PUBLIC CLASSES (Click here to register for class)
Upcoming classes held at Fido’s Farm & Fluffy & Floyd’s Pet Supplies
Basic Obedience Class: Fun Foundation 1 & 2
6 Weeks - Open Enrollment - $135. Prerequisite: current vaccinations.
Does your dog jump on other people, bark for attention or get into things they're not supposed to? Are they easily distracted by other dogs? Do they have a hard time coming when called? In this class, we'll help you improve these issues using positive reinforcement. You will learn the basics of how to use positive reiforcement to help develop a "thinking dog" who is confident and focused on you! We will work in a small class for optimal success. This class is for both puppies and adult dogs. Prerequisite: your dog must be up to date on its vaccinations. Please speak with your vet for specifics. Please note, we use a lot of treats in class. Food is a primary reinforcement! People often worry that too many treats at first will make the dog only work for treats in the future - when in fact it's the other way around. They'll work harder because they don't know WHEN they'll get a treat! Click here to register.
Puppy Manners & Socialization
For puppies between 8 and 18 weeks - see below for vaccination information.
6 Weeks – Open Enrollment - $135
Calling all puppies! This class is designed to help start your puppy out on the right paw - and is taught by a behaviorist. We'll go over basic manners, and we'll troubleshoot puppy related issues such as housetraining, chewing and bite inhibition. Your puppy will also participate in playtime sessions for socialization. Please note, we use a lot of treats in class. Food is a primary reinforcement! People often worry that too many treats at first will make the dog only work for treats in the future - when in fact it's the other way around. They'll work harder because they don't know WHEN they'll get a treat! This class is for pups between 8 to 16 weeks. Your pup needs to have its first set of puppy shots before starting class - and these shots should have been administered at least 7 days prior to starting class. Click here to read the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior's position on Puppy Socialization. Click here to register.
Fun Foundation 3: Advanced Manners * Semi-Private Lessons *
3 Weeks - $100. Prerequisite: Fun Foundation 1 & 2
In these advanced skills and highly focused classes, we will build on the foundation you started in Fun Foundation 1 &2. We will be on proofing our most important skills in small group settings. A session focusing on one to two skills at a time will ensure focused sessions with great understand of proofing our skills. The recall, loose leash walking & stay will be our focus. Three students maximum for optimal success. This class is for both puppies and adult dogs. Click here to register.
Treibball (Try-Ball) - The New Sport of Urban Herding!
3 weeks - $70
Come and try out the up and coming sport of urban herding with your dog. THIS SPORT IS OPEN TO ALL BREEDS! The game involves your dog "herding" yoga balls into a goal area. We will introduce you to the sport with videos and basic training. We will begin training your dog to push the ball and go out to a mat to get into position. Are you and your dog looking for a fun activity to do together? Come try it out! Click here to register.
Calm, Controlled Dog Class
6 Weeks - $135
Encourage a calm response and create focus in highly distracting environments, and use calming massage techniques to reduce anxiety in your dog. We will work in multiple settings and with many distractions. Based on the exercises in Control Unleashed, by Leslie McDevitt. Prerequisite: Fun Foundation 1 or Instructor Approval. Your dog must be up to date on its vaccinations. Please speak with your vet for specifics. Contact Heather at heather@happydoginstitute.com for more information
Agility Building Blocks, Level 1
6 Weeks - $135
This class offers a foundation in agility with focus on equipment confidence, handling and key skills for your future playing the game of agility! This class is six weeks long. Prerequisite: Fun Foundation 1. Your dog must be over six months of age to participate, and up to date on its vaccinations. Please speak with your vet for specifics. Contact Heather at heather@happydoginstitute.com for more information.
Agility Building Blocks, Level 2
6 Weeks - $135
This class will build on the skills from Agility Building Blocks 1. You will create a solid skill base in contacts, weave poles, jumping and handling. This class is six weeks long. Prerequisite: Fun Foundation 1 and Agility Building Blocks 1 or instructor approval. Your dog must be over 15 months of age to participate and up to date on its vaccinations. Please speak with your vet for specifics. Contact Heather at heather@happydoginstitute.com for more information.
Fun Foundation 1: Prerequisite for Calm Dog & Agility
2 Weeks - $50
With positive reinforcement training, you can build a solid foundation for your dog to advance in any training venue and at home. In this two-week class, you will learn the basics of how to use positive reiforcement to help develop a "thinking dog" who is confident and engaged. You'll start to build behaviors to help your dog learn "the basics" and focus on you. This class is for both puppies and adult dogs. Prerequisite: your dog must be up to date on its vaccinations. Please speak with your vet for specifics. Contact Heather at heather@happydoginstitute.com to fulfill the prerequisite for Calm Dog & Agility.
Reactive Rover Class
6 Weeks - $250
Is your dog reactive or aggressive towards other dogs, on leash? This class will discuss the reasons behind this behavior and teach management techniques so you can feel more confident and at ease – and so will your dog. There are two instructors for this class. Prerequisite: none. Please note, this class is not for dogs who are human aggressive, and is not for dogs who are aggressive only off leash. The goal of this class is not for dogs to reach the point where they will interact (that's a longer term goal), but to help them be calm and comfortable in the presence of other dogs ON LEASH. Please email us if you have any questions at info@happydoginstitute.com. Contact Emma for scheduling and registration information at emma@happydoginstitute.com.
