Rally Obedience
Rally Obedience
This class is designed to introduce you and your dog to the exciting world of dog sports, with a special focus on Rally Obedience. Rally is not just a sport; it's a delightful way for you and your furry friend to bond and build a strong teamwork dynamic while enhancing obedience skills.
In this engaging class, you'll encounter a series of obedience exercises, each represented by cards that feature specific commands. You'll guide your dog through a course that encourages interaction, encourages focus, and, most importantly, allows for a lot of fun!
Whether your dog is a seasoned competitor or a curious beginner, this program provides the perfect opportunity to explore new challenges together. Join us to discover the joy of Rally Obedience and watch your dog's confidence soar as you both learn, grow, and play!
All Rally classes are rolling enrollment, meaning pay for 6 classes and attend as you can!
Rally Novice
New Session Starting September 29th!
Tuesdays: 8:00 p.m.
$150 for 6 weeks
Rally Intermediate/ Advanced
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
$150 for 6 weeks
Conformation
Conformation Class
This class is specifically designed for dogs participating in AKC and UKC Conformation shows. Throughout our sessions, we will focus on practicing essential skills such as gating on a show lead, mastering the art of stacking, refining table work (when applicable), and moving at the appropriate speed tailored to suit your breed.
** click the link to sign up for 6 weeks and then come when you can
Wednesdays at 5 PM
6 week session for $120
AKC Trick Dog Novice Class
We're excited to introduce one of our newest classes at The Responsible Dog—Trick Dog Novice! If you've ever wanted to teach your dog fun, impressive skills while strengthening your teamwork, this class is for you.
Trick training is more than just showing off. It builds confidence, improves communication, encourages problem-solving, and gives dogs a fun outlet for their energy. Plus, it's a great way to continue your training journey after Puppy Kindergarten or Beginner Obedience.
Over this 5-week course, teams will learn a variety of tricks and skills including touch, paws up, push-ups, getting in a box, platform work, balance beam, kennel up, jumping, tunnels, spins, and crawling. Each skill is taught in small, achievable steps, making the class enjoyable for both dogs and handlers.
This class is open to dogs who have successfully completed Puppy Kindergarten or Beginner Obedience. The skills learned in those classes provide the foundation needed to succeed in trick training.
Week five is reserved for AKC Novice Trick Dog evaluations. Dogs that successfully complete the required skills will earn their Novice Trick Dog ribbon, which is included with registration.
Whether you're looking for a fun new activity, a unique challenge, or an opportunity to earn your dog's first trick title, this class is a great place to start. Come join us as we launch this exciting new program and start your own traveling canine circus!
Tuesdays 6:00 p.m.
Starting June 30th
Tuesdays 8:00 p.m.
Starting July 28th
AKC Trick Dog Intermediate Class
Ready to take your dog's trick training to the next level? Our Intermediate Trick Dog class is a fun and engaging 5-week course designed to build your dog's confidence, body awareness, focus, and teamwork skills while working toward their AKC Intermediate Trick Dog title.
Over four weeks of training, teams will learn a variety of impressive tricks and useful skills, including:
Place
Paws Up on Handler's Arm
Sit Pretty
Heeling with Automatic Sit
Shell Game
Wave Goodbye
Push a Button to Make a Sound
Hand Signals for Sit, Down, and Stand
Crawl
Leg Weaves
Wobble Board Confidence Work
The fifth and final week will be dedicated to evaluations and title testing for dogs that are ready to earn their AKC Intermediate Trick Dog title.
This class focuses on creating enthusiastic learners while strengthening communication between dog and handler. Tricks are a fantastic way to provide mental enrichment, improve focus, build confidence, and develop valuable training skills that carry over into everyday life.
Prerequisite: Dogs should have completed a beginner-level training class or have equivalent basic obedience skills. Open to all dogs and handlers that have received a Trick Dog Novice title or have trained the tricks for Novice Trick Dog previously.
Come discover just how much your dog is capable of learning while having fun together!
Tuesdays 6:00 p.m.
Starting September 1st