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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.
All classes are currently held at the Montgomery County 4H Center near Skippack. All classes beginning after September 15th will be held at our new location Collegeville Station, 50 W. Third Ave in downtown Collegeville. Please call or email for class availability if within 2 weeks of start date or if class only lists one or two available spots. **If you foster dogs, please contact me before signing up for a 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 4 week class introduces you and your pup to various training methods and commands, how to curb negative behavior such as jumping and mouthing, how to greet and socialize with dogs and people and includes socialization and 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? Ask us how! 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. $120 for four weeks At the 4H Center: Wednesday nights: 6:00 - 6:50 pm Aug 4 - Sept 1 (skip 8/11) with Debbie (5 spots open) At Collegeville Station: Monday nights: 6:30 - 7:20 pm Sept. 27 - October 18 with Nicole Wednesday nights: 6:00 - 6:50 pm Sept. 29 - October 27 (skip 10/6) with Debbie 
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. Payment to be made when you arrive for play, cash or check only. $10 per playtime Thursday nights: 6:00 - 6:50 pm Begins September 30th! Playtime not held on these dates: 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 At the 4H Center: Tuesday nights: 7:30 - 8:20 pm June 29 - August 3 with Nicole (full) Thursday nights: 7:30 - 8:20 pm July 22 - Sept 2 (skip 8/12) with Nicole (full) Wednesday nights: 7:00 - 7:50 pm Aug 4 - Sept 15 (skip 8/11) with Debbie (full) At Collegeville Station: Tuesday nights: 6:30 - 7:20 pm Sept 28 - November 2 with Nicole (1 spot open) Wednesday nights: 7:00 - 7:50 pm Sept 29 - November 10 (skip 10/6) with Debbie
Basic Obedience Level II- Refresh and Refine
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 7 dogs. Taught by Nicole. $180 for six weeks At Collegeville Station: Monday nights: 7:30 - 8:20 pm September 27 - November 1 (6 spots open)
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 (skip 11/23)
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 (4 spots open)
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! Taught by Nicole. $180 for 6 weeks Thursday nights: 7:00 - 7:50 pm September 30 - November 4 (3 spots open) Tuesday nights: 7:30 - 8:20 pm October 26 - December 7 (skip 11/23)
Obstacles Course:
A new take on agility type training! Every week participants bring random objects from home and we use them to create an obstacle course for your dog so there is a new course each week. Past objects have included pop up tents, step stools, umbrellas of all sizes and laundry baskets. I will also being the agility tunnel each week. While we don't do formal obedience exercises in this class, you have to use the basic commands and creative handling to get your dog through the course. If you have multiple dogs you can rotate who you bring to class. Class size limited to 6 dogs. Taught by Nicole. $80 for 4 weeks TBD 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 At the 4H Center: Tuesday nights: 7:30 - 8:20 pm August 17 - September 7 (2 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 TBD 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 7 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: 6:30 - 7:20 pm July 27 - August 24 (skip 8/10) (5 spots open) *Please note that this class is only held an average of once per every year and a half, 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 have the facility capabilities of offering make up classes, however should you miss a class the homework will be sent to you via email.
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