Dog Obedience Classes

ABOUT COACHING STYLE CLASSES

These classes are designed for individuals who wish to be actively involved in the dog training process and enjoy learning about it. Our trainers will guide you through our training techniques during class, but we do not train your dog for you. We will assist you with your dog during classes and provide solutions to any issues you might be facing. However, your dog's progress will mostly depend on your willingness to practice on your own time, your training mechanics, and your ability to follow the training plans and instructions provided in class. It is important to note that these classes are not intended to address behavioral issues such as reactivity, aggression, or fear-related problems. For information on dealing with such challenges, please click here.

PUPPY LIFE SKILLS CLASS (for dogs 8 weeks to 6 months)

This class is designed for new puppy owners who want to establish good habits, prevent bad behaviors, and learn how to begin the obedience process. We will teach you how to train your puppy to sit, lie down, come, and walk on a leash. We will also discuss your dog's unique genetics and how it can influence their behavior. We will show you how to engage your puppy in structured play activities such as "chase and catch," and "tug games," which are crucial for their development. You will also learn about the best ways to potty train your puppy, how to deal with biting and chewing, how to introduce your puppy to other dogs, children, and strangers, and what age-appropriate activities are suitable for your new puppy's social and environmental development.

Location:
2895 Continental St

Canon City, Colorado

Rates: 

$375 for 6 sessions at our facility. 

$495 for 8 sessions at our facility.

Add-on sessions $65 per session

Please bring the following items with you to your first session:

• Vaccination Records ​
• Favorite toy or food treats

OBEDIENCE CLASSES (on the leash) FOR DOGS 6 MONTHS AND OLDER. 

Location:
2895 Continental St

Canon City, Colorado

Rates: 

$375 for 6 sessions at our facility. 

$495 for 8 sessions at our facility.

Add-on sessions $65 per session

This is an on-leash coaching-style class and includes 6 or 8 private 1-hour sessions. For dogs 6 months and older. We will be working on:

• Sit
• Down
• Walk nicely on a leash
• Verbal markers
• On-leash recall. (Getting started with the come command).
• Drop it
• Structured play games (improve your relationship with your dog through proper play).
• General management strategies for keeping unwanted behaviors from developing.

The obedience training offered in this coaching class is the bedrock of your dog's obedience training. You will be teaching your dog the movements that are foundational to all other obedience training. This means that you will be teaching your dog core skills like sitting, coming, down, drop-it, and leash walking.

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All participants are required to sign a release of liability and a training contract. 

the following. Enrollment forms must be completed online before coming to your first class.

• Vaccination Records 

MOVING BEYOND THE BASICS. 

Location: At our facility and various locations around Canon City.

Rates: 

$395 for 6 sessions.

$525 for 8 sessions.

Package add-on session: $65 per session at our facility. $75 per session in your home.

Stand-alone sessions (No package purchase): $110 per session.

This is an intermediate coaching class designed for dog enthusiasts who enjoy training their furry friends. The class comprises 6 or 8 coaching sessions, held once or twice a week. The main focus of the class is to refine your dog's foundational skills, generalize behaviors, and customize training sessions that cater to you and your dog's unique needs. This class is perfect for dogs that already have some training but don't always respond consistently.

Moreover, we will work on improving your training mechanics while installing a strong marker system to improve communication with your dog. The class is open to dogs aged 6 months and older and may require some outside sessions in different locations around the Canon City area. To schedule your training, please call us at your convenience.

This class is private only and is a great follow-up to our foundational skills coaching class. All participants are required to sign a release of liability and a training contract.

Please bring the following items with you to your first session:

• Vaccination Records ​
• Favorite toy or food treats
• Leash and collar

General information about our coaching classes. 

Our classes are designed to provide essential skills and enjoyable activities for all participants. We understand that life can get busy, and it may not be possible to dedicate as much time to practice as you would like. However, we will be building on skills gradually week by week. Therefore, if you find yourself with limited time, we recommend prioritizing training on the most crucial skills. You can always revisit other behaviors later when you have more time. 

BEHAVIOR ISSUES?

While we can offer our clients a range of obedience training options in our coaching classes, we cannot address severe behavior problems without taking a behavior history and these are done through our Behavior Modification Programs. Try to think of behavior challenges as things that upset the dog. 

My dog hides from... 

My dog hates... 

My dog growls when... 

My dog snaps at... 

My dog is stressed when... 

My dog is afraid when....

My dog lunges at.....

If your dog is aggressive towards other dogs or people, overly shy, uncomfortable around strangers, or is experiencing fear issues these classes are probably not appropriate for you and your dog. 

Our coaching classes do not include any kind of behavior modification training for the following problems. We are happy to talk to you about these types of behaviors in a separate consultation. 

• Dog to dog aggression and reactivity.
• Aggression or reactivity towards people.
• Pronounced shyness or fear-related behavior.
• Guarding behaviors (food, objects, and people).
• Excessive barking problems.
• Separation anxiety.
• Environmental and social issues.

We would like to help you with them but want to do it the right way. Our goal is to provide high-quality service and support for these types of behaviors and there are loads of variables we need to consider when setting out to modify them. Without taking the time to assess your dog and what triggers are causing the behaviors, we'd be doing both you and your dog a disservice. If something comes up with your pup and you're not sure if it's serious, just ask us! Dogs sometimes do things that look crazy and are completely normal. We're here to assist you in getting the help you need. We'll let you know if it's just normal development or if a behavioral session needs to be scheduled.

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Disclaimer /No Guarantee Policy

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The trainer will make every reasonable effort to help clients achieve training and/or behavior modification goals but will not guarantee results after professional training is completed. Dogs are living beings, therefore no one can ethically guarantee their behavior under all circumstances. There is no way to know that owners will follow through with our recommendations, suggestions, and protocols. If they don't, the behavior may not improve or it may relapse.

​We may offer referrals for dog-on-dog or stranger aggression cases that resulted in the following:

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• Injuries to a person or another animal that had deep puncture wounds or had to be stitched or stapled or caused severe injuries or death. We may be able to offer a referral in these types of cases.
• We do not take severe separation anxiety cases but may be able to offer a referral.