Dog Training

Dog Behavior Training, AKC Testing and more

 Group Obedience and Therapy Courses

 

 

How to schedule your dog for a class:

Step 1. Log into your customer portal and submit proof of vaccinations for Distemper and Bordetella and for dogs 16 weeks or older the Rabies vaccine.

 Step 2: Schedule your session through your customer portal or by stopping in or calling. Payment is due at the time of scheduling.

 Step 3: Once your session is booked you will need to sign the customer policy if you have not already done so. This can be done through the customer portal.

 Step 4: Sign the training agreement associated with your class through the customer portal.

 

 

 

Elementary School | Beginner Obedience 6 Week Course

*Open to all dogs that are 8 weeks old or older

*American Kennel Club S.T.A.R. Puppy Course for eligible dogs under 1 year of age

 

Age Requirements: 8 Weeks and older

Price: $255.00

CLASS OVERVIEW

Dogs that are under 1 year of age will be eligible to earn their S.T.A.R. Puppy Certification with the American Kennel Club at the end of the course.

 

Dogs must attend all 6 sessions in order to pass the class. If you must miss for any reason you will need to make up the session with your trainer through a private lesson at the cost of a lesson.

 

On the last week all dogs will be tested for proficiency and must pass with at least 80% accuracy. For any dogs taking the S.T.A.R. Puppy test, they must score with 100% to earn their title.

CLASS AGENDA

Week 1: Marker Charging, Engagement & Focus cue, & Recalls

Week 2: Leash pressure skills for loose leash walking & Sit cue

Week 3: Touch & Target training, Fading lures, & Down cue

Week 4: Place cue with Settle & Wait cue

Week 5: Handling Skills, Socializing*, & Leave-It

Week 6: Review and Examination

*Proper socializing of dogs does not mean play interactions between dogs. For proper socialization your dog must learn to acclimate and stay neutral to situations including presence of other dogs, people, objects, sounds, etc. We will not be doing group interactions in this class. For dog-to-dog interactions and playtime please look into our daycamp group play option or private day training.   

 

Upcoming Class Sessions and Trainers:

Course #1   |   SPECIAL PRICING $220.00

Trainer: Nora Elgahari

Class Dates and Times:

Tue Oct 10 | 5:00 pm  to  6:00 pm
Tue Oct 17 | 5:00 pm  to  6:00 pm
Tue Oct 24 | 5:00 pm  to  6:00 pm
Tue Oct 31 | 5:00 pm  to  6:00 pm
Tue Nov 7 | 5:00 pm  to  6:00 pm
Tue Nov 14 | 5:00 pm  to  6:00 pm

 

 

Course #2 | SPECIAL PRICING $220.00

Trainer: Nora Elgahari

Class Dates and Times:

Tue Oct 10 | 6:30 pm  to  7:30 pm
Tue Oct 17 | 6:30 pm  to  7:30 pm
Tue Oct 24 | 6:30 pm  to  7:30 pm
Tue Oct 31 | 6:30 pm  to  7:30 pm
Tue Nov 7 | 6:30 pm  to  7:30 pm
Tue Nov 14 | 6:30 pm  to  7:30 pm

Course #3 

Trainer: Amanda Zavadil

Class Dates and Times:

Thu Oct 19 | 5:00 pm  to  6:00 pm
Thu Oct 26 | 5:00 pm  to  6:00 pm
Thu Nov 2 | 5:00 pm  to  6:00 pm
Thu Nov 9 | 5:00 pm  to  6:00 pm
Thu Nov 16 | 5:00 pm  to  6:00 pm
Thu Nov 23 | 5:00 pm  to  6:00 pm

 

Course #4

Trainer: Amanda Zavadil

Class Dates and Times:

Fri Oct 20 | 11:15 am  to  12:15 pm
Fri Oct 27 | 11:15 am  to  12:15 pm
Fri Nov 3 | 11:15 am  to  12:15 pm
Fri Nov 10 | 11:15 am  to  12:15 pm
Fri Nov 17 | 11:15 am  to  12:15 pm
Fri Nov 24 | 11:15 am  to  12:15 pm

 

 

Course #5 | SPECIAL PRICING $220.00

Trainer: Nora Elgahari

Class Dates and Times:

Tue Nov 21 | 5:00 pm  to  6:00 pm
Tue Nov 28 | 5:00 pm  to  6:00 pm
Tue Dec 5 | 5:00 pm  to  6:00 pm
Tue Dec 12 | 5:00 pm  to  6:00 pm
Tue Dec 19 | 5:00 pm  to  6:00 pm
Tue Dec 26 | 5:00 pm  to  6:00 pm

Course #6 | SPECIAL PRICING $220.00

Trainer: Nora Elgahari

Class Dates and Times:

Tue Nov 21 | 6:30 pm  to  7:30 pm
Tue Nov 28 | 6:30 pm  to  7:30 pm
Tue Dec 5 | 6:30 pm  to  7:30 pm
Tue Dec 12 | 6:30 pm  to  7:30 pm
Tue Dec 19 | 6:30 pm  to  7:30 pm
Tue Dec 26 | 6:30 pm  to  7:30 pm

