Training with your pet is one of the best things you can ever do for your dog and yourself. Training opens a line of communication between the two of you and is the foundation for teaching good manners, social and companionable behavior around other dogs and people. Dog training is a fun way to connect with your dog and there is no limit to what your canine friend and you can learn! For more information on any of the following classes, you may call the office and speak to one of our staff whom can help you decide what class may be right for you. Office-706-253-4949

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Dogs smell scent like we see color.  As a dog is born knowing how to use its nose, K9 Nose Work™  Classes will not teach the dog “how” to follow scent so much as we will be communicating to the dog on what specific thing we want the dog to focus those superior scenting abilities.  To do that, we will tap into your dog’s natural desire to hunt and we will positively reinforce this hunting behavior with a reward system that your particular dog loves, such as a highly-valued toy, special food and sincere praise.  K9 Nose Work™ Classes are exhilarating for both dog and handler and they can help develop confidence even in the most timid of dogs. 

Have you recently adopted a new dog? Or just have a dog that needs a refresher class.  Then this one might be for you.  In this class we will focus on the bond between you and your pet....and will include the following:

• Attention

• Sit, Down and Stand

• Stay

• Come or Recall

• Impulse Control

• Loose Leash Manners

• Greeting A Stranger

If this class is for you,  Call now to schedule your place in our next class!

Our Rally Class is geared towards getting you prepared for one of the AKC titling events. You will learn the rules of Rally along with 31 exercises/stations that are possible at one of the Novice thru Excellent level that are executed on and off-leash. Dogs should be 6 months of age or older and have completed a basic obedience class.

Canine Good Citizen or CGC, is a 10 skill training program certified under the AKC. Designed for All breeds pure or mixed, to develop responsible ownership and bonding. Introducing to you and your dog the foundation of good manners and obedience which ensures good welcomed behavior around other people and dogs.

• Accepting a Friendly Stranger - Sitting Politely for Petting - Appearance and Grooming - Out for a Walk (walking on a loose lead) - Walking through a Crowd - Sit and Down on Command and Staying in Place - Coming When Called - Reaction to Another Dog - Reaction to Distraction - Supervised Separation

STUDENTS SHOULD UNDERSTAND THEY MAY NEED TO REPEAT A CLASS AND ATTAIN A SPECIFIC LEVEL OF CRITERIA BEFORE ADVANCING TO THE NEXT CLASS

• FOUNDATION AGILITY ( I & II ): Flat work, Focus and Target, Body Awareness, Open Tunnel, Tippy Plank, Low Tire, Low Jumps, Happily getting on Pause Table, Intro. to Weave Pole

• BEGINNER AGILITY: Beginning Agility is the next step after Foundation Agility. Teams will continue to work on the flat while also introducing new agility obstacles, beginning short sequencing (2 or more obstacles) and some handling moves (front cross, rear cross, etc). Key skills will include:
  • Start line stay
  • Sending your dog ahead of you
  • Running with your dog
  • Independent obstacle commitment
  • Developing good jumping form

• NOVICE AGILITY: Dogs in Novice Agility will have mastered jumps, tunnels and A-Frame and Dog Walk contact obstacles. They may still be working on the teeter and weaves however the dog/handler teams will be introduced to 6-10 obstacle sequences with continued focus on handling.

• ADVANCED/COMPETITION: Open to Dog-Handler teams that are showing at the Open/Advanced or Excellent/Masters level OR have COMPLETED the Advanced Agility Requirements. Class will Focus on Handling Techniques and Obstacle Discrimination.

• INTERNATIONAL AGILITY: Learn Skills Necessary to Compete at Regional, UKI, National Events & Team Try-Outs

We also offer private lessons for your convenience!

For Questions Regarding Any Of Our Classes, Please Feel Free To Contact Us or Stop By!!

49 Tilley Road, Talking Rock GA 30175

706-253-4949