Working Dog Foundations 1

Do you want to train your own service dog or adopt a trained dog? Start here!

Teach your dog the skills needed to be well mannered inside and outside your home.

Join us to introduce your dog to working in new environments with new people and dogs added in for excitement.

Instead of being frustrated when walking your dog, learn how to work together so you and your dog have more fun.

Distance, Distractions, and Duration - Taking the basics up a level.

To our dogs, EVERYTHING is a trick! Trick training provides enrichment and mental stimulation for dogs of all ages, as well as strengthens the bond they share with us. For service dogs, tricks become fun tasks to help with your disability.

Does your dog get overly excited when another dog is near? Learn how to help your dog maintain their cool around other dogs.

Squirrels, baby strollers, leaves blowing, cars moving, kids toys, bikes, people, balls, walkers, canes, the smell of food, people in costumes, and more.

Learn how to work with your dog confidently in new environments. The goal is for both you and your dog to be comfortable.

Challenging environments for advanced handlers and dogs.

You have trained hard and are ready for very complex environments. This course will prep you for buffet lines, movie theatres, airports, live concerts, and more.

Teach your dog the skills needed to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluation.

Volunteering with your dog is a fun and rewarding way to give back to your community by helping others.

Learn more about volunteering with your dog and run through all the exercises of the Bow Wow Therapy Dog evaluation to determine if your dog is ready for the therapy dog evaluation.

You have worked hard to prepare your dog for visiting seniors, patients, stressed employees, and students.

Learn the ins and ous of training your service dog to be well-manned in a wide variety of eating establishments and entertainment venues.

Build upon your dog's basic public behavior skills by working in a variety of real-life environments. Also called Canine Good Citizen - Community.

Learn Pet First Aid and CPR before you need it! Learn how to safely travel with your dog and what to pack in your dog's first aid kit. Learn how to prevent and respond to accidents and emergencies with your dog.

Makeup class for classes missed within 45 days

Do you want your dog to come to you when you call? This is the class for you!

For the AKC Canine Good Citizen and the AKC Advanced (Community) CGC.

Learn the ins and ous of training your service dog to be well-manned in airports.

Building skills using games and toys to help your dog connect and work with you. This is the first class of a two-part series. Required before enrolling in Agility classes. Recommended for all sports and working dogs.

Learn the fun sport of AKC Rally to improve your bond with your dog and your leash-walking skills.

Second class in the Working Dog Foundations series.

Harness the Power of Stay and Recall and unleash a whole new connection with your dog!