This small class size, online, interactive ZOOM course teaches introductory training with exercises tailored to the younger dog. Basic grooming, health hints, house soiling, chewing, biting, barking, digging, etc.

Requirements: Your puppy should be between 3 and 5 months at time of first class.  

This small class size, online, interactive ZOOM course begins to train you to train your dog. Basic obedience skills are introduced, including walking on a loose leash, attention, sit-stay, down-stay, stand-stay, and come when called. We also offer advice on potty training and other problems. Develop a relationship with your dog. Learn Team Building, proper corrective measures, including when and how to reward your dog. This class is a foundational skills class.

Requirements: Dog must be at least 5 months of age or older.

This small sized, online, interactive zoom class is for students who wish to prepare their dog for the CGC (Canine Good Citizen) required behaviors as well as for students who just want to advance their dog's obedience skills to a higher level, e.g., longer stays, duration attention, focused heeling, ignoring distractions, emergency stop and rock solid recall. Food rewards are used; however, students will learn how to wean off food rewards through the use of engagement and play.

Requirements: Completion of Beginner class or equivalent skill level.

Scent Work is a fun sport based on work done by real-world detection dogs. Instead of locating drugs or explosives, Scent Work uses four essential oils – birch, anise, clove, and cypress – to find different target scents that can be hidden anywhere. The role of the handler is not to direct, but to assist, the dog. The dog learns how to tell the handler that scent has been found, even if there are distractions such as toys and food. This is a wonderful way to build confidence, is great for stimulating your dog’s mind, and is enjoyed by all dogs whether young or old.

Please bring to class a crate for your dog and lots of “high-value” treats, as well as a flat buckle, collar, or harness. Leashes should be easy to take on and off, and at least 6 feet in length.

PLEASE NOTE: For everyone's safety, we will be practicing social distancing and following any guidelines for Covid safety from Santa Clara County or the CDC. Please plan to cooperate with any required guidelines.

Note: Unlike our normal 7 weeks sessions, this is a special 5 week session.

Run Through classes prepare the handler and dog for the competition obedience show ring.In this class you will have the opportunity to to practice a "trial like" competition obedience experience. In a trial like situation, students will have the opportunity to practice the exercises in each class. A "judge" will be available to provide feedback and offer training suggestions.

Requirements: Novice, Open and Utility Run Through opportunities are for students who wish to practice a "trial like" experience. Students will have the opporunity to practice the exercises in each class. A judge will be available to provide feedback and offer training suggestions.

Class is $10/night payable at class

PLEASE NOTE: For everyone's safety, we will be practicing social distancing and following any guidelines for Covid safety from Santa Clara County or the CDC. Please plan to cooperate with any required guidelines.

Note: Unlike our normal 7 weeks sessions, this is a special 5 week session.

This class is for anyone wanting to train for the Open or Utility Obedience Classes.

Open topics include:  Heeling, Retrieving, Drop on Recall, Jumping and Group Exercises will be practiced in this class

Requirements:  Teams who are already proficient in Novice.

Utility topics include:

Scent Discrimination, Heeling, Directed Jumping, Moving Stand, Directed Retrieve will be practiced in this class. 

PLEASE NOTE: For everyone's safety, we will be practicing social distancing and following any guidelines for Covid safety from Santa Clara County or the CDC. Please plan to cooperate with any required guidelines.

Note: Unlike our normal 7 weeks sessions, this is a special 5 week session.

Socialization and introduction to training with exercises tailored to the younger dog. Basic grooming, health hints, house soiling, chewing, biting, barking, digging, etc.

Requirements: Your puppy must be between 3 and 5 months at time of first class. Additionally, your puppy must be current on all vaccinations to attend class. Please follow the recommendations of your vet regarding vaccinations. Please bring proof of vaccination to the class on the first night. Rabies vaccinations are not required for dogs under 6 months of age.

For PUPPY class. Please bring:   - 6 foot leash   

   - Buckle collar   

   - Rug, towel or some sort of mat for puppy

   - Lots of a variety of small, easy to eat treats    

   - NO harnesses and NO retractable leashes 

PLEASE NOTE: For everyone's safety, we will be practicing social distancing and following any guidelines for Covid safety from Santa Clara County or the CDC. Please plan to cooperate with any required guidelines.

Note: Unlike our normal 7 weeks sessions, this is a special 5 week session.

In this class students will master the Excellent and Master Signs, as well as continue to practice the Novice signs.  Rally Excellent, Master requires that the handler has successfully completed the rally Novice class and has an AKC rally Novice title. Students moving up from the rally Novice/Intermediate class require the trainer’s approval. Students will need to bring a crate to allow for the walk-through.

PLEASE NOTE: For everyone's safety, we will be practicing social distancing and following any guidelines for Covid safety from Santa Clara County or the CDC. Please plan to cooperate with any required guidelines.

Note: Unlike our normal 7 weeks sessions, this is a special 5 week session.