Training classes are held indoors at K.C.' s Nutty Roller Skating Rink in Midland. Classes are always held on Wednesday evenings. Puppy and Household classes will be held at 6:30 unless we have an overflow, in which case a second class may be scheduled at 7:30. There are 3 sessions per quarter and each session is 4 to 6 weeks long depending on the individual class.

All dogs entering our classes must show proof of current vaccinations which include: Rabies, Parvo, Corona and Distemper. This rule applies to our membership also and is for the safety of all dogs and people. This is the reason our puppy classes start with 10 week old puppies. All 10 week old puppies should have had at least 2 series of puppy shots (6 wks and 8wks) to cover all except rabies.

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Puppy Kindergarten

This class helps socialize the puppy to people, places and other dogs. Play training for puppies 10 weeks to 6 months old will include lessons on teaching sit, down, stand, come, heel, stay, and fun tricks. Grooming and daily care will also be discussed. Equipment required: Buckle Collar, 4-6 ft. leash, treats and a toy. Class is 1 night a week, 45 min to 1 hour and is a 4 week course. Fee: $35.00.

Puppy class is 4 weeks, 6:30-7:15pm, $35.00. If warranted a second class will be added at either 6:30 or 7:30pm

Equipment needed: Buckle collar, 4-6 ft. leash (no chain or plastic leashes), treats and/or a toy. Bring dog first night of class.

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Household Obedience

This class is designed to make your dog a better companion and family member. It introduces the basic training commands heel, set, down, stand, stay, and basic behavior problems are discussed along with grooming, crates, and general care. All exercises are done on leash. Dogs must be 6 months of age or older. This class will also prepare you for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test.

Household Class is 6 weeks, 6:30-7:30pm, $50.00. If warranted a second class will be added at either 6:30 or 7:30pm

Equipment needed: slip collar, 4-6 ft. leash (not chain or plastic), 15 ft. long line or flexi-lead, treats and/or a toy. Bring dog first night of class.

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Novice Obedience

This class strives to improve your dog's response to commands and provides instruction at the competitive level with individualized attention to problems and guidance for those who wish to compete in American Kennel Club obedience trials or just perfect their dogs responses to commands. This class is for polishing the basic commands of heel, sit, down, come, stand, and stay, and for preparing to show in obedience. Prerequisite is Household class or the equivalent.

Novice Class is 6 weeks, 7:40-8:40pm, $50.00

Equipment needed: slip collar, 4-6 ft. leash, 15 ft long line or flexi-lead, treats and a toy. Bring dog first night.

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Advanced Obedience

This class strives to improve your dog's response to commands and provides instruction at the upper competitive levels, including Open and Utility with individualized attention to problems and guidance for those who wish to compete in American Kennel Club obedience trials.

Advanced Obedience Class is 6 weeks, 7:40-8:40pm, non-members $50.00. Prerequisite is Novice Obedience Class.

Equipment: slip collar, leash, dumbbell, and scent articles of some kind which will be discussed the first night of class. Bring dog first night of class.

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