Puppy Training and Socialization Class
Open to puppies 6 months or younger at the start of classes with proof of age-appropriate vaccinations
This fun puppy training program is for puppies 10 weeks to 6 months of age. Each week we work on skills needed for real life. Teaching skills needed to greet guests, control nipping and biting, Jumping up behaviors, grooming, veterinary visits, going for a walk, and much more. You will be delighted to see how quickly your puppy learns new skills and how much he enjoys playing with his puppy friends. Off-leash playtime is included. Puppies will be grouped as needed by size, temperament, and play styles. Puppy classes are an excellent choice for puppies of any size or breed.
Off Leash play for any individual puppy or group is at the discretion of the instructor.
Next sessions start:
Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Bethany Church, 100 Main Street, East Rockaway, NY 11518
$250.00 for 6 weekly classes
Beyond the Basics:
Puppies and dogs over 6 months of age with proof of vaccinations
This is a Fun Game based class where you will learn new skills, sharpen existing skills. All while the dogs and people have fun. Best for dogs and puppies who have completed our Puppy Training and Socialization class or have some knowledge of the Sit, Down, Stay, and Come cues. Your dog or puppy must be friendly to people and other dogs to attend this class. Please contact us to see if this is the right class for you and your dog.
Off Leash play for any individual puppy or group is at the discretion of the instructor.
Next session starts Wednesday, October 25th, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Bethany Church, 100 Main Street, East Rockaway, NY 11518
$250.00 for 6 weekly classes
Next session starts Tuesday, January 10th, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Bethany Church, 100 Main Street, East Rockaway, NY 11518
$250.00 for 6 weekly classes
Fun Tricks for Puppies and Adult Dogs
Dogs and puppies over 6 months of age
Would you like to:
Get out of the house and do something fun with your dog?
Form a closer relationship with your dog?
Show off to your friends and family how well-behaved your dog is?
Use Tricks in a Therapy Dog setting? Kids and adults love dogs doing tricks.
In this class, you will not only learn how to teach your dog specific tricks. You will learn the foundations of how to train your dog to do anything, how to break down complicated tricks into doable steps, and how to put individual pieces together to complete a trick. Once you understand how to train tricks, the possibilities are endless as to what you can teach your dog. This is a fun and empowering class for both you and your dog
The more tricks you train your dog, the faster your dog will learn new tricks! Your ability to communicate with your dog will increase, you’ll see a boost in your dog’s confidence, and you will see it dramatically improve your relationship with him in every area of your life.
Next session Wednesday, January 11, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Bethany Church, 100 Main Street, East Rockaway, NY 11518
$250.00 for 6 weekly classes
Therapy Dog Test Preparation
Does your dog love meeting new people? Does he or she like going to new places? Are people naturally drawn to pet your dog? If you answered yes to any of these questions you and your dog may enjoy being a Therapy Dog Team.
Would you like to have your dog have the Canine Good Citizen Title?
The dog training techniques in this class include the everyday good manners we all want our dogs to have. It focuses on all the areas of good behavior covered in the Therapy Dog certification test.
The exercises taught in this class are also wonderful basic manners that will work well in everyday life. For example, wouldn't you want your dog to stay quietly by your side while you hold a conversation with another person? Allow greeting by a friendly stranger, come when called and walk on a loose leash. Sounds great, right? We will also be teaching fun tricks useful in Therapy Dog work.
Therapy dog work is a wonderful way to give back to your community and spend quality time with your dog. In addition to a great temperament, a therapy dog has to have excellent manners. This class will prepare you for most national therapy dog tests. Testing with a national therapy dog organization is available.
Therapy Dogs are not Service Dogs or Emotional Support Animals.
Class Information
Class sessions are one hour per week for six weeks unless noted.
Eligibility: Friendly with other dogs & people. Good basic skills (Sit, Stay, Down, Come and Walk on a Loose Leash
Dogs must be 1 year of age or older to take the therapy dog test but can attend the class younger with instructor approval.
Please contact us to see if this is the right class for you and your dog.
Therapy Dog Preparation Class (meets for 6 weeks, testing week 6)
Next Session Starts Wednesday, January 11th 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Bethany Church
100 Main Street
East Rockaway, NY 11518
$250.00 for 6 weekly classes (testing on week 6 included)
Out and About Beyond the Classroom
This class will take place over 4 weeks in a variety of dog-friendly locations. We will practice loose leash walking skills, and proof basic skills like sit, stay, down, come, leave it, and of course more LEASH WALKING with real-life distractions in real places.
This class is only for dogs who are friendly to people and other dogs and have basic skills. Pre-registration is required. Vaccination records must be sent prior to the first class.
Starts Sunday, March 5th, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (South Shore, Nassau County locations)
Starts Sunday, April 16th 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (Suffolk County locations)
Cost is $175 for the 4 weekly classes
