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*Please note: All classes must be pre-paid and your participation in any class will be confirmed when payment is received. We accept credit card through checkout on the registration form or the "Pay Now" button at the bottom of each class description, through Venmo (@woofsofwisdom) and checks.
Classes are held at our facility: Collegeville Station, 50 W. Third Ave in downtown Collegeville. **If you foster dogs, please contact me before signing up for a class. Please let us know if you would be interested in a weekday puppy or basic obedience class!
Puppy Play 'N Train:
Puppy foundation training is one of the most important things you can do with your pup to make them a well behaved and well-adjusted adult dog. This 6 week class introduces you and your pup to various training methods and commands, how to curb negative behavior such as jumping and mouthing, crate training and housebreaking and how to greet and socialize with dogs and people. It also includes playtime with the other puppies in each class and sometimes the trainer's adult dog for balance. Interested in your puppy achieving the AKC S.T.A.R. certificate? It is just an extra $10! Class is open to puppies who are 5 months old and younger at the start of class and have had at least their first round of core vaccines (please note most puppies are too young for rabies so that is not required for this class.) Read the AVSAB position statement on socialization before fully vaccinated by clicking here. Class size ranges from 2 to 8 puppies. Jump in on our puppy playtime on Thursday nights while you are waiting for a session to start! $180 for six weeks Monday nights: 6:30 - 7:20 pm Sept. 27 - November 1 with Nicole (filled) Wednesday nights: 6:00 - 6:50 pm Sept. 29 - November 10 (skip 10/6) with Debbie (4 spots open) Monday nights: 6:30 - 7:20 pm November 8 - December 13 with Nicole (1 spot open) Wednesday nights: 6:00 - 6:50 pm December 8 - Jan 12 with Debbie Monday nights: 6:30 - 7:20 pm January 17 - February 21 with Nicole 
Puppy Playtime:
This is just straight up playtime! Puppies get to romp and play with each other and the trainer's personal dog while the trainer supervises. While there is no training involved, owners can ask the trainer questions. Playtime is open to puppies UNDER 5 months of age and have had at least their first round of core vaccines (please note most puppies are too young for rabies so that is not required for play.) Read the AVSAB position statement on socialization before fully vaccinated by clicking here. Puppies must pre-register for playtime then you just let us know when you are coming! Nicole and Debbie rotate supervising. $10 per playtime Thursday nights: 6:00 - 6:50 pm No playtime November 25 & December 30 Basic Obedience Level I:
This class utilizes the Volhard Motivational Method to teach handlers and dogs basic commands sit, down, stay, come, heel, leave it, look at me and a few more! Become experienced in different handling techniques, how dogs think and learn, hand signals and working through distractions. The bonus 6th week includes the Canine Good Citizen Test for those interested in taking it! For more information on the CGC please visit: http://www.akc.org/dog-owners/training/canine-good-citizen/. Class size limited to: 6 dogs (Nicole's Classes) and 8 dogs (Debbie's Classes) and dogs must be at least 5 months old at start of class. $180 for six weeks Tuesday nights: 6:30 - 7:20 pm Sept 28 - November 2 with Nicole (full) Wednesday nights: 7:00 - 7:50 pm Sept 29 - Nov 10 (skip 10/6) with Debbie (filled) Monday nights: 7:30 - 8:20 pm November 8 - December 13 with Nicole (3 spots open) Wednesday nights: 7:00 - 7:50 pm December 8 - January 12 with Debbie (7 spots open) Monday nights: 7:30 - 8:20 pm January 17 - February 21 with Nicole
Basic Obedience Level II- Stations
Do you want a fun way to learn how to refresh and refine responses to commands, have your dog respond to you from a slight distance and with distractions present? We'll take the basic commands and use them at 8 different obedience stations each week. Some stations include sequencing several commands together! Each handler will also learn how to improve your dog's focus and gain your dog's trust to teach them the stations and new behaviors. The class size limited to 6 dogs. Taught by Nicole. $180 for six weeks Monday nights: 7:30 - 8:20 pm September 27 - November 1 (2 spots open) Tuesday nights: 7:30 - 8:20 pm February 22 - March 29
Basic Obedience Level II- Skills
This 6 week class takes the basic skills to the next level by using structured obedience exercises each week and building on them. Skills include proper heeling, figure 8 heeling and increased distance and duration for sit, down, sit/down stays and recalls. Distractions, duration and distance are the main focus. The class size limited to 7 dogs. Taught by Debbie. $180 for six weeks Thursday nights: 7:00 - 7:50 pm Nov 11 - December 23 (skip 11/25) 
Courteous Canine Manners Class:
