Introductory Level Classes
$180 for 6 one-hour classes at the Aptos Grange

Please notes that dogs must be in good health and older than 10 weeks and current on immunizations. For Puppy I, pups need to have received their first 2 sets of immunizations.

Family Dog I/Puppy I
11-11:50 am
50 minute class for 6 weeks

Owner/guardians learn how to teach their dogs good manners and basic obedience. Skills taught include: sit, down, stay, come, no jumping up, loose-leash walking, leave-it, wait at doors and more. Additional skills include learning to settle, pre-agility training, and getting used to working around other dogs and distractions in a controlled, fun setting.

Intermediate Classes

Family Dog II and Family Dog III
1 to 2pm
This exciting course is for graduates of FD I, Puppy I, or equivalent. You'll refine and expand the skills you've learned in Family Dog I. Your dog's good manners and your handling skills will be assessed in the CGC at the culmination of the course.

Intermediate skills taught include working with your dog at a distance, American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) preparation and evaluation, Tricks, Recall, and Agility Obstacles. You’ll gain valuable experience working with your dog with distractions such as kids, adolescent and feisty dogs.

Agility
12-12:50pm
Our most popular class for graduates of Family Dog I, this course introduces you and your dog safely to this super fun activity. You’ll lern tunnels, jumps, see saws, pause table, weave poles, and tire jumps.

Course Dates (Aptos Grange):   Family Dog I/Puppy I     Family Dog II & III     and Agility