Manners
For dogs 7 months and up
Manners! Is your dog in need of some help?
We'll cover come when called, walking on leash and listening and
then we add distractions to increase your dog's ability to focus on you.
Working in a group situation makes your dog a better dog!
Saturdays Starting Sept 7
No class Sept 28th
4 week $135
Each class 1 hour and 10 minutes
Instructor : Merrillyn Hill
For dogs 7 months and up
Manners! Is your dog in need of some help?
We'll cover come when called, walking on leash and listening and
then we add distractions to increase your dog's ability to focus on you.
Working in a group situation makes your dog a better dog!
Saturdays Starting Sept 7
No class Sept 28th
4 week $135
Each class 1 hour and 10 minutes
Instructor : Merrillyn Hill
Puppy Plus
A 4 week class for pups with previous training
Continue your pup's skill development! Leash walking, Stays, Leave it,
and other good behaviors are reinforced with distractions and outside
training (weather permitting)
Ages 7 through 11 months, younger if the pup has completed POC's A.K.C
Star Puppy or another group's puppy class.
Saturdays 10 AM
Starting July 13th - 4 weeks
4 weeks - $110
Instructor : Merrillyn Hill
A 4 week class for pups with previous training
Continue your pup's skill development! Leash walking, Stays, Leave it,
and other good behaviors are reinforced with distractions and outside
training (weather permitting)
Ages 7 through 11 months, younger if the pup has completed POC's A.K.C
Star Puppy or another group's puppy class.
Saturdays 10 AM
Starting July 13th - 4 weeks
4 weeks - $110
Instructor : Merrillyn Hill
Partnership Young Dogs
A competition training class!
Rear end awareness, working away from
the handler, targeting, weaving, focusing while other dogs play.
This class will make you and your dog better for any dog sport!
Age 5 months - 2 years, younger? ask us!
Saturdays 10:30 am
4 weeks $110
June 1,15,22,29
(no class 6/8)
Instructor: - Merrillynn Hill
Open Training for Rally
Come practice full courses to be ring-ready. Depending on the interest of the group,
a course can be arranged or individual signs design etc. Slot limited to 6 teams to
ensure there is adequate time for each person.
Mondays 6:00 PM - Join Anytime
6 Punches , $120 (punches must be used within 1 year)
Instructor - Jennifer Bourque
Come practice full courses to be ring-ready. Depending on the interest of the group,
a course can be arranged or individual signs design etc. Slot limited to 6 teams to
ensure there is adequate time for each person.
Mondays 6:00 PM - Join Anytime
6 Punches , $120 (punches must be used within 1 year)
Instructor - Jennifer Bourque
An introductory competition obedience day class !
Beginner Novice
Beginner Novice is an optional titling competition Obedience class. In this structured class all exercises are conducted on leash except for the recall. Praise is encourage! In the Beginner Novice class your dog will (start) learn to walk at heel on a leash, act mannerly while being petted, performing a stay and coming when called. ALL dogs, including mixed-breeds, are eligible to compete in AKC Obedience trials through AKC Canine Partners. This class is also great practice for your dog's manners
Tuesdays 12:30 pm - A day class!
Starting May 21st
5 week class - $135
Instructor - Steve Hersey
Beginner Novice
Beginner Novice is an optional titling competition Obedience class. In this structured class all exercises are conducted on leash except for the recall. Praise is encourage! In the Beginner Novice class your dog will (start) learn to walk at heel on a leash, act mannerly while being petted, performing a stay and coming when called. ALL dogs, including mixed-breeds, are eligible to compete in AKC Obedience trials through AKC Canine Partners. This class is also great practice for your dog's manners
Tuesdays 12:30 pm - A day class!
Starting May 21st
5 week class - $135
Instructor - Steve Hersey
Reliable Recalls, Walking on Leash & Steady Stays
This 4 week class covers just three topics:
Reliable recalls, walking politely on leash and steady stays
Games and play will motivate your pup while homework will
help you polish your pup's performance!
Saturdays 2:30 pm
Starting April 27th
4 weeks $125
Limited to 6 students
Instructor : Merrillyn Hill
Novice/Intermediate Rally - Evening class!
Mondays 6:00 PM
Starting April 29th - 4 weeks!
