In this class, you will learn how to be a consistent pack leader for your puppy. You will learn how dogs learn; how they think. You will work on puppy problem resolution regarding issues like potty training, biting, chewing, jumping, crate training, etc. You’ll learn about nail trimming, teeth brushing, over all grooming and products available to you. You will learn basic commands such as sit, down and wait at doors. Your dog will be rewarded at the end of class for his hard work with time for puppy socialization.  Puppy Preschool is a 5 week course for puppies from 8 weeks to 18 weeks of age.

Puppy Plus

In this class, you will continue problem resolution discussions, including pack leader issues, how to prevent bad behavior from starting. You’ll work on loose leash walking, continued work on sit and down with stays. This class is for puppies between 14 and 20 weeks. Your puppy will be rewarded at the end of class for his hard work with time for puppy socialization. This is a 5 week course.

Obedience Level I (click here to download the registration form)

In this class, you will be introduced to more commands for your dog to build your dog’s vocabulary, creating a stronger bond for you and your canine companion. You will work on longer sits, downs, stand, come, controlled walking. Your dog must be at least 5 months old. Obedience Level I is $100.00 for an 8 week course.

Obedience Level II (click here to download the registration form)

In this class, you will continue working on the commands you learned in Level I, but you will now have Heel, longer distance Recalls (“Come”), Come to Finish, Sit and Down with toy and food distractions. You will begin off-leash work. This class is a precursor to our Canine Good Citizen class.  Obedience Level II is $100.00 for an 8 week course.

Canine Good Citizen (click here to download the registration form)

In this class, you will run through several, different exercises that will prepare you for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test, in which you mustpass all required 10 items. Dog distractions will be used throughout the course. This is a 6 week course, with 5 weeks of class and the 6th week is the CGC test. This is a great class to use to segue to other disciplines you may be interested in for your dog, such as Agility, Rally, Obedience, Fly Ball, etc.

You can either sign up online at www.carverscotths.org, or contact Julie O’Connell at 612.963.0944.