$12/class - no member discount Class dates (sign up for each individually): 9/16/26 (FULL) 9/23/26 9/30/26 (FULL) NO CLASS 10/7/26 10/14/26 10/21/26 10/28/26 11/4/26 Practice your handling skills and prepare your dog to enter the conformation ring. Dogs of any age welcome (puppies should have at least 2 rounds of vaccines). Must sign up at least 24 hours in advance. Refunds given in the event of instructor cancellation (due to weather or illness). No refunds (student requested) given within 7 days of class start.

Working spot $150 (no member discount) Date/Time: Saturday November 21st from 9-5 pm ET (includes a 30 min lunch break - lunch not provided) Learn techniques and games for teaching attention, and how to make your training and time in the ring look more alike. Learn about things you might be doing which are accidentally undoing all your hard work to create attention/focus/engagement. Teach your dog that a distraction is actually a cue to pay attention.

Auditing Spot $75 (no member discount) Date/Time: Saturday November 21st from 9-5 pm ET (includes a 30 min lunch break - lunch not provided) Learn techniques and games for teaching attention, and how to make your training and time in the ring look more alike. Learn about things you might be doing which are accidentally undoing all your hard work to create attention/focus/engagement. Teach your dog that a distraction is actually a cue to pay attention. No member discount

Working spot $100 (no member discount) January 17, 2027 8:30am-3pm Are you interested in learning more about rat sports? Dogs love to sniff. Happy Ratters turns that natural instinct into an exciting sport where dogs search for safely protected rats hidden throughout creative urban-themed courses. Dogs of any breed and experience level can participate! Judge: Melissa Milligan

Auditing Spot $45 (no member discount) January 17, 2027 8:30am-3pm Are you interested in learning more about rat sports? Dogs love to sniff. Happy Ratters turns that natural instinct into an exciting sport where dogs search for safely protected rats hidden throughout creative urban-themed courses. Dogs of any breed and experience level can participate! Judge: Melissa Milligan

Instructor: Lindsay T. Requirements: 3-8 months with at least 2 sets of vaccinations Start 11/16/26, End 1/4/27, NO CLASS 12/7/26 Session Length: 7 weeks Content: AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Curriculum - Puppies will be taught basic obedience skills: Come, Lie Down, Sit, Stay, Walk on a Leash, Leave It, and Polite Greeting with Humans Tips and guidance for impulse control, potty and crate training, plus discussions about many common behavioral issues such as biting, teething, chewing, jumping, barking, socialization, separation anxiety and more. The subject of safety issues for kids & dog interactions will include the various stress signals dogs use daily. Early exposure is critical for the development of all puppies, so get your puppy out to experience the wonders of the world! Be sure to follow your vet’s recommendations as to places where the puppy will be safe. For more information about AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program: https://images.akc.org/pdf/starpuppy/brochure.pdf

Instructor: Patty L. Requirements: 3-8 months with at least 2 sets of vaccinations Start 11/17/26, End 1/5/27, NO CLASS 12/29/26 Session Length: 7 weeks Content: AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Curriculum - Puppies will be taught basic obedience skills: Come, Lie Down, Sit, Stay, Walk on a Leash, Leave It, and Polite Greeting with Humans Tips and guidance for impulse control, potty and crate training, plus discussions about many common behavioral issues such as biting, teething, chewing, jumping, barking, socialization, separation anxiety and more. The subject of safety issues for kids & dog interactions will include the various stress signals dogs use daily. Early exposure is critical for the development of all puppies, so get your puppy out to experience the wonders of the world! Be sure to follow your vet’s recommendations as to places where the puppy will be safe. For more information about AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program: https://images.akc.org/pdf/starpuppy/brochure.pdf

Instructor: Amy T. Start 11/16/26, end 12/28/26 Requirements: Completion of S.T.A.R. PUPPY or equivalent puppy class elsewhere Session length: 7 weeks Content: Continues your puppy's education so that they can perform exercises without luring and with distractions. Exercises continued include: walking on a loose leash with distractions, including other people, meeting and greeting other people with appropriate manners. “Come" from greater distances with distractions. Both Sit and Down Stays from a distance with distractions.

Instructor: Amy T. Start 11/16/26, end 12/28/26 Requirements: Completion of S.T.A.R. PUPPY, Advanced Puppy 1, or equivalent puppy class elsewhere Session length: 7 weeks Content: Continues your puppy's education so that they can perform exercises without luring and with distractions. Exercises continued include: walking on a loose leash with distractions, including other people, meeting and greeting other people with appropriate manners. “Come" from greater distances with distractions. Both Sit and Down Stays from a distance with distractions.

Instructor: Sam G. Start 11/17/26, end 1/5/27, NO CLASS 12/8/26 Requirements: Open to dogs over 6 months of age with little or no formal training/group class experience Session length: 7 weeks Length: 7 week course ​Content: This class is suitable for dogs over the age of 6 months that have completed their immunization shots, including rabies We use positive reinforcement methods and games to make training fun for both the owner and the dog. Dogs will be taught basic obedience skills: Come, Sit, Lie Down, Sttay, Walk on a Leash, Leave It, Polite Greetings with Humans Tips and guidance for impulse control and discussions about many common behavioral issues such as biting, chewing, jumping, barking, socialization, separation anxiety and more. The subject of safety issues for kids & dog interactions will include the various stress signals dogs use daily.

Instructor: Kate G. Start 11/28/26, end 1/16/27 NO CLASS 12/26/26 Requirements: Open to dogs over 6 months of age with little or no formal training/group class experience Session length: 7 weeks Length: 7 week course ​Content: This class is suitable for dogs over the age of 6 months that have completed their immunization shots, including rabies We use positive reinforcement methods and games to make training fun for both the owner and the dog. Dogs will be taught basic obedience skills: Come, Sit, Lie Down, Sttay, Walk on a Leash, Leave It, Polite Greetings with Humans Tips and guidance for impulse control and discussions about many common behavioral issues such as biting, chewing, jumping, barking, socialization, separation anxiety and more. The subject of safety issues for kids & dog interactions will include the various stress signals dogs use daily.

