So Many Classes to choose from
More Than Training
Mind Your Manners teaches management and a whole-dog, whole-family approach to the health and well-being of your dog. You will learn about canine body language, appropriate play styles and how to work with your dog instead of against your dog. We focus on positive reinforcement training instead of punishment or pain-based methods. Handlers of any age, size or strength can apply these dog-friendly, human-friendly methods.
CLASSES AVAILABLE
WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO OFFERING THE FOLLOWING CLASSES:
Puppy Kindergarden
Manners
K9 Fitness
K9 Fit Club
Tricks
Agility Foundation
Urban Adventures
Co-Operative Care
SNIFF!
Treadmill Time
Dog Shows 101
Drop In Classes
Conformation
Rally
Obedience
and various speakers and trainers.
Keep checking back to our website and our calendar to see what fun classes and seminars you can enjoy with your canine companion!
So Many Classes to choose from
More Than Training
Mind Your Manners teaches management and a whole-dog, whole-family approach to the health and well-being of your dog. You will learn about canine body language, appropriate play styles and how to work with your dog instead of against your dog. We focus on positive reinforcement training instead of punishment or pain-based methods. Handlers of any age, size or strength can apply these dog-friendly, human-friendly methods.
Without Dogs
Class One Orientation
Information covered at Orientation includes:
What to expect in class
Required equipment (what to bring)
Training benefits of feeding quality food
Teething help for puppies
Safe toys – Enrichment
Management Skills
Potty-training for puppies
Q & A time
Continuing customers need not repeat lecture.
8 weeks to 20 weeks
Puppy Kindergarten
Now featuring the AKC’s new S.T.A.R. Puppy Program.
S.T.A.R. Puppy is open to all puppies, purebred or mixed breed.
Six class course* – Dates and times will be posted on our calendar.
Call 360-693-4503 to sign up. Instructor Connie Skinner.
Course focus is on bite inhibition, critical socialization and off-leash playtime. Classes cover basic behaviors: sit, down, stand, come, loose-leash walking, and more. Emphasis on preventing undesirable behavior from starting.
Each week homework is assigned to students, that will be available on our website. This provides students with additional information for maximum success.
Every graduate will be eligible to earn their AKC Star Puppy Award. This AKC program covers 20 points of good ownership and foundational training.
Puppies are encouraged to return for repeat puppy courses to strengthen and proof behaviors. The importance of being in class for advice to help through fear imprint periods and other learning stages cannot be stressed enough.
Dogs over 6 months old
Manners
Six class course* – Dates and times will be posted on our calendar.
Call 360-693-4503 to sign up.
Instructor Connie Skinner.
Junior class is for dogs of all levels, from total beginner, graduates of puppy class, to seasoned obedience competitors. Dogs are assessed and the lesson plan is individualized for each dog/owner according to their needs. Advanced dogs work on proofing and extending behaviors through distractions, heel on a loose leash, focus on specific behaviors such as aggression, fearful behavior, etc.
Each week homework is assigned to students, that will be available on our website. This provides students with additional information for maximum success.
dogs over 6 months old
K9 Fitness
We incorporate obedience skills in a fun and positive learning environment using K9 conditioning equipment.
This class teaches body awareness, K9 balance, strengthening and flexibility. Bond with your dog in a positive learning environment.
This class is instructed by a Certified Fitness Instructor.
Dogs Over 6 Months Old
K9 Fit Club
Open Gym time and must be scheduled.
Prerequisite: K9 Fitness Class or Instructors approval.
Even for old dogs
Tricks
Content and description to come…
Movement
Agility Foundation
Content and description to come…
Out in public
Urban Adventure
Urban- a class designed to teach the skills needed for the AKC Urban CGC. You and your dog will learn the skills to be a well mannered dog out in public.
Agility foundations- basic ground work to get your dog started in agility. Jumps, tunnels, weave polls and lots of fun.
Trix- fun fun fun with all kinds of tricks to learn. AKC Trick dog and Do More With Your Dog trick dog testing at the end of the 6 week course.
For the love of dogs
Co-Operative Care
Content and description to come…
Stink it up
SNIFF!
In this class, students will learn foundation skills for scent detection. Focus will be on enhancing your dog’s natural desire to hunt, using motivational drills. Dogs will be taught to hunt for a neutral odor. We will cover handling and storage of training aids, search patterns, and proofing off distractions.
Movement
Treadmill Time
this class will offer the fundamentals of treadmill training for you and your dog.
Learn the correct and safe way to use the treadmill and have it be a part of your exercise program for your dog.
This class is a prerequisite for treadmill time in K9 Fitness Club open gym.
the spot light
Dog Shows 101
Participating in dog shows can be beyond daunting for newcomers. It’s tough to be the new kid on the block, especially when it appears everyone else has been taught a secret set of dance steps while you bumble along, oblivious to the judge’s instructions or the rules of competition.
This class will teach everything from how to find a show, how to fill out the entry from, to what to do when the judge points at you.
Drop in
Drop In Classes
Conformation
Rally
Obedience
Recommended Reading
From Turid Rugaas
Dog Star Daily
Natural Rearing
Natural Rearing information on natural rearing and alternative, holistic, complementary healthcare for pets.
Free Books Online:
Before You Get Your Puppy by Dr. Ian Dunbar
After You Get Your Puppy by Dr. Ian Dunbar
There is plenty to learn in these books even if you aren’t getting a puppy.
More Free Books
Digital Dog Training Texbook free online book with related videos in each section. Adapted in part from Dr. Ian Dunbar’s book “Before You Get Your Puppy”.