Class requirements:
- Proof of veterinary exam within the last year, current Rabies vaccination (for dogs older than 16 weeks), DHPP vaccination for dogs of any age (or similar vaccine protecting against distemper and canine parvovirus)
- Proof of a negative fecal test or proof that an appropriate dewormer has been given recently under the direction of a veterinarian
- Your dog must be older than 12 weeks in order to start class.
- No aggressive, noisy, or reactive dogs are permitted in group classes. This is for safety reasons and to help create a happy classroom environment. If your dog is aggressive, noisy, or reactive, please look into private training with Dan! You'll be glad you did.
- Very timid or fearful dogs are allowed in class on a case-by-case basis. Contact Dan for evaluation prior to enrolling in class.
- Due to high levels of interest and limited space in class, we ask that you register as far in advance as possible. Enrollment is guaranteed on the basis of who pays for class first.
New classes starting soon:
Wednesday, May 16th at 6pm Class will meet every Wednesday at that time for 6 weeks (Wait-list only)
NOTE: The first session is an orientation for humans without their dogs. If you're interested, you may attend the initial session without enrolling in the rest of the course. Just pay $20. If you DO want to enroll in the entire course but the class is full, you may attend the orientation session for $20. If a space opens up in class, you can pay the rest of the cost for class and attend the next 5 lessons with your dog.
Private lessons are also an option. Contact Dan or check the private training page for more details.
NOTE: The first session is an orientation for humans without their dogs. If you're interested, you may attend the initial session without enrolling in the rest of the course. Just pay $20. If you DO want to enroll in the entire course but the class is full, you may attend the orientation session for $20. If a space opens up in class, you can pay the rest of the cost for class and attend the next 5 lessons with your dog.
Private lessons are also an option. Contact Dan or check the private training page for more details.
Q. Why are dogs not allowed at the first class?
A. The first day of class works better if it's only the humans. Young, excited, untrained dogs can be tough to control. By coming to class without your dog on the first day, you will be able to relax, focus better and learn more.
Q. If I don't have my dog with me, what will I be doing at the first class?
A. You will be introduced to basic handling and training methods. You will have the opportunity to work with a demo-dog who is already trained. You will come away from class feeling very confident and ready to get to work with your own dog. When you bring your dog for Week 2, you will be far more prepared to handle the classroom environment.
Q. What if I miss a class?
A. If you know ahead of time that you will likely miss a class session, or there is an emergency and you miss class, let Dan know and he will help you make it up one-on-one for free if it's your only absence. For subsequent make-ups the cost is the same as any private session at Stack: $45 for a half hour session, $60 for an hour.
Q. Will the dogs be allowed to interact with other dogs and people?
A. Adolescent dogs can get very rowdy. Off-leash interaction with other dogs will not be part of this course, although graduates who move on to Obedience II and beyond will be permitted to work with their dogs off-leash. Carefully structured on-leash interaction will occur in class. Also, due to the size of the training center, it is inevitable that the dogs will meet and greet. This is why no aggressive, reactive, or seriously fearful dogs are allowed in class.
Q. What will my dog learn in this course?
A. Your dog will learn to sit on command, come when called, lie down, stay, leave it, drop it, give, and pay attention when asked.
Q. Is leash walking a part of this course?
A. You will learn the basic skills needed to train your dog to walk nicely on a loose leash. The training center has limited space and though we will work outside when the weather permits, you will need to practice your leash handling skills elsewhere to master them. Dan is available one-on-one to teach leash handling skills in a distraction-free environment or to work with you in more challenging public settings.
Q. What will I learn?
A. You will learn how to manage the particular needs of an adolescent dog. You will learn how to direct your dog's attention and energy into productive and polite behaviors. You will learn about further opportunities for training and working with your dog.
Q. Will my dog be perfectly trained at the end of this course?
A. Nope! This is only the beginning, but we hope it's the start of something you'll enjoy.
A. The first day of class works better if it's only the humans. Young, excited, untrained dogs can be tough to control. By coming to class without your dog on the first day, you will be able to relax, focus better and learn more.
Q. If I don't have my dog with me, what will I be doing at the first class?
A. You will be introduced to basic handling and training methods. You will have the opportunity to work with a demo-dog who is already trained. You will come away from class feeling very confident and ready to get to work with your own dog. When you bring your dog for Week 2, you will be far more prepared to handle the classroom environment.
Q. What if I miss a class?
A. If you know ahead of time that you will likely miss a class session, or there is an emergency and you miss class, let Dan know and he will help you make it up one-on-one for free if it's your only absence. For subsequent make-ups the cost is the same as any private session at Stack: $45 for a half hour session, $60 for an hour.
Q. Will the dogs be allowed to interact with other dogs and people?
A. Adolescent dogs can get very rowdy. Off-leash interaction with other dogs will not be part of this course, although graduates who move on to Obedience II and beyond will be permitted to work with their dogs off-leash. Carefully structured on-leash interaction will occur in class. Also, due to the size of the training center, it is inevitable that the dogs will meet and greet. This is why no aggressive, reactive, or seriously fearful dogs are allowed in class.
Q. What will my dog learn in this course?
A. Your dog will learn to sit on command, come when called, lie down, stay, leave it, drop it, give, and pay attention when asked.
Q. Is leash walking a part of this course?
A. You will learn the basic skills needed to train your dog to walk nicely on a loose leash. The training center has limited space and though we will work outside when the weather permits, you will need to practice your leash handling skills elsewhere to master them. Dan is available one-on-one to teach leash handling skills in a distraction-free environment or to work with you in more challenging public settings.
Q. What will I learn?
A. You will learn how to manage the particular needs of an adolescent dog. You will learn how to direct your dog's attention and energy into productive and polite behaviors. You will learn about further opportunities for training and working with your dog.
Q. Will my dog be perfectly trained at the end of this course?
A. Nope! This is only the beginning, but we hope it's the start of something you'll enjoy.