Instructor: Juli W. Start 11/22/26, end 1/3/27 Requirements: Dog is comfortable in a group class environment and able to be crated quietly while waiting their turn Prerequisites: STAR Puppy or higher Session Length: 7 weeks Cost: $140 Content: The Trick Dog class will concentrate on various tricks at your own level and pace, from beginner to advanced. In the Novice Trick Dog classes we work towards the AKC Novice Trick Dog (TKN) title. The dog performs 10 skills. If a dog has a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certificate or title on record at AKC, it can do 5 Novice tricks (CGC + 5) to earn the Novice title. Testing is included at class 7 if your dog is ready. AKC Trick Dog titles are official AKC titles listed on the dog’s title record. Purebreds and mixed breeds are eligible to earn their Trick titles with AKC Materials Needed: buckle or martingale collar, 4 to 6 foot leash, lots of small treats, clicker if you would like

Instructor: Susan P. Start 11/17/26, end 12/29/26 Requirements: Dog is comfortable in a group class environment and is able to be crated quietly while waiting their turn Prerequisites: at least 6 months old, basic obedience skills (heel on leash, sit, stay, come), and a desire to retrieve! Session Length: 7 weeks Content: AKC Fetch is a fun AKC Family Dog program in which dogs can earn 4 levels of AKC titles by demonstrating retrieving skills (Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Retriever). This class will teach you how to prepare your dog to compete in AKC's new Fetch Test and/or to have fun training them to retrieve. Participants will be able to describe the differences in the 4 levels, reinforce proper hold and fetch, encourage reliable come, train steadiness and delivery to hand, develop marking and memory skills, and how to set up practice courses. It will conclude with mock tests at each of the levels that you think your dog is ready to compete. Come and join the fun. All breeds or mixes welcome.

Instructor: Ginny Ruskuski Start 11/28/26, End 1/23/27, NO CLASS 12/19/26 and 12/26/26 Requirements: The dog must be comfortable working in a group class environment Prerequisites: Precision Heeling 1 Session Length: 7 weeks Content: This class is designed to teach the foundation skills needed to be successful at heeling for competition. We will cover heel position in turns, footwork, stands, pivots and other skills needed to prepare for heel position in Rally and Obedience. Materials Needed: buckle or martingale collar, 4 to 6 foot leash, lots of small treats. Recommended by not required – training tab/short leash and platform for correct positioning

Instructor: Alison N. Start 11/18/26, end 12/30/26 Requirements: completed of Novice Obedience or instructor approval (contact the instructor directly) Session length: 7 weeks; limited to 10 students Content: This class will begin to prepare you and your dog to compete in the AKC Beginner Novice and Novice classes. This includes on and off-lead heeling, recall, and stays.This class emphasizes handler skills and developing a dog that is as eager to train as you are, constantly asking you "What's next?". While creating this attitude, we introduce the foundations for Novice (BN and CD) level work: attentive heeling (on and off lead), fold-back Downs, tuck Sits, straight fronts, solid stands, eager recalls, confident sits & downs. We will cover handling errors, understanding corrections, training a thinking dog, marking behaviors, "wrong" as a teaching opportunity, and proofing Materials needed: Lots of treats, a flat or martingale collar, 4-6' leash, crate or mat for your dog to relax on between exercises and platforms if you have them.

Instructor: Sheila G. Start 11/18/26, end 12/30/26 Requirements: Dog must know how to sit, lie down, come when called, walk on a loose leash at the handler's left side, and stay Prerequisites: Advanced Puppy I or higher class Session Length: 7 weeks Content: This class is designed to teach the foundation skills needed to be successful at all levels of Rally. We will spend the first part of each class learning how to teach your dog their new foundation skills followed by applying these skills to the corresponding Rally signs (Novice to Excellent) in the second part of the class. This class is perfect for anyone interested in advancing thier basic skills learned in puppy classes, CGC dogs ready for a bigger challenge, and is a great first step for anyone interested in stepping into the Rally ring for the first time with a new dog. limited to 8 teams to allow for one-on-one instruction. Materials Needed: buckle or martingale collar, 4 to 6 foot leash, lots of small treats. Recommended but not required - pivot disc for your dog's height, stationing platform or PVC guides

Instructor: Erika W. Start 11/28/26, end 1/16/27, NO CLASS 12/26/26 Requirements: Dog must be comfortable and quiet in a crate while waiting their turn Prerequisites: Advanced Puppy I or higher class, must walk under control on a leash Content: This class is for people who are curious about the sport and is the first step in your Nose Work adventure. Now is the time your dog will be introduced to the “hunt” game using natural instincts and drive to search for treats in their environment. Dogs learn to search independently while developing problem solving skills. In addition, handlers begin learning how to recognize and interpret their individual dog’s body language during and at the conclusion of the search. Food is the target in this introductory class. Materials Needed: Non-restrictive harness, buckle or martingale collar, 6 to 10 foot leash (no chain leashes), lots of high-value treats. ​Please note: Because of the high demand for these courses and the importance of continual skill building, missing more than 2 classes in a 7 week session is strongly advised agaisnt. Please ensure that your shedule allows you to attend all classes. You must attend the first class. Puppies 9 month and older are welcome, however they should have graduated from AKC’s STAR Puppy course. Younger puppies may be allowed pending instructor approval. Crating during class is required, so training your dog to be calm and quiet in the crate is necessary. ​