New Classes !!
Group and Private Instruction is Available
Pre-registration is Required for All Classes
Group Instruction
There will be no classes September 4 -11 so that we may celebrate the Labor Day Holiday and do some work at the training center.
Regular classes will resume September 13. Thank you!
Monday Classes
Taught by Tracy Haskell
NEW! Mixed Manners- 11:00 am to 12:00 pm We are going to try a new daytime class and are opening it up for dogs who have some understanding of the basics- sit, down, starting to walk nicely on a leash etc. We will focus on strengthening the basics while adding more distractions for our dogs. We will have fun!
6 week class $120.00 includes training manual. Open Enrollment. There are openings in this class!
Manners 101- 5:30 to 6:20 pm Peaceful Pack’s foundation course that provides you with the knowledge and skills you need to successfully work with your dog to get the kind of behavior you like. Behaviors include: sit, down, stay, loose leash walking and recall.
6 week class $120.00 includes training manual. Next session begins September 13.
NEW ! Canine Good Citizen Prep Class- 6:30 to 7:30 pm Come practice the skills needed to successfully pass the American Kennel Club's (the AKC) Canine Good Citizen Test (CGC)! CGC is a certification program that is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. It consists of two parts the first stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and the second focuses on basic good manners for dogs. There are 10 test items and include such behaviors as sit, down, stay, coming when called, greeting a friendly stranger, reaction to distractions, sitting politely for petting, and walking on a loose leash.
6 week class $120.00 Session begins Sept 13.
Wednesday Evening Classes
Taught by Tracy Haskell
Beyond Basic Manners Class- 5:30 to 6:20 pm A class that is designed to move you further along with the basics while adding some new challenges for you and your dog. Dogs must have an understanding of the basics- sit, down, stay, come- but may still be working on refining these behaviors. This class may be repeated multiple times as we provide new challenges as your dog progresses. Fun, fun, fun!
6 week class $120.00 Ongoing class- Open Enrollment
Puppy Class for puppies 8 to 16 weeks of age - 6:30 to 7:30 pm Ongoing puppy classes! Don't wait for problems to begin - with our ongoing puppy classes you can begin when your puppy arrives home. Learn how to prevent undesirable behaviors, get tips on house training, grooming, crate training, learn about the importance of socializing your puppy and have some fun teaching your pup new things! Prior to joining the group class, new puppies and their people shall meet with Tracy for an introductory session.
6 week class $120.00 includes training manual. Ongoing class- Open enrollment There will be an opening in this class Sept. 15
Saturday Morning Classes
Saturday classes are taught by Tracy Haskell and/or Stephanie Morancie.
Manners 101 - 9:00 to 9:50 am Peaceful Pack’s foundation course that provides you with the knowledge and skills you need to successfully work with your dog to get the kind of behavior you like. Behaviors include: sit, down, stay, loose leash walking and recall.
6 week class $120.00 includes training manual. Next Session begins Sept 18
NEW ! Manners 201 - 10:00 to 10:50 am A class that is designed to move you further along with the basics while adding some new challenges for you and your dog. Dogs must have an understanding of the basics- sit, down, stay, come- but may still be working on refining these behaviors. This class may be repeated multiple times as we provide new challenges as your dog progresses. Fun, fun, fun!
6 week class $120.00 Next session begins Sept 18.
NEW ! Foundation for Agility - 11:00 to 11:50 am Come learn more about the fast and fun dog sport of agility! We will focus on skills needed for work on the flat, or groundwork- introducing you and your dog to the foundational handling and focus skills of agility. You and your dog will be introduced to the tunnel, the chute and navigating bar and tire jumps.
6 week class $120.00 Session begins Sept 18.
NEW ! Canine Good Citizen Prep Class- 12:30 to 1:20 pm Come practice the skills needed to successfully pass the American Kennel Club's (the AKC) Canine Good Citizen Test (CGC)! CGC is a certification program that is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. It consists of two parts the first stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and the second focuses on basic good manners for dogs. There are 10 test items and include such behaviors as sit, down, stay, coming when called, greeting a friendly stranger, reaction to distractions, sitting politely for petting, and walking on a loose leash.
6 week class $120.00 Session begins Sept 18.
NEW ! Introduction to Rally O- 1:30 to 2:20 pm Come try one of the fastest growing dog sports! Dog and Handler teams navigate a course with numbered signs indicating different exercises to perform such as Sit-Down-Sit, Straight Figure 8, Send Over Jump, and Recall Over Jump. Teams navigate the course in a brisk continuous performance without direction from the judge. Handlers are encouraged to talk to their dogs during the performance. It is fun!
6 week class $120.00 Session begins Sept 25. We meet 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/23, 10/30 and 11/6.
Monthly Rally O Exercise Focus & Practice Runs - 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm as scheduled We are excited to offer once a month Rally O practice sessions. We will combine a mini skills session and then spend time to running a course. If you have not participated in the sport of Rally O please contact Tracy for more information.
$20 per class Scheduled Practice Sessions Sept 18, October 16 and November 13
Private Instruction
Private, in person, lessons are available at our training center in Trenton. We are no longer able to offer home visits. The tuition for private sessions is $50 per hour. Please contact Tracy for further information.
Phone consultation: Phone consultation is available for questions related to basic training at the rate of $10 per 15 minutes. Phone consultations are not available for issues related to behavioral challenges such as aggression, anxiety, fear issues etc. Phone consultations may be scheduled with Tracy and payment must be received prior to the scheduled appointment time.