4 week class - $110
Instructor: Jennifer Bourque
- Tricks
- Have fun with your pup while earning a title! Your dog will come home tired from the
- this very active class. Tricks include opening doors, putting away toys, hide & seek
- and other multi-step behaviors. Learn to shape your dog’s actions for retrieving,
- holding, carrying, and pivoting! Dani will work with each team individually.
- All levels from Beginner to Advanced!
- Thursdays 6:00 pm
- Starting
- 5 week class - $135
- Instructor Dani Cyr
Puppy Plus
Ages 5 -9 months
Make your pup the best family dog! This class continues skill
development that you learned from a previous class or home
training. Leash walking, stays, leave it, and other good behavior
are reinforced with distractions and outside training (weather dependent)
.Pups should know sit and down, and should have begun leash walking
Saturday @ 2:00 pm
Starting January 13th
5 weeks, $135
Instructor: Merrillynn Hill
Walk With Me
This class focuses on polite walking on leash (not formal heeling) and
while the majority of the class will be polite walking, stays, downs and
other behaviors will also be reviewed.
Saturday 3 PM
November 18th
No class 11/25
4 weeks $135
Instructor: Merrillynn Hill
Intro to Rally -an evening class
Want to do more with your dog and build on the skills learned in beginner class? This class is a great way to incorporate and reinforce the basic skills of attention, sitting, heeling, and recalls. The goal will be to build a stronger bond as a team while learning more about the AKC companion sport of Rally. This class is meant for beginners with limited or no experience in competitive rally/obedience. This course will cover Novice signs and the general procedures of getting started in earning titles. Open to mixed and pure breed dogs.
Mondays 6 pm starting Nov 6
5 weeks - $135
Instructor – Jennifer Bourque
Want to do more with your dog and build on the skills learned in beginner class? This class is a great way to incorporate and reinforce the basic skills of attention, sitting, heeling, and recalls. The goal will be to build a stronger bond as a team while learning more about the AKC companion sport of Rally. This class is meant for beginners with limited or no experience in competitive rally/obedience. This course will cover Novice signs and the general procedures of getting started in earning titles. Open to mixed and pure breed dogs.
Mondays 6 pm starting Nov 6
5 weeks - $135
Instructor – Jennifer Bourque
Walk With Me
This class focuses on polite walking on leash (not formal heeling) and
while the majority of the class will be polite walking, stays, downs and
other behaviors will also be reviewed.
Friday 3:30 PM
June 17th
3 weeks $85
Instructor: Merrillynn Hill
Heeling Seminar
This seminar focuses on formal heeling skills for obedience and rally.
Cone work, rear end awareness, in line heeling and other skills will
be addressed. This seminar will improve your scores and make you
more comfortable heeling.
Saturday April 1st $60
10:30 - noon
Limit of 7 students
Instructor - Merrillynn Hill
This seminar focuses on formal heeling skills for obedience and rally.
Cone work, rear end awareness, in line heeling and other skills will
be addressed. This seminar will improve your scores and make you
more comfortable heeling.
Saturday April 1st $60
10:30 - noon
Limit of 7 students
Instructor - Merrillynn Hill
Open Obedience (CDX) Problem Solving
This 2 hour seminar will address any handler or dog issues with
open obedience exercises. Jumping, dumbbell work, retrieves, command
discrimination, drop on recall - the exercises will
depend on the participants. Bring your concerns and improve your performance !
Saturday April 1st $75
1 - 3PM
Limit of 5 students
Instructor - Merrillynn Hill
This 2 hour seminar will address any handler or dog issues with
open obedience exercises. Jumping, dumbbell work, retrieves, command
discrimination, drop on recall - the exercises will
depend on the participants. Bring your concerns and improve your performance !
Saturday April 1st $75
1 - 3PM
Limit of 5 students
Instructor - Merrillynn Hill
Puppy Plus
Make your pup the best family dog! This class continues skill
development that you learned from a previous class or home
training. Leash walking, stays, leave it, and other good behavior
are reinforced with distractions and outside training (weather dependent)
.Pups should know sit and down, and should have begun leash walking
Instructor: Merrillynn Hill
Make your pup the best family dog! This class continues skill
development that you learned from a previous class or home
training. Leash walking, stays, leave it, and other good behavior
are reinforced with distractions and outside training (weather dependent)
.Pups should know sit and down, and should have begun leash walking
Instructor: Merrillynn Hill
AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
We'll review and practice the 10 items on the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test.
