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Sport and Games Classes

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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 or scan code on left), cash and checks.  Please be sure to complete the registration form if you don't have one on file already.

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!

​Intro to Agility:
This 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, tunnel 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!  This is a lower impact agility class and we use half size equipment.  Class size limited to 6 dogs.   Taught by Jenny
          $210 for 6 weeks
                   
Tuesday nights:  6:30 - 7:20 pm      November 4 - December 9  (6 spots open)
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*** Please complete registration form if you haven't completed one previously

Agility Level 2:
Now that you and your dog have learned the equipment, Agility Level one is the next step!  Refine obstacle techniques, learn how to transition between obstacles and gain experience in running the course as a whole.  Speed your times and increase your ability to guide your dog from a distance and off lead through the course.  Class limited to 6 dogs and recommended for dogs who have completed a basic agility class or already have minor experience with agility. Taught by Jenny.
    $210 for 6 weeks
            
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*** Please complete registration form if you haven't completed one previously

Fit & Fetch
Fit & Fetch class is designed for owners to engage in enrichment activities with their dog in a fun and safe manner that promotes physical and mental exercise, builds confidence and teaches self-control.   Refine current skills and commands and teach new ones that include the cookie stretch, tuck sit, nose touch, kick back stand and fold back down in addition to walking.  This class promotes.  Your dog will also learn how to fetch and retrieve on command, from multiple distances and with fun objects.
 You do not need to be athletes to take the class but it is great for people who are active with their dogs or want to be active with their dogs.  Fit dog class is not for dogs who need rehabilitation; it is for healthy dogs with no significant prior injuries or conditions,   You will also be eligible for Fit Dog  and Fetch Dog Titles as this class is taught by Debbie who is a certified AKC Instructor!
        $210 for six weeks.

                     Wednesday evenings:       6:30 - 7:20 pm           June 11 - July 16  (5 spots open)
                      
Tuesday mornings:          12:00  -12:50 pm       August 26 - September 30  (6 spots open)
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*** Please complete registration form if you haven't completed one previously

Parkour for the Pups!
Dog Parkour is similar to the human version where the participants leap and climb over and around everyday objects but without the extreme and dangerous stunts.  Dogs and handlers will be taught to complete tricks, behaviors and commands around obstacles that include balancing, jumping and crawling.  Parkour, sometimes called Urban Agility, is a fun way to add excitement to every day walks, enrich your dog’s experiences and refine their attention and focus while building your bond with your dog.  Class limited to 6 dogs and classes will be held at various local locations like parks.  Participants will be notified of location ahead of time.  Taught by Jenny
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$210 for 6 weeks
                     Tuesday nights:          6:30 - 7:20 pm          April 22 - May 27  (4 spots open)
*** Please complete registration form if you haven't completed one previously
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Tricks for Tailwaggers Class:
Do you want to have that dog that is the life of the party? Let’s teach that pup some tricks!  Learn three different training methods to teach your dog tricks like commando crawl, jump, spin, paws up, kiss, find it…you get the idea! At the end of class we will take the AKC Trick Dog Title test which is open to all dogs purebred or mixed breeds!  For Trick Dog info please visit:  http://www.akc.org/about-trick-dog/. Class size limited to 6 dogs.  Taught by Debbie.
           $210 for 6 weeks
                  Wednesday nights:   6:30 - 7:20 pm            July 30 - Sept 10 (skip 8/13) (6 spots open)
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*** Please complete registration form if you haven't completed one previously

Canicross Seminar:
Canicross is a team sport where a person and dog run together, with the dog pulling the runner using a bungee leash. Whether you are new to running or starting up running again after a break and your dog is new to CaniCross, then seminar is for you! Learn how to appropriately fit your dog's harness, how to build up distance, useful commands, and safe practices. This class is mainly indoors to learn methods, however weather dependent, we may use the Perkiomen Trail next to the training center to practice skills in short spurts. Working and audit spots available.  Taught by Jenny.
      $60 for working spot         $30 for audit spot
             Sunday afternoon:      2:30 - 4:30         June 22nd 

                                Working Spot                                                                       Audit Spot
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*** Please complete registration form if you haven't completed one previously

Beginner and Intermediate Nosework:
Dogs will be introduced to the scent odors used in nose work through pairing with food and will continue to build confidence through problem solving skills. Handlers will work on handling their dog on and off leash, while identifying a reliable alert cue from the dog. Classes will primarily be held in the training center, but may take place outside the training center as well (on leash). Students with no nosework experience are welcomed.  Class limited to 4 dogs and taught by Jenny.
         $210 for 6 weeks
                 Tuesday nights:       6:30 - 7:20 pm               June 10 - July 15  (4 spots open)
                
Tuesday nights:       7:30 - 8:20 pm          November 4 - December 9  (4 spots open)​
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*** Please complete registration form if you haven't completed one previously

Rodeo Dog:
This fun sport was modified from Horse Barrel Racing!  This sport focuses on having fun, good communication and teamwork with your dog as you teach them to go around the barrels, listen and focus on you from a distance and with distractions.  In this class you will also learn how to navigate various obstacles and structured courses.  Many rodeo dog skills also apply to agility, parkour, building confidence and fit dog to name a few.  Taught by Jenny.
     $185 for 5 weeks  
                    Tuesday nights:     6:30 - 7:20 pm           September 16 - October 21 (skip 9/23) (6 spots open)
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*** Please complete registration form if you haven't completed one previously

Circus Dog:
This class teaches parlor tricks to build creative circus acts that can wow any audience. Dogs build the confidence to interact with a variety of props in new and creative ways.  Send your dog to stand on a platform several feet away, jump from one platform to another and through a hoop to name a few! The tricks learned in class will be combined into a performance that is showcased on the last day of the session. Costumes welcome! Prerequisites: dogs should already have basic obedience skills.  Taught by Jenny.
     $210 for 6 weeks
               Tuesday nights:     7:30 - 8: 20 pm          July 29-September 2
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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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     610-656-6881         [email protected]
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  • Home
  • About
    • Nicole McBride
    • Debbie Tecce
    • Jenny Garten
    • The facility
  • Private
  • Group
    • Obedience & Puppy Classes
    • Manners & Socialization Classes
    • Sports and Trick Classes
    • Fit Dog Pack Walks
    • Sampler Platter
    • Virtual
    • Additional Services
  • For Trainers
    • Trainer Academy >
      • In Person Course
      • Virtual Course
      • Payment Plans
      • Student Handbooks
    • Trainer Certification >
      • Academy Graduate Certification
      • Independent Certification
      • CEU Information and Credits
      • Certified Trainers
    • Business Consulting
  • Contact
  • Registration Form
  • Books by Nicole