Dog Training Class Calendar

Does your dog love to hunt? Shed hunting is a competitive sport for All Breeds. Learn how to let your dog find and retrieve Shed Antlers and more.

October24 @ 8:30 am- Kierland Commons

Directions:

Greenway Road and Scottsdale Road. West side ofScottsdale Rd. Meet at TD Ameritrade building across from the art store. TDAmertitrade faces Greenway Rd and is west of Scottsdale Rd.

All participants MUST have a“TRAINING” or “SERVICE DOG” (if appropriate) patch for their collar, vest orleash. Due to the nature of the airport all clients wishing to participate inthe Sky Harbor Airport classes MUST have passed a CGC or be in level 2/3classes unless they are currently enrolled in the Outdoor Adventure classes andhave been given permission by the trainer to attend. Dogs must have loose leashwalking skills at a minimum. MASKS ARE MANDATORY.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have good basic obedience skill, especially walking nicely on leash and stay.

Put the skills you have been working on with your dog to practical use. Join us in various locations throughout the valley. We will be walking our dogs in a group and practicing basic sits and downs along with more advanced commands such as moving downs, stands, and commands with your back turned to your dog. We will be going up and down elevators in shopping areas and walking in parks. Walking in a group challenges your dog to focus on you and adds a new dimension to your training. Advanced obedience dogs only. Various locations

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must be able to perform a set of 6 or 12 weave independently to enroll in this class.

Dogs/Handler Teams are working off leash and taking all obstacles, be able to do 6 weaves without gates. This class includes drills and handling skills. The emphasis is on the handlers execution of a variety of courses. Developing distance, speed, working on handler and obstacle focus.

A different kind of scent class intro: Trailing lets the dogs use their noses to find a specific scent and go to it, and either alert or retrieve. Tracking uses nose and sight to look for markers (ie; footprints, disturbed areas...) or articles such as clothing, purses, shoes...etc, and either alert or retrieve

Pre-Requisite: Your dog has completed beginner agility and is able to work off leash.

Dogs/Handler Teams are working off leash and taking all obstacles, be able to do 6 weaves with gates. This class includes drills and handling skills. The emphasis is on the handlers execution of a variety of courses.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have basic obedience to enroll in this class.

Join us for having fun with your canine companion running through tunnels, tires, over a dog walk and a teeter and so much more. If you and your four-legged team mate want to continue with agility after this class, we can direct you to our continuing classes. You may want to compete or just practice your skills, but we have classes for every level. 6 weeks recommended for agility classes.
Needed for first class: Buckle collar and harness, really great treats (bring chicken or leftover steak), bowl for water (water provided), your enthusiasm, your dog.

Pre-Requisite: Your puppy must have had at least their second round of Distemper/Parvo to enroll in this class. Proof of vaccinations required.

This indoor class is for dogs less than 6 months starting basic obedience skills- heeling on a loose leash, sits, downs, stays, coming on recall and manners. Learn basic obedience training skills in a fun, positive environment using games to teach.

Needed for classes: flat collar or training collar/martingale, Harness, treats or your dog’s favorite toy. Collar needs will be assessed for each dog at the first class.

This indoor class is for dogs 6 months and older needing basic obedience skills- heeling on a loose leash, sits, downs, stays, coming on recall and manners. Learn basic obedience training skills in a fun, positive environment. This class is for puppies who have graduated puppy obedience 1 or for newly adopted dogs that are attending their first obedience class. Needed for classes: flat collar or training collar/martingale, Harness, treats or your dog’s favorite toy. Collar needs will be assessed for each dog at the first class.

Pre-Requisite: Your puppy must have had at least their second round of Distemper/Parvo to enroll in this class. Proof of vaccinations required.

This indoor class is for dogs less than 6 months starting basic obedience skills- heeling on a loose leash, sits, downs, stays, coming on recall and manners. Learn basic obedience training skills in a fun, positive environment using games to teach.

