Instructor: Katie Morgan, ABCDT (Animal Behavior College Dog Trainer), Forever K9 Training
Help your canine companion develop essential skills and good manners, no matter what their age or experience. Classes focus on positive reinforcement, using force-free training methods and primarily food-based rewards. Whether you’re looking to reinforce everyday manners, prevent reactivity, or build your puppy’s confidence, our expert trainer is here to guide you every step of the way. The trainer recommends using a harness or no slip martingale collar and a standard 6-foot leash.
Mondays
SESSION I: January 12-February 16
SESSION II: March 9-April 13
Resident $150 | Nonresident $160
Held in the Community Center
Register Online or at the Community Center
Obedience & Manners • 5-5:45pm
Focusing on the application of basic obedience cues to everyday manners, your dog will learn to settle on cue, impulse control, basic leash walking, and a reliable recall.
All ages, no prerequisite classes.
Better Vet Visits • 6-6:45pm
Does your dog get anxious at the vet? This class is designed to help your dog feel safe, confident, and comfortable with routine veterinary care. Using only positive reinforcement, we’ll teach your dog to willingly participate in essential husbandry and medical care behaviors such as nail trims, ear checks, vaccinations, and physical exams. This class will also discuss first aid for dogs.
Introduction to Nose Work • 7-7:45pm
Canine nose work is a fun and engaging scent detection sport that allows your dog to use its natural scenting abilities to find hidden odors. This class introduces your dog to the art of “searching with purpose”. Odors used in class can be human odors (your odor) or competition odors (UKC Birch essential oil). Class will be taught to recreational standards and is not a competition nose work class. All ages, no prerequisite classes.