Our Classes
Puppy
10 Weeks to 5 Months:
Proper Socialization, introduction to Basic Manners, introduction to Loose Leash, Calming, introduction to Leave-it, Jumping, and Come.
The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy test will be offered free to students after each session.
Beginner
6 Months & Older:
Basic Commands with IMPLIED Stay, Loose Leash, Come, Leave-it, Jumping, Leash Pressure, Engagement, and Introducing distance, duration, and distractions.
The AKC CGC (Canine Good Citizen) Test will be offered free to students after each session.
Intermediate
Prerequisite-Beginner:
Focuses on Impulse Control, Building Distance, Duration and Distraction to Basic commands.
Advanced
Prerequisite-Beginner:
Introduction to higher level and Competition Obedience. Whether you want to just have fun or compete! Focuses on Attention Heeling, Fronts, Finishes, Figure 8, Rear-End awareness and Much More!
Leash Manners/Friendly Approaches
Open to all ages:
This class focuses only on walking nicely on a leash and how to accept friendly engagement. Learn how to cue your dog to approach a person in a calm manner and not to pull on a leash.
Crate & Place
Open to all ages (5 week class):
This class focuses on building a strong foundation to training your dog the Crate & Place command. Enjoy your dinners while your dog relaxes in their favorite place! We will help to make their crate and place a positive experience. We will introduce the tools on how to build duration while working through distractions.
Engagement
Open to all ages (5 Week Class):
This class will focus strictly on exercises that will teach your dog EVERYTHING good comes from YOU! You will make yourself your dog's focal point. The outside environment becomes less important to to your dog as you build engagement with your dog.
AKC Rally
Prerequisite - Advanced
Instructional Obedience signs for you and your dog to navigate as a team.
TEAMWORK!! AKC Rally is an Obedience based AKC sport that helps sharpen your dog's obedience skills and behavior all while strengthening your relationship! You and your canine partner will navigate through a course together performing what each sign requires.
DROP-IN's welcomed ($25)
AKC Open
Prerequisite - Advanced
Introduction to dumbbell work, drop on-recall, etc.
CGC & Trick Dog Testing
Earn your AKC Title or Certificate for CGC (Canine Good Citizen).
When applicable, at the end of each session, CGC Testing will be offered free to all Foothills Canine Academy Cadets!
We can also test for you to obtain your AKC Trick Dog Titles!
