Student-to-instructor ratios are intentionally kept small to permit individual attention.  Family members are encouraged to attend together.  Practical obedience is emphasized, with particular emphasis on the dog's attention to the owner and solid recall skills.  In agility classes, the dogs move quickly to performing short courses and working off-lead while around other dogs.

Students Coming From Other Training Programs into Other Than Beginner Obedience and CGC Classes:  Y2K9s uses Operant Conditioning in the form commonly known as "Clicker Training" as the basis for instruction at all levels and in all arenas.  "Clicker Training" relies on positive reinforcement to teach desired behaviors and skills.  Our advanced classes are predicated upon this type of training.  Our Registrar may request you to take a two-hour lesson with one of our training directors in order to review our training program with you so you are familiar with it and can take full advantage of the class you will be enrolled.