At Canine Academy, we've found that dogs learn best when trained using positive reinforcement techniques in short, fun-filled training sessions along with plenty of exercise and playtime. While enrolled in our training programs, your dog will be in a clean, spacious and stress-free environment.  In addition, whether socializing in group play or enjoying one-on-one playtime, your dog will have a great time between sessions.

Course Curriculum - PUPPY KINDERGARTEN

• Socialization and proper play techniques

• Bite inhibition and reinforced down times

• Reinforced potty training and potty command training

• Basic junior obedience commands: Sit, down, stay, let’s go, wait, come, fetch, drop it, leave it

• Introduction to distraction training, teaching puppies to listen even in the most distracting of situations

• Leash walking and leash handling skills

• Introduction to hand signals

• Introduction to Better Companion Commands such as Wait by the door, Settle Down, Place and Proper Greeting Procedure

• Prevent attention seeking behaviors (Owner education)

• Grooming, handling and introduction to “weird stuff” (Umbrellas, strange things, loud noises etc...)

Course Curriculum - Better Companion and Special Tutoring Training

• Wait and Wait by Door                                      

• Jumping training

• Leash pulling training                                                         

• Proper Greeting Procedure Training (Helps dogs that get very excited when people come to their house)

• Leash Walking/Heel                                                                        

• Nice Playing!        

• Prevent food stealing training                                             

• Prevent Attention Seeking training

• Extended Down & Place                                                             

• Distraction training                                                         

• Loud noise &  quick movement desensitizing                       

• Canine Good Citizen (CGC) preparatory Training         

• Pet Therapy preparatory skills               

• Self Control Training (Toys, Food and more)             

• Focusing/Targeting training                                                                     

• Pre-Agility training

• Bark Control

• Socialization and confidence building         

• Off-Leash training                                                         

• Leave it, Drop it, Bring it and trick training