Training

Start your new puppy off right by attending our puppy kindergarten class and beginning obedience training class.

 

Dog Training Instructor

Holly Manning is currently an instructor at Twin Cities Obedience Training Club as well as Companion Animal Hospital. She has been training her own dogs for 10 years. She has three American Eskimos dogs, one of which is a Grand Champion show dog and registered Pet Partners therapy dog. Holly trains and shows her dogs in Obedience, Rally and Conformation. The following classes are offered:

 

Puppy Kindergarten Class - $50.00

This four week rotating class is recommended for all puppies 7 to 16 weeks old. Puppies should be under 12 weeks when starting kindergarten. Topics covered:

• Grooming
• Socialization with humans
• House training tips
• Puppy playing (socializing with dogs)
• Sit, Down, Walk on loose leash
• Confidence building

Puppies learn more during these early weeks than any other time of their life. Start your puppy off on the right foot and have fun too. All family members are encouraged to participate in this class.

 

Beginning Obedience Class - $95.00

This 8 week class (for dogs over 16 weeks) instructs students on how to teach their dog basic commands such as sit, down, come, stay and to walk on a loose leash. Training emphasizes positive motivation and the importance of timing, patience and consistency. Learn how dogs think and how to be a consistent pack leader for your dog. Children under 16 require approval before attending class and a parent must attend and be able to step in if requested. We recommend using the Gentle leader or a buckle collar.