Class Descriptions

    Head Start for Puppies Workshop (1 session)
    This one session workshop is designed for the puppy owner who
    wants to get a head start on training while waiting to join a class.   
    Learn about the stages of puppy development, what to expect, and
    how to begin training your pup.  Get started on some basic
    relationship-building with your pup that will help him understand the
    rules of your house -- and keep everyone happy.


    Kindergarten (5 weeks)
    For puppies who are 10 weeks to 5 months old at start of class.  Do not
    wait until your puppy is 6 months old to start formal training.  The
    window of opportunity for socialization is very small.  Your puppy must
    be socialized by 3 months of age.  What do we mean? For starters your
    puppy should meet at least 100 new people before he turns 3 months
    old!

    Topics include:

  • Introduction to basic skills such as; name response, come, sit,
    down, stay, watch me, and walking on leash.

  • Emphasis on socialization and behavior issues such as mouthing,
    chewing, jumping, barking, crating, potty training,  appropriate
    play and exercise and aggression prevention.

  • Fun and safe obstacle course to build puppy's confidence and
    have fun!

  • Interaction with new people, strange noises, and quick
    movement.  

  • Good manners at the vet and groomer. Teach your puppy to
    accept being handled and restrained.  Puppies need to learn to
    accept being examined and touched all over.


    Elementary School (7 weeks)
    For dogs who are 5 months or older at start of class and who need to
    learn or brush up on the basics such as:
  • Sit
  • Down
  • Stand
  • Stay
  • Well-Mannered Walk
  • Manners
  • Come
  • Working around minor distractions

    Middle School (4 weeks)
    For dogs and owners who have completed Elementary and want to
    continue to polish their basic skills.  Focus will be on perfecting the
    basics such as stay, working around increased distractions and
    learning to heel.

    High School
    For dogs who have successfully completed Middle School.  
  • Teaching your dog to focus around increased distractions
  • Fine tuning your dog's manners
  • Fun games for both owners and dogs
  • Heel
  • Off leash work
Our Core Group Classes                                                                      updated 8/1/2008
Copyright 2005
Secret Lake Dog
Training, LLC
Enjoy your relationship with
your dog even more!
Benefits of a Class:

  • A trainer is there to help
    you succeed.
  • Work in an environment
    with many distractions,
    which is the real world!
  • Improved communication
    and focus between you and
    your dog.
  • Most importantly—Fun!
NOTE:  Dogs must be people- and dog-friendly to attend any group in class
or on the premises, we have the right to remove your dog from group class.
You may then use the balance of the tuition toward private counseling or
the Reactive Dog Class.