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Loose Leash Walking and Recalls June
with Hanna Gould
LOOSE LEASH WALKING AND RECALLS
Weeks: 3
Length: 60 minutes per week
Class size: minimum of 3, maximum of 6
Prerequisites: none.
Loose Leash Walking & Recalls For dogs 6 months and up. This is a specialized class focusing on two core skills: walking politely on leash and recall. Every week we will build on the skills learned and add in new games for some fun challenge! Additionally, we will cover learning theory, how dogs learn and effective communication to ensure lasting results and better bond between you and your pup.
Please contact Hanna at hanna@hrgtraining-walking.com with any questions.
The course includes support videos and weekly handouts provided via email.
Equipment:
- Lots of small, easy-to-chew, high-value treats (this is from the dog’s perspective; they should love what they are getting).
- Flat buckle or martingale collar, harness and 4-6’ leashes
- If your dog is active and likes to bark, bring something to occupy them during down time.
REGISTRATION IS BY DOG. DO NOT REGISTER A SECOND PERSON - YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED TWICE.
Class dates and time:
Fridays June 12-June 26
Intro to Scent
with Kim Poisson
Weeks: 6
Class size: minimum of 3, maximum of 6 Suitable for dogs 6 months and up
- Designed for scent teams that have little to no experience in nosework. In this course we will use our target odor (birch) to teach the basics of nosework. We will also cover air movement, working as a team, creating dedication to odor, reading your dog’s body language, and designing simple searches.
Scent kit provided with cost of class.
THERE ARE NO DOGS THE FIRST CLASS, ONLY PEOPLE
Lots of small, easy-to-chew, high-value treats (this is from the dog’s perspective; they should love what they are getting) and a favorite non-squeaker tug toy
If your dog is active and likes to bark, bring something to occupy them during down time as well as a mat or bed
REGISTRATION IS BY DOG. DO NOT REGISTER A SECOND PERSON - YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED TWICE.
Class will skip 6/30/26
Odor Foundations
with Kim Poisson
ODOR FOUNDATIONS
Weeks: 6
Length: 60 minutes per week
Class size: minimum of 3, maximum of 6
Suitable for dogs 6 months and up
Prerequisites: Intro to Scent
ODOR FOUNDATIONS - Continuation of skills started in the Intro to Scent course. We will continue to build skills, continue to learn about air movement, search techniques, working with boxes and containers, and interior searches. The target odors will be birch and anise. Scent kit provided with cost of class.
***Students should plan to remain in this class for multiple sessions as they work to build skills and search accuracy.
The course includes on-line videos that will help support learning outside of class, a course syllabus that will be emailed before the first session, and a scent kit that will be distributed at the first class and is included in the class price.
THERE ARE NO DOGS THE FIRST CLASS, ONLY PEOPLE
Equipment:
- Lots of small, easy-to-chew, high-value treats (this is from the dog’s perspective; they should
- love what they are getting) and a favorite non-squeaker tug toy
- Collar or harness and 6 foot leash
- If your dog is active and likes to bark, bring something to occupy them during down time
REGISTRATION IS BY DOG. DO NOT REGISTER A SECOND PERSON - YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED TWICE.
Class will skip 6/30/26
Odor Foundations
with Kim Poisson
ODOR FOUNDATIONS
Weeks: 6
Length: 60 minutes per week
Class size: minimum of 3, maximum of 6
Suitable for dogs 6 months and up
Prerequisites: Intro to Scent
ODOR FOUNDATIONS - Continuation of skills started in the Intro to Scent course. We will continue to build skills, continue to learn about air movement, search techniques, working with boxes and containers, and interior searches. The target odors will be birch and anise. Scent kit provided with cost of class.
***Students should plan to remain in this class for multiple sessions as they work to build skills and search accuracy.
The course includes on-line videos that will help support learning outside of class, a course syllabus that will be emailed before the first session, and a scent kit that will be distributed at the first class and is included in the class price.
THERE ARE NO DOGS THE FIRST CLASS, ONLY PEOPLE
Equipment:
- Lots of small, easy-to-chew, high-value treats (this is from the dog’s perspective; they should
- love what they are getting) and a favorite non-squeaker tug toy
- Collar or harness and 6 foot leash
- If your dog is active and likes to bark, bring something to occupy them during down time
REGISTRATION IS BY DOG. DO NOT REGISTER A SECOND PERSON - YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED TWICE.
