Basic Canine Manners – Tuesday 5:45pm – Diane Battis


  • Week 1
     January 7, 2025
     5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
  • Week 2
     January 14, 2025
     5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
  • Week 3
     January 21, 2025
     5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
  • Week 4
     January 28, 2025
     5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
  • Week 5
     February 4, 2025
     5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
  • Week 6
     February 11, 2025
     5:45 pm - 6:45 pm

For dogs 4 months and older. Dogs and owners will be introduced to using a clicker and other methods of positive reinforcement based training. This class teaches basic good manners, including but not limited to polite greeting, loose lead walking, sit, down, stay, and coming when called. How to address minor problematic behaviors such as (more…)

Therapy Dog Prep Part A – Tuesday 7:00pm – Diane Battis


  • Week 1
     January 7, 2025
     8:15 pm - 9:15 pm
  • Week 2
     January 14, 2025
     8:15 pm - 9:15 pm
  • Week 3
     January 21, 2025
     8:15 pm - 9:15 pm
  • Week 4
     January 28, 2025
     8:15 pm - 9:15 pm
  • Week 5
     February 4, 2025
     8:15 pm - 9:15 pm
  • Week 6
     February 11, 2025
     8:15 pm - 9:15 pm

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…)

Sports Prep – Tuesday 8:15pm – Diane Battis


  • Week 1
     January 7, 2025
     8:15 pm - 9:15 pm
  • Week 2
     January 14, 2025
     8:15 pm - 9:15 pm
  • Week 3
     January 21, 2025
     8:15 pm - 9:15 pm
  • Week 4
     January 28, 2025
     8:15 pm - 9:15 pm
  • Week 5
     February 4, 2025
     8:15 pm - 9:15 pm
  • Week 6
     February 11, 2025
     8:15 pm - 9:15 pm

Effective July 22, masks will be optional. However, any instructor may request students to wear a mask during class. Are you interested in pursuing a dog sport such as agility, disc dog, rally, competition obedience, or nose work / scent work? This class will prepare you for the teamwork involved and will cover: shaping, working (more…)