Needed for classes: flat collar or training collar/martingale, Harness, treats or your dog’s favorite toy. Collar needs will be assessed for each dog at the first class.

off site. Check with Office for details

Pre-Requisite: Your puppy must have had at least their second round of Distemper/Parvo to enroll in this class. Proof of vaccinations required.

This indoor class is for dogs less than 6 months starting basic obedience skills- heeling on a loose leash, sits, downs, stays, coming on recall and manners. Learn basic obedience training skills in a fun, positive environment using games to teach.

Needed for classes: flat collar or training collar/martingale, Harness, treats or your dog’s favorite toy. Collar needs will be assessed for each dog at the first class.

Size and age appropriate. Groups of dog get together to learn appropriate play and to be able to disengage and to return to the owner when called.

MUST BE ENROLLED IN OBEDIENCE CLASSES

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have good basic obedience skill, especially walking nicely on leash and stay.

You and your dog navigate a course, side-by-side, as you steer him through a course of 10-20 different signs. Each of these signs provides instructions regarding the next skill that is to be performed. The dog and handler move continuously throughout the course with the dog under control at the handler’s left side.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have completed Obedience 1 to enroll in this class.

This indoor class is for dogs 6 months and older needing additional basic obedience skills- heeling on a loose leash, sits, downs, stays, coming on recall and manners. Learn basic obedience training skills in a fun, positive environment. Class may be indoor or outdoors, generalizing behavior for different situations and working in more challenging environments. This class is for puppies who have graduated obedience 1 class and want to continue building their dog's skills. Needed for classes: flat collar or training collar/martingale, harness, treats or your dog’s favorite toy. Collar needs will be assessed for each dog at the first class.

Art of Handling with Mike , Academy 103.
Jazmine, Katie, Teri, and Christina

Let your dog explore natural hunting instincts looking for rabbit, game birds, water fowl. Instinctual Training helps dogs learn to work independently, explore, and focus. Helps to build confidence and bond so diminishes unwanted behaviors.

This will be outdoors!!!

Great way to get started on tasks for service, hunt or field work, fun shaping class to introduce concept of fetch, take, or get it, bring, recall, and hold, drop/give.

Sweetwater Park across from Costco in parking lot.
13230 N 44th St Phoenix, Az 85032

Games & Tricks for dogs of all ages to stimulate their mind and body.

Non-competition agility…fun & active class for handler and dog to work through an obstacle course

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have good basic obedience skill, especially walking nicely on leash and stay.

The activity and sport of scentwork is designed to develop your dogs’ natural scenting abilities by using their desire to hunt and their love of toys, food and exercise. It’s a great way for your dog to have fun, build confidence and burn lots of mental and physical energy. Open to all breeds, it is a great class for dogs of any age. They will have an opportunity to build confidence in new environments and work around obstacles without the stress of interaction with other dogs.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have completed Shaping 1.

Teaching your dog tricks by capturing behaviors he performs as he moves incrementally toward your ultimate goal for more complex behavior sequences.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have completed Obedience 1 to enroll in this class.

This indoor class is for dogs 6 months and older needing additional basic obedience skills- heeling on a loose leash, sits, downs, stays, coming on recall and manners. Learn basic obedience training skills in a fun, positive environment. Class may be indoor or outdoors, generalizing behavior for different situations and working in more challenging environments. This class is for puppies who have graduated obedience 1 class and want to continue building their dog's skills. Needed for classes: flat collar or training collar/martingale, harness, treats or your dog’s favorite toy. Collar needs will be assessed for each dog at the first class.

Pre-Requisite: Your puppy must have had at least their second round of Distemper/Parvo to enroll in this class. Proof of vaccinations required.This indoor class is for dogs less than 6 months starting basic obedience skills- heeling on a loose leash, sits, downs, stays, coming on recall and manners. Learn basic obedience training skills in a fun, positive environment using games to teach.Needed for classes: flat collar or training collar/martingale, Harness, treats or your dog’s favorite toy. Collar needs will be assessed for each dog at the first class.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have taken Beginner, Novice and Intermediate Agility to enroll in this class.

