dog training options

Puppy Kindergarten is for baby puppies between 9 and 20 weeks of age. Are you wanting to help your puppy grow into a happy, well-adjusted companion? In PK you’ll learn how to prevent common behavior issues using positive reinforcement and training during everyday life—not just in class. Let’s give your puppy the best possible start!

Basic Manners is the place for adolescent and adult dogs with little to no formal training. Did you just adopt a second hand pup and now are wondering what you were thinking? Basic Manners will allow your new addition to become a welcome part of your family. You won’t be the only one with a wild child in this class. Let us help you shift crazy to calm and annoying to awesome!

Is your dog fairly well behaved at home, able to follow directions when there aren’t a ton of distractions around? But out in the real world everything falls apart? You are not alone! You and your boisterous pup are welcome in the Adv. Manners groups.

Searching for a fun snake avoidance training program to keep your dog safe while enjoying the high desert environment of the Eastern Sierra? Our positive reinforcement snake avoidance class will teach your dog to avoid and move away from snakes, returning to you to alert that a snake is close by WITHOUT the use of shock collars. We use ONLY positive reinforcement training methods. No shock, no Pain, no Fear, only Fun!

Do you have to set an alarm for 5 AM in hopes you can walk your pup before the world wakes up? Does your dog embarrass you by barking and lunging at pretty much everything? Your dog isn’t a bad. They just need to learn some different skills so they can avoid the need to shift into feisty mode! Join others with the same challenges in this ‘safe zone’ group where you and your feisty fido will find the support and training you both need.

Rally is a great way to increase the connection between you and your dog. It’s a fun game to play together and if you want you can even earn AKC Rally titles.

Does your dog like to pull? Put them to work! This class will introduce you and your dog to the harness’s and equipment needed as well as teach the cues used to direct your dog while pulling.

Does your dog enjoy challenges? Are they bugging you for more attention? This is our ‘Ropes Course’ for dogs! Fitness, Fun and Adventure increases confidence and trust, with a focus on teamwork and connection. Come play with us, your dog will thank you.

Our Recreational Agility Class will introduce you and your pup to the basic agility obstacles including; jumps, hoops, tunnels, weave poles and barrels. The class is appropriate for all dogs over one year of age, even seniors! All dogs are welcome even dogs with physical limitation. We can adapt the obstacles to your dogs needs.

The sport of ScentWork celebrates the joy of sniffing and asks a dog to sniff to their heart’s content. It is a terrific sport for all kinds of dogs, and is a wonderful way to build confidence in a shy dog.

Tricks class is fun for both you and your dog and a great way to build a strong connection. You will be given the opportunity to perform your tricks in class and earn AKC Trick Dog Titles.