Training Classes
Step into our classes and unlock the secrets behind your dog’s behavior! Gain a deep understanding of why dogs do what they do, making training an exciting and joyful experience. Together, let’s forge an unbreakable bond between you and your pup. 🐾💕
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Foundation:
Get for anything with a strong foundation! Join For Your K9 foundation classes and experience expert training paired with gentle handling and positive motivation techniques to teach your dog the basics of obedience. 🐾
We genuinely understand your dog’s perspective and have created a supportive learning community for handlers and dogs of all skill sets. Our classes will equip your team with the habits and success you’re looking for, ensuring a lifelong journey of continuous growth and learning.
Puppy 1– for puppies from 8 weeks up to 5 months.
Basic Obedience – for dogs 5 months and older (unless you have graduated from our Puppy Class)
AKC Star Puppy
Agility:
For Your K9 Agility classes: the pawfect way to have a blast while bonding with your canine companion! Long legs and lightning speeds not required! 🐾💨
Agility: mental and physical exercise for all dogs, no matter their age or breed. Our experienced instructors and awesome community will guide your team to success in and out of the ring. Just remember to complete a basic obedience class and the pre-agility class before joining! Required!
Pre-Agility – This required class will give you and your dog the skills needed to get started in agility.
Beginner – For dogs new to agility – focus of this class is get comfortable with the agility equipment. Prerequisite: Complete a basic obedience class .
Intermediate – Your dog should be able do full height equipmentt, have off leash control and be familiar with weave pole performance.
Advanced – If you are competing at higher levels in any venueAgility Mini Classes – These classes work on specific agility skills for 3 weeks
Behavior Specialty Classes
When working with dogs, we take into consideration their mind, body, and spirit. It’s important to address physical issues as they can greatly influence behavior. We also prioritize the emotional well-being of dogs, understanding that certain training methods can impact their emotional health and ability to handle stress. The mind is a fascinating place where it all comes together. Check out our behavior specialty page for a list of upcoming classes!
Nose Work:
Unleash the amazing power of your dog’s nose with our expert instructors. Discover a world of hidden scents and unleash their natural hunting abilities. Our K9 Nose Work classes are designed to tap into your dog’s love for toys and food, providing a fun, confidence-building experience that will burn both mental and physical energy. Join us and embark on an exciting journey of search and scenting that is suitable for dogs of all sizes and ages!
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Advanced level 2
Advanced Level 3
Elite
Mini-Classes
Drop In Classes
Barn Hunt & Rat Games:
Based on the traditional roles of many breeds in ridding barns and homes of vermin, Barn Hunt combines each dog’s natural desire to hunt with fantastic mental and physical exercise. For Your K9’s Barn Hunt classes, led by experienced instructors, will have your dog searching out live rats in a barn-like setting, straw-bales and all! Don’t worry, each rat is treated like a beloved pet here, and is secured in a safe place during class. This fun sport is great for dogs of all ages and breeds!
Competition Obedience:
There are three main levels, or classes, of competition in Obedience: Novice, Open, and Utility. Dogs start in the Novice class and advance to Open, then Utility as they master the increasingly more difficult skills. There are many optional classes to choose from that provide exercises that are half-steps between these classes. Here’s a brief rundown of the core classes:
Novice: This class is for dogs that have been introduced to beginner novice and novice obedience exercises, but need more work perfecting them. This is a teaching class that will help solidify your heeling, sit/stand for exam, recall, fronts, finishes and stays. This class is for dogs that are not quite ready for the Show Ready Novice class with its distraction training and perfecting of the exercises. AKC Rules and Regulations will be reviewed for the Beginner Novice and Novice obedience classes.
Open: Dogs in this class need to perform all of the exercises off-leash. In addition to some of the exercises performed in Novice, retrieving and jumping exercises are included.
Advanced Training:
Once foundation classes are completed, your canine/handler team will be ready to take training to the next level! Whether looking for competition or just out to refine your canine companion’s skills at home, For Your K9 offers a wonderful community of advanced learning for dogs of all ages and breeds.