Dogs/Handler Teams are working off leash and taking all obstacles, be able to do 6 weaves without gates. This class includes drills and handling skills. The emphasis is on accurancy and timing of the que and on the handlers execution of a variety of courses. Including detailed coaching of handling skills.

This indoor class is for dogs 6 months and older needing basic obedience skills- heeling on a loose leash, sits, downs, stays, coming on recall and manners. Learn basic obedience training skills in a fun, positive environment. This class is for puppies who have graduated puppy obedience 1 or for newly adopted dogs that are attending their first obedience class. Needed for classes: flat collar or training collar/martingale, Harness, treats or your dog’s favorite toy. Collar needs will be assessed for each dog at the first class.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have good basic obedience skill, especially walking nicely on leash and stay.

You and your dog navigate a course, side-by-side, as you steer him through a course of 10-20 different signs. Each of these signs provides instructions regarding the next skill that is to be performed. The dog and handler move continuously throughout the course with the dog under control at the handler’s left side.

academy class for Michael M, Renee, and Judy Putnam.
waiting for them to register.

Open enrollment and consecutive class styles require different mechanics. Learn how to create modules, progressions, written outlines, and create goals with a final outcome. Using a demo dog or a clients dog in front of a group that will showcase what it is you are trying to achieve in terms of proficency.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have basic obedience to enroll in this class.

Join us for having fun with your canine companion running through tunnels, tires, over a dog walk and a teeter and so much more. If you and your four-legged team mate want to continue with agility after this class, we can direct you to our continuing classes. You may want to compete or just practice your skills, but we have classes for every level. 6 weeks recommended for agility classes.
Needed for first class: Buckle collar and harness, really great treats (bring chicken or leftover steak), bowl for water (water provided), your enthusiasm, your dog.

This indoor class is for dogs 6 months and older needing basic obedience skills- heeling on a loose leash, sits, downs, stays, coming on recall and manners. Learn basic obedience training skills in a fun, positive environment. This class is for puppies who have graduated puppy obedience 1 or for newly adopted dogs that are attending their first obedience class. Needed for classes: flat collar or training collar/martingale, Harness, treats or your dog’s favorite toy. Collar needs will be assessed for each dog at the first class.

Pre-Requisite: Your puppy must have had at least their second round of Distemper/Parvo to enroll in this class. Proof of vaccinations required.

This indoor class is for dogs less than 6 months starting basic obedience skills- heeling on a loose leash, sits, downs, stays, coming on recall and manners. Learn basic obedience training skills in a fun, positive environment using games to teach.

Needed for classes: flat collar or training collar/martingale, Harness, treats or your dog’s favorite toy. Collar needs will be assessed for each dog at the first class.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must be able to perform a set of 6 or 12 weave independently to enroll in this class.

Dogs/Handler Teams are working off leash and taking all obstacles, be able to do 6 weaves without gates. This class includes drills and handling skills. The emphasis is on the handlers execution of a variety of courses. Developing distance, speed, working on handler and obstacle focus.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have completed Scentwork 1 to enroll in this class.

Intermediate scentwork skills like scent discrimination, competition practice, more difficult scentwork practice.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have basic obedience to enroll in this class.

Join us for having fun with your canine companion running through tunnels, tires, over a dog walk and a teeter and so much more. If you and your four-legged team mate want to continue with agility after this class, we can direct you to our continuing classes. You may want to compete or just practice your skills, but we have classes for every level. 6 weeks recommended for agility classes.
Needed for first class: Buckle collar and harness, really great treats (bring chicken or leftover steak), bowl for water (water provided), your enthusiasm, your dog.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have basic obedience to enroll in this class.

