Wouldn’t it be nice if your dog always did what you wanted? But he doesn’t – probably because he needs training. It’s never too late – or too soon – to train your dog. Why not start now – and do it right using positive, reward-based training methods? Communicate clearly with your dog and lay the foundation for lifelong great behavior in our Basic Manners class.

• An introductory obedience class that covers the basic behavioral bases – including sit, stay, down, come, wait, leave it, loose-leash walking, and more
• Perfect for families who have just gotten a new dog and those who want to start their “old” dog’s training better late than never
• Limited to six dogs who are older than 14 weeks

When: Five weekly sessions – Saturday, April 20th at 1:30PM

Price:$165

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If you like your dog’s behavior better after taking Basic Manners, you’ll love our Better Manners class – because we make the good behaviors he’s learned even better. Using reward-based methods, we’ll improve your dog’s instruction-response speed and reliability by introducing real-life distractions – preparing you to handle your dog in everyday real-world situations.

• Refines and strengthens the pragmatic behavioral skills learned in our Basic Obedience class
• Specifically designed to let you take your dog more places – whether it’s off-leash hikes or a neighbor’s barbeque
• Limited to five dogs who have taken our Basic Manners class or received instructor approval
• Earn your APDT CLASS BA Certificate by taking the voluntary CLASS evaluation.

When: Five weekly sessions –Saturday, April 20th at 2:45PM

Price: $165
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The American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Program rewards dogs for good manners and people for being responsible dog owners. As a certified CGC evaluator, Den’s Dog Training prepares dogs for the CGC test measuring their mastery of ten skills that every good dog needs to know. Passing the official test will earn your dog a certificate and title – so you can add “CGC” after his name, just like he’d earned a college degree.

• We build on the skills learned in our Better Manners class and apply them to real-life test situations
• We administer the official CGC test as an option in an extra session after the class has ended
• Limited to five dog/handler teams who have taken our Better Manners class or received instructor approval

When: Seven weekly sessions –  TBD

Price: $200
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The more you train your dog, the more fun you can have together. A good example is Rally Obedience – an exciting team sport that enhances your dog’s already impressive behavioral skills. Coach your dog through an ever-changing obstacle obedience course at your own pace – and entertain while you train!

• A fun, noncompetitive class for dogs of any age, size, breed, or physical ability or disability
• Great exercise for body and mind – especially during winter when it’s too freezing-cold to take long walks
• Limited to five dog/handler teams who have taken our Better Manners class or received instructor approval

When: Six weekly sessions – Saturday, September 30th at 2:45PM

Price: $185
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Learn how to reinforce behaviors we like and increase the frequency these “good” behaviors repeat

• A fun and interactive class includes puppy socialization and the beginning of good manners
• Discuss problem behaviors and how to eliminate them in a positive way.
• Limited to five dog/handler teams

When: Five weekly sessions – TBD

Price: $110
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Dogs smell the world in much the same way we see it – because scent is their most powerful sense. Dogs’ noses are literally thousands of times more sensitive than ours, and they have a natural need to sniff. In our What’s that Smell? class, you teach your dog to track a scent and retrieve a specific hidden object. This develops and refines your dog’s nasal muscles so he can use his nose to better know his world.

• A fun, noncompetitive class for dogs of any age, size, breed, or physical ability/disability
• Play fun scent games with very practical home uses – like find the keys, wallet, cell phone, and any other commonly misplaced items
• Limited to six dog/handler teams who have taken our Basic Manners class or received instructor approval

When: Five weekly sessions – TBD

Price: $155
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