FAQ

Classes/ Policies

• FULL CLASSES: If you attempt to sign up for a class and the system does not allow you to sign up, that means the class is full.

• VACCINES: We require age appropriate vaccines for all dogs. Records can be submitted online during enrollment. Dogs over 1 year of age should have a recent DHPP or DAPP and Rabies. Puppies will need at least their first set of shots and a NEGATIVE FECAL TEST prior to attending puppy play or puppy class.

• REFUNDS: Refunds for classes will be given if cancelled at least 10 days prior to the first day of class. If you are under 10 days from the start of class, you can receive a refund for half the fee of class or be rescheduled to the next class.

• MAKE UP CLASSES: We are unable to offer make up classes at this time. Clients will be sent homework emails and it is common to need to miss at least 1 class in a session and still be able to follow along/ catch up. Thank you for understanding!

What Class Should I Take

• For a dog under 20 weeks:

  • All puppies under 20 weeks are welcome in Puppy Play & Train and Puppy Camp. Puppies who are under 14 weeks at the start of class belong in Puppy. Puppies who are between 14 and 20 weeks on week 1 belong in Older Puppy.

  • Due to demand, Older Puppy is not always on the schedule. At our discretion we may allow you into Puppy.

• For reactive or barky-lungy dogs: Reactive Rehab is our reactive dogs class. Barky-lungy dogs are also welcome in Nosework, as only one dog participates at a time, and the other dogs are in their cars.

• For new rehomes: Tenacious Teens and Growing Pains both address common behavior issues in the context of dogs under 2 years, and can be good fits for dogs over 2 who were recently adopted. The Basics is always a great option.

• I have an adult dog and have never taken a class! The Basics will get you off on the right foot. If your dog is a sporting breed, Gun Dog is also entry level.

• For dogs who have completed one of our other classes: Tricks, Nosework, CGC, Gun Dog… We’re always adding new classes and trying new things, check back soon!

What’s the Difference Between…

• Tenacious Teens and Growing Pains?

  • Tenacious Teens is held Wednesdays by Erica Wells, CPDT-KA and is 5 weeks long. Growing Pains is held Fridays or Sundays by Julis Hayes, CPDT-KA and is 6 weeks long. Otherwise, both classes cover common adolescent behavior issues (jumping, pulling on leash, lack of response to known cues) and work on basic obedience (sit, come, loose leash walking). We recommend choosing based on your availability and class openings.

• Tenacious Teens/Growing Pains and the Basics?

  • Tenacious Teens and Growing Pains both have a substantial focus on behavior concerns and management. The Basics is all about basic obedience and pet manners, and spends much less time (if any at all) on jumping, barking at other dogs, or stealing socks.