Join us for having fun with your canine companion running through tunnels, tires, over a dog walk and a teeter and so much more. If you and your four-legged team mate want to continue with agility after this class, we can direct you to our continuing classes. You may want to compete or just practice your skills, but we have classes for every level. 6 weeks recommended for agility classes.
Needed for first class: Buckle collar and harness, really great treats (bring chicken or leftover steak), bowl for water (water provided), your enthusiasm, your dog.

Dog must already have CGC. Will work on ATT items, CGCA, Helpful K9 beginning task work.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have completed Therapy Dog 1 to enroll in this class.

Therapy dogs come in all sizes and breeds. The most important characteristic of a therapy dog is its temperament. Certified therapy dog must be friendly, patient, confident, gentle, and at ease in all situations. Therapy dogs must enjoy human contact and be content to be petted, cuddled and handled, sometimes clumsily, by unfamiliar people and to enjoy that contact.Environments include retirement homes, libraries, hospice care, etc.

Pre-Requisite: Your puppy must have had at least their second round of Distemper/Parvo to enroll in this class. Proof of vaccinations required.

This indoor class is for dogs less than 6 months starting basic obedience skills- heeling on a loose leash, sits, downs, stays, coming on recall and manners. Learn basic obedience training skills in a fun, positive environment using games to teach.

Needed for classes: flat collar or training collar/martingale, Harness, treats or your dog’s favorite toy. Collar needs will be assessed for each dog at the first class.

PV Mall - meet on grass by food court, near parking garage.  Must have CGC or already be a certified Therapy Dog for this class.



Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have good basic obedience skill, especially walking nicely on leash and stay.

Working on an advanced level of Obedience Training: a dog must master the basic obedience skills: "Sit, Stay, Come, Down, Heel" and a dropped leash recall in a store in response to verbal commands and/or hand signals. Taking you and your dog to local, small, pet friendly locations to begin to practice the skills below
Manners: a dog must acquire proper social behavior skills. It includes at a minimum:
No aggressive behavior toward people or other animals - no biting, snapping, snarling, growling or lunging and barking at them when working off your property.
No sniffing merchandise or people or intruding into another dog’s space while on duty.
Socialize to tolerate strange sights, sounds, odors etc. in a wide variety of public settings.
Ignores food on the floor or dropped in the dog’s vicinity while working outside the home.
Works calmly on leash. No unruly behavior or unnecessary vocalizations in public settings.
No urinating or defecating in public unless given a specific command or signal to toilet in an appropriate place.

Must have passed Obedience 1 to enroll in this class.

Get dogs CGC qualified in this class. Therapy Dog class. Class will take place on site at AZ Dog Sports. working on our people skills, learning how to do READ visits with those interested in children’s programs, we will continue to work with wheel chairs, walkers, introduce loud noises. We will go over ideas of how you can make your visits more engaging ,meaningful and fun. I will also go over briefly the Navigator Buddies program at Sky Harbor and help you with those requirements

Non-competition agility…fun & active class for handler and dog to work through an obstacle course

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have completed Scentwork 1 & 2 to enroll in this class.

Advanced scentwork to prepare for competition.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have completed Treibball 1 to enroll in this class.

Intermediate Treibball to continue building teamwork, communication and confidence with you and your dog.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have completed Scentwork 1 & 2 to enroll in this class.

Advanced scentwork to prepare for competition.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have good basic obedience skill.

Do you want your dog to perform those tricks and stunts the movie dogs do? If so, this is the fun class for you and your dog. Dogs must be able to work off leash and be social.

Basic puppy obedience foundation with half the class being agility foundation to get them used to equipment. good for confidence boosting.

Pre-Requisite: Your puppy must have had at least their second round of Distemper/Parvo to enroll in this class. Proof of vaccinations required.

This indoor class is for dogs less than 6 months starting basic obedience skills- heeling on a loose leash, sits, downs, stays, coming on recall and manners. Learn basic obedience training skills in a fun, positive environment using games to teach.

