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
NEXT STUDENT ORIENTATION JANUARY 24th @ 7:00pm
FREE when you register for class! ($15 for attending the Orientation session without signing up for a program.) 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 and behavior screen to complete them 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.
PLEASE NOTE - Group classes are not appropriate for aggressive dogs. 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 a dog with a bite history.
School aged children may attend classes with their parents (as long as they aren't disruptive).
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
01/29/22
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
011322 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. This class does not focus on teaching obedience. Receive a $10 gift card toward our STAR Puppy Plus class upon completion of all 4 sessions!
STAR PUPPY PLUS
013122 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
013122 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.
OBEDIENCE SKILLS 1
011222 6:00 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, concentrating on impulse control, increasing distance, duration and distractions as well as improving leash walking, recalls.
This class will help to prepare you and your dog for the Canine Good Citizen class.
This class is limited to 6 dogs.
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN
011222 7:30 PM $150
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN® Prerequisite to take the CGC test: Passing of the STR PUPPY OR BASIC CLASSA. All well trained dogs with required skills may participate in the 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/
This class is limited to 6 dogs.
INTRO TO RALLY OBEDIENCE
011322 7:30 PM $105
4 WEEKS This class is a fun way for teams to practice obedience and hone their obedience skills! Even if you have no plans to compete, this class will help you enhance your relationship with your dog! Behaviors such as focused heeling, the difference between stationary behaviors, moving behaviors and change of direction, as well as execution of Rally Novice signs, rules and regulations. Your dog must be able to walk well on a loose leash.
We concentrate on leash walking behaviors such as focused heeling, finishes, go back, and go around, as well as an intro to the proper execution of Rally Novice signs and rules. Class is limited to 6 dogs
NIGHT CLASS FOR DAY SCHOOL
011722 6PM - OR - 7:30 PM $30
NIGHT CLASS for DAY SCHOOL/2 convenient times! This class for our Day School Students and their Parents!
Day School Parents:
Would you like to experience the training we do with your dog during the week? Are you interested in learning the obstacles and advanced obedience cues we're teaching your in Day School? These sessions have been created just for you! Join us and see what all the fun is about! This class is limited to 6 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!
