AKC® S.T.A.R. PuppySM Class is for puppies 8 weeks to 1 year. Introduction of basic obedience skills and vocabulary include “Come,” “Sit,” “Down,” and “Off,” and controlled walking on a loose leash. Class is informal with a focus on positive motivation and socialization. All dogs that attend 6 weeks of the 7-week session and pass the AKC® evaluation may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club. More information about the AKC S.T.A.R. PuppySM program is available by clicking here
Manners / Beginning Obedience Class emphasizes getting and keeping your dog’s attention and focus so that it can be trained effectively. This class will stress the commands “Come,” “Sit,” “Down,” “Stay,” “Off,” “No-Sniff,” “Leave It,” and “Heel” on-leash and introduce non-verbal hand commands. This is a fun class in which to create a stronger bond with your dog and learn various methods of training that work for you and your dog in particular.
Intermediate Obedience Class reinforces what was learned in Beginning Obedience. This class will continue commands “Come,” “Sit,” “Down,” “Stay,” “Off,” “No-Sniff,” “Leave It,” and “Heel” on-leash and non-verbal hand commands. This is a fun class in which to learn different methods of training to make it more exciting for the handler and dog.
AKC® Canine Good Citizen® (CGC®) Class is designed to reward dogs that have good manners at home and in the community. The AKC® CGC® program stresses responsible pet ownership and good manners. All dogs that pass the 10-step CGC® evaluation may receive the AKC® CGC® Certificate from the American Kennel Club. CGC® opens the door to the world of dogs and multitudes of activities for your team from pet therapy visits to competitive showing and trials. More information about the AKC® Canine Good Citizen® (CGC®) program is available by clicking here.
If you are interested in testing only, please contact us to find out our next test date. The cost for Canine Good Citizen test is $15.
Rally Novice & Rally Advanced/Excellent Classes have a course designed by the Rally Instructor or Rally Judge that you and your dog complete. Each course station has a sign providing instruction regarding the obedience skill that is to be performed. It’s a fun time with your dog as you may talk to your dog throughout the course meeting new challenges. Passing the CGC® evaluation is a prerequisite for the Rally Novice Class. See note below*
Novice Obedience is for people who wish to continue obedience training with more precision and formality, or for those who wish to show their dog. Participants will continue to become skilled at verbal and hand commands on and off leash and more. Passing the CGC® evaluation is a prerequisite for the Novice Class. See note below*
Trick Class is a fun time for handler and dog. “Roll Over,” “Play Dead”, “Fetch,” “Get the paper,” “Wipe your feet,” ring a bell to go out, “Pray,” “Bow,” “Carry this,” and many more are tricks your dog may learn in this class. This class is only offered once or twice a year. CGC® is a prerequisite for the Trick Class. See note below*
4-H Classes for Youths 8 through 18 Years old are provided by the 4-Paws and A Tail 4-H Club through a partnership with Peace River Dog Fanciers, Inc. for the benefit of Junior Handlers and their dogs. The 4-H Class will cover Showmanship, Canine Good Citizen, Obedience, Rally-O and Agility. The participant MUST be a member of 4-Paws and A Tail 4-H Club, pre-registered to attend and provide shot records for their dog. Contact 4-Paws and A Tail 4-H Club Leader Lucia Pink at lbpink2@yahoo.com to join and register, as class sizes are limited. Classes usually coincide with the school year.