Connection, Cooperation & Control (CCC)™ Level 1
Class Fee: $150
Course Length: 6 weeks; 1.5 hour classes
Learn the philosophy behind CCC’s unique puzzle reward system and how to incorporate it into your training. Motivate your dog to work with you even when you don’t have treats in your pocket by teaching him to solve two food puzzles that will be used as a reward throughout the class. Teach your dog voluntary eye contact, connection, cooperation, explicit permission and a simple relaxation technique to help him find balance. Improve your ability to read shifts in your dog’s arousal and make adjustments to keep him thoughtful, productive and compliant. Discover how your body language and intent influence the dog’s ability to work with you as you begin learning how to walk together on a loose leash.
This unique course will consist of 6 individual classes at 1.5 hours per class to provide all class participants with adequate learning time. Additionally, there are required supplemental course materials that all participants will purchase directly from the instructor for $20.
Friday, November 6 to December 18, 3:30 PM, Michele Kauffman
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Connection, Cooperation & Control (CCC)™ Level 2
Class Fee: $150
Course Length: 6 weeks; 1.5 hour classes
Teach your dog how to solve a new food puzzle and continue his eagerness to work with you using CCC’s puzzle reward system. Give your dog practice balancing his arousal in new ways to keep him thoughtful, productive and aware of you. Sustain your connection on a loose leash. Discover how to use visual, auditory and olfactory distractions productively while keeping your dog thoughtful and compliant. Learn a fun hunting game you can play with your dog to engage him when he’s got other ideas, and how to use it as an alternate reward.
This unique course will consist of 6 individual classes at 1.5 hours per class to provide all class participants with adequate learning time. Additionally, there are required supplemental course materials that all participants will purchase directly from the instructor for $17.
Prerequisite: Completion of Connection, Cooperation & Control (CCC)™ Level 1
TBD
Connection, Cooperation & Control (CCC)™ Level 3
Class Fee: $150
Course Length: 6 weeks; 1.5 hour classes
Practice sustaining connection and awareness on a loose leash with visual, auditory and olfactory distraction, and learn how to incorporate social distractions productively while keeping your dog balanced and connected. Learn how to fade the puzzles and still keep the dog engaged in new locations. Discover how to use distractions as rewards for attentive compliance.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of CCC Level 2
Friday, November 6 to December 18, 1:30 PM, Michele Kauffman
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Cooperative K9 Games – Connection, Cooperation & Control (CCC) ™
Class Fee: $20
Join us for some fun! Practice teamwork skills with your canine partner playing fun training games designed to strengthen your relationship with your dog. Each week will offer different games to play. Dogs should be comfortable with other dogs and people moving in the classroom.
We will work on:
Opportunities for your dog to be thoughtful and attentive
Cooperative fun exercises with distractions
Communication in a new setting with positive rewards
Prerequisite: Must have completed a Connection, Cooperation, & Control class or Basic Obedience class.
Thursday, November 19, 10:30 AM, Michelle Kauffman
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Thursday, December 3, 10:30 AM, Michelle Kauffman
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Frosty Faces Fun & Fitness
Class Fee: $60
Course Length: 3 weeks; 1 hour class
Give your senior dog the gift of movement, sensory enrichment, and connection in a safe, supportive environment designed just for them.
This class focuses on gentle, low-impact activities that support aging bodies while keeping minds sharp. Perfect for senior dogs (8 years and older) and dogs with disabilities.
TBD
The Original Rocket Recall
Class Fee: $110
Course Length: 6 weeks; 1 hour class
The Original Rocket Recall™ by Lisa Lyle Waggoner is a methodology that teaches a fast, reliable recall using positive reinforcement methods, making training fun and strengthening the bond between dog and owner. It provides step-by-step instructions, games like “Chase Me,” and strategies for building focus and handling distractions in challenging environments, moving from basic training to off-leash success.
Monday, September 28 to November 2, 2:15 PM, Michele Kauffman
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Tricks for Clever K9s
Class Fee: $60
Course Length: 3 weeks; 1 hour class
Learn how to teach your clever dog a variety of fun tricks that can be both entertaining and useful! This class also strengthens the bond between you and your dog through positive reinforcement training and teamwork. AKC Trick Titles (All Levels) can be earned.
TBD
AKC Trick Title Testing
Class Fee $20
This one-hour testing session is for dogs and handlers ready to earn an AKC Trick Dog title. Testing is available for all levels, from Novice through Performer. Dogs may be tested for one or more levels, depending on readiness and time available. Please bring any props or equipment needed for the tricks you plan to perform.
Thursday, December 3, 9:00 AM, Michele Kauffman
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AKC CGC Title Testing
Class Fee $20
This one-hour session is for dogs and handlers ready to take the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. Dogs will be evaluated on the 10 CGC skills, including polite greetings, leash walking, recalls, reactions to distractions and other dogs, and supervised separation.
This is a testing session, not a preparation class. Dogs who pass all 10 items are eligible for the AKC CGC award.
Thursday, November 19, 9:00 AM, Michele Kauffman
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