Find the Perfect Class for Your Dog
At Canine Compass, we believe in strengthening the bond between you and your dog through positive reinforcement and effective training. Whether you have a new puppy, an adolescent dog needing manners, or an adult dog with behavioral challenges, our diverse programs cater to every stage and need. Explore our offerings below to find the ideal pathway for your furry friend's success and happiness.
Our Tailored Training Programs
Give your new puppy the best start in life! Our Puppy Socialization classes are designed for puppies aged 10-16 weeks. We focus on positive exposure to new sights, sounds, people, and other puppies, building confidence and preventing future behavioral issues. Learn about bite inhibition, house-training, crate training, and early obedience cues in a safe, supervised environment.
- Age: 10-16 weeks at start
- Goals: Confidence building, bite inhibition, early manners
- Structure: Playtime, short training sessions, Q&A
Build a strong foundation of good manners and communication with your dog. This class is perfect for dogs aged 4 months and up. We cover essential commands such as Sit, Stay, Come, Down, Leash Walking (without pulling), and Leave It. Our methods emphasize positive reinforcement, making learning fun and rewarding for both you and your canine companion.
- Commands: Sit, Stay, Come, Down, Leash Walking, Leave It
- Duration: 6-week program
- Target Audience: Dogs 4 months and older, all breeds
Take your dog's skills to the next level with our Advanced Dog Training program. This course focuses on refining commands with distractions, off-leash reliability, distance control, and perfecting complex behaviors. Ideal for graduates of our Basic Obedience program or dogs with a solid foundation. Prepare your dog for real-world scenarios and achieve a higher level of harmony and control.
- Skills: Off-leash reliability, distance commands, complex behaviors
- Pre-requisites: Completion of Basic Obedience or equivalent
- Benefits: Enhanced control and confidence in varied environments
For dogs exhibiting challenging behaviors such as aggression, severe anxiety, excessive barking, or reactivity. Our trainers employ a compassionate, science-based approach