Class Descriptions

All classes are 8 weeks unless otherwise indicated.

To register for class, complete a Prairies Dog Acres, LLC Registration Form and Release Form and remit with payment upon arrival of first class.

Please also review all the Prairie Dog Acres, LLC Guidelines before attending class.

Obedience Classes

Puppy Kindergarten: (For puppies 12 weeks to 6 months)

Puppies will learn basic manners and socialization skills. Obedience skills will include sit, down, stand, wait and how to walk properly on leash. Housebreaking, chewing and other “puppy problems” will be discussed. All household members including children are encouraged to attend.

Basic Obedience: (For dogs 6 months and older)

Introduction to clicker training. Dogs are taught manners, sit, stay, down, stand, recall, walking on leash, etc. Minor behavior problems addressed.

Sub-Novice Obedience: (For dogs 6 months and older)

An introduction to competitive obedience. Exercises covered include healing, stand for exam, recall front and finish both right and left. All exercises are taught and performed on lead.

Agility Classes

Intro to Agility: (For dogs 1 year and older)

Introduction to clicker training and agility concepts (targeting and off-leash work). Familiarization with all the agility obstacles (contacts, weaves, tire, tunnels and jumps).

Dogs must have basic obedience skills to attend.

Beginning Agility: (For dogs 1 year and older)

Beginning sequencing and continued training of weaves and contacts for increased proficiency.

Previous familiarization with all the agility obstacles or Intro to Agility class required.

Novice Agility: (For dogs 1 year and older)

This class is for dogs preparing for Novice agility competition. Continued work on contact and weave proficiency. Beginning front and back crosses. Beginning course walking and analysis.

Dogs must be capable of working off lead and performing all the agility obstacles or Beginning Agility class required.