IT ALL STARTS WITH TRAINING
At our amazing dog training facility, we are dedicated to providing fast, fair and effective solutions for all your dog training needs. Our classes in basic pet manners, competition obedience and rally. Plus the curriculum accommodates all dogs regardless of age, breed, size and specific dog training needs. Using positive, motivating methods will result in a wonderful bond between you and your dog!
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Puppy Level 1
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CLASS OFFERED
Puppy Level 1 Manners & Basic Obedience Puppies ages 11 weeks to 4 months |
CLASS SUMMARY
Perfect opportunity for you to bond with your new puppy and give it a strong, confident, and well-mannered start in life. Puppies will be socialized and introduced to a variety of basic skills in a fun and safe atmosphere. Flat buckle collar or harness recommended. Instructor will discuss benefits of each with you. |
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PUPPY LEVEL 2
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CLASS OFFERED
Puppy Level 2 STAR Puppy Program For puppies ages 4 - 9 months. Must have attended Puppy Level 1 (or at instructor discretion) |
CLASS SUMMARY
This class builds on the skills learned in Puppy 1. At the end of this class, your instructor will administer the AKC STAR puppy test. After passing the test, you will receive an application which you can to send to the AKC for enrollment in their program. Your puppy will receive a medal and will be listed in the AKC STAR Puppy records. |
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Ready 4 More
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3 CLASSES OFFERED
Ready 4 More Basic Obedience For dogs 6 months and older |
CLASS SUMMARY
This beginning class teaches basic obedience behaviors and manners. You will learn how to properly “communicate” with your dog as you build a bond of trust and leadership. |
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READY SET GO
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2 CLASSES OFFERED
Ready Set Go Prior Level 1 Obedience or at instructors discretion |
CLASS SUMMARY
This class will expand upon Level 1 class behaviors as well as introduce additional new behaviors. There will be more fun distractions and include a lot more practice as a group. This Level 2 class also includes the Canine Good Citizen skills (CGC). The AKC Canine Good Citizen test will be offered at the end of class, however, it is not mandatory. |
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OBEDIENCE LEVEL 3
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CLASS OFFERED
Obedience Level 3 |
CLASS SUMMARY
If you're wanting more to do with your dog, expand their social manners, then this is the class for you! In this class we will be refining obedience skills, and building on social skills. This class will alternate weekly between in-house instruction, and field trips. We will be filming on our outings to be reviewed in the next class! |
INTRO TO NOSEWORK
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CLASS SUMMARY
Want your dog to gain confidence and develop a stronger sense of purpose? In this class, the handler has to rely on the dog, and follow the dog’s nose to success. Your dog will learn to search for specific scents (usually treats at this level) and how to “cue” their owner when the scent has been found. Tasks in this class are kept simple. Targets are found. And praise is given! This class is great for a variety of dogs, even anxious dogs and elderly dogs. |
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INTRO TO SCENTWORK
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CLASS OFFERED
Intro to Scentwork Instructor: Wendy Hudson
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CLASS SUMMARY
This class is a great way to build your bond and communication with your dog. It has also been proven to help build confidence. This is done while your pup gets to enjoy one of their favorite natural abilities, sniffing! In this class your dog will learn to search and find one of four scents and let you know they found the scent. It is so rewarding and fun to build this communication with your dog! Team up with your dog and come join the fun! No prerequisites, Beginner only, No Drop-Ins, 8 dogs max. |
SKILLS LEARNED
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BEGINNER SCENT
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CLASS OFFERED
Beginner Scent No prerequisites, Drop Ins Welcome |
CLASS SUMMARY
This class is a great way to build your bond and communication with your dog. It has also been proven to help build confidence. This is done while your pup gets to enjoy one of their favorite natural abilities, sniffing! In this class your dog will learn to search and find one of four scents and let you know they found the scent. It is so rewarding and fun to build this communication with your dog! Team up with your dog and come join the fun. |
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SCENT WORK LEVEL 1
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CLASS OFFERED
Scent Work Level 1 Must have taken Intro to Nosework first |
CLASS SUMMARY
Learn how to transition your dog from hunting for food to hunting for a target odor. In this class, your dog will learn to trust his nose and be a believer that his reward will come from the source of odor. |
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SCENT WORK LEVEL 2
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CLASS OFFERED
Scent Work Level 2 |
CLASS SUMMARY
The search continues! This class continues to offer your dog a sense of purpose and confidence while he works. You will enjoy watching your dog continue to succeed. There will be added distractions. Continued leash skills and lots of reward! |
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ADVANCED SCENT
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CLASS OFFERED
Advanced Scent Instructor: Wendy Hudson
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CLASS SUMMARY
Call for details. |
SKILLS LEARNED
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FITNESS & FUNGILITY
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CLASS SUMMARY
