Class Descriptions
Classes are generally based on a 6 week curriculum, held once a week, the same time every week. The one exception to this is a specialized class called Calm Down! which focuses on a particular problem such as leash pulling (non aggressive), jumping up, barking, etc. These are considered minor offenses in dog behavior training as long as they are non-aggressive. Only positive reinforcement methods are used.
LIST OF CLASSES OFFERED BY 180dog (not a complete list)
- Puppy Romp and Play Group – socialization for puppies aged 8 weeks to 20 weeks. This is an ongoing weekly group, usually drop in with reservation. $10.00 per session. Pups must have proof of at least 1st round of vaccines.
- Play Group for Small Adult Dogs – exercise and socialization for adult dogs. All dogs are screened carefully for sociability and non-aggression. Drop in with reservation. $10.00 per session per dog.
- Bright Puppy – 8 weeks old to 20 weeks. Puppy kindergarten and socialization. Beginning obedience, name recognition, house training, puppy biting and more.
6 week class. Open enrollment. $120.00 - Smart Dog I – 5 months and older. Beginning obedience class. The basics are covered: ‘focus’, ‘sit’, ‘come’, ‘stay’, ‘down’, as well as impulse control training.
6 week class. $120.00 - Smart Dog 2 – Either completion of Smart Dog 1 or instructor ok. Must have had prior obedience training. This class takes obedience further; heel, off leash training, distractions and duration training. 6 week class $120.00
- Calm Down! – any age dog (usually not young puppies). This is a 4 week class that specializes in isolating 1 or 2 problem behaviors such as pulling on leash, jumping, lack of focus and attention, barking. Only non-aggressive dogs. 4 weeks @ 95.00
- Any specialized class can be started with enough interest, i.e., tricks, leash walking only, clicker training, Reactive Rover (for those dogs who don’t like other dogs), advanced training techniques, etc.