Class will skip 7/2/26
Novice & Beyond Scent A
with Kim Poisson
NOVICE SCENT
Weeks: 6
Length: 60 minutes per week
Class size: minimum of 3, maximum of 6
Suitable for dogs 1 year and up
Prerequisites: Odor Foundations
NOVICE SCENT - Continuation of skills started in the Odor Foundations course. We will continue to build skills, continue to learn about air movement, search techniques, working with boxes and containers, vehicle, buried/water, and interior searches.
The target odors will be AKC odors of birch, anise, clove, cypress. Scent kit provided with the cost of class.
***Students should plan to remain in this class for multiple sessions as they work to build skills and search accuracy.
The course includes on-line videos that will help support learning outside of class, a course syllabus that will be emailed before the first session, and a scent kit that will be distributed at the first class and is included in the class price.
Equipment:
- Lots of small, easy-to-chew, high-value treats (this is from the dog’s perspective; they should
- love what they are getting) and a favorite non-squeaker tug toy
- Collar or harness and 6 foot leash
- If your dog is active and likes to bark, bring something to occupy them during down time
REGISTRATION IS BY DOG. DO NOT REGISTER A SECOND PERSON - YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED TWICE.
Class will skip 7/2/26
Novice & Beyond Scent B
with Kim Poisson
NOVICE SCENT
Weeks: 6
Length: 60 minutes per week
Class size: minimum of 3, maximum of 6
Suitable for dogs 1 year and up
Prerequisites: Odor Foundations
NOVICE SCENT - Continuation of skills started in the Odor Foundations course. We will continue to build skills, continue to learn about air movement, search techniques, working with boxes and containers, vehicle, buried/water, and interior searches.
The target odors will be AKC odors of birch, anise, clove, cypress. Scent kit provided with the cost of class.
***Students should plan to remain in this class for multiple sessions as they work to build skills and search accuracy.
The course includes on-line videos that will help support learning outside of class, a course syllabus that will be emailed before the first session, and a scent kit that will be distributed at the first class and is included in the class price.
Equipment:
- Lots of small, easy-to-chew, high-value treats (this is from the dog’s perspective; they should
- love what they are getting) and a favorite non-squeaker tug toy
- Collar or harness and 6 foot leash
- If your dog is active and likes to bark, bring something to occupy them during down time
REGISTRATION IS BY DOG. DO NOT REGISTER A SECOND PERSON - YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED TWICE.
Class will skip 7/2/26
Star Puppy Mon
with Hanna Gould
STAR PUPPY
Weeks: 6
Length: 60 minutes per week
Class size: minimum of 3, maximum of 6
Prerequisites: None.
S.T.A.R. Puppy is for 10 weeks to 8 months old. In this class we cover learning theory and how to communicate effectively with your puppy using AKC’s S.T.A.R. Puppy skills. You will learn how to teach basic obedience skills, tackle common puppy issues, and build relationship and engagement to lay a solid foundation for living together. Skills covered include, loose leash walking, recall, and basic behaviors, such as sit, down, and stay. In the last class we will test for AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy. Testing forms provided.
Please contact Hanna at hanna@hrgtraining-walking.com with any questions.
The course includes support videos and weekly handouts provided via email. Test forms handed out at week 5.
Equipment:
- Lots of small, easy-to-chew, high-value treats (this is from the dog’s perspective; they should love what they are getting).
- Flat buckle or martingale collar, harness and 4-6’ leashes
- If your dog is active and likes to bark, bring something to occupy them during down time.
REGISTRATION IS BY DOG. DO NOT REGISTER A SECOND PERSON - YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED TWICE.
Class dates:
Mondays June 22-July 27
Adolescent Manners Mon
with Hanna Gould
ADOLESCENT MANNERS MONDAY
Weeks: 6
Length: 60 minutes per week
Class size: minimum of 3, maximum of 6
Prerequisites: none.
Adolescent Manners For puppies 25 weeks to 2 years old. In this class we cover learning theory and how to communicate effectively with your adolescent. We also learn how to teach basic obedience skills, tackle common adolescent issues, and build relationship and engagement to lay a solid foundation for future training and building on already learned skills. Skills covered include, loose leash walking, recall, and behaviors, such as sit, down, and impulse control.
Please contact Hanna at hanna@hrgtraining-walking.com with any questions.
The course includes support videos and weekly handouts provided via email.
Equipment:
- Lots of small, easy-to-chew, high-value treats (this is from the dog’s perspective; they should love what they are getting).
- Flat buckle or martingale collar, harness and 4-6’ leashes
- If your dog is active and likes to bark, bring something to occupy them during down time.
REGISTRATION IS BY DOG. DO NOT REGISTER A SECOND PERSON - YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED TWICE.
Class dates:
Mondays June 22-July 27