Group Classes
PUPPY PRE K
BASIC MANNERS II
BASIC MANNERS
Cost: $225 plus tax for 6 weeks
Who: Puppies between 8-16 weeks (we prefer that pups start between 8-12 weeks of age)
If you’ve recently brought home a new four-legged addition and want to get things started on the right paw, Puppy Pre K is the perfect group class for you!
We will cover basic manners and preventing bad habits and behavior
Cost: $225 plus tax for 6 weeks
Who: Puppies between 8-16 weeks (we prefer that pups start between 8-12 weeks of age)
If you’ve recently brought home a new four-legged addition and want to get things started on the right paw, Puppy Pre K is the perfect group class for you!
We will cover basic manners and preventing bad habits and behavior problems. We will introduce basic obedience such as sit, down, come, leave it and follow. We will also discuss important things like grooming, house training, and socialization. We will show you good games to play with your puppy that are both fun and teach your puppy self control.
6 – 50 minute group lessons given once a week. Small group classes, human family members are welcome. Please bring vaccination records to first class.
First class is without dogs.
Preparation Basic Manners
BASIC MANNERS
BASIC MANNERS II
BASIC MANNERS
Cost: $225 plus tax for 6 weeks
Who: Dogs over 4 months of age.
Want a well mannered dog who listens, doesn’t jump on guests, or drag you around? We can teach how to get control so you enjoy living with your dog.
This class teaches you how to get your dogs attention, train sit, down, come, loose leash walking, leave it, impulse control wh
Cost: $225 plus tax for 6 weeks
Who: Dogs over 4 months of age.
Want a well mannered dog who listens, doesn’t jump on guests, or drag you around? We can teach how to get control so you enjoy living with your dog.
This class teaches you how to get your dogs attention, train sit, down, come, loose leash walking, leave it, impulse control when you first ask for it in world full of new dogs, people, and distractions. Learn how and when to reward and when to increase distractions, duration, and distance with training games.
Follow Puppy Pre K or start and adult rescue dog in training.
Suitable for first timers of all ages and as a refresher class. 6 – 50 minute group lessons given once a week. Small group classes, human family members are welcome. Please bring vaccination records to first class.
First class is without dogs.
If your dog has ever bitten a person or another animal or lunges/growls/barks at people or dogs group class may not be the right fit for your dog.Please contact us to discuss other training options.
BASIC MANNERS II
BASIC MANNERS II
BASIC MANNERS III
Cost: $225 plus tax for 6 weeks
Who: Dogs who have completed
Basic Manners
Congratulations! You graduated from Basic Manners Obedience. Now let’s cement prior skills and teach new exercises.
- Skills taught: Heeling with changes of pace and direction, Off-leash heeling, Distance sits, Distance downs, Come with greater distance and distract
Cost: $225 plus tax for 6 weeks
Who: Dogs who have completed
Basic Manners
Congratulations! You graduated from Basic Manners Obedience. Now let’s cement prior skills and teach new exercises.
- Skills taught: Heeling with changes of pace and direction, Off-leash heeling, Distance sits, Distance downs, Come with greater distance and distractions, Come to front, Staying with greater time, distance and distractions, Out of sight stays, Stand for examination.
- Introduces several agility obstacles, including Bar jumps and K-9 Klimbs.
- Prerequisites: Basic Manners or instructor’s approval.
Dogs attend all six classes.
If your dog has ever bitten a person or another animal or lunges/growls/barks at people or dogs group class may not be the right fit for your dog.Please contact us to discuss other training options.
BASIC MANNERS III
LOOSE LEASH WALKING
BASIC MANNERS III
Cost: $225 plus tax for 6 weeks
Who: Dogs who have completed Basic Manners II
In this class you will:
- Improve your dog’s ability to work around distractions
- Build skills and teamwork
- Improve your dog’s manners when around people or other dogs
- Improve your dog’s attention and focus
- Prep for CGC test and/or Therapy Dog Test
*We will practice
Cost: $225 plus tax for 6 weeks
Who: Dogs who have completed Basic Manners II
In this class you will:
- Improve your dog’s ability to work around distractions
- Build skills and teamwork
- Improve your dog’s manners when around people or other dogs
- Improve your dog’s attention and focus
- Prep for CGC test and/or Therapy Dog Test
*We will practice many of the exercises you would encounter on the certification exam*
*This class does not guarantee that you will pass the certification exam but it sure can help.
Who can take this class?
Your dog must understand basic obedience commands including polite walking on a leash, sit, down, stay, and come (all on leash), and be unfailingly friendly with other dogs and people. They must also be calm and not easily stressed in new situations and environments.
LOOSE LEASH WALKING
LOOSE LEASH WALKING
LOOSE LEASH WALKING
Cost: $160 plus tax for 4 weeks
Who: Dogs over 5 months of age who have completed Basic Manners.
Are you tired of being dragged everywhere you go with your dog? Sore shoulders and back? Join this class and get started on a more pleasurable walking journey with your dog.
This class will cover:
- Basic Leash Skills
- Getting Outdoors
- Handling D
Cost: $160 plus tax for 4 weeks
Who: Dogs over 5 months of age who have completed Basic Manners.
Are you tired of being dragged everywhere you go with your dog? Sore shoulders and back? Join this class and get started on a more pleasurable walking journey with your dog.
This class will cover:
- Basic Leash Skills
- Getting Outdoors
- Handling Distractions
- Management
Let's give YOU the skills to teach your dog Loose Leash Walking Etiquette all through positive reinforcement and consistent clear criteria.
** This class does not address reactivity issues or prey /chase issues.
ROCKET RECALL
LOOSE LEASH WALKING
LOOSE LEASH WALKING
Cost: $160 plus tax for 4 weeks
Who: Dogs over 5 months of age who have completed Basic Manners.
Having your dog run to you when you call is one of the most satisfying aspects of your relationship with your dog. The focus of this class is building a reliable recall even in the face of distraction. You will learn to prompt, reinforce and s
Cost: $160 plus tax for 4 weeks
Who: Dogs over 5 months of age who have completed Basic Manners.
Having your dog run to you when you call is one of the most satisfying aspects of your relationship with your dog. The focus of this class is building a reliable recall even in the face of distraction. You will learn to prompt, reinforce and save recalls in challenging situations.
In this single class you will learn:
- How to work at your dog’s level to stay successful.
- Be proactive as needed to keep your dog safe and comfortable.
- What is reinforcing for your dog and be able to use this knowledge to effect positive training results.
- How to apply class learning to problem solve approaches to real life situations.
- How to teach your dog one of the most important skills they can have for their safety and and your enjoyment of your relationship with your best friend.
TRICKS AND GAMES
REACTIVE DOG REHAB
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Cost: $160 plus tax for 4 weeks
Who: Dogs over 5 months of age who have completed Basic Manners.
Why teach tricks and agility? Not just because they are fun! These activities can be a valuable learning experience for you and your dog. They help you teach your dog to think and solve problems with you as a team, help you perfect your tim
Cost: $160 plus tax for 4 weeks
Who: Dogs over 5 months of age who have completed Basic Manners.
Why teach tricks and agility? Not just because they are fun! These activities can be a valuable learning experience for you and your dog. They help you teach your dog to think and solve problems with you as a team, help you perfect your timing, and engage your dog’s interest in fun activities.
Use this class to round out your dog’s education, show off his natural talent, and challenge him mentally while doing agility jumps, tunnels and some tricks as well.
Class size limited
EARN A TRICK DOG TITLE
At each level you will be able to take the AKC tests to earn Trick Dog titles.
To learn more about AKC Trick Dog Titles follow this link:
http://www.akc.org/about-trick-dog/
We will talk to you about which Tricks your dog is most suited to and tailor the tricks to everyone's needs and capabilities so everyone can be successful increasing your dogs confidence and self esteem.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
REACTIVE DOG REHAB
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Cost: $35 plus tax per session
Who: Dogs over 5 months of age who have completed Basic Manners.
This class is all about getting out into the real and natural world with our dogs and fine-tuning their skills to these highly distracting environments!
Each week of class is held at a different location , including (but not limited to!) parks
Cost: $35 plus tax per session
Who: Dogs over 5 months of age who have completed Basic Manners.
This class is all about getting out into the real and natural world with our dogs and fine-tuning their skills to these highly distracting environments!
Each week of class is held at a different location , including (but not limited to!) parks, natural areas, shopping centers, and hiking trails. Locations are determined after class registration is closed based on number and skill level of participants.
This is a great class for those prepping for Canine Good Citizen Test or Therapy Dog Test.
This is not for dogs who bark or lunge at dogs and/or people on leash.
Class size is limited.
REACTIVE DOG REHAB
REACTIVE DOG REHAB
DRINK WITH YOUR DOG™ BREWERY MANNERS
Cost: $300 plus tax for 4 weeks
Who: Dogs that bark and lunge at people and/or other dogs on leash.
- Does your dog go crazy every time another dog appears on your walk?
- Are you embarrassed by the hair-trigger lunging and barking?
- Is your worst nightmare meeting up with an off-leash dog on a walk?
Reactive dog training focuses on teaching your
Cost: $300 plus tax for 4 weeks
Who: Dogs that bark and lunge at people and/or other dogs on leash.
- Does your dog go crazy every time another dog appears on your walk?
- Are you embarrassed by the hair-trigger lunging and barking?
- Is your worst nightmare meeting up with an off-leash dog on a walk?
Reactive dog training focuses on teaching your dog to relax and get into an operant or “learning frame of mind” in the presence of other dogs (or whatever stimulus they are reacting to). We also teach your dog to look to you for cues on how they should react when other dogs are present.
In these 4 class session we will discuss why your dog is reactive, what makes the behavior occur , and how we can use positive training techniques to change that behavior to something more desirable. We’ll discuss dog body language and stress signals, handling techniques, training equipment, and techniques that you can use with your own dogs at home.
First two classes are humans only without dogs and these sessions will be online via ZOOM. This class format allows for a less stressful environment for the dogs and gives owners the opportunity to learn. The final two classes will be in person in the classroom.
Space is limited
DRINK WITH YOUR DOG™ BREWERY MANNERS
DRINK WITH YOUR DOG™ BREWERY MANNERS
DRINK WITH YOUR DOG™ BREWERY MANNERS
Cost: $175 plus tax for 4 weeks
Who: Your dog must have completed a basic manners level 1 class or have permission from the instructor to attend. This class is not suitable for dogs who are reactive to people or other dogs.
Take your dog's basic skills to the next level and help him or her become the best brewery buddy ever! This super f
Cost: $175 plus tax for 4 weeks
Who: Your dog must have completed a basic manners level 1 class or have permission from the instructor to attend. This class is not suitable for dogs who are reactive to people or other dogs.
Take your dog's basic skills to the next level and help him or her become the best brewery buddy ever! This super fun class is taught IN A BREWERY and focuses on all the essential skills for being a great brewery buddy - focus around distractions, sleeping under the table, NOT stealing your beer, and more!
Cancelled Until Further Notice
Location: Counterweight Brewing Co.
Hamden, CT