Schedule Appointment with Crossbones Dog Academy

1. Flex Classes

Orientation: Dog Training 101

1 hour @ $48.15

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This one-hour class is the prerequisite to attending any of our other classes.
Learn about our system of positive reinforcement based dog training and get all of the information you need to know before you bring your dog to school. Yes, this class is just for people - no dogs allowed!

Self-Control

1 hour @ $999999.00

{ Core Manners Class - 45 Minutes }
Does your dog do any of the following: steal food off the table? Jump on guests? Snatch food off the sidewalk?
Learn the crucial difference between "imposed control" (what most dog trainers teach) and "self control" - a dog who stops herself from jumping, stealing, or snatching the things she wants.

Come This Way

1 hour @ $999999.00

{ Core Manners Class - 45 Minutes }
Does your dog seem to have "selective hearing" at the dog park? Do you have to chase your dog around to get her to come in from the yard every morning?
This class is jam packed with games for teaching your dog to pay attention and come when called - the first time you call her.

Polite in Public

1 hour @ $999999.00

{ Core Manners Class - 45 Minutes }
Would you like to go for a walk without getting dragged by your dog? Would you enjoy taking your dog to outdoor seating at restaurants and cafes?
We'll help you teach your dog to walk politely on leash, rest by your side while you're dining, and greet people politely without jumping up.

Settle & Stay Put

1 hour @ $999999.00

{ Core Manners Class - 45 Minutes }
How many times do you have to say "sit," "down," or "stay" before your dog will listen to you?
Learn how to get those behaviors the first time you ask. Your dog will learn to sit & down on just one cue, and to stay in those positions until you ask them to get up - even if they get distracted.

CGC Prep

1 hour @ $999999.00

{ Advanced Manners Class }
In this class, you'll hone your dog’s skills for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. Exercises include supervised separation, 20’ sit and down stays, loose leash walking with distractions, & more!
Please take each Core Manners class at least once before CGC Prep. If you took classes elsewhere, you MUST attend Orientation first; dogs must know sit & down on cue with 3+ seconds duration, loose leash walking, and name recognition.

Recall Mastery

1 hour @ $999999.00

{ Advanced Manners Class }
Learn to combine the skills your dog learned in Self-Control, Settle & Stay Put, & Come This Way to create some seriously impressive recalls.
Prerequisite Attendance: 2 Come This Way classes, 2 Settle & Stay Put classes, & 1 Self-Control class
Prerequisite Dog Skills: Food self-control on floor & in containers, stay while handler walks 10’+ away, name recognition, collar grabs, & takes multiple steps for a hand target.
Equipment: 15-25’ long line

Power Walking

1 hour @ $999999.00

{ Advanced Manners Class }
Take your leash walking to the next level in this class! Learn how to handle your dog around distractions, turn without getting tangled, and use fewer treats.
Prerequisite Attendance: 2 Polite in Public classes
Prerequisite Dog Skills: Dog can walk with a loose leash for 10' in classroom setting

Intro to Dog Tricks

1 hour @ $999999.00

{ Elective Class - 45 Minutes }
In this class, your dog or puppy will learn a variety of tricks in order to earn their AKC Novice Trick Dog title! Tricks covered in this class include spin in a circle, walk on a balance beam, get on a platform, find a hidden treat, hand signals, push ups, giving a kiss, shaking paws, and more.

Trick Skill Building

1 hour @ $999999.00

{ Elective Class - 45 Minutes }
In this class, your dog or puppy will work on tricks for the AKC Intermediate & Advanced Trick Dog titles. Participants should have already earned their AKC Novice Trick Dog title before coming to this class. Tricks covered in this class include weaving between the owner’s legs, catching toys and/or treats, crawling, balancing on a wobble board, roll over, pressing buttons, waving goodbye, and more.

2. Agility Classes @ Swan St.

Intro to Agility

1 hour @ $999999.00

{ Elective Class - 45 Minutes }
Your dog or puppy will learn the basics of the most popular dog sport in the country: agility! Exercises include going through tunnels, over jumps, across narrow planks, navigating wobbly objects, & warm-up tricks. Learning to motivate your dog with toys and food, and building up to off-leash control will also be discussed. This class is appropriate for puppies, as jumps are set low & kept to a minimum.
PREREQUISITE: Orientation + 2 Core Manners classes

Performance Fundamentals

1 hour @ $999999.00

{ Elective Class - 50 Minutes }
Your dog or puppy will learn foundation skills necessary for a variety of dog sports, including agility, obedience, and rally! Topics include toy drive & personal play, body awareness, heeling, retrieves, foot targeting, jumping, wraps, confidence on moving equipment, tunnels, waiting on a station, warm-up tricks, stretching, and conditioning.
PREREQUISITE: 1 Intro to Agility class or workshop.
NOTE: This class takes place at our new location at 185 Swan St.