Needed for classes: flat collar or training collar/martingale, Harness, treats or your dog’s favorite toy. Collar needs will be assessed for each dog at the first class.

This indoor class is for dogs 6 months and older needing basic obedience skills- heeling on a loose leash, sits, downs, stays, coming on recall and manners. Learn basic obedience training skills in a fun, positive environment. This class is for puppies who have graduated puppy obedience 1 or for newly adopted dogs that are attending their first obedience class. Needed for classes: flat collar or training collar/martingale, Harness, treats or your dog’s favorite toy. Collar needs will be assessed for each dog at the first class.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have completed Obedience 1 to enroll in this class. Must bring a 15 - 20 foot long line. Do you want a strong recall when your dog is off leash? Do you want to go hiking or go to the Park and not worry "will my dog come back when called"? Then this class is for you.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must be able to perform a set of 6 or 12 weave independently to enroll in this class.

Dogs/Handler Teams are working off leash and taking all obstacles, be able to do 6 weaves without gates. This class includes drills and handling skills. The emphasis is on the handlers execution of a variety of courses. Developing distance, speed, working on handler and obstacle focus.

Will your dog find you? your friends, kids, or someone in need of assistance? Learn new skills to help your dog hone hunting skills that may be a lifesaver.

22207 N 90th ave, Peoria, 85383 Kristy Davis
480 335 6597 kristy

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have basic obedience to enroll in this class.

Join us for having fun with your canine companion running through tunnels, tires, over a dog walk and a teeter and so much more. If you and your four-legged team mate want to continue with agility after this class, we can direct you to our continuing classes. You may want to compete or just practice your skills, but we have classes for every level. 6 weeks recommended for agility classes.
Needed for first class: Buckle collar and harness, really great treats (bring chicken or leftover steak), bowl for water (water provided), your enthusiasm, your dog.

A different kind of scent class intro: Trailing lets the dogs use their noses to find a specific scent and go to it, and either alert or retrieve. Tracking uses nose and sight to look for markers (ie; footprints, disturbed areas...) or articles such as clothing, purses, shoes...etc, and either alert or retrieve

Pre-Requisite: Your dog has completed beginner agility and is able to work off leash.

Dogs/Handler Teams are working off leash and taking all obstacles, be able to do 6 weaves with gates. This class includes drills and handling skills. The emphasis is on the handlers execution of a variety of courses.

This indoor class is for dogs 6 months and older needing basic obedience skills- heeling on a loose leash, sits, downs, stays, coming on recall and manners. Learn basic obedience training skills in a fun, positive environment. This class is for puppies who have graduated puppy obedience 1 or for newly adopted dogs that are attending their first obedience class. Needed for classes: flat collar or training collar/martingale, Harness, treats or your dog’s favorite toy. Collar needs will be assessed for each dog at the first class.

out door skills, public access skills, leash skills,
going under , bikes, skateboards

  Best Buy

 12645 N 48th St, Phoenix, AZ 85032

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have good basic obedience skill, especially walking nicely on leash and stay.

This class is best suited for dogs with experience using clicker training or marker based training. In this class, you will learn how to teach your dog to help you with a few daily house chores as well as games and other activities such as:

Retrieving an object

Putting away their toys

Helping with laundry, etc. . . .

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have good basic obedience skill, especially walking nicely on leash and stay.

You and your dog navigate a course, side-by-side, as you steer him through a course of 10-20 different signs. Each of these signs provides instructions regarding the next skill that is to be performed. The dog and handler move continuously throughout the course with the dog under control at the handler’s left side.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have good basic obedience skill, especially walking nicely on leash and stay.

The activity and sport of scentwork is designed to develop your dogs’ natural scenting abilities by using their desire to hunt and their love of toys, food and exercise. It’s a great way for your dog to have fun, build confidence and burn lots of mental and physical energy. Open to all breeds, it is a great class for dogs of any age. They will have an opportunity to build confidence in new environments and work around obstacles without the stress of interaction with other dogs.

