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Current Classes

Puppy

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10 Weeks to 7 Months


In our puppy classes, we focus on proper socialization, introducing basic manners, loose leash walking, calming techniques, and addressing jumping behaviors, as well as teaching commands like 'come' and 'place'. 


This is a 7-week class designed to enhance your dog's obedience training skills.


Additionally, the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy test will be offered for free to all students during the last class, providing a great opportunity to showcase your progress!

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Beginner

Group dog training session with owners and dogs.

8 Months & Older


This class focuses on obedience training for dogs, teaching essential commands such as IMPLIED Stay, Loose Leash Walking, Come, Leave-it, Jumping, Leash Pressure, Engagement, and introducing concepts of distance, duration, and distractions. It is ideal for those looking to enhance their skills.


7 week class


AKC CGC (Canine Good Citizen) Test will periodically be offered free to students.

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Intermediate

Woman training a dog indoors.

Prerequisite-Beginner Class


(This class is not currently offered)


This class is designed to enhance impulse control and build skills in terms of distance, duration, and distractions related to basic commands. It serves as an introduction to obedience training for dogs, laying the groundwork for more advanced competition obedience training. Additionally, it complements puppy socialization classes by fostering essential training behaviors.


6 week class

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Competition Obedience-Beginner

Two women with a dog and award ribbons.

Prerequisite-Basic Obedience


Discover the essentials of competition obedience and Rally! In our obedience training for dogs, we will introduce critical skills such as focused heeling, fronts and finishes, stands, pivots, lateral movement, rear-end awareness, and much more. 


6 Week Class

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Competition Obedience-Advanced

Group dog training session with owners and their dogs inside a gym.

Prerequisite-Competition OB Beginner


Once you've learned the basics of competition obedience training for dogs, we will focus on working through distractions, improving precision, and building motivation. This will prepare you for competition obedience training.


6 Week Class

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AKC Rally

Woman training a dog at Foothills Canine Academy.

Prerequisite - Competition Beginner


TEAMWORK!! AKC Rally is an obedience-based AKC sport that enhances your dog's obedience skills, all while strengthening your relationship! You and your canine partner will navigate through an obedience-based course, performing the tasks required by each sign. This is a great way to prepare for competition obedience training and build a strong bond with your dog.


6 Week Class

DROP-IN's welcomed ($35)

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AKC Open

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Prerequisite - Advanced Competition/working towards Novice Title (CD)


AKC Open is the second level of competition obedience training (CDX). This level requires dogs to perform tasks such as dumbbell retrieves, jumping, and dropping on recalls. 


6 Week Class

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Engagement

Woman training attentive German Shepherd dog.

Open to all ages


 This obedience training for dogs 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, shifting the emphasis away from the outside environment. As you build engagement with your dog, this will enhance their obedience skills.


6 Week Class

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Leash Manners/Friendly Approaches

Woman walking a dog in a store aisle.

Open to all ages


(This class is not currently offered)


This class focuses on walking nicely on a leash and accepting friendly engagement. As part of our comprehensive competition obedience training, you'll learn how to cue your dog to approach a person in a calm manner and avoid pulling on the leash. 


6 Week Class

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Crate & Place

Crate & Place

Two dogs at Foothills Canine Academy, one in a crate, one on a bed.

Open to all ages


(This class is not currently offered)


This class focuses on teaching the Crate & Place command. Enjoy your dinners while your dog relaxes in their favorite spot! We aim to ensure that their crate and place become positive experiences. Additionally, we will introduce tools to help build duration while managing distractions, similar to techniques used in competition obedience training. 


6 Week Class

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