Virtual Puppy & Manners

Beginner

Puppy & Basic Manners Class - This class will focus on forming a strong bond and a good family dog by setting clear house rules and setting your puppy up to form good habits. We will cover socialization during social distancing, bite inhibition and gentling for puppy biting, and teaching foundation skills for good manners. Don't wait, because your puppy is forming habits now! It is much easier to set up for good behavior early than to try to fix it later. Please send a message with questions. Pre-recorded four-week class is $100.

This class is for puppies and newly adopted dogs, but older dogs who need some manners refinement are welcome to join as well (if we get many, we may offer separate classes).

*Basic Canine Life Skills Booklet, Puppy Bingo Cards, and access to our Google Classroom is included*

Recorded May 2020 ~ on ZOOM
*This class was previously recorded so if you register now you will receive the links for all four weeks, plus get access to our Google Classroom with class handouts and videos.

Puppy Social Skills

Beginner

Basic Canine Life Skills

Beginner

This class is for puppies and dogs 5 months old and up.  This is a beginner-level course that strengthens the relationship between owners and dogs by creating a common language while setting a foundation for all future learning.  There is a concentration on the five basic skills: Heel, Sit, Down, Stay, and Come.  We also cover good manners for the family pet, addressing common problems such as barking, chewing, jumping, and stealing. Class size is EXTREMELY LIMITED (4-5 dogs, especially in Monroe).

Six Week Class is $250. Basic Canine Life Skills Booklet (PDF) and a 1-year membership in our Google Classroom are included. 

Upcoming Basic Canine Life Skills Class Start Dates:
May 6, 2024 ~ Mon 6:30-7:20 PM at Choice Pet Supply, 535 Monroe Tpke Monroe CT
*(Combined w/Basic Canine Life Skills - over four months old)
May 8, 2024 ~ Weds 7:00-7:50 PM at Choice Pet Supply, 63 Washington Ave North Haven CT

Refined Canine Life Skills

Intermediate

This is an Intermediate level training class for dogs who have completed at least some basic skills training, either in a class or privately, with The Refined Canine or elsewhere. The focus of the class is refining good manners with distractions. For those interested, we will utilize the ten stations of the AKC Canine Good Citizen exam. The CGC is the first step for all recognized therapy dog programs. We build our 'good dog' skills in a fun & motivating format, utilizing games and real-life situations. Class size is limited, register early! This is a six-week class.

TBD

Refined Recall

Intermediate

This class is for dogs who are friendly and have had some prior training. Refine your dog's reliability coming when called. We will practice success with increasing distractions. Three-week class is $150 or combine with Refined Leash Skills for $250 for both classes.

TBD

Refined Leash Skills

Intermediate

This class is for dogs who are friendly and have had some prior training. Refine your loose leash walking skills with increasing distractions. We will work on leash manners, practice greeting people, and ignore distractions. The three-week class is $150 or combine with Refined Recall for $250 for both classes.

TBD

Tricks & Games

Intermediate

This class is for dogs who are friendly, have taken a Basic skills class, and are looking to continue training in a fun way. We will be working from the AKC Trick Dog list of tricks, as well as introducing cognition games and dog sports exercises. Most dogs will earn an AKC Novice Trick Dog title (or higher). We will break down each trick into easy-to-follow steps and troubleshoot along the way. This six-week class is $250.

May 6, 2024 ~ Mon 7:30-8:20 PM at Choice Pet Supply, 535 Monroe Tpke Monroe CT