Other Classes
Current Class Offering
The following Obedience classes are currently being offered:
- Tricks!
- Impulse Control
- Heeling
- Attention/Focus
- Confidence Building
- Structured Hikes [March - October]
- Breed Handling
Click here to view the current class schedule.
Most classes are held in our Auditorium. See here for directions.
Cost
Structured Hikes:
$25 per outing
Breed Handling:
$120 for 4 weeks
All other classes:
$150 for 4 weeks
We accept puppies as young as 8 weeks. There is no upper-age limit. Your dog is never too old to learn. You really can teach an old dog new tricks!
Medical Requirements:
- Rabies Certificate (for dogs over 6 months)
- Negative Fecal Test Results (including Giardia)
- Up-to-date on all core vaccinations as recommended by their veterinarian
Click here to Email Vaccination Records
Ready to Register?
Tricks
Learn how to teach your dog almost any trick with the help of a clicker and our tricks class! Tricks are a great way to build the bond with your dog, expand their skillset, and work on your own skills as a handler. During the first 3 weeks of class, we will cover a variety of tricks that are on the list for the AKC Novice Trick Dog title. Tricks include roll over, on your bed, crawl, pushups, high five, take a bow, and spin in a circle. During the 4th week you will take the test for the AKC Novice Trick Dog title! Additional levels are offered for higher level Trick Titles.
Prerequisites: Either Puppy Preschool or Beginner Obedience.
Confidence Building
This 4-week class will include elements of Nose Work, Agility, & Tricks to help build your pup's confidence in new situations. The pups will be searching for treats, going through obstacle courses, and working around other dogs.
Prerequisites: Either Puppy Preschool, Beginner Obedience, or Instructor Permission
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Impulse Control Workshop
Is your dog impatient, demanding, hyperactive, or bouncy? Maybe your dog is a developing adolescent or a very active adult. Having an overly excitable dog can be overwhelming and frustrating.
While we can't change our dog's temperament, we are able to use training methods to help our dogs develop the ability to remain calm and better self-regulate. As we set boundaries and create communication skills with our dogs, we help them to learn to be patient and to better control their emotions.
Through a series of games and exercises, this class will help you provide Fido an "off" switch and learn to control his impulses.
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Attention/Focus
Do you find that your pup has a hard time hearing you or giving you much attention?
Much of the behavior we deem “bad” is rooted in where your dog’s attention is focused. If they find a smell interesting they will pull the leash to get to it, if they find a leaf fun to chase, their recall might stink and if they can’t seem to focus on you, something else might have grabbed their attention.
Having strong attention from your dog will make for easy dog training, but how do you get that?
This attention class will help teach your dog to pay attention to you and have some fun at the same time.
Prerequisites: Beginner Obedience.
Structured Hikes
*This class is seasonal (March - October)*
Each week we will go on a different adventure somewhere within a 15-minute radius of Gemini Dogs.
There are two types of Structured Hikes - Nature & Downtown. For Nature Hikes, these will be dog-friendly hiking trails. For Downtown Hikes, these may be parking lot visits, a downtown area, a neighborhood, and more. The outings will be 40 minutes in length.
Dog and handler teams will practice their walking skills, recalls, friendly greetings, leave its, and more, as well as have the opportunity to ask the instructor questions.
Prerequisites: Advanced Beginner Obedience or Instructor Permission. Please email to obtain permission.
Email training@geminidogs.com to find out the location of the week.