LevelUp

tick Replace troublesome habits with useful behaviors. Learn to build and reinforce the polite behaviors you want to see from your dog
tick Progress at your own pace. New exercises build on what you and your dog know.  You’ll never be left behind, and you won’t be held back
tick Build a solid foundation. The skills taught in this class are perfect for future sport champions and your fabulous family pet
Lead Trainer: Kristen VanNess, KPA-CTP
Five 50-minute Classroom Sessions
*Limited Class Size
Offered three times a week:
Choose the class that fits your schedule 		 Clicker

Each one of your five sessions is arranged around a theme that will move you and your dog closer to becoming the team you have always wanted to be.  Specific and useful behaviors are taught, but more importantly your dog will practice essential skills like focus and self control.  At the same time you will be learning to use the tools of top animal trainers to better communicate with your dog.  Sessions can be taken in any order, so you can start right away.

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Take our Level Up! Series as many
times as you like.  We’ll help you
track your progress as you decide
just how far you want to go.

Wondering if your dog is ready for the chaos of class? Read Is your dog ready for group class?

Did you know that Kristen is available for private and semi-private coaching? Click here to find out how to schedule.

Learn all you need to know about Flex Schedule classes

  In this class your dog will learn

  • Down
  • To ignore food (leave it)
  • To respond to his name & to pay attention
  • Polite walking
  • Recall
  • To settle on a mat
  • To sit politely for greeting
  • To wait at the door
  • Nose and foot targeting
  • To offer behaviors

In this class you will learn

  • The mechanics of clicker training
  • To be a better observer of your dog’s behavior
  • How, when, and why to reinforce your dog
  • How to shape new behaviors
  • How to add cues to behaviors
  • How to get (and keep) your dog’s attention
  • How to teach targeting, and how to use it to build new behaviors