Group Training
Available at our Hershey Rd. Location
Manners 1 & 2 Classes
Manners 1
Lead Trainer: Deb Haldeman
Assistant Trainer: Sharon Baublitz
This class is designed as a beginner class for any age dog but is best for dogs over about 5 months of age. We suggest our Puppy Manners class for under 5 months. Using positive reinforcement with praise and rewards, we teach verbal commands and hand signals for most exercises. We start with the basics; sit, down, watch me, hold for greetings, stay, come when called, walking on a leash, leave it, as well as some face and body handling exercises.
We discuss training tools available for the handler and dog. We will also discuss the most common concerns dog owners express, such as jumping, play biting, crate training, etc. and how to redirect your dog to a more appropriate behavior. Each class ends with a new trick.
The Manners 1 & 2 classes have two trainers in each class. We recognize training is not one size fits all and we offer different approaches if your dog isn’t responding. We believe in positive reinforcement with verbal praise and rewards (food in class setting). If you have questions regarding the classes, please call us and we would be happy to discuss which class is best for you and your dog.
Manners 1 Class is 6 weeks and costs $135.00. Space is limited to 12 students per session.
CLASS DATES AND TIMES
SUNDAYS from 11:45am - 12:45pm
January 5 to February 2 (5-wk session)
February 23 to March 30
May 18 to June 22
July 13 to August 17
November 2 to December 7
TUESDAYS from 6:30pm - 7:30pm
January 7 to February 4 (5-wk session)
February 25 to April 1
May 20 to June 24
July 15 to August 19
September 9 to October 14
November 4 to December 9
Manners 2
Lead Trainer: Deb Haldeman
Assistant Trainer: Sharon Baublitz
The Manners 2 class is an extension of the Manners 1 class, working on enhancing the basic exercises learned and adding more distractions. Each class is segmented into three parts; Rally for fun, Tricks/Games and Canine Good Citizen. All parts of this class work on establishing a stronger bond, team building, and growing confidence between the handler and dog. The Rally course includes walking a course and performing the exercise written on a sign, i.e. Sit/Down, Stay, Left Turn, etc. This is not a competition class, but rather for having fun with your dog.
Tricks and games are different activities to build the dog’s confidence and have different experiences in a controlled environment. Canine Good Citizen is training towards the American Kennel Club’s CGC certification. There are 10 tests that a dog must pass to receive the CGC certification. We can do the CGC test separate from the class when a handler and dog are ready for testing.
The Manners 1 & 2 classes have two trainers in each class. We recognize training is not one size fits all and we offer different approaches if your dog isn’t responding. We believe in positive reinforcement with verbal praise and rewards (food in class setting). If you have questions regarding the classes, please call us and we would be happy to discuss which class is best for you and your dog.
Manners 2 Class is 6 weeks and costs $135.00. Space is limited to 12 students per session.
CLASS DATES AND TIMES
SUNDAYS from 1:00pm - 2:00pm
January 5 to February 2 (5-wk session)
February 23 to March 30
May 18 to June 22
July 13 to August 17
November 2 to December 7
TUESDAYS from 7:45pm - 8:45pm
January 7 to February 4 (5-wk session)
February 25 to April 1
May 20 to June 24
July 15 to August 19
September 9 to October 14
November 4 to December 9
Canine Good Citizen, Community & Urban Class (CGC)
Trainers: Deb Haldeman and Sharon Baublitz
This class will focus on teaching the skills necessary to obtain the AKC certification for the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and also introduce the skills for the Advanced and Urban level programs. Each program has a 10-step test of skills that the dogs must pass to earn the official AKC title for each level. The classes will help handlers and dogs prepare for each level of testing. Some of the classes may be held off-site at other community settings (i.e. park, store, etc.). Handlers and dogs may be tested throughout the classes as they are ready. Please visit the AKC website for additional information at:
Canine Good Citizen (CGC) – American Kennel Club (akc.org)
AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen – American Kennel Club
CGC Class is 6 weeks and costs $135.00. Space is limited to 12 students per session.
CLASS DATES AND TIMES
SUNDAYS from 2:15pm to 3:15pm
May 18 to June 22
Features: Daycare, Training & Bathing
C.L.A.S.S. Program
Trainer: Cheryl Daily
C.L.A.S.S., or Canine Life and Social Skills, is a one-of-a-kind program that promotes training focused on the use of positive reinforcement and strengthens relationships between humans and their canine companions. C.L.A.S.S. is a three-level evaluation for dog owners to demonstrate the real-life skills of their dogs, as well as a knowledge assessment of the owners’ understanding of basic dog handling and care.
Developed by the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) based on input from both dog owners and non-dog owners, shelter workers, and professional dog trainers, C.L.A.S.S. benefits pet owners, dogs, and everyone in the community!
The three levels of the program are named after human university degree programs: the B.A. for Dogs™ (Bachelor’s level), the M.A. for Dogs™ (Master’s level), and the Ph.D. for Dogs™ (Doctorate level). The skills in each level vary in the level of difficulty and distractions.
Each level also allows for two “bonus rounds” that students may elect to try or not with their dog.
Bachelor's (B.A.) Level 1
Includes “real life” skills such as wait at the door, come and leashing up manners, loose leash walking, meet and greet, leave it, wait for the food bowl, stay, and settle, etc.
Completion of a basic obedience class is a prerequisite for B.A. Level 1. All C.L.A.S.S sessions are 6 weeks and cost $135.00 each. Space is limited to 8 students per session.
CLASS DATES AND TIMES
MONDAYS from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
February 24 to March 31
Master's (M.A.) Level 2
Dogs are asked to walk past several dogs of different sizes and genders, to wait in the car before exiting, and to allow the student to handle various parts of their body, as well as sit, down, stand, stay, etc.
Completion of C.L.A.S.S – Bachelors Level is a prerequisite for M.A. Level 2. All C.L.A.S.S sessions are 6 weeks and cost $135.00 each. Space is limited to 8 students per session.
CLASS DATES AND TIMES
MONDAYS from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
April 14 to May 19
Doctorate (Ph.D.) Level 3
Includes loose leash walking, back up, meet and greet, attention, table manners, targeting with an unfamiliar person, etc. Students must carry everyday objects such as a cardboard box or paper/plastic bag while walking their dogs on a loose leash.
Completion of both C.L.A.S.S – Bachelors & Master Levels are a prerequisite for Ph.D. Level 3. All C.L.A.S.S sessions are 6 weeks and cost $135.00 each. Space is limited to 8 students per session.
CLASS DATES AND TIMES
MONDAYS from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
January 6 to February 10
June 2 to July 7
Advanced or Specialty Training Programs
Our Specialty dog training classes are fun for pet parents and dogs of all ages and training levels. If you love to challenge your pup mentally, have fun and enhance your bond, these group classes are a perfect option!