We’re excited to announce a bunch of new classes that we’ll be offering starting in January of 2020! From puppyhood to pups that need more time to learn – we’re covering more topics and expanding our efforts to help more pets & people in the community. Check out all of the classes below or send us an e-mail for information.
Guidelines for all Behavior & Training Classes:
All dogs must be accompanied by an adult (18 & up).
Dog cannot be sick, injured, in pain or have behaviors (aggression, bite history) that could jeopardize the health or safety of other dogs, staff or volunteers.
All dogs must be on harnesses, martingale collars, gentle leaders and/or on a flat, buckled collar. *No choke chains, prong collars, or e-collars allowed.
All dogs should come on a 6’ lead at all time. Exceptions will need to be approved *No extending leashes
Only force-free and positive methods of training animals are allowed.
Class Name
Prerequisities
Class Information
Dates
Pricing
Signup
Puppy Social
-Between 8-16wks of age
-First set of vaccines (DA2P, Bordetella) 10 days prior to first puppy social
-No prior history of aggression to humans or other dogs
-Puppy playgroups in a controlled setting
-Exposure to some novel stimuli
-Minimal-no training (not a class)
-Monitored by a certified trained staff member
-Q&A
Every Thursday (starting Jan 9th) 5pm - 5:45pm
$15 per session
Puppy Preschool
-Between 8-16wks of age
-First set of vaccines (DA2P, Bordetella) 10 days prior to first puppy social
-No prior history of aggression to humans or other dogs
-4 week structured class rotation. *Students can jump in any week and jump out at any week.
-Puppy playgroups in a controlled setting
-Foundational skills for basic training
-Exposure to novel objects
-Tips on life with a puppy such as housetraining, chewing, happy vet visits, etc.
Every Saturday, starting Jan 18th 9am - 9:45am
$15 per session
Basic Training
-Up to date vaccinations (DA2P, Bordetella, RV)
-Spayed/Neutered
-Over 4 months old
-No prior history of aggression to humans or other dogs
-Foundational skills for basic training (Sit, Down, Come, etc.)
-Understand how dogs learn
-Learn how to effectively communicate with your dog
-Practice basic manners
>>Not jumping on people to greet
Sunday Jan. 19th - February 23rd 4 - 5pm
$100 for MH Alumni $120 for Non-Alumnu
Advanced Training - Cancelled
-Basic Training Class Graduate-Up to date vaccinations (DA2P, Bordetella, RV)
-Spayed/Neutered
-Over 4 months old
-No prior history of aggression to humans or other dogs
-Building on skills learned in the Basic Training class
(recall, heel, working through distractions, etc.)
-Measuring progress over 6 weeks
-Some off leash work
Sundays, January 12th - February 16th 4 - 5pm
$100 for MH Alumni $120 for Non-Alumnu
Reactive Rover
-Dog barks/growls/lunges at other dogs while on leash walks
-No prior history of dog fight or injury to another dog or human
-Up to date vaccinations (DA2P, Bordetella, RV)
-Spayed/Neutered
-Over 4 months old
-Foundational skills for working with your dog’s reactivity
-Learn how to help your dog overcome these behaviors
-Learn tricks on how to better manage these behaviors
-Working around other dogs in a controlled setting
-Work at your dog’s pace
