Basic Obedience Classes

Basic Obedience Classes at Creature Comforts

A five week class for dogs 5 months and older. This group class will help socialize your dog to new environments, people and other dogs which helps build a better bond and partnership. You will learn a foundation of practical skills and your dog will gain valuable socialization in a safe setting while learning important skills that they can use in public and at home. Class size is limited to five students.

Please note our basic obedience group class is NOT for dogs that show aggression or reactivity towards other dogs or people.

Included in this one hour class:

marker training
attention
sit
down
go to place/bed stay
come
manners at doorways
leash manners

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Mia, Jake, Jack & Emme at graduation!

Ted, Rozita, Sirius and Basil at graduation!

Additional Information

Q: What do I need to bring for class?
A: Dogs need a secure collar or harness; flat collar, slip lead, gentle leader, pinch collar or easy walk harness (harness allowed for small breeds only), a 6 foot leash (not retractable or bungee), soft training treats and a treat bag to hold your treats. Creature Comforts carry a variety of options or a cotton nail apron from Home Depot or Ace Hardware is ideal.

Q: Can more than one person attend the class?
A: Yes, you may bring one additional family member.

Q: When do I pay, what is the cost and how do I pay?
A: Payment is due at the first week of class. The cost for the 5 week class is $185.00. We accept cash or a check made payable to Diane's Clever K9s.

All classes are non-refundable upon the first attendance to the course. For voluntary missed classes, the training material from the missed class will be provided. In the event of a weather cancellation, you will receive email notification at least 2-hours prior to your class start time and the class will be rescheduled.

Schedule:
Tuesday at Noon 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26 and 1/2
Saturday at 10am 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30, (skip 1/6) and 1/13
Tuesday at Noon 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 and 2/6
Tuesday at 3.45pm 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 and 2/6
Saturday at 10am 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/2 and 3/9
Tuesday at Noon 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5 and 3/12
Tuesday at 3.45pm 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5 and 3/12

Please contact us dianescleverk9s@gmail.com for information on our next group class schedule.

We also offer private lessons (one on one training) for basic obedience.

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