This is not actually a course, but a way for you to get your basic information entered in to the CourseStorm website, including your contact information and your dog's information and health data, as well as to read our Hold Harmless agreement, our refund policy, and our severe weather policy. This will let you get familiar with CourseStorm so when we actually have classes for which you can sign up, you will ready to go.

REGISTRATION IS BY DOG. DO NOT REGISTER A SECOND PERSON - YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED TWICE. 

Course Description

You and your dog will learn to navigate the outside world and all its distractions successfully! We will cover loose leash walking, focus work, distractions, basic obedience, impulse control, and age-appropriate socialization. This course is a wonderful way to prepare your puppy for moving up the Canine Good Citizen course, Household Manners, or Life Skills for Success.

Not recommended for highly reactive dogs

Prerequisites: none

Age group: for puppies ages 4 months up to one year

Class size: 3-8 students.

Equipment

• Lots of small, easy-to-chew, high-value treats (this is from the dog’s perspective; they should love what they are getting).
• Collar (flat collar, martingale, slip collar, or non-restrictive harness. Pinch/prong collars are not allowed)
• 4-6 foot leash
• treat bag
• toy that does not roll or squeak
• sensible shoes in which handler can run

Class dates:

Class Dates: June 10 - July 15

REGISTRATION IS BY DOG. DO NOT REGISTER A SECOND PERSON - YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED TWICE. 

REGISTRATION IS BY DOG. DO NOT REGISTER A SECOND PERSON - YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED TWICE. 

Course Description

Whether you need to refresh the skills learned in puppy class or work on changing existing behaviors in your adolescent or adult dog, this course will help you navigate household issues such as barking, door dashing, jumping, leash pulling, counter surfing, and distractions.

Prerequisites: puppy class, manners class, or reasonable equivalent

Age group: for dogs ages 6 months and up

Class size: 3-6 students

Equipment

• Lots of small, easy-to-chew, high-value treats (this is from the dog’s perspective; they should love what they are getting).
• Collar (flat collar, martingale, slip collar, or non-restrictive harness. Pinch/prong collars are not allowed)
• 4-6 foot leash
• treat bag
• toy that does not roll or squeak
• sensible shoes in which handler can run

Class dates: 

June 10 - July 15

REGISTRATION IS BY DOG. DO NOT REGISTER A SECOND PERSON - YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED TWICE. 

Weeks: 6

Length: 60 minutes per week

Prerequisites: None.

Hybrid Household Manners is for adult dogs and puppies 4 months and older. It focuses on teaching handlers how to teach their dog basic skills for everyday life and on laying a solid foundation for more advanced training. It also teaches handlers how to communicate effectively with their dogs and engage in basic problem solving.

The course includes several on-line videos for you to watch before coming to class each week, so you can start to work on skills at home and then come to class for practice. There are also weekly handouts for you to download and read.

Equipment:

• Lots of small, easy-to-chew, high-value treats (this is from the dog’s perspective; they should love what they are getting).
• A mat or rug (think bath mat) or dog bed
• Collar and 4-6 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 dates: 

June 16 - July 21

Weeks: 6

Length: 60 minutes each week

Prerequisites: Puppies must be between 10 weeks and 4 months when class starts. Please check with your veterinarian about the best age for you to start class, as it will depend on how many vaccinations your puppy has had before leaving his breeder and other factors.

Class content: This class is a fun introduction to training with your new puppy. Learn how to build a solid relationship with your new puppy and a good foundation for future dog sports. We focus on basic obedience skills (attention, come, sit, down, stay, and loose-leash walking). We introduce the puppies to a variety of obstacles, including several from agility, with the goal of building your puppy's confidence with new experiences. We do some playtime most weeks, where the puppies get to interact in a small area off leash for socialization with other people and puppies.

The course includes several on-line videos for you to watch before coming to class each week, so you can start to work on skills at home and then come to class for practice. There are also weekly handouts for you to download and read.

Equipment:

• Lots of small, easy-to-chew, high-value treats (this is from the dog’s perspective; they should love what they are getting).
• A mat or rug (think bath mat) or dog bed
• Collar and 4-6 foot leash
• If your puppy 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: 

June 17 - July 22

Weeks: 6

Length: 60 minutes per week

Prerequisites: None.

Hybrid Household Manners is for adult dogs and puppies 4 months and older. It focuses on teaching handlers how to teach their dog basic skills for everyday life and on laying a solid foundation for more advanced training. It also teaches handlers how to communicate effectively with their dogs and engage in basic problem solving.

The course includes several on-line videos for you to watch before coming to class each week, so you can start to work on skills at home and then come to class for practice. There are also weekly handouts for you to download and read.

Equipment:

• Lots of small, easy-to-chew, high-value treats (this is from the dog’s perspective; they should love what they are getting).
• A mat or rug (think bath mat) or dog bed
• Collar and 4-6 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 dates: 

June 17 - July 22