AKC STAR Puppy® Program $300

The AKC STAR Puppy® program is the perfect start for puppies and their owners. Designed for puppies up to one year of age, this course focuses on building a strong foundation of training, socialization, and positive habits during your puppy’s most important learning stage.

STAR stands for:

• Socialization

• Training

• Activity

• Responsible ownership

What Your Puppy Will Learn

• Sit, down, stand, and come

• Loose-leash walking

• Beginning focus and engagement

• Polite greetings and handling

• Confidence around people, dogs, and new environments

What Owners Will Learn

• Positive training techniques

• How to prevent common puppy behavior issues

• Proper socialization methods

• Responsible dog ownership skills

Program Requirements

• Puppies up to 12 months of age

• Age-appropriate vaccinations

• Attendance in all required classes

Graduation & Title

Upon successful completion, puppies earn the AKC STAR Puppy® medal and may be registered with the American Kennel Club. This program also prepares puppies for future training such as AKC Canine Good Citizen®.

AKC Canine Good Citizen® Program $300

The AKC Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) program is a nationally recognized training and testing program that promotes responsible dog ownership and well-mannered dogs. This course builds reliable obedience, good manners, and confidence in real-world situations.

Skills Your Dog Will Learn

• Polite greetings with people

• Sitting politely for petting

• Walking on a loose leash through distractions

• Reliable sit, down, stay, and come

• Calm behavior around other dogs

• Handling and grooming tolerance

• Confidence and control in public settings

What Owners Learn

• Effective communication with their dog

• Responsible ownership and management

• How to maintain training in everyday life

Program Requirements

• Dogs of any age (non-aggressive behavior required)

• Up-to-date vaccinations

• Reliable basic obedience skills recommended

CGC Test & Certification

Dogs that successfully pass the 10-skill CGC test earn the official AKC Canine Good Citizen® certificate and title. CGC is often a prerequisite for therapy dog programs, advanced training, and is a foundation for AKC Advanced CGC and Urban CGC titles.

AKC Canine Good Citizen® Progression

The AKC Canine Good Citizen® program offers a clear training path that builds reliable manners and real-world skills.

• CGC – Canine Good Citizen®
  Focuses on basic obedience, polite greetings, loose-leash walking, and calm behavior around people and dogs.

• CGCA – Advanced Canine Good Citizen®
  Builds on CGC with increased focus, reliability, and control around distractions and in new environments.

• CGCU – Urban Canine Good Citizen®
  Prepares dogs for busy public settings, testing confidence and manners around crowds, traffic, buildings, and real-life urban challenges.

This progression develops well-mannered, confident dogs with strong handler relationships, from everyday manners to advanced public-ready skills.

Intro to Agility $300
Designed for dogs and handlers new to agility. Focuses on foundation skills, confidence building, and safe obstacle introduction. Dogs are introduced to basic handling cues, body awareness, and beginner obstacles such as jumps, tunnels, and contact equipment at low heights, with an emphasis on positive reinforcement and clear reward markers.

Intermediate Agility $300
Builds on foundation skills with increased obstacle difficulty and short sequences. Teams work on consistency, accuracy, and smoother transitions while developing strong reward history through repeated, successful performances.

Pre-Competition Agility $300
Prepares teams for trial readiness by refining obstacle performance, handling skills, and timing. Training focuses on accurate repetitions, maintaining motivation, and reinforcing reliable performance through consistent reward history in a controlled training environment.

Intro to Scent Work $300
Introduces dogs and handlers to the foundations of scent detection. This course builds confidence, hunt drive, and problem-solving skills while teaching dogs how to search independently and indicate odor. Teams decide on their dog’s target odor, choosing from AKC sport odors or real-world application odors, using clear reward markers and positive reinforcement.

Intermediate Scent Work $300
Builds on foundational skills with increased search complexity and duration. Teams continue developing odor recognition, search strategies, and handler communication across a variety of environments and container types. Training emphasizes accurate reps, strong reward history, and consistency using the dog’s selected target odor.

Advanced Scent Work $300
Designed for experienced teams preparing for advanced training or competition. Focuses on refined indication, speed, endurance, and reliability across challenging searches and environments. Dogs work their chosen target odor—including AKC sport odors or real-world odors such as animal blood, antlers, and other application-based scents—with an emphasis on precision, independence, and efficient search performance.

Rally is a fun, engaging sport that combines obedience, teamwork, and agility through a course of numbered stations. Dogs and handlers navigate the course together, performing exercises such as sits, downs, turns, and changes of pace while maintaining focus and communication.

Our Rally courses focus on:

• Building teamwork and handler communication

• Improving obedience and precision in a dynamic environment

• Preparing dogs for AKC Rally competition levels

Classes are suitable for dogs of all ages and experience levels, with training adapted to each dog’s skill set and handler’s goals. Positive reinforcement and clear reward markers ensure success and confidence building every step of the way.

Course is $300

Private Training Sessions
Private sessions include the owner and dog working directly with a trainer. Each program is customized to the dog’s specific needs and the owner’s goals. Sessions include a personalized training plan, clear homework, and guidance to help owners continue progress between lessons.
$100 per session

Drop & Train
Drop & Train sessions are one-hour lessons where the dog works individually with a trainer without the owner present. These sessions are designed to build independence and confidence while making focused progress toward the goals set for the dog and owner.
$50 per session

Board & Train
Board & Train is our most intensive training option, running 2–10 weeks. Dogs stay with us and receive daily, customized training tailored to their needs and goals. The program includes ongoing communication, feedback, and follow-up support with the trainer. Owners receive up to 6 months of continued access to trainer support at no additional cost following program completion.
Programs start at $2,100

Standard Boarding Rate: $40 per day

We offer appointment-based drop-offs and pickups to ensure a smooth and personalized experience for every dog. All reservations must be made in advance.

Drop-Off & Pickup Times:

• Monday–Friday: 8:00, 8:15, 8:30, 8:45, 9:00 AM | 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45, 5:00 PM

• Saturday: Closed for drop-offs and pickups

• Sunday: 9:00 AM | 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 5:00 PM

Please contact us to reserve your preferred time and secure your dog’s stay.

Daycare Rate: $30 per day
Please note: Holiday daycare is not available.

We offer appointment-based drop-offs and pickups to ensure a smooth and personalized experience for every dog. All reservations must be made in advance.

Drop-Off & Pickup Times (Monday–Friday):

• 8:00, 8:15, 8:30, 8:45, 9:00 AM | 4:00, 4:!5, 4:30, 4:45, 5:00 PM

• Saturday & Sunday: Daycare closed

Please contact us to reserve your dog’s spot and ensure a fun, safe day at daycare.