NEW! Virtual Behavior Consultations
A Virtual Behavior Consult is a one-time, 30-minute, one-on-one, online consultation with one of our Animal Behavior Specialists via Zoom or other virtual communication platform. You can discuss behavior and training issues you are having with your pet and they will help you develop a training plan to get you and your pet heading in the right direction.
Virtual behavior consults are available for dogs, cats, and critters – including rabbits and rodent species (guinea pigs, rats, mice, hamsters, etc.). The cost is $45 per 30-minute consultation with the option to purchase two back-to-back sessions.
Training Classes
**In-person training classes are currently suspended due to COVID-19. Please check back for updates.**
Unless otherwise noted, all training classes run for 6 weeks, and you should attend the first class session without your dog. Classes cost $150 for general registration, $110 for dogs adopted from PHS, $90 for auditing, and $85 for active PHS volunteers.
Courses
Puppy Kindergarten
Puppy Kindergarten covers obedience essentials such as sit, down, stay, come and loose leash walking. We will also problem solve typical puppy problem behaviors such as puppy mouthing, chewing, jumping up, and house soiling.
Available Dates
Puppy Pre-School
Puppy Pre-School is a 3 week introductory course for puppies under 16 weeks of age. You will learn the foundations of positive reinforcement training and your puppy will learn leash skills, healthy play skills, and how to respond to their name. Our skilled trainers will manage play sessions during class ensuring a safe and fun environment for your puppy. Our trainers will provide guidance on such topics as mouthing, house training, and jumping. Pre-School puppies must be between 8-15 weeks at start of session.
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Basic Obedience
Basic Obedience is an introductory-level course designed to improve communication between you and your dog. This five-week course covers the essentials, including sit, down, stay, come and loose-leash walking. We will also problem solve behaviors such as jumping up, barking, chewing and destruction.
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Large Dog Reactive Rovers
For dogs under 40 lbs, over 6 months of age. Our Small Dog Reactive Rovers specialty course is designed for dogs that bark at other dogs while on leash. Over five weeks, we will discuss reasons for dog reactivity and teach you how to respond when your dog becomes over-stimulated. Opportunities will be given for you to work with your dog around distractions while desensitizing your dog to other dogs in class.
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Small Dog Reactive Rovers
For dogs under 40 lbs, over 6 months of age. Our Small Dog Reactive Rovers specialty course is designed for dogs that bark at other dogs while on leash. Over five weeks, we will discuss reasons for dog reactivity and teach you how to respond when your dog becomes over-stimulated. Opportunities will be given for you to work with your dog around distractions while desensitizing your dog to other dogs in class.
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Click-a-Trick
Learn fun, show-worthy tricks with your pup that you will want to show off to all of your friends! In this 6 week course you will be learning how to teach your dog fun tricks such as rollover, fetch, dance, and more using positive reinforcement training! This class will meet once a week at 5:45-6:45pm for six weeks starting on Thursday, February 27, 2020.
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Intro to Nose Work / Intro to Nose Work Level 2
K9 Nose Work is a fun search and scenting activity for virtually all dogs and people. Inspired by working detection dogs, it builds confidence and focus in your dog, and is a great way to provide mental and physical stimulation. It starts with getting your dog excited about searching boxes, which is the main focus in this Intro to Nose Work Level 1 class. Your dog will be exposed to boxes and box puzzles in a variety of environments. Dogs work one at a time and rest in their crate while waiting to search, so reactive dogs can enjoy this sport as well. And shy or fearful dogs build confidence while overactive dogs put their energy into searching. You will build a tremendous bond with your dog as you learn to observe, understand and rely upon their fabulous nose and grow together as a team.
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Continuing Nose Work
“Continuing Nose Work” is for dogs that have met minimum proficiency finding the initial target odor. This class will continue to expose the dog/handler team to different environmental conditions and fun challenges while also further developing the dogs search intensity and honing the handler’s skills. The dogs will also be exposed to additional target odor(s). We will be preparing you and your dog for on-going fun and competition.
Available Dates
One-Time Workshops
**Workshops are temporarily suspended due to COVID-19
Although we accept drop-ins for Puppy Social Sessions, all other workshops require preregistration. Payment is by cash only and please, no bills over $20.
Puppy Social Session (drop-in)
Puppy Social is a drop in play hour for puppies under 6 months. This is the perfect opportunity to get your puppy socialized with other puppies in a safe and structured environment. Play interactions are managed and supervised by our trainers to ensure all puppies have a positive experience.
Available Dates
Private Sessions
On-site Dog Training
All on-site private appointments are currently postponed due to COVID-19. Virtual sessions are offered via Zoom.
Fee: $90 per hour. Is a group class too much for your dog? Do you have a specific problem you’d like to work on one-on-one with a trainer? Our certified trainers are here to help.
All private appointments are at PHS and come with handouts that pertain to your specific situation, as well as an email or written recap of the private consultations and instructions given.
Phone Consultations
Need advice on how to handle a specific situation with your dog or cat? Our phone consultations give you the expertise you need from the comfort of your own home. Make an appointment for our free behavior helpline.
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