DUE TO COVID-19 WE'RE UNABLE TO CONDUCT IN-HOME SESSIONS AT THIS TIME.
890 North Banana River Drive, Merritt Island, Florida 32952, United States
321-604-8751 We accept texts!
STUDENT ORIENTATION 0908 & 0909 @ 7:00pm
FREE when you register for class! ($15 for attending the single session.) Orientation prepares new students for how to successfully manage your dog in class, as well as why teaching attention and calm behavior are important in training, suggested equipment, materials needed, and a question and answer session.
All new students, regardless of class level are required to attend our Orientation Class; students currently enrolled in class are always invited to attend!
This class is for people only! Please leave your dog at home. Please bring a copy of your dog's veterinary vaccination statement for our records.
Please bring your form of payment: cash, check, credit card or Google Pay.
Please go to our forms section if you'd like to print your registration form in advance.
Please make your online reservation below!
If your desired class isn't on this page, that means the enrollment has been filled. Please reserve your space for the next available class! A paid registration is required to secure your spot in class.
With the exception of our Space Dogs(c) class, our group classes are not appropriate for reactive dogs.
Our group classes are not appropriate for aggressive dogs. Our group classes are not appropriate for a dog with a bite history.
Choke collars, prong collars , E-collars (shock, stim, etc.), stretchable (bungee type) and retractable leashes are not permitted under any circumstances.
Instructors retain the right to decline a student’s attendance in a specific class and/or event. We’ll recommend a more appropriate class or program for the dog and pet parent according to the dog’s age, maturity, and behavior.
open gym!
TBD
Join us for Open Gym*!
Please complete the reservation form (above) and request your time in advance (11 - 12 or 12 - 1), or call ahead to check for availability!
(We're only able to guarantee a paid reservation and 5 dogs per time slot.)
A completed registration form, behavior screen, vaccinations must be provided to participate.
*This is not a structured class; this is an opportunity for you to work with your dog on obstacles and around distractions! One of our Trainers will be present to guide your proper use of the equipment.
Positive Puppy Social
091621 6PM $80
4 weeks: All students are required to attend the New Student Orientation session and complete a registration form.
This class is for pups between the ages of 10 weeks – 16 weeks. Upon completion of the 4 week class, pups may drop in as frequently as age permits. Introduce your preadolescent puppies to positive social experiences in a controlled environment! Activities include ball & bottle pool, textures, sounds, smells and managed interaction/play with other puppies to reduce arousal. Enjoy social interaction, appropriate play, and introduction to obedience cues. Receive a $10 gift card toward our STAR Puppy Plus class upon completion of all 4 sessions!
Star puppy pluS
091521 6PM $145
All new students are required to attend the New Student Orientation session and complete a registration form.
This is a 6-week class integrated with the AKC STAR Puppy program. This program is for puppies up to one year of age. In this class we help you navigate your pup moving out of puppyhood into adolescence. We address, jumping, biting, mouthing and chewing as well as basic obedience cues adjusted to your pups attention level. All family members are encouraged to participate, including all school age children! Attendance of 6 classes is required by the AKC to be recognized as a STAR Puppy. Detailed information can be found on the AKC website www.akc.org/dog-owners/training/akc-star-puppy/test-items-pledge/
BEGINNER OBEDIENCE & Manners
091521 7:30 PM $145
All new students are required to attend the New Student Orientation session and complete a registration form.
Beginner Obedience/Manners: This is a 6-week class for dogs 1 year and older. The goal of this class is to have all members of the family work with their dog in a confident and consistent manner. The family will be taught to address impulse control behaviors as well as establish proper communication with their dog. Dogs are now moving from adolescence to social maturity, which means behaviors that were a nuisance during adolescence may now be more problematic. Training cues taught include: SIT, DOWN, WAIT, RECALLS, LOOSE LEASH WALKING, STAY, LEAVE IT, and SETTLE, and behaviors such as JUMPING, MOUTHING AND CHEWING are addressed.
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN
091621 7:30 PM $150
For dogs who've completed the STAR Puppy, Beginner Obedience/Manners, or Obedience Skills 1 class.
This class will prepare owners and their dogs with the skills needed to prepare for the Canine Good Citizen Test at graduation. This level will introduce heeling, as well as intermediate to advanced communication techniques and behaviors.
Test only: $15 without taking the class (reservation requested).
https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/training-testing/
URBAN CANINE GOOD CITIZEN
091321 $175
Prerequisite: Dogs must have passed the CGCA test to take the CGCU test. All dogs with the appropriate skill sets may participate.
The first class is held at the school and subsequent classes will be held at various locations in the community.
AKC Urban CGC requires that the dog demonstrate CGC skills and beyond in a community setting. This class has a 10-step test of skills that dogs must pass to earn the official AKC Urban CGC title. This is a title that appears on the dog’s title record at AKC.
This class and final test may help you decide is therapy work or service work is appropriate for your dog.
intro to rally obedience
092121 $105
4 WEEKS Hone your dog's obedience skills with new and fun combinations. Even if you have no plans to compete, this fun intro class will help you enhance your dog's impulse control.
Behaviors such as focused heeling, finishes, go back, and go around will be taught as well as an intro to the proper execution of Rally Novice signs and rules. Class is limited to 6 dogs
NOVICE TRICKS TO ENRICH
092121 $105
If your basic obedience is feeling a bit humdrum, have fun with your dog in our tricks class! This class also helps to further enforce your dog's impulse control.
This introduction to tricks class reinforces obedience skills learned in your foundation classes; it's for anyone who’s completed a STAR Puppy, Basic Obedience, Obedience Skills or CGC class.
Learn to use a combination of luring and shaping to teach your dog novice level tricks. Dogs who are able to perform 10 tricks receive their AKC TKN title. CGC title holders only need 5 tricks to achieve their Novice Trick Dog title! http://images.akc.org/pdf/Trick_Dog_Title_NOVICE_Checksheets.pdf
obedience skills 1
102721 6 PM $145
For dogs who've completed the STAR Puppy or Beginner Obedience/Manners class.
Have you completed a STAR or Basic class but your dog's training still needs some fine tuning? In Obedience Skills, we build on the cues taught in STAR Puppy and Beginner Obedience/Manners, increasing distance, duration and distractions as well as improving leash walking, recalls and impulse control.
This class will help to prepare you and your dog for the Canine Good Citizen class.
This class is limited to 6 dogs.
SPACE DOGS
092721 6 PM $188
For reactive dogs/dogs who need space.
This class is designed to teach the pet parent to recognize triggers so they and their dog learn to relax when in a stimulating situation. This is a special 5 week session. One 6-week session is designed for the people to learn to manage their dogs. One 6-week session is often not enough time to modify every dog’s behavior.
This class is limited to 4 dogs.
WEEKEND BIRTHDAY/GOTCHA DAY PARTIES!
2 HOURS OF FUN! $275
Calling all party animals!
Have your pup's birthday party with us and avoid the mess & fuss at home!
Have a Birthday party or Gotcha Day party for your dog and up to 7 of their best doggy friends*! Our staff will organize a variety of games, off leash play, Obstacle Fun Runs, and Seek & Find.
Price includes, an instructor to host your event, birthday cake, party hats, loot bags for dogs, and set up & clean up! (Bring your own people refreshments, or we'll provide some for an additional fee.)
For everyone's safety, registration and vaccination information will be required for each dog in attendance.
Please contact us to schedule your event!
*This event is not appropriate for reactive or aggressive dogs.
Contact us about hosting your party!
