In-Home Classes Offered:

Family Dog I (5 Weeks)

An introductory class for dogs of all ages that are beginning training. You will learn to teach your dog ©The Third Way foundation games of eye contact, sit maintain, and walk away. You will also teach your dog leash manners, come when called, down maintain, beginning retrieving and confinement training. Management skills and problem solving will also be stressed.

Family Dog II (5 Weeks)

Prerequisite: Family Dog I

As your dog approaches the age of adolescence, you will learn the skills previously taught in Family Dog I to proof your dog using duration, distraction, and distance. By understanding this challenging period, you will learn to be even more reinforcing to your dog, resulting in a stronger relationship based on mutual trust and respect. You will also acquire the skills to teach your dog several easy tricks.

Family Dog III (5 Weeks)

Prerequisite: Family Dog I and II

This class will prepare you and your dog for future work as a therapy team. It will focus on the exercises used in achieving a Canine Good Citizen title, which is a requirement for dogs and handlers wishing to do therapy work.

Private Consultations

Private behavioral consultations are also available by appointment. Let us help you understand your dog’s problem behavior and how to manage and prevent it.