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SuperPuppy

The most important course you'll ever take! This beginner's course is designed for puppies 7 weeks to 4.5 months old. This comprehensive course gets your relationship with your puppy off to a great start. Covers all aspects of obedience, appropriate play behaviors and proper management of your puppy's environment. Ask about our audit option for this class.

Limited to 12 puppies - Cost is $350 for 7 weeks

  • Mondays, April 24 - June 12, 7:15pm - 8:15pm. No class 5/29.
  • Wednesdays, June 7 - July 26, 7:15pm - 8:15pm. No class 7/5.

Basic Obedience

For dogs 5 months of age and over who have not taken our SuperPuppy course. Focuses on real life skills and manners required of all urban canines. Covers all aspects of obedience, appropriate greeting behaviors and self-control exercises. Ask about our audit option for this class.

Limited to 10 dogs - Cost is $350 for 7 weeks

  • Mondays, April 24 - June 12, 6pm - 7pm. No class 5/29.
  • Wednesdays, June 7 - July 26, 6pm - 7pm. No class 7/5.

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INTERMEDIATE OBEDIENCE

Proof of COVID-19 vaccine is required for all people attending our group classes.

Beyond Basics Level 1

The goal of this class is to increase reliability with distractions. You'll work on proofing the already learned obedience behaviors so your dog will respond reliably in even the most distracting situations like in the park or when food is present. Ask about our audit option for this class. For graduates of SuperPuppy, Basic Obedience, or ITE. 

Limited to 10 dogs - Cost is $325 for 7 weeks

  • Thursdays, April 27 - June 15, 6pm - 7pm. No class 5/18.
  • Mondays, June 19 - August 7, 6pm - 7pm. No class 7/3.

DIY Grooming Tutorial

Introduction to nail clipping, brushing, and other husbandry behaviors to make you the best owner ever! Learn how to be able to perform these procedures on your dog in the comfort of your own home, as well as prepare your dog for a successful grooming or vet visit. Nail clipping demystified! No stress for your dog! Come prepared to review basic obedience skills before grooming.

  • To be announced

Farm Fun Day!

Open to herding breeds or herding breed mixes who are currently or have previously trained with COTW. This fun and educational day will begin at 9am and end at 4pm - rain or shine! The cost is $250 per 1 dog/1 handler. If you would like to bring a guest/second handler, there is a $25 additional fee, and they must be 16 years or older.

  • Saturday, June 10, 9am - 4pm. One day event. $250

Front Class!

For Graduates of SuperPuppy, Basic Obedience, or ITE. A three week class where we work on achieving a reliable recall! We'll focus on distractions and how to mobe off-leash reliability. 

Limited to 10 dogs - Cost is $135 for 3 weeks

  • Thursdays, July 13 - July 27, 6pm - 7pm.
ADVANCED OBEDIENCE

Proof of COVID-19 vaccine is required for all people attending our group classes.

Wheel Heel

In this four week class, seasoned cyclist, Jasmine, will teach you and your dog how to bike together as a team! This class is for graduates of Beyond Basics Level 1, Heel class, or higher. This class is not recommended for dogs that chase bikes/wheels or who are under 9 months of age.

We will cover all the skills your dog needs as they run next to the bike, safety protocols for you - the rider, and we will take two field trips to practice this new skill in a city park.

Limited to 8 dogs - Cost is $180 for 4 weeks.

  • Thursdays, July 13 - August 3, 7:15pm - 8:15pm. Last two classes will be held off campus.

Beyond Basics Level 2

This class is for graduates of Beyond Basics Level 1. Starts off-leash work and distance control.

Limited to 10 dogs - Cost is $325 for 7 weeks.

  • Thursdays, April 27 - June 15, 7:15pm - 8:15pm. No class 5/18.

Rally

Challenge your dog and yourself! Put your obedience skills into action! Rally-O is a fun and energetic dog sport that is taking the nation by storm. Must have taken BB2 or instructor approved.

Limited to 10 dogs - Cost is $325 for 7 weeks

  • To be announced.

Rally Run-Thru - Thursday, 7/6 at 6pm

1 night. $25. Rally course set for all levels: Novice - Masters. Stop by and practice running the AKC Rally Obedience course! Great for first-timers, as well as seasoned veterans of the sport.

Your dog should have a basic understanding of Heel, as this is a heeling-based sport. Curious to learn more? Check out Rally on the akc.org website.

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Agility

With Stacey Hawk of Hawk City K-9. This class is great for newcomers to the sport of agility. Enhance your agility performance and strengthen your obedience skills. 8 dogs MAX per class. $220. Pre-requisite: Live group class. Please ask to be added to the waitlist.

  • Level 1: Sundays, 5/7 - 6/18 at 12pm. No class 5/28.
  • Level 2: Sundays, 5/7 - 6/18 at 10:45am. No class 5/28.
  • Level 3: Sundays, 5/7 - 6/18 at 9:30am. No class 5/28.                   

View our Calendar to see all the dates of upcoming classes!

 
 
 
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