TRAINING CLASSES
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Check out our offered classes below and click the link below the picture to sign up! We keep our classes small (capping them at 6 dogs) so every dog and human gets the one on one attention they deserve!
Wednesday Classes
Wednesdays 6:30pm to 7:15pm
April 23rd to May 28th
Ages: 4 months to 8 months
Cost: $160
A class for teaching your puppy life skills! In this class we focus on teaching puppies the basic skills needed to grow up successfully. Some skills we teach are:
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Focusing
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Coming when Called
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Settling in Distracting Environments
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Walking Nicely on a Leash
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Working through Distractions
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Stay and Mat Work
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Keeping 4 on the Floor
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Polite Greetings
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Off leash playtime when appropriate
Wednesdays 7:30pm to 8:15pm
April 23rd to May 28th
Ages: Any Age!
Cost: $160
A super fun class to teach your pup to find different scents! This is the first class of the series which starts with teaching your pup to find food through scent! It also teaches you (the human) handling skills and how to notice subtle changes in your pup’s behavior when they are on the trail of the scent! This class sets your pup up to find other scents which we explore in future classes! An awesome class for all ages of dogs! Great mental stimulation and bonding for you and your pup!
Saturday Classes
Saturdays, 10:30am to 11:15am
May 10th to June 14th
Ages: 8 months and older
Cost: $160
A class for dogs 8 months and up to learn the basics. Perfect starting point for teaching them life skills if they haven’t taken a puppy class, are new to your family, or just need a brush up on the basics. Some skills we teach are:
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Coming when Called
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Focusing
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Settling in Distracting Environments
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Walking Nicely on a Leash
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Working through Distractions
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Stay and Mat Work
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Keeping 4 on the Floor
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Polite Greetings
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And More!
Saturdays, 12:30pm to 1:15pm
May 10th to June 14th
6 months and up!!
(or successfully completed Pawsitively Puppy Skills)
Cost: $160
This class is fantastic for dogs that are easily distracted, excitable, or have trouble focusing. We teach pattern games to help dogs regulate their energy and to encourage calm. It is perfect for strengthening the bond between you and your dog, while teaching them to focus in distracting environments through pattern and attention games that encourage attention and focus. We work on focusing on your human, checking in with them, wanting to be by their side, etc. It's ideal for dogs of all ages and situations, including newly adopted dogs.
Saturdays, 11:30am to 12:15pm
May 10th to June 14th
Ages: 6 months to 2 years
Cost: $160
A class perfect for navigating those “teenager” years. Between the ages of 6 months and 2 years dogs change a lot. They are maturing from a puppy to an adult, but aren’t quite one or the other. During this time you may notice them being more selective in their listening skills, regressing in their training, or developing other behaviors. This can be hard to figure out, but this class can help! Some skills we focus on:
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Focus and Attention
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Recalls
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Acclimating to their Environment
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Moving Past Challenging Distractions
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Settling on a Mat
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Regulating their Emotions
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Strengthening the Bond Between Human & Dog
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And More!
Saturdays, 1:30pm to 2:15pm
May 10th to June 14th
6 months and up!!
(or successfully completed Pawsitively Puppy Skills)
Cost: $160
Is your pup a little too eager when greeting guests or pulling on the leash like they’re in a race? Our Polite Pups class is here to turn rowdy rascals into well-mannered companions! This fun and interactive course covers leash etiquette, polite hellos, waiting patiently at doors, and so much more. Plus, we’ll help boost their confidence and social skills along the way! Whether you have a bouncy young pup or an older dog in need of a manners makeover, this class is the perfect way to transform them into the polite pup you’ve always wanted. Sign up today and let the good behavior begin!
If there is a class you know you want to take but we are not offereing yet, please fill out this form and let us know! Also fill out this form if the class you were hoping to take is full.
dog reactive and anxious which led Magen to learn several behavior modification training protocols and pattern games. Her youngest dog has taught her the value of patience and slowing down, building trust with your dog, and working from a place of consent, cooperation, and compassion.
Magen spent a decade as a college professor and test prep teacher and tutor. She also tutored students while in high school and undergrad. She loves coaching and teaching humans as much as she loves working with dogs, which is vital since most of dog training is training humans to train their own dogs.
Magen is a member of The Pet Professional Guild and is a Force-Free and LIMA compliant trainer. She is also Pet CPR and First Aid Certified!
Magen’s first dog training experience was in the mid 1990s when she was in her early teens. Her family became puppy raisers for future service dogs for the blind. Magen attended training classes with the future service dog, was actively involved in training outside of classes, and brought him to school with her. Her family continued to raise future service dog puppies, providing her with a solid dog training foundation she continued to build on when she adopted her own dogs.
Magen currently has two dogs, who are very different from each other and have helped her grow substantially as a trainer. Her oldest dog is
Magen Knuth
Meet the Trainer!
