Intermediate Obedience (Lvl 2)
2024-10-12 13:45 - 14:30, 2024-10-10 19:15 - 20:00, 2024-10-05 13:45 - 14:30, 2024-10-03 19:15 - 20:00, 2024-09-28 13:45 - 14:30, 2024-09-26 19:15 - 20:00 UTC | Bark Avenue Daycamp, 1540 Hecht Drive, Bartlett, IL, 60103, United States
Intermediate Obedience aims to develop more formal obedience skills by increasing duration and distance. We promote higher levels of response under increased distractions.
Requirement: Completed Intermediate Obedience (Level I) or equivalent or have a trainer’s approval.
A weekly class on Thursdays and Saturdays.

Intermediate Obedience (Lvl 1)
2024-10-12 13:00 - 13:45, 2024-10-09 19:15 - 20:00, 2024-10-05 13:00 - 13:45, 2024-10-02 19:15 - 20:00, 2024-09-28 13:00 - 13:45, 2024-09-25 19:15 - 20:00
Now that your dog has completed basic obedience, let’s take it to the next level. Your dog will learn to increase their reliability, consistency, and response time. This class will incorporate more advanced techniques and distractions.
Requirement: Completed Basic Obedience (Level II) or equivalent or have a trainer’s approval.
A weekly class on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Basic Obedience (Lvl 2)
2024-10-12 11:15 - 12:00, 2024-10-10 18:30 - 19:15, 2024-10-05 11:15 - 12:00, 2024-10-03 18:30 - 19:15, 2024-09-28 11:15 - 12:00, 2024-09-26 18:30 - 19:15
This class builds on the skills learned in Basic Obedience (Level 1). Increase your dog’s focus, duration, and continue to improve their training skills. Your dog will learn to run to their “place” and stay, “heel” and walk nicely on a loose leash, as well as “come” when called.
Visit our TRAINING page to sign up.

Puppy Pre-School
2024-10-12 10:45 - 11:15, 2024-10-05 10:45 - 11:15, 2024-09-28 10:45 - 11:15
Start your puppy off on the right paw and learn how to succeed with your new furry family member! Establish a strong relationship with your puppy during their development. Learn how to communicate and build confidence, while exposing your puppy to new sights, sounds and textures.
Topics of discussion will include potty training, crate training, chewing/teething, feeding, socialization and more.
We encourage all our fur’ends to bring training treats to class!
Visit our TRAINING page to sign up.

Basic Obedience (Lvl 1)
2024-10-12 10:00 - 10:45, 2024-10-09 18:30 - 19:15, 2024-10-05 10:00 - 10:45, 2024-10-02 18:30 - 19:15, 2024-09-28 10:00 - 10:45
Let’s start with teamwork and the basics… “sit”, “down” and learning not to pull on leash are among the popular commands. The goal of this class is to lay the groundwork for training, including discussions on training tools and techniques. This class builds on the prior week’s topics and discussion of ways to manage and eliminate unwanted behavior. We encourage all our fur’ends to bring training treats to class!
This class is great for new pet-parents or your four-legged family member who needs to brush up on their manners.
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PAW'some Activities
2024-10-07 18:30 - 19:15, 2024-09-30 18:30 - 19:15
Let’s mix it up! In this six-week class you’ll get a little of everything. You will have the opportunity to explore each skill and introduce your dog to a variety of activities. With an environment full of positive reinforcement and motivation, you and your dog will be sure to have a great time learning and bonding together. This class is filled with fun, challenges and rewards!
Nose Work –An introduction to teaching your dog the basics to scent work and encouraging them to use their biggest asset, their nose!
Agility – Guide your four-legged friend through our obstacle course that includes running through tunnels, scaling an A-frame, navigating a teeter-totter, weave poles, and various hurdles.
Tricks & Brain Games – You can always teach any dog a new trick! Learn to communicate more effectively with your dog, build confidence and increase their attention and focus. Here is a few tricks you’ll be able to choose from to teach your furry family member:

Paw
Dance
Spin
Roll-over
Play dead
Touch
Jump
Take a bow
Open/close door
Skateboard
Weave through legs
Circle around me

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Puppy Playtime
2024-10-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-29 12:00 - 13:00
Our goal is to create a positive experience for your puppy. Your new furry family member will play and socialize with other puppies in a safe and supervised environment. In addition to meeting new fur’ends, your puppy will explore a new environment, and gain confidence all while having fun. Afterward, your puppy will be more than ready for a nap!
For puppies up to 6 months old. No reservations are required, feel free to stop in and check it out! Puppy playtime is open to all clients and non-clients.
If you are interested in more information on basic obedience classes, visit our PUPPY TRAINING page.
