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
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATIONs 010421 & 010621 @ 7pM
This session is to prepare new students for the Canine Brains & Games way of training, expectations for class management and participation, as well as why attention and teaching 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 go to our forms section if you'd like to print your registration form in advance.
Make your online reservation below, click the link to make your reservation or email us at caninebrainsgamesllc@gmail.com.
If your desired class isn't on this page, that means the enrollment has been filled. Please contact us to be place on the list for the next available class!
Our group classes are not appropriate for aggressive dogs. Our group classes are not appropriate for a dog with a bite history. With the exception of our Space Dogs(c) class, our group classes are not appropriate for reactive dogs.
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.
Positive Puppy Social
120320 6PM $60
Special 3 wk class: 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 crate games, 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
011120 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
011121 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.
NOVICE TRICKS TO ENRICH
011221 6pm $105
4 WEEKS If your basic obedience is feeling a bit humdrum, have fun with your dog in our tricks class! This class is an introduction to tricks and is for anyone who’s completed a STAR Puppy, Basic Obedience or CGC class. Learn to use a combination of luring and shaping to teach your dog novice level tricks. CGC title holders only need 5 tricks to achieve their Novice Trick Dog Title! This class is limited to 6 dogs.
http://images.akc.org/pdf/Trick_Dog_Title_NOVICE_Checksheets.pdf
cANINE gOOD cITIZEN
011321 7:30pm $150
6 WEEKS 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). This class is limited to 6 dogs.
https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/training-testing/
FITNESS FUN
011421 6:00pm $150
6 WEEKS of fitness training for dogs of any age! You'll learn to teach your dog to use their muscles in new and different ways in a safe environment. What's the difference between a kickback stand and a tucked sit? Which muscle groups do these muscle groups employ? Does your dog have a weak core? You'll learn this and more in Fitness Fun! Class is limited to 6 dogs.
night class for day school
date & time TBD $55
2 Weeks: NIGHT CLASS for DAY SCHOOL is for our Day School Students and their Parents!
Day School Parents:
Would you like to experience obstacle training with your dog? Are you interested in learning the 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.
Seek & Find Scent Games
date & time TBD $105
4 Weeks Does your dog have a nose for fun? Introduce them to the fun activity of searching by scent! For students who just want to have fun playing “Find It” or “Go Search”! Learn how to train your dog to search for scented oils, frequently lost objects, such as your keys or your phone or working to find their food! Class is limited to 6 dogs
WEEKEND BIRTHDAY/GOTCHA DAY PARTIES!
2 HOURS OF FUN! $160
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!
