Dog Training, Dog Obedience, and Puppy Socialization Classes

Good Puppy! Socialization … is for puppies up to 20 weeks of age. Emphasis is on socialization to other puppies, dogs, and people. This important class helps shape proper temperament in your pet dog. Early training lays a foundation for a great relationship with your dog. Sit, down, stay, and loose leash walking also covered.

Good Dog! Level One ... is for dogs 5 months of age or older that have never had a previous training class. Focus is on good doggy manners. Basic exercises sit, down, stay and loose leash walking.
No previous training required.
 
Good Dog! Level Two ... is for dogs or puppies that have completed either a Companion Dog Level One or a Puppy Socialization class. The class will cover intermediate skills with increased levels of distractions. Canine Good Citizen Test Given at the end of class.

Advanced Puppy... is for any puppy under one YEAR of age at the start of class, your puppy must have completed a Puppy Socialization class and be free of any dog aggression to participate. Advanced puppy continues with your puppies intermediate training.  Canine Good Citizen Test may be given at the end of class.

Outdoor Adventures... is for any dog or puppy that has completed at least ONE Good Dog! Level One or Two training class. The Outdoor Adventure class will meet outside at various locations in the greater lansing area, weather permitting (in case of poor weather class will be postponed) and will work on loose leash walking, stays, sit, down and other skills so that your dog is well behaved and under control where ever you take him from track, to trail, to outdoor cafe.  Drop in fee for this class is $15 BUT you must have instructor approval before you arrive.

Good Dog! Level Three … an advanced class for puppies and dogs that have earned their Canine Good Citizen certificate. Advanced Obedience. Taught on and off leash. All dogs must be friendly to dogs and people.

Intro to Agility … is for dogs of any age, size or breed. Non-impact obstacles like tunnel, table, closed chute, off-centered weaves and low jumps are used. This class is meant to have fun with your dog by introducing your dog to agility obstacles.
*Previous obedience class suggested.

Intro To Flyball is a team sport where you dog runs and jumps over a series of hurdles they then jump on a box that releases a tennis ball. They catch the ball and run back over the hurdles and their next teamate goes.  Your dog doesn't have to be addicted to balls or fetch to do well at Flyball - it's a great way to bond with your dog, burn off some energy and work on your dog's recall.  *Previous obedience class suggested.

Circus Dogs! let us show you the amazing in your dog! Circus Class is all about tricks and control.  Jumping through hoops, rolling over, sitting up, staying on a pedestal until it's your turn. Dogs will become confident, agile and best of all will learn amazing control -- and all of this is going on in a fun, playful atmosphere. At least a level one class recommended, Circus class is not a class for dogs that have issues with other dogs.

Circus Club! is for dogs that have COMPLETED Circus Dogs! and want to go on refining and advancing their skills.

Control Unleashed is for dogs that have completed either a Rabble Rousers or a Level One course - instuctor approval is needed to enroll.  The class is NOT an off leash course but rather is designed to have better control over dogs that bark, lunge and are reactive around other dogs.  We will be working with the "Control Unleashed" book and it's exercises.

Small dogs BIG FUN! is a class for dogs under 25 lbs.  The class includes obedience skills and games involving those skils, tricks and playtime. We also introduce agility and nose games.

Shy Dogs & Wallflowers s... a special class designed for dogs that are shy around strangers. Focus is on remedial socialization and confidence building exercises. No previous training required. 

 *NOT ALL COURSES LISTED ABOVE ARE OFFERED EACH SEMESTER*
 
For information about any of the courses contact:
Good Dog! Training
Janet A. Smith / Director of Behavior Programs/ Owner
517-349-0502