Does your dog love to hunt? Shed hunting is a competitive sport for All Breeds. Learn how to let your dog find and retrieve Shed Antlers and more.

October 31 @ 8:30 am-  El Dorado Park

Directions:

 From the101 take either the McDowell or Thomas Rd exit. If taking McDowell Rd exit turnnorth on Hayden Rd.Take Hayden Rd to Oak Street and turn West on Oak Street.Turn left at the stop sign and park in the lot on the right.

If taking Thomas Rd exit turn south on HaydenRd. Take Hayden Rd to Oak Street and turn west on Oak Street. Turn left at thestop sign and park in the lot on the right.

Oak Street has a stop light and runs through aresidential neighborhood.

All participants MUST have a“TRAINING” or “SERVICE DOG” (if appropriate) patch for their collar, vest orleash. Due to the nature of the airport all clients wishing to participate inthe Sky Harbor Airport classes MUST have passed a CGC or be in level 2/3classes unless they are currently enrolled in the Outdoor Adventure classes andhave been given permission by the trainer to attend. Dogs must have loose leashwalking skills at a minimum. MASKS ARE MANDATORY.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have good basic obedience skill, especially walking nicely on leash and stay.

Put the skills you have been working on with your dog to practical use. Join us in various locations throughout the valley. We will be walking our dogs in a group and practicing basic sits and downs along with more advanced commands such as moving downs, stands, and commands with your back turned to your dog. We will be going up and down elevators in shopping areas and walking in parks. Walking in a group challenges your dog to focus on you and adds a new dimension to your training. Advanced obedience dogs only. Various locations

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must be able to perform a set of 6 or 12 weave independently to enroll in this class.

Dogs/Handler Teams are working off leash and taking all obstacles, be able to do 6 weaves without gates. This class includes drills and handling skills. The emphasis is on the handlers execution of a variety of courses. Developing distance, speed, working on handler and obstacle focus.

A different kind of scent class intro: Trailing lets the dogs use their noses to find a specific scent and go to it, and either alert or retrieve. Tracking uses nose and sight to look for markers (ie; footprints, disturbed areas...) or articles such as clothing, purses, shoes...etc, and either alert or retrieve

Pre-Requisite: Your dog has completed beginner agility and is able to work off leash.

Dogs/Handler Teams are working off leash and taking all obstacles, be able to do 6 weaves with gates. This class includes drills and handling skills. The emphasis is on the handlers execution of a variety of courses.

Pre-Requisite: Your dog must have basic obedience to enroll in this class.

Join us for having fun with your canine companion running through tunnels, tires, over a dog walk and a teeter and so much more. If you and your four-legged team mate want to continue with agility after this class, we can direct you to our continuing classes. You may want to compete or just practice your skills, but we have classes for every level. 6 weeks recommended for agility classes.
Needed for first class: Buckle collar and harness, really great treats (bring chicken or leftover steak), bowl for water (water provided), your enthusiasm, your dog.

Pre-Requisite: Your puppy must have had at least their second round of Distemper/Parvo to enroll in this class. Proof of vaccinations required.

This indoor class is for dogs less than 6 months starting basic obedience skills- heeling on a loose leash, sits, downs, stays, coming on recall and manners. Learn basic obedience training skills in a fun, positive environment using games to teach.

Needed for classes: flat collar or training collar/martingale, Harness, treats or your dog’s favorite toy. Collar needs will be assessed for each dog at the first class.

This indoor class is for dogs 6 months and older needing basic obedience skills- heeling on a loose leash, sits, downs, stays, coming on recall and manners. Learn basic obedience training skills in a fun, positive environment. This class is for puppies who have graduated puppy obedience 1 or for newly adopted dogs that are attending their first obedience class. Needed for classes: flat collar or training collar/martingale, Harness, treats or your dog’s favorite toy. Collar needs will be assessed for each dog at the first class.