In order for dogs and their humans to live their best lives together, they need to be able to communicate and understand each other.   Obedience training can help alleviate the worry and stress from adding a new (species) addition to your family.  

Whether you want a walking partner who does not pull your arm off when he/she sees another dog, or you want to have company over without your dog jumping all over them, we can work together to create a training plan that works best for you.  Sit, Down, Stay, Come, and Leave It are some examples of obedience training.  We also work with dogs who are reactive toward other dogs or human beings.

• Yourself and anyone else who will be involved in training and/or living with your dog.
• Your dog wearing a properly-fitted collar, a properly-fitted harness and a nylon or leather leash, 4-6 feet long. (Choke chains, correction collars, shock collars and retractable leashes are not allowed or advised)

*NOTE—a harness is required because it keeps the dog’s neck free from pressure or strain.

• Treats! 3 different types of treats: Level 1 Treat — kibble or a dog biscuit, Level 2 Treat — your dog’s favorite treat and Level 3 Treat — ”HIGH VALUE” treats that your dog does not receive on a regular basis, such as… mozzarella string cheese, chicken breast, hot dogs, deli turkey or roast beef (low sodium), freeze-dried treats.

*Treats should be smaller than your pinky fingernail and you should have 1 — 2 cups of total treats on hand.

• Treat pouch is highly recommended. You will need some kind of bag from which you can swiftly and smoothly remove treats. The pouch should be secured to your body somehow, such as on a waist belt or hooked to a pocket so that your hands are free to work with the dog and the clicker.
• Clicker — is a secondary reinforcer, or marking, that will be a key communicator as you train your dog. It’s a simple, inexpensive device but makes a big impact.
• Poop bags… We think this one is self-explanatory.
• Water and bowl, your dog needs to stay well-hydrated.
• Toy, bone, or chew to help keep your dog occupied during talk time or to use as additional motivators during training.

IMPORTANT—Please do NOT feed your dog before class!

A hungry dog is a motivated dog!