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
OUR NEXT STUDENT ORIENTATIONS 6/8 & 6/15 @ 6:30PM
FREE when you register for class! ($25 for attending the Orientation session without signing up for a program. The $25 will be charged in the event the class enrollment is paid, but subsequently cancelled.)
When you attend Orientation, you'll receive a professionally designed handout packet to compliment our PowerPoint presentation. 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, discussion about the importance of canine enrichment, 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.
POSITIVE PUPPY SOCIAL
062222 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 at the regular drop-in rate. 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 off our STAR Puppy Plus class upon completion of all 4 sessions!
STAR PUPPY PLUS
062722 6PM $145
DATE CHANGE DUE TO POWER OUTAGE ON 6/6/22
6 weeks 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
062722 7:30 PM $145
DATE CHANGE DUE TO POWER OUTAGE ON 6/6/22
6 weeks 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.
DOGGY DRILLS & SKILLS
0622 @ 7:30 PM $110
For dogs who've completed the STAR Puppy or Beginner Obedience/Manners class.
4 weeks 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, focusing on leash walking, recalls, and stays.
This class should help to prepare you and your dog for the Canine Good Citizen class.
This class is limited to 6 dogs.
In this photo, Gabbie gives instruction on proper positioning.
INTERMEDIATE TRICKS TO ENRICH
072122 7:30PM $110
4 weeks Take your trick training to the next level! Continue your work with your dog on impulse control in a fun, playful environment! 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. 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!
Class is limited to 6 dogs.
OBSTACLE FUN RUNS
072022 PM $55
2 WEEKS Are you interested in the fun aspects of learning the proper way to work low impact obstacles without the pressure of competition? Jumps, wobble boards, pause tables, and other items will be used; cues such as right, left, go out and go around will also be taught. Your dog will learn obstacles as well as follow your sequence directions going over jumps or through hoops and tunnels.
Dogs must be able to work off leash.
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 by filling out the reservation form above!
