Class Descriptions

Dogs at Play is pleased to offer both Obedience classes and Agility classes. Read class descriptions below or view the class schedule to find a time and day that fits you best.

Obedience Classes

Puppy Basic

Class Size: 10 Dogs

This class will focus on sit, stay, down, heel, come, and leash walking. Older dogs may work on improving off-leash obedience. The first class is without your dog. Age Range: 10 wks. or older and older dogs who are "sociable" (non-aggressive)

Basic

Class Size: 8 dogs

This class will teach the sit, stay, come, heel, and down commands along with leash walking. Dogs work with distractions intended to improve off-leash obedience. Age Range: 5.5 months/older

Advanced I

Class Size: 9 Dogs

Based on the AKC/UKC Companion Dog title, this class is designed to teach off-leash obedience. Successful completion of a Basic Obedience class is required for enrollment.

Advanced II

Class Size: 9 Dogs

This class is geared primarily for those pursuing competition work such as AKC/UKC, Companion Dog, and Utility Dog titles, Rally Obedience, Agility, etc. "If dogs compete in it, we teach it." Successful completion of two Advanced Obedience classes is suggested.

Just for Fun

Tips and advice on behavior issues, introduction to agility, learn new tricks like "Rollover", "Touch", "Sit up Pretty" and many others. Emphasis on socialization. No age limit, dog must be dog social.

Agility Classes

Intro to Agility

Class Size: 8 Dogs

Intermediate Agility

Class SIze: 6 Dogs

This class works on building and improving speed while maintaining the safety contacts.