Ready to have some fun?!? Here is another opportunity for your dog to gain confidence and learn some new skills while getting challenged mentally and physically. Many dogs are front end aware and ready to go. This class builds on that and adds hind end awareness. Great for keeping your dog strong and enriched mentally. *Basic obedience skills are helpful |
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REALLY RELIABLE RECALL
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CLASS OFFERED
Really Reliable Recall |
CLASS SUMMARY
Really Reliable Recall is having your dog come immediately when you call, the first time you call him, no matter what he is doing. It works at a distance when he is with other dogs, when he is greeting other people, chasing squirrels or sniffing in holes. He doesn’t think. He doesn’t decide. He just comes to you. Really Reliable Recall keeps your dog safe and can give you peace of mind. |
SKILLS LEARNED
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Canine Conditioning Fitness
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CLASS SUMMARY
Canine Conditioning Fitness is practiced in pursuit of peak performance, injury prevention, coordination, flexibility, and rehabilitation. Earn your Canine Conditioning title and performance medal by demonstrating skills with the five fitness components for a certified Canine Conditioning Fitness Coach (CCFC). |
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN
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CLASS OFFERED
Canine Good Citizen |
CLASS SUMMARY
Call for details. |
SKILLS LEARNED
Call for details. |
BEGINNER NOVICE
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CLASS OFFERED
Beginner Novice |
CLASS SUMMARY
For those interested in beginning competition, this class works toward accuracy and advancing beyond the exercises of the beginner classes. It is a structured course where people may be working at different levels. Every class is a stepping stone to the next level for advancing to other obedience classes. Maximum class size is 6 students. Minimum class size is 4 students. |
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NOVICE
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CLASS OFFERED
Novice |
CLASS SUMMARY
Novice builds on the skills learned in Beginner Novice. The class covers on and off lead healing, figure eights, stand for exam, recall and stays. You will learn all the skills you need to enter the Novice ring and compete with your dog. This class will also introduce Open Obedience Skills. Dumbbell required. |
NOVICE TRICK DOG
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CLASS SUMMARY
Join Certified instructor Wendy Hudson and partner with your pup so they can earn their Novice Trick title. They will need to learn and demonstrate 15 tricks to earn their title. Once your pup has their novice title they can move on and start working on the next level of Intermediate Tricks. |
INTRODUCTION TO RALLY
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CLASS OFFERED
Introduction to Rally |
CLASS SUMMARY
Join us for a fun introduction to the sport of rally obedience for dogs and owners. This class is great for any dog to remain active mentally and physically. It is also a great chance for a shy or anxious dog to get more experience and socialization in a safe environment. Basic obedience skills helpful (sit, stay and come). |
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PET OBEDIENCE
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CLASS OFFERED
Pet Obedience |
CLASS SUMMARY
This is a fun class full of games and bonding experiences for you and your pet. Throughout this class you will learn to teach your dog basic obedience skills while having fun interactions with your pet and other participants in the class. This is a great place to start your dog obedience journey. By the end of class your dog will know sit, stay, down, crate, place and will have begun heel. |
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INTRO TO COMMUNITY
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CLASS OFFERED
Intro to Community Prerequisite: Pet Obedience or Instructor Approval.
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CLASS SUMMARY
Looking to do more with your dog? Cool weather is coming, and lots of fun adventures with our dogs! The first week of this four week class will be at Dog World Sarasota preparing for outings the following weeks. We will then be visiting different venues in the community for the next three weeks. The focus of the class will be working to improve our social behaviors and manners in a public setting. This class will serve as a precursor to our upcoming fall Community classes! |
COMMUNITY 1
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CLASS OFFERED
Community 1 |
CLASS SUMMARY
This is a fun class where people get bond with their dogs while exploring and enjoying the community. We will be visiting multiple community locations throughout the four week class. The focus of the class will be enjoying the community with your dog while continuing to build confidence, social behaviors and social manners even when in challenging settings. Intro to Community is a prerequisite for this class. |
PET MANNERS
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CLASS OFFERED
Pet Manners |
CLASS SUMMARY
Just in time for the holidays! Let's learn some simple manners! Your pet will learn to nicely sit, stay, down, crate, and attention. |
Obedience boot camp
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CLASS OFFERED
Obedience Boot Camp Requires instructor approval.
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CLASS SUMMARY
This is a fun class full of games and bonding experiences for you and your pet. Throughout this class you will learn to teach your dog basic obedience skills while having fun interactions with your pet and other participants in the class. This is a great place to start your dog obedience journey. |
~ Classes are 50-60 minutes long and meet once a week for 3 to 6 weeks depending on class
~ Bring favorite treats and/or toys to use as reward.
– Classes range from 4 to 8 participants, depending on class
~ Must have a 4-6 foot leash.
– No make up classes.
– No refunds for training programs.
~ Bring favorite treats and/or toys to use as reward.
– Classes range from 4 to 8 participants, depending on class
~ Must have a 4-6 foot leash.
– No make up classes.
– No refunds for training programs.