Schedule Appointment with Crossbones Dog Academy

1. Flex Classes - Manners & Tricks

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. Flex Classes - Dog Sports

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, or permission from Katherine.

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.

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.

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.

Rally Fundamentals

1 hour @ $999999.00

{ Elective Class - 50 Minutes }
Your dog or puppy will learn foundation skills necessary for the fun sport of Rally Obedience! Behaviors include heeling, tucked sits, fold-back downs, kick-back stands, moving stands, fronts, and finishes. Handlers should be fluent at teaching new behaviors through clicker training.
PREREQUISITE: Orientation + 4 manners classes, or permission from Katherine.

3. Seminars

Reactive Dog Seminar

1 hour @ $26.75

Does your dog lunge and bark when they see other dogs on a walk? Have you tried to "distract" or "correct" them with limited success? This is one of the most common behavior problems we get asked to fix. Learn why dogs lunge and bark when they see other dogs, why this problem is SO pervasive in cities, how you may be rewarding it by mistake, and most importantly: how to stop it. Our trainer will explain management & training techniques to resolve this frustrating behavior.

New Puppy Seminar

1 hour @ $26.75

Are you the proud parent of a new puppy under five months old? Or, are you bringing home a young puppy soon? This seminar is for you! Learn from our professional trainers exactly what you need to know to set your puppy up for a lifetime of success. Topics include: potty training, nipping, teething, potty training, crate training, socialization, sleeping through the night, how to keep your puppy safely occupied while you're busy, common errors you're probably making, and busting myths about puppy raising!

Teenage Puppy Seminar

1 hour @ $26.75

Are you wondering where your sweet, cuddly baby puppy went and who replaced them with an alligator? We know the feeling. Learn to navigate this challenging period of canine adolescence. Topics include: chewing & teething, "forgetting" previous training, hormonal challenges & spaying/neutering, age-appropriate exercise and enrichment routines, dog parks and social skills, decreased food motivation, jumping up on people, barking, and more. Appropriate for owners of dogs 5-16 months old.

Events

Punk Rock Run Thrus / Agility Training Party

1 hour @ $21.40

Dog agility + punk rock = one fun time! An abridged Standard course will be set in our 70x40' arena. Please select your dog's jump height, or pick "NO HEIGHT" if you are bringing a youngster or will just drill a contact obstacle/start lines. Indoor crating available or crate out of your car in front of the building.

$20+tax gets you three 2-minute sessions in the hall for one dog. To limit chaos, you may not split this time between dogs. If you want to work an additional dog, register twice.

Linear Classes

Reactive Recovery - SUNDAYS at 10:30AM (starts 11/10/2019)

6 hours @ $262.15

Tuition is $245 + tax.
REMEMBER: Week 1 is just for people - no dogs!

Reactive Recovery - MONDAYS at 7:45PM (starts 11/18/2019)

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!

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

Get Fit Stay Fit 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!)

Intro to Agility Workshop

2 hours @ $64.20

{ 2 Hours - $60 + tax or Use *2* Flex Pass Credits }
In this workshop, 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. Obstacles will be kept low for puppies & senior dogs. Appropriate for all ages!
(Please see our website for full details on workshops!)

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