DOG SPORT CLASSES ARE SEASONAL DURING THE COLD WEATHER MONTHS.

This 5 week drive building class with help you channel your dog's physical and mental energy into fun games! We will work with different types of toys/food, work on games such as fetch, sending out to run around a cone, teaching directions, find it games, targeting, and teaching the "out" command. The graduation of this class will be an intro to agility equipment and the sport of nose work. ​

A few things to remember for the first class: Please bring lots of treats and a treat pouch (something soft you can break into small pieces), your dog's favorite toys, and a non-retractable leash. It’s also recommended you bring your dog before feeding dinner so he’s hungry to work!

CLASSES AVAILABLE WILL BE IN THE SCHEDULER AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE

Here’s the syllabus so you know what to expect each week:

Week 1

  • Introduction

  • Discussing different toys, the tools we have to engage our dogs

  • Building drive

  • Commands that will make playing with your dog easier, like Out, Trade, and Go Around

Week 2

  • Finding what really motivates your dog

  • Fetch: ball, frisbee, toys

Week 3

  • Go around a cone

  • Teaching directions

  • Find it

  • Is your dog a lefty or righty, and why it matters

Week 4

  • Flirt pole, tug, different types of tug toys

  • Spring pole discussion

  • Importance of out and re-engagement

  • Getting your dog to targeting toy

Week 5

  • Try it!

  • Agility and fitness equipment, how to use them and what they're for

  • Intro to nose work