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Group Classes
Behavior modification, Obedience Training and Scent Work

Behavior modification involves assessing the dog; the environment of the dog; the rules and expectations that are given to the dog; the age of the dog; the methods used to communicate to the dog; and the dog's past.  Once the variables have been looked at, a training plan is created for that dog.

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Obedience Training involves training a dog to accomplish tasks that meet the specific needs of the dog owner.  Obedience training is more beneficially accomplished through a class because it allows you to work your dog through distractions.  Working a dog in a group class setting helps you to improve your skills as a handler. 

Intermediate obedience training

All classes are held at The Dog House, 16960 Ivandale Road, Hamilton VA

Basic Obedience Training:

  • The dog will demonstrate walking on a loose leash by the owner’s side while under distraction

  • Learning to sit and down through verbal command without being guided into position

  • Learning to hold a sit and a down

  • Learning to be neutral to dogs and people

  • Training your dog to respect your items

Basic Obedience Training - Know Before You Go

Basic Obedience Training - Know Before You Go

Intermediate Obedience Training:

  • The dog will demonstrate responding to their owner’s command while the owner stands across the room

  • The dog will demonstrate holding a sit or down while under distractions

  • The dog will demonstrate holding a sit or a down while the owner leaves the building

  • Learning to walk by owner’s side while not on a leash

  • Learning to stand on command

  • Learning to play fetch

  • Learning a competitive focused heel

Intermediate Obedience - Know Before You Go

Intermediate Obedience - Know Before You Go

All current (and former) Intermediate students are invited to our FREE monthly social.

Advanced Obedience Training:

  • Demonstrate walking off-leash by the owner’s side while under high distraction

  • Demonstrate refusal to take treats from strangers

  • Demonstrate refusal to leave the position that the owner has commanded the dog to remain in when called by a stranger

  • Demonstrate walking a competitive focused heel

Advanced Obedience - Know Before You Go

Advanced Obedience - Know Before You Go

All current (and former) Advanced students are invited to our FREE monthly social and to our monthly Obstacle Course session (fee applies).

Scent Work / Sporting Class:

Scent Work Class

  • Will distinguish between different odors

  • Demonstrate guiding you by pulling toward a scent

  • Analyze smells to identify them and solve problems

Scent Work - What to Know Before Class

Scent Work - What to Know Before Class

Rat Detection / Sporting Class:

  • Introduce and prepare dog teams for Barn Hunt and Happy Ratters activities

  • Teach dogs to locate hidden rats while navigating obstacles in the search area

Scent Work Class
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