Group Dog Training
Effective Training through Education and Positive Reinforcement
At Gemini Dogs, we emphasize the fun and love in everything we do by teaching positive reinforcement through clicker training. Our training methods are based on proven scientific theory, not punishment. We truly believe that training and behavior modification should be safe, enjoyable, and successful for both you and your dog!
We believe in continued education for all of our trainers through programs such as educational conferences, seminars, videos, and the latest published information. Our staff members are also members of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), a national organization that believes that all dogs are effectively trained through dog-friendly techniques and therefore are lifelong companions in a relationship based on mutual trust and respect.
Gemini Dogs offers a range of training classes for dogs of all ages, types and sizes.
The following classes are offered at Gemini Dogs:
Foundation Level Classes:
- Puppy Playschool (AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy)
- Beginner Obedience
- Heeling Workshop
Continuing Education Classes:
- Advanced Beginner Obedience
- AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Prep & Test
- AKC Community Canine
- Tricks Class
- Life Skills
Dog Sports:
- Dog Sport Prep
- Agility Focus/Attention
- Puppy Agility
- Beginner I Agility
- Beginner II Agility (Handling Skills I)
- Beginner III Agility (Handling Skills II)
- Intermediate Agility
- Recreational Agility (Beginner II - Intermediate Levels)
- Advanced Handling Agility
- Advanced Competition Agility
- Reactive Agility
- Intro to Rally
- Intro to Nose Work
- Intro to Nose Work II
- Nose Work - Continuing on Primary
- Nose Work - Intro to Odor
Registering for Class
To secure your spot in class, you must:
- Complete a registration form
- Email us with your vaccination records (Rabies certificate for dogs over 6 months of age & negative fecal exam that includes testing for Giardia for all dogs)
Current Weekly Class Schedule
Class | Time | Start Date | Instructor | Location |
MONDAYS | ||||
Recreational Agility Drop-Ins (Beginner II - Intermediate) | 2:00pm | Ongoing (sign-ups required) | Jenn | Agility Arena |
Nose Work - Odor | 6:30pm | 6/6/22 | Jenn | University Classroom |
Beginner Agility I | 7:00pm | 7/11/22 | Cara | Auditorium |
Nose Work - Primary | 7:30pm | 6/6/22 | Jenn | University Classroom |
Agility Attention/Focus | 8:10pm | 7/11/22 | Cara | Auditorium |
TUESDAYS | ||||
Beginner Obedience | 11:00am | 6/14/22 | Mich | Auditorium |
Dog Sport Prep | 4:30pm | 5/31/22 | Lil' Michelle | Auditorium |
TBA | 4:30pm | TBA | TBA | Agility Arena |
Beginner Agility III | 5:50pm | 6/14/22 | Cara | Agility Arena |
Puppy Playschool | 6:00pm | Ongoing | Lil' Michelle/Jenn | Upper Classrooms |
Beginner Agility III | 7:00pm | 6/14/22 | Cara | Agility Arena |
Beginner Obedience | 7:00pm | 5/31/22 FULL | Lil' Michelle | Auditorium |
Beginner Obedience | 8:00pm | 6/14/22 | Mich | Auditorium |
Beginner Agility III | 8:10pm | 6/14/22 | Cara | Agility Arena |
WEDNESDAYS | ||||
Beginner Agility I | 11:00am | 6/1/22 | Cara | Agility Arena |
Beginner Agility II | 12:00pm | 6/8/22 | Cara | Agility Arena |
Beginner Agility I | 5:00pm | TBA | Lil' Michelle | Auditorium |
Beginner Agility III | 5:00pm | 6/15/22 | Jenn | Agility Arena |
Beginner Obedience | 6:00pm | 5/25/22 FULL | Lil' Michelle | Auditorium |
Beginner Agility III | 6:00pm | 6/8/22 | Jenn | Agility Arena |
Recreational Agility Drop-Ins (Beginner II - Intermediate) | 7:00pm | Ongoing (sign-ups required) | Jenn | Agility Arena |
TBA | 7:00pm | TBA | TBA | Auditorium |
THURSDAYS | ||||
Recreational Agility Drop-Ins (Beginner II - Intermediate) | 3:00pm | Ongoing (sign-ups required) | Jenn | Agility Arena |
Beginner Agility I | 4:30pm | TBA | TBA | Agility Arena |
Canine Good Citizen (CGC) | 5:00pm | 6/9/22 | Lil' Michelle | Auditorium |
Advanced Beginner Obedience (Level 2) | 6:00pm | 6/2/22 | Lil' Michelle | Auditorium |
Beginner Obedience | 7:00pm | 5/26/22 FULL | Lil' Michelle | Auditorium |
Intro to Rally | 8:10pm | 5/5/22 | Jenn | Auditorium |
FRIDAYS | ||||
Reactive Agility | 1:30pm | 5/6/22 | Jenn | Agility Arena |
Reactive Agility | 2:45pm | 6/10/22 | Jenn | Agility Arena |
SATURDAYS | ||||
Beginner Obedience | 10:00am | 6/25/22 | Mich | Auditorium |
Beginner Obedience | 11:00am | 6/18/22 FULL | Mich | Auditorium |
Alicia Kerr's Agility Class Schedule
**Alicia's classes are by invitation only - please email the office to see about enrollment for your dog.
Class | Time | Start Date | Instructor | Location |
MONDAYS |
||||
Beginner Agility III** | 5:50pm | 5/2/22 | Alicia | Agility Arena |
Advanced Handling Agility** | 7:00pm | 5/2/22 | Alicia | Agility Arena |
Advanced Handling Agility** | 8:10pm | 5/2/22 | Alicia | Agility Arena |
THURSDAYS | ||||
Advanced Handling Agility** | 9:30am | 4/28/22 | Alicia | Agility Arena |
Beginner Agility III** | 11:00am | 4/28/22 | Alicia | Agility Arena |
Beginner Agility III** | 5:50pm | 4/28/22 | Alicia | Agility Arena |
Advanced Handling Agility** | 7:00pm | 4/28/22 | Alicia | Agility Arena |
Competition Agility** | 8:10pm | 4/28/22 | Alicia | Agility Arena |
Training classes will NOT be held on the following holidays:
- New Years Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Columbus Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- New Years Eve