This includes: Sitting politely for petting, Walking on a loose leash through a
crowd, as well as supervised separation among others. There will also be an
option to take the CGC test To learn more about the CGC
https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/
Fridays at 3:00 PM
Starts Oct 7th, no class 10.14 5 weeks , 65 minutes $160
Instructor: Merrillynn Hill
We'll review and practice the 10 items on the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test.
This includes: Sitting politely for petting, Walking on a loose leash through a
crowd, as well as supervised separation among others. There will also be an
option to take the CGC test To learn more about the CGC
https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/
Fridays at 3:00 PM
Starts Oct 7th, no class 10.14 5 weeks , 65 minutes $160
Instructor: Merrillynn Hill
Out and About
This class practices manners in public settings, such as
a mall, park or downtown area.
Dogs must have a CGC certificate or permission of the
instructor to participate.
Saturdays
2:30 PM
This class practices manners in public settings, such as
a mall, park or downtown area.
Dogs must have a CGC certificate or permission of the
instructor to participate.
Saturdays
2:30 PM
Manners Refresher - a 3 week class
For ages 9 months and older
Does your teenage dog think he's all grown up and no longer needs to behave?
Does your older dog need a refresher?
This class requires that your dog know the sit and down commands and have
and have an understanding of stay.
The class focuses on issues that most dogs need - polite leashed walking,
manners around other dogs and people, and most of all listening to you!
Your specific questions will be addressed by the instructor.
This class is not for reactive dogs.
Please email us if you have a reactive dog.
3 weeks
Instructor: Merrillynn Hill
For ages 9 months and older
Does your teenage dog think he's all grown up and no longer needs to behave?
Does your older dog need a refresher?
This class requires that your dog know the sit and down commands and have
and have an understanding of stay.
The class focuses on issues that most dogs need - polite leashed walking,
manners around other dogs and people, and most of all listening to you!
Your specific questions will be addressed by the instructor.
This class is not for reactive dogs.
Please email us if you have a reactive dog.
3 weeks
Instructor: Merrillynn Hill
AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
For dogs 6 months and older
We'll review and practice the 10 items on the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test.
This includes: Sitting politely for petting, Walking on a loose leash through a
crowd, as well as supervised separation among others. There will also be an
option to take the CGC test To learn more about the CGC
https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/
Fridays at 5:15
Starting Oct 29th
$150 -5 weeks , 65 minutes
Instructor: Merrillynn Hill
Puppy Manners 2
For Pups 7 months or younger
Prerequisite Puppy Class or prior training
Take the skills you started learning with your puppy to the next level with Puppy 2.
In this 5 week class you can continue to strengthen the basic commands such
as come when called, stays, and leash manners.We will also focus on various
attention exercises to help you and your puppy as they approach adolescence.
This is all done in a positive environment that will allow you to build the best
possible relationship.Come and help your pup continue to learn to be a great
family member and companion. We can help you address any problem areas
and have fun doing it!
Monday 6:45 pm
$135 5 weeks
Instructor: Staci Stanley
For Pups 7 months or younger
Prerequisite Puppy Class or prior training
Take the skills you started learning with your puppy to the next level with Puppy 2.
In this 5 week class you can continue to strengthen the basic commands such
as come when called, stays, and leash manners.We will also focus on various
attention exercises to help you and your puppy as they approach adolescence.
This is all done in a positive environment that will allow you to build the best
possible relationship.Come and help your pup continue to learn to be a great
family member and companion. We can help you address any problem areas
and have fun doing it!
Monday 6:45 pm
$135 5 weeks
Instructor: Staci Stanley
- Tricks
- Have fun with your pup while earning a title! Your dog will come home tired from the
- this very active class. Tricks include opening doors, putting away toys, hide & seek
- and other multi-step behaviors. Learn to shape your dog’s actions for retrieving,
- holding, carrying, and pivoting! Dani will work with each team individually.
- Beginner thru intermediate!
Attention and Focus
An Advanced Manners Class!
This clicker class is for dog working their manners at a higher level. Use of the clicker, long distance and
off leash work will be addressed with lots of distractions. Attention and Focus is appropriate for dogs
with their CGC or higher, those dogs working in competitive obedience or rally, or with permission.
Come join us for this higher-level skills class! Limited to 5 students.
Fridays, Starting
Merrillynn Hill Instructor