Does your dog need some help with canine life skills and manners? Do they jump on visitors, bark for attention, counter surf and pull on the leash? Learn how to work through these issues with your dog and teach them additional skills like “going to your spot” (having your dog go to a specific place to wait while people enter and exit, while you are eating meals, etc.), calming techniques and curbing impulse control. Class is open to dogs 4 months and older. Class size limited to 6 dogs. Taught by Nicole. $120 for 4 weeks Tuesday nights: 6:30 - 7:20 pm November 9 - December 7 (no class 11/23) (4 spots open)
Socialization Skills Class:
Are you unsure of how to introduce your dog to people and other dogs? Are they too shy or over the top with excitement? This class helps teach you and your dog to become more comfortable with these meet and greets. You will learn about canine and human body language, how to use it to your advantage, how to set up the situation for success and calming techniques to use with your dog. Many exercises need two handlers, so having at least two people per family attend is required. Please note, this class is not for dogs who are aggressive with people and/or dogs nor does it include playtime. Class is at a metered pace so we can build a better foundation for greetings. Class is open to dogs 6 months and older and limited to 6 dogs. Taught by Nicole. $120 for 4 weeks Tuesday nights: 7:30 - 8:20 pm September 28 - October 19 (full) Tuesday nights: 6:30 - 7:20 pm January 18 - February 8
Intro to Agility:
This easy going class introduces you and your dog to agility! Learn how to teach your dog how to do equipment like weave poles, jumps, teeter totter, a-frame and pause table. We like to do agility more for fun than competition, but you will still learn the how to's and have a blast while doing it! Class size limited to 6 dogs. Taught by Nicole. $180 for 6 weeks Thursday nights: 7:00 - 7:50 pm September 30 - November 4 (2 spots open) Saturday mornings: 9:30 - 10:20 am October 30 - December 11 (skip 11/27) (5 spots open)
Intro to Rally Class:
Rally is a dog sport consisting of different obedience based stations that make up a course that you and your dog navigate together. Handlers and dogs learn the stations and then complete the course - there are different configurations and stations each week! This class will help refine your dog's obedience while having a blast! Class size limited to 6 dogs. Taught by Nicole. Check out a youtube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYlP0WEZTlA $180 for six weeks Tuesday nights: 7:30 - 8:20 pm October 26 - December 7 (skip 11/23) (4 spots open) 
Olympup Games:
Remember the fun of field day as a kid? Now you can do it with your dog! Turn your training practice into a game-literally! This 4 week class gives you the opportunity to refine your dog's obedience, work on skills with distractions and have fun while doing both. We'll play games like musical chairs, simon says, charades, races using commands and more. Skills you will practice include giving commands from a distance, rapid responses to commands and learning new tricks and behaviors. Participating dogs must be people and dog friendly. Class size limited to 6 dogs and if you have multiple dogs, you can rotate who you bring each week as long as their rabies is on file. Taught by Nicole. $100 for 4 weeks
Therapy Dog Workshop:
The goal of this workshop is for you and your dog to learn about therapy dogs and to see if your dog might be a good fit for therapy work! This 4 week workshop will explore the background of therapy dogs, proper etiquette for dogs and handlers, introduce your dog to common medical equipment such as walkers and wheelchairs and useful commands to use with your dog. Class size limited to 6 students and each dog must have two handlers- one to handle the dog and one to assist with interactions. Taught by Nicole. **Testing is not included with class, you must arrange testing with a therapy dog organization on your own. $120 for 4 weeks Tuesday nights: 7:30 - 8:20 pm January 10 - February 8 *Please note that this class is only held once or twice per year, so please keep that in mind when deciding to register now or waiting for it to be offered again.
Intermediate Obedience:
Take your dog's obedience even further! Now that they have great basic skills, let's take those commands and work towards doing them with a completely loose leash or even off leash. Learn how to keep their focus to achieve off leash heeling, different command sequences and with even more distractions! Class size limited to 6 dogs. If you have multiple dogs you can rotate who you bring to class. $180 for six weeks Class is held on demand, please contact me if interested Reactive Rover Dog Class:
Do you have a dog that reacts inappropriately to the world around them? Do they act like every person or dog needs "stranger danger" protocol by barking, growling, jumping or lunging at the sight of a dog or person? Do their reactions make it difficult to take them places? This five week course will help you identify your dog's reasons for their behaviors and teach you handling methods and solutions to help work through them to make your pup more comfortable, calm and confident. Class size limited to 4-6 dogs. $180 for five weeks Class is held on demand, please contact me if interested Please note that we do not offer make up classes, however should you miss a class the homework will be sent to you via email.
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