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Our group classes are tailored so you and your dog can gain positive, consistent behavior in the real world. We take you beyond commands to the world of animal behaviorism. Our positive reinforcement techniques make learning fun and effective. Not 100% satisfied? Take the class again for free! Click here to enroll online.

Puppy Kindergarten

Eight weeks, one hour each week. Puppy and human come to every class.

Prerequisite: For puppies 2 to 4.5 months old at start of class; veterinarian health check and vaccines according to age.

Topics covered: Puppy care and management, proper socialization, leadership skills, potty training, crate training, manners, mouthing, jumping, relationship building, preventing separation anxiety, building confidence using games and obstacles.

Behaviors introduced: Down, Sit, Stay, Watch, Come when called, Leave it, Drop, Leash walking, Targeting, Trick of choice.

Basic Manners

If your dog has not had a previous training class, or if you want a solid foundation in changing and managing your dog’s behavior, this class is for you. We cover basic obedience behaviors and house manners. Leadership skills, socialization and problem solving also are addressed. Classes are one hour a week for eight weeks.

Behaviors introduced: Attention, Down, Sit, Stay, Leash Walking, Drop, Come when called, targeting and dealing with distractions, and outdoor outing(s), weather permitting. The instructor is available via phone or e-mail between classes to guide students and answer questions.

Control Unleashed

A continuation of accomplishments in Puppy Kindergarten or Basic Manners class, this class is designed to help dogs learn how to relax, focus and work around distractions such as people and other dogs. Students move to off-leash work in this class, and you will learn to teach your dog to respond to signals at a distance. Classes are one hour a week for eight weeks.

Prerequisite: For dogs six months of age and older; must have completed Basic Manners, Puppy Kindergarten or its equivalent.

Behaviors introduced: Go to place, Attention and focus around other dogs, Leave it, Greeting other dogs politely, Sit and Down at a distance, Self-calming, Distance targeting, Behavior shaping.

Agility For Fun

This 6-week agility fun class can help boost your dog’s confidence and strengthen the relationship between you and your dog. Jumps, tunnels, weave poles, an introduction to contact obstacles and basic handling will be covered in this class. Dogs should have basic obedience training.

Our agility classes are held at Twelve Pines Stable’s indoor horse arena, just five minutes south of Athens on Route 33.