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1. Flex Classes - Manners & Tricks

Orientation: Dog Training 101

1 hour @ $48.15

{ START HERE! }
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!

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Self-Control

1 hour @ $999,999.00

{ 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.

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Come This Way

1 hour @ $999,999.00

{ 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.

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Polite in Public

1 hour @ $999,999.00

{ 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.

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Settle & Stay Put

1 hour @ $999,999.00

{ 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.

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Distraction Action

1 hour @ $999,999.00

{ Advanced Manners Class }
In this class, you'll learn how to use the things your dog finds distracting to make their manners training even stronger! Whether your dog is distracted by people, other dogs, critters, smells, toys, skateboards, or something else, we'll teach you how to work through it in this class.
Prerequisite Attendance: Attend all 4 Core Manners classes (Polite in Public, Settle & Stay Put, Self-Control, Come This Way) at least twice.

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Recall Mastery

1 hour @ $999,999.00

{ 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: Each Core Manners class twice
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

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Power Walking

1 hour @ $999,999.00

{ 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: 3 Polite in Public classes
Prerequisite Dog Skills: Dog can walk with a loose leash for 10' in classroom setting

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3. Dog Sports

Intro to Agility starting 12/8/2022 (6 Week Class)

4 hours 30 minutes @ $283.55

**Thursdays at 4:30PM**
This is a SIX WEEK Intro to Agility class. See website for class description & prerequisites.

Class is $245 + tax. If you have a Flex Class Pass and would like to convert some/all of the credits to this class, please DO NOT register online - email us and we will help you. If you are a current Puppy Day School student and would like to take this class, please email us for a discount code.

Performance Fundamentals

1 hour @ $999,999.00

{ 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: Intro to Agility 6-week class, or permission from Katherine.

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Agility Skill Building: Contacts & Tables

1 hour @ $999,999.00

{ 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: 10 Performance Fundamentals classes or instructor permission.

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Agility Skill Building: Jumps & Weaves

1 hour @ $999,999.00

{ 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: 10 Performance Fundamentals classes or instructor permission.

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Agility Competition Prep

1 hour @ $48.15

{ 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.

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Agility Private Lesson - 30 Minutes

30 minutes @ $69.55

{ One-on-One Lesson - 30 Minutes | $65 + tax }
Schedule a private lesson with Katherine for guidance in the sport of dog agility. A thirty-minute lesson is great for one dog & one handler to work through a problem or learn a new skill.

If you have a specific obstacle or sequence request, please discuss this with Katherine *before* scheduling to make sure this can be accommodated in the time slot you are considering, and is compatible with what is set up for group classes.

Agility Private Lesson - 60 Minutes

1 hour @ $128.40

{ One-on-One Lesson - 60 Minutes | $120 + tax }
A sixty-minute lesson can be split between up to two dogs and up to two handlers. Get in-depth instruction on course handling strategies or a particular skill! If our Intro to Agility class doesn't fit into your schedule, this is a great option!

If you have a specific obstacle or sequence request, please discuss this with Katherine *before* scheduling to make sure this can be accommodated in the time slot you are considering.

4. Private Lessons

Remote Private Lesson (30 Minutes)

30 minutes @ $85.60

{ 30 minutes | $55 + tax }
Have you worked with us before? Would you like to get our feedback on training challenges or questions you may have? Book a remote private lesson and we will call you or host a video conference (via Zoom or FaceTime)! This is a great way to get guidance from us without traveling to Crossbones.

Events

AKC Canine Good Citizen & Trick Dog Testing

1 hour @ $32.10

Canine Good Citizen testing: All 3 levels of CGC testing are available during this event: CGC, Community Canine (CGCA), and Urban (CGCU). $30 + tax per test.

AKC Trick Dog testing: $30 + tax covers testing for Novice, Intermediate, and/or Advanced for one dog.

If you want to take both CGCA & CGCU, **register twice.**
If you want to take both a CGC test and Trick Dog testing, **register twice.**
If you want to take CGCA, CGCU, and Trick Dog testing, **register three times.**

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Linear Classes

Reactive Recovery - MONDAYS at 7:15PM (starts 1/9/2022)

6 hours @ $315.65

It is possible that the start date of this class will be delayed by 1 week if there is a instructor illness in the previous session. Tuition is $295 + tax.
No class on 1/16 (MLK Day) or 2/20 (President's Day).
REMEMBER: Week 1 is just for people - no dogs!

1. Flex Class Passes

Good Dog Flex Pass

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10 classes with a 2 month (60 day) expiration date.

Great Dog Flex Pass

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20 classes with a 6 month (180 day) expiration date. Includes a bonus Virtual Consultation - a 30-minute one-on-one chat with one of our trainers about your goals for your dog! (a $75 value!)

Renewal Flex Class Pass

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**This pass is ONLY available to clients who have already purchased a full Flex Class Pass. This is NOT for new clients!**
4 classes with a 1 month (30 day) expiration date.

2. Private Lessons

Agility Private Lesson - 30 Minutes

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A 30-minute private lesson for dog agility. Please contact Katherine with any questions before purchasing. Credit expires in 90 days.

Agility Private Lesson - 60 Minutes

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A 60-minute private lesson for dog agility. Please contact Katherine with any questions before purchasing. Credit expires in 90 days.

3. Puppy Day School

Puppy Day School - New Student

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You & your puppy will enjoy: 4 weeks (Mon-Fri) of attendance, unlimited Flex Class & Puppy Playgroup attendance during your puppy’s enrollment, weekly 30-minute Puppy Teacher Conferences, and weekly report cards! By paying tuition up front, you'll receive a free evaluation, Freedom harness, & leash - a $150 value.

Complete Puppy Training Program

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You & your puppy will enjoy: 16 weeks (Mon-Fri) of attendance, lifetime access to Flex Classes, two weekly 30-minute Puppy Teacher Conferences, weekly report cards, and more! See our website for full details.

Complete Puppy Training Program - 3 Payments

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