during this session. More information on AKC Trick Dog
Trick Class sessions are 6 weeks and cost $135.00.
CLASS DATES AND TIMES
SUNDAYS from 2:15pm - 3:00pm
July 13 to August 17
TUESDAYS from 5:30pm - 6:15pm
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