 

Course #4

Trainer: Amanda Zavadil

Class Dates and Times:

Fri Dec 1 | 11:15 am  to  12:15 pm
Fri Dec 8 | 11:15 am  to  12:15 pm
Fri Dec 15 | 11:15 am  to  12:15 pm
Fri Dec 22 | 11:15 am  to  12:15 pm
Fri Dec 29 | 11:15 am  to  12:15 pm
Fri Jan 5 | 11:15 am  to  12:15 pm

 

 

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Course #6

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Middle School | Intermediate Obedience 6 Week Course

*Open to all dogs that are  6 months old or older (unless approved by the lead trainer/management)

*American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Course for eligible dogs

 

Age Requirements: 6 Months and older

Pre-Requisite: Beginner Obedience 

 

Price: $255.00

CLASS OVERVIEW

Dogs that enroll in this course are eligible to receive their Canine Good Citizen upon graduation if they pass with 100% accuracy.

 

Dogs must attend all 6 sessions in order to pass the class. If you must miss for any reason you will need to make up the session with your trainer through a private lesson at the cost of a lesson.

 

On the last week all dogs will be tested for proficiency and must pass with at least 80% accuracy to graduate the course.

CLASS AGENDA

Week 1: Introduction to Heel/Backwards Following

Week 2: Sit-Stay & Down-Stay

Week 3: Calmly Approaching People/Dogs/Items

Week 4: Loose Leash Walking & Grooming Skills

Week 5: Desensitization to Medical Equipment & Group Stay

Week 6: Review and Examination

 

Upcoming Class Sessions and Trainers:

Course #1

Trainer: Amanda Zavadil

Class Dates and Times:

Thu Nov 30 | 5:00 pm  to  6:00 pm
Thu Dec 7 | 5:00 pm  to  6:00 pm
Thu Dec 14 | 5:00 pm  to  6:00 pm
Thu Dec 21 | 5:00 pm  to  6:00 pm
Thu Dec 28 | 5:00 pm  to  6:00 pm
Thu Jan 4 | 5:00 pm  to  6:00 pm

Course #2 

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Course #3 

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Therapy Dog Canine & Handler Certification 12 Week Course

*Open to all dogs that are  1 year old or older (unless approved by the lead trainer/management)

*Certification for Dog and Handler upon completion and passing of the course and examination

 

* Dogs that pass their certification will also be certified in Canine Good Citizen levels 1 & 2 (CGC and CGCU) with the AKC 

 

 

Age Requirements: 12 Months and older

Pre-Requisite: None

 

 

 

Price: $1,200.00

LASS OVERVIEW

The class will certify you as a therapy dog handler and your dog as a certified therapy dog if you both pass. There is of course the potential that only one of you may pass. After your last session you will be tested for proficiency with a written exam and a practical hands-on exam for you and
your dog. You will receive regular homework handouts and assignments that will be required to be turned in for a grade.

 

 * Participation and attendance is 10% of your grade

* Homework assignments are 40% of your grade

* Examination is 50% of your grade

Student Absences: You must attend all of the classes. You may receive up to 2 excused absences, but they must be made up in order to receive your marks. Missing 3 or more
classes will result in an automatic dismissal from the course with no refund. Unexcused absences and no call no shows will result in dismissal from the course with no refund.

 

Owners/Handlers must achieve a minimum of 80% overall to receive their passing certification.

Your dog will be evaluated on the practical examination and
will receive a pass/failure based on their performance.

Classes meet once a month for 12 months (1 year)
for about 1 hour depending on how many dogs are in the class.

 

NOTICE

Dawgs in Motion Therapy Dogs are not service dogs and therefore do not have the same protected rights of a Service Dog. Under Wis. Stat. 106.52(1)(fm), and the 2005 Wisconsin Act 354, service animals are defined as an animal that is individually trained, or is being trained to work or perform tasks to benefit a person with a disability.

Trainer: Amanda Zavadil

Class Dates and Times:

Sat Oct 7 | 12:00 pm  to  1:00 pm
Sat Nov 4 | 12:00 pm  to  1:00 pm
Sat Dec 2 | 12:00 pm  to  1:00 pm
Sat Jan 6 | 12:00 pm  to  1:00 pm
Sat Feb 3 | 12:00 pm  to  1:00 pm
Sat Mar 2 | 12:00 pm  to  1:00 pm
Sat Apr 6 | 12:00 pm  to  1:00 pm
Sat May 4 | 12:00 pm  to  1:00 pm
Sat Jun 1 | 12:00 pm  to  1:00 pm
Sat Jul 6 | 12:00 pm  to  1:00 pm
Sat Aug 3 | 12:00 pm  to  1:00 pm
Sat Sep 7 | 12:00 pm  to  1:00 pm