Hound Huddle Training

Classes:

Each session consists of 6 classes, meeting once weekly, and costs $90 (unless otherwise noted). Class size will be limited. For each class you will need a 6' leather or nylon leash, a treat pouch and lots of small treats. For your convenience, we will be carrying these items in our retail area.

If none of the current sessions work for you, stay tuned for new sessions, added regularly.

Classes being offered:

Puppy Preschool: 6:15-7:15p.m. Thursdays January 12 - February 16 FULL

Puppy Preschool: 7:30-8:30p.m. Thursdays February 2 - March 8

A six-week course with instruction on socializing a puppy including supervised off-leash play in class. There is also instruction on several obedience commands using positive reinforcement, nutrition and toys, understanding canine body communication and other topics. A written training guide and DVD are included. Please bring a hungry dog, a leash, and great training treats to class. Cost is $90. Taught by Dan Antolec.

Beginner Obedience: 6:15-7:15p.m. Tuesdays February 14 - March 20

For dogs age 6 months and older, and for head start graduates. Classes will re-enforce basic manners and commands. Dogs will learn the command “stay” as well as to focus with lots of distractions using traditional training methods. In this class we learn to "heel" with our dogs and have plenty of question and answer time. Cost is $90. Taught by Scott Lindner.

Canine Good Citizen: 7:30-8:30p.m.Tuesdays February 14 - March 20

This is an opportunity to build on basic obedience skills focused on good manners in the home and in the community. Here you and your dog will develop the skills required for the AKC Canine Good Citizen certification. The first five classes involve instruction and practice, with testing in class six. Passing the test qualifies for AKC certification. Cost is $90. Taught by Scott Lindner.

Pet Manners 2: 6:15-7:15p.m. Wednesdays February 8 - March 14

For graduates of Pet Manners 1 or Puppy Pre-School. Continue honing your dog’s manners and obedience skills using familiar positive methods. As with Pet Manners 1 and puppy class, lots of fun games will be used to keep the atmosphere light-hearted and fun. We will begin to build duration and introduce distractions into previously learned exercises. Please bring a hungry dog, lots of small tasty treats, a 4 to 6 foot leather or nylon leash (no flexi or chain leashes please!) an open mind and a positive attitude! Optional is a clicker and a tug toy. Cost is $90.

Rally: 7:30-8:30p.m. Wednesdays February 8 - March 14

For graduates of Pet Manners 2 or Intermediate Obedience, or upon approval of instructor. Teach your dog the fun and exciting sport of Rally-Obedience! Rally is a fun, competitive sport in which dog and handler navigate a preset course using common obedience skills. Many maneuvers will hone your dogs heeling in a fun, ever changing way. Dogs should have a good understanding of sit, down and heel. Please bring a hungry dog, lots of small tasty treats, a 4 to 6 foot leather or nylon leash (no flexi or chain leashes please!) an open mind and a positive attitude! Cost is $90.

Pet Manners 1: 2:30-3:30p.m. Saturdays February 18 - March 24

This class is for dogs 4 months or older who have not previously had an obedience class, or dogs that need a refresher. Pet Manners 1 uses dog friendly positive reinforcement methods to help you build a positive relationship with your pooch. Topics of interest are loose leash walking, sit, down, heel, recalls, and the beginning of stay. This class uses lots of fun interactive games to teach dogs and humans how to work together. Basic learning theory will be taught throughout this class. Please bring a hungry dog, lots of small tasty treats, a 4 to 6 foot leather or nylon leash (no flexi or chain leashes please) an open mind and a positive attitude! Optional is a clicker and a tug toy. Cost is $90.

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We would like your input as to what other classes you might be interested in!

If you have any ideas, please let us know by either e-mailing us or calling us at 835-6622. Thanks!

Dan Antolec teaching Puppy Preschool.