Agility Skill Building: Contacts & Tables

1 hour @ $999999.00

{ Elective Class - 60 Minutes }
In this class, your dog will learn a contact end position (such as 2-on 2-off or running) and correct performance of the A-frame, seesaw, dogwalk, and table.
PREREQUISITES: 6 Performance Fundamentals classes or instructor permission.
NOTE: This class takes place at our new location at 185 Swan St.

Agility Skill Building: Jumps & Weaves

1 hour @ $999999.00

{ Elective Class - 60 Minutes }
In this class, your dog will learn correct jumping form and develop confidence and striding with all types of jumps (double, triple, tire, extended spread, broad jump) as well as how to weave.
PREREQUISITES: 6 Performance Fundamentals classes or instructor permission.
NOTE: This class takes place at our new location at 185 Swan St.

Agility Competition Prep

1 hour @ $999999.00

{ Elective Class - 60 Minutes }
In this class, you will improve your handling on Masters level courses. Courses will be broken down into shorter sequences for less experienced teams.
PREREQUISITES: Dog's performance on each obstacle must be fluent. Contact Katherine with any questions.
NOTE: This class takes place at our new location at 185 Swan St.

Events

AKC Canine Good Citizen Testing

1 hour @ $32.10

Is your dog a Canine Good Citizen? All 3 levels of CGC testing is available during this event: CGC, Community Canine (CGCA), and Urban (CGCU). $30 + tax per test. If you want to take both CGCA & CGCU, just register twice.

Linear Classes

Reactive Recovery - SUNDAYS at 10:30AM (starts 8/4/2019)

6 hours @ $262.15

Tuition is $245 + tax.
NO CLASS on August 18th, September 1st (Labor Day), or September 15th.
REMEMBER: Week 1 is just for people - no dogs!

Playgroups

Puppy Playgroup: Peewee (Under 20lbs)

30 minutes @ $16.05

{ 30 minutes; $15 + tax }
Peewee Puppy Playgroup is a drop-in class providing off-leash socialization for puppies 8 weeks to 7 months old who weigh under 20 pounds. Playing with a variety of puppies and well-behaved adult dogs is a crucial learning experience for young puppies. It has been shown to help prevent fear and aggression in adult dogs.
**Your puppy's health records MUST be on file at least 24 hours prior to attending this class, or your registration will be removed.**

Puppy Playgroup: Little League (20-40lbs)

30 minutes @ $16.05

{ 30 minutes; $15 + tax }
Peewee Puppy Playgroup provides off-leash socialization for puppies 8 weeks to 6 months old who weigh 20-40 pounds. Playing with a variety of puppies and well-behaved adult dogs is a crucial learning experience for young puppies. It has been shown to help prevent fear and aggression in adult dogs.
**Your puppy's health records MUST be on file at least 24 hours prior to attending this class, or your registration will be removed.**

Workshops

Intro to Fitness Workshop

2 hours @ $64.20

{ 2 Hours - $60 + tax or Use *2* Flex Pass Credits }
In this workshop, you will learn foundation exercises to engage your dog's core and start off right to get the most out of your training sessions. Dogs will be safely introduced to equipment and exercises that will increase motion and flexibility, build strength, and improve muscle tone, balance and confidence.
(Please see our website for full details on workshops!)

Next Level Fitness Workshop

2 hours @ $64.20

{ 2 Hours - $60 + tax or Use *2* Flex Pass Credits }
In this workshop, you will build on the exercises covered in Intro to Fitness and grow your dog's strength, muscle tone, balance, confidence, and range of motion. Participants MUST have worked with Carolyn before or have her express permission to register.
(Please see our website for full details on workshops!)

Paws Off! Anti-Jumping Workshop

2 hours @ $64.20

{ 2 Hours - $60 + tax or Use *2* Flex Pass Credits }
Does your dog jump up on guests, countertops, strangers, or maybe even YOU? In this workshop, you’ll learn to build your dog's self-control around people and food, and teach your dog exactly how to behave when someone greets them, when the doorbell rings, or while food is being served.
(Please see our website for full details on workshops!)

X - PAST Inactive Class Types

Reactive Recovery - MONDAYS at 7:45PM (starts 7/8/2019)

6 hours @ $262.15

It is possible that the start date of this class will be delayed by 1 week if there is a snowstorm/instructor illness in the previous session. Tuition is $245 + tax.
REMEMBER: Week 1 is just for people - no dogs!

We anticipate this class will run for 6 consecutive weeks.

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