Do you have a new dog or a dog that needs to learn how to become a well behaved companion?
Basic obedience training provides the foundation for your dog to learn the necessary skills to become a well-rounded family member and to accompany you in public places.
We offer a variety of classes depending on experience and needs. See if one is best for you!
Next Session Begins November 24 - December 29, 2023
$90.00/dog - 6 week/1hour sessions. Limit 8 dogs.
Students are taught how to teach their dogs to heel, sit, down, come and stay on command. The formal finish and stand for examination may also be taught. No prerequisite for this class.
Canine Good Citizen or STAR Puppy (under 12 months of age) may be done with instructor approval at the end of the 6-week session.
Instructor: Debbie Pruyn, 518-361-2646 or email at wolfette2k4@gmail.com
Current Class: Friday, October 6 - November 10, 2023 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Next Class Starts: December 8, 2023 - January 12, 2024
$90.00/dog - 6 week/1hour sessions. Limit 6 dogs.
This class will continue learning from the beginner class and will build on that foundation. It will help prepare you and your dog for obedience competition if you are interested.
Prerequisite: Must have had previous obedience training.
Instructor: Maureen Kramer, 518-656-3225 or email at bigmoose3@roadrunner.com
New Session Begins: November 29, 2023 - January 3, 2024
Ongoing class meets every Wednesday, 3:30– 4:30 PM
New Session Begins: November 30, 2023 - January 4, 2024
Class meets every Thursday, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
$90.00/dog - 6 week/1hour sessions. Limit 8 dogs.
This class includes various skill levels from beginner to more advanced and offers opportunities for dogs to learn different exercises. No prerequisite for this class. Dogs are admitted with the approval of the instructor.
Instructor: Mary Clothier, 518-330-0395 or email at maryclothier60@gmail.com
Wednesday 10:30-11:45am
New Class Starts November 1, 2023
Instructor: Shea Croop
$90 per dog - 6 week/1 hour sessions. Minimum of 5 dogs and limit of 8 dogs.
This class will focus on developing the skills basic to the competitive obedience classes: attention, precision heeling, recalls, stays, fronts and finishes and is for participants who are preparing to enter AKC trials. Introductions to the advanced exercises may be included as appropriate if there is interest.
Pre-requisite: Beginner obedience class; exceptions may be made with instructor permission.
Contact Shea Croop at 518-480-1316 or email at rscroop@roadrunner.com