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  (6 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 does that 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

    Not ready for the next level?  Repeat Elementary  for $125 (for clients who have already completed
    our Elementary class only)  Email me if interested to see if I have space.

    Middle School (6 weeks)
    For dogs and owners who have completed Elementary and want to continue to polish their basic
    skills and learn new skills such as:  
    •        Settle
    •        Walk with Automatic Sit
    •        Stand Stay
    •        Heel
    •        Recall to a Sit in Front
    •        Finish
    •        Emergency Down/Stay

    To enroll in Middle School, your dog must be capable of doing a 3 minute down stay with you
    holding the leash.


    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
Copyright 2005
Secret Lake Dog
Training, LLC
Enjoy your relationship with
your dog even more!
    Who Trains Your Dog?

    You do!  You live with the dog so it is up to you to do the training.  My role is to instruct you and
    guide you as you work with your dog.  The point is not for the dog to work for me, but for the dog
    to work for you.  If you are looking to learn how to train and communicate with your dog, we can
    help.

    Practice!
    In class, you will be shown training techniques and have a chance to try them The key to training
    is what you do once you leave class.  

    If you come to class, but never practice, then do not expect any progress. If you do not work
    with your dog each day and incorporate what you have learned into your daily life, then
    understand that nothing will change.  That is your choice.  
Phone:  (860) 404-0038
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