sport and trick dog
intro to nosework
Our Intro to Nose Work dog training lessons are designed to tap into your dog’s natural scenting abilities, inspired by the model of working detection dogs. This sport provides a joyful outlet for your dog’s innate hunting and scenting skills, all from the comfort of your own home.
In this class, you and your dog will work together to build confidence, independence, and problem-solving skills. You'll learn to observe, listen, and understand what your dog is communicating as they become the teacher and you the student. This engaging activity helps strengthen the bond between you and your dog while viewing the world from your dog’s perspective. It’s an ideal way to explore a new hobby or lay the foundation for more advanced scent work.
Intro to Agility
Our Intro to Agility dog training class introduces you and your dog to the fundamentals of agility, including basic obstacles like jumps, tunnels, and weave poles. Conducted through private lessons at your home, the class focuses on building your dog’s confidence and coordination while strengthening your bond. This fun and engaging format allows for personalized instruction and is the perfect way to start exploring agility, enhancing your dog’s skills, and preparing for more advanced training.
intro to Rally
Our Intro to AKC Rally dog training class introduces you and your dog to the exciting sport of Rally Obedience. Rally is a fun and engaging competition where dog and handler navigate a course of signs, each indicating a different obedience task to perform. This class will cover the basics of Rally, including heelwork, sit, down, and other essential commands, while helping you build a strong, communicative partnership with your dog.
Conducted through private lessons at your home, this class focuses on building your dog’s skills and confidence in a supportive environment. It’s an excellent way to start your journey into Rally Obedience and set the foundation for more advanced training and competition.
AKC Trick dog titling
Our Intro to AKC Trick Dog training class introduces you and your dog to the fun and rewarding sport of Trick Dog. In this sport, dog and handler work together to perform a variety of entertaining tricks and skills, from basic commands to more complex behaviors. The program is designed to help you and your dog progress through the AKC Trick Dog titles, which include Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert levels.
During private lessons at your home, you’ll learn how to teach your dog tricks such as “sit pretty,” “roll over,” “play dead,” and more advanced moves as you advance through the levels. Each level requires a specific set of tricks, with the goal of building your dog’s confidence, improving communication, and having fun together.
This class is perfect for those looking to explore a new activity, showcase their dog’s abilities, and work toward earning official Trick Dog titles. It’s a great way to bond with your dog while adding some excitement and variety to your training routine.
