Age Based Training

$195 for 6 weeks 

Our group classes require the owner to be present with the dog. We have a minimum of 5 dogs per class and a maximum of 8 dogs per class. Age appropriate vaccines and negative "fecal float" within 1 year are required.

Puppy Kindergarten

For puppies 9-20 weeks of age

This class is an introduction and discussion focusing on:

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• Equipment (collar, leash, harness)

• Basics of leash walking

• How to improve the communication and relationship with your dog

• Sit/down/wait

• Start of recall

• Discussion of handling and proper socialization

• Body awareness/sensory development

• Introduction to nose work

Teen Woof

For puppies 5-12 months of age

This class focuses on:

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• Equipment (collar, leash, harness)

• Improved leash walking

• How to improve the communication and relationship with your dog

• Longer duration sit/down/wait

• Harder recalls

• Discussion of handling and proper socialization

• Body awareness/sensory development,  & the developing mind of your teenage dog

• Introduction to nose work

Adult Basic

For dogs 1+ years of age

This class focuses on:

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• Equipment (collar, leash, harness)

• Improving upon the foundation of established communication with your dog with a focus on your dog’s individual challenges at this time.

• Improved leash walking

• Longer duration sit/down/wait

• Harder recalls

• Discussion of handling and proper socialization

• Body awareness/sensory development

• Nose work

Nose Work

$195 for 6 weeks 

Intro to Nose Work

For dogs new to nose-work and 6 months or older

Introductory Nose work is the foundation of teaching dogs of all ages to start learning searching behavior.  This class is designed around the principles of the sport of Nose Work, and is the foundation of dog professionals like SAR, detection work, truffle hunting, etc. It is also great for:

• Therapeutic nose work

• Improved Bonding

• Great for dogs in need of Interactive Brain work

• Convalescing dogs healing from injury, surgery, or simply aging animals

Nose Work 2.0

For dogs 6 months or older

**  Must have previous nose-work experience with CPC or other instructors

This class focuses on advancing the searching skills.  Consistent searching behavior for a specific odor is necessary to get the most out of this class and we will focus on making the hides harder, help the handlers become more responsible for ‘reading’ what their dog is communicating, and add additional odors to the dog’s knowledge set. 

This course is appropriate for teams looking to dive deeper into nose work or working on entering competition & wanting to further increase the challenge.

Drop-In Classes

Drop in classes for $20

Specialty Classes

Canine Fitness / Intro to Dog Sports

For dogs 6 months and older

$200 for 6 weeks

In this class, we will work on age appropriate exercises for flexibility, strength, and body awareness which includes everything from casual weekend warrior dogs to the canine athlete.  Live locally here in the Gorge?  This class will be beneficial to help your dog live the Gorge lifestyle and is a fun class for all, to increase the bond with you and your canine partner and help protect them from injury while living an active lifestyle.  

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 We focus on:

• Warm-up/cool down routines

• Stretching & strengthening exercises

• Individual focused exercises for your canine  

• 30 minutes of exposure to a new dog sport each week         

Intro to Agility

For dogs 1 year and older

$220 for 6 weeks

In this class, we will be working on the basics of leading your dog through a simple course of agility skills.  Linking elements together and the introductory skills of handling your dog such as send aways and control.  Minimal repetitions of jumping. This class is not intended to get dogs/handler teams ready for competition. 

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• Pre-Requisite: Must have taken our Exercise/Agility Foundation class or other basic Agility class.

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 We focus on:

• Warm-up/cool down routines

• Focused progression through the course

• Safe progression with the goal of minimizing impact on your dog's body.             

Recall Class

$195 for 6 weeks

This course is focused on improving your dog's recall.  A good and safe recall is the foundation for allowing your dog more freedom.  

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We will work from low distraction to high distraction with a variety of games, exercises, skills for you and your dog to learn that quick recall

Cafe, Community, and Winery Class

$195 for 6 weeks

This is an advanced skills class. Dogs should already be able to walk nicely on a leash and are generally appropriate in public (sitting calmly, allowing dogs and people to pass by, etc). This class will work on distracted skills, longer stays, calm behavior in busy environments. Field trips are part of this class.  
 

• Pre-requisite - knowledge of your dog or 30 minute private lesson with instructors to demonstrate required skills. 

Other Training

Ask us about our one-on-one training sessions. 

Board and Train

$1025/week

All-inclusive boarding from 1-4 weeks with daily focused training based on your individual dog needs.

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We can focus on some or all of the following:

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• Behavioral modification

• Sport specific work

• Injury rehabilitation.

• At the end of your dog's stay - we will schedule & work with you, the owner(s), to transfer the skills that your pup has learned during their stay. 

September Class Schedule

Sundays (starting September 11th)**

• 9:00 am- Intro to Nose Work 

• 10:15 am- Puppy Kindergarten 

• 11:30 am- Teen Woof 

• 1:30 pm- Canine Good Citizen​

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Tuesdays (starting September 13th)​

• 5:00 pm- Canine Exercise/Fitness/Intro to Dog sports 

  • 30 minutes of active warm-up, strengthening, flexibility, body awareness exercises

  • 30 minutes of intro to a different dog sport each week. 

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Wednesdays (starting September 14th)**

• 4:30 pm- Intro to Nose Work

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Thursdays (starting September 15th)**

• 5:00 pm- Teen Woof 

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**Class will be extended for 1 week as instructors will be at a performance event during the series.