Control Unleashed: Daily Life Skills – Wednesday 12:00pm – Leslie McDevitt


  • Week 2
     January 14, 2026
     12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Week 3
     January 21, 2026
     12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Week 4
     January 28, 2026
     12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Week 5
     February 4, 2026
     12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Week 6
     February 11, 2026
     12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Prerequisites: This class is not for aggressive dogs, but reactive dogs could be considered based on instructor approval. Dogs need to be comfortable being crated. Dogs must have a familiarity with basic manners training. This class follows the curriculum based upon Leslie McDevitt’s book and program, Control Unleashed! Do you have all the basics down (more…)

AKC Fit Dog Skills – Wednesday 3:00pm – Winnie Radolan


  • Week 2
     January 14, 2026
     3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Week 3
     January 21, 2026
     3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Week 4
     January 28, 2026
     3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Week 5
     February 4, 2026
     3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Week 6
     February 11, 2026
     3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Week 7
     February 18, 2026
     3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

During this fun fitness class for healthy dogs , you and your canine partner will learn how to safely do gentle conditioning stretches and perform basic moves that strengthen core and limb musculature and promote body awareness. Teams can work towards an AKC Level 1 Fit Dog certificate. Prerequisite: Basic Canine Manners or equivalent. Instructor: (more…)

Therapy Dog Prep – Thursday 8:45am – Diane Battis


  • Week 2
     January 15, 2026
     8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
  • Week 3
     January 22, 2026
     8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
  • Week 4
     January 29, 2026
     8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
  • Week 5
     February 5, 2026
     8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
  • Week 6
     February 12, 2026
     8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
  • Week 7
     February 19, 2026
     8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Having a therapy dog can be very rewarding for both the handler and the dog while spreading some joy and happiness. This class is for anyone who wants to pursue therapy volunteering with their dog. It will follow the requirements of Alliance of Therapy Dogs, taking the students through all aspects of the test, reviewing (more…)

Advanced Nose Work – Thursday 10:00am – Diane Battis


  • Week 2
     January 15, 2026
     10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Week 3
     January 22, 2026
     10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Week 4
     January 29, 2026
     10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Week 5
     February 5, 2026
     10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Week 6
     February 12, 2026
     10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Week 7
     February 19, 2026
     10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Nose Work is the fun search and scenting activity for virtually all dogs and people. The Advanced course is for those students who are proficient on all odors used by either AKC or NASCW. Prerequisite: Prior Nose Work Class or permission of the instructor. Instructor: Diane Battis Email Diane with questions about this class. Registrar: (more…)

Advanced Nose Work – Thursday 11:15am – Diane Battis


  • Week 2
     January 15, 2026
     11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Week 3
     January 22, 2026
     11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Week 4
     January 29, 2026
     11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Week 5
     February 5, 2026
     11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Week 6
     February 12, 2026
     11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Week 7
     February 19, 2026
     11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Nose Work is the fun search and scenting activity for virtually all dogs and people. The Advanced course is for those students who are proficient on all odors used by either AKC or NASCW. Prerequisite: Prior Nose Work Class or permission of the instructor. Instructor: Diane Battis Email Diane with questions about this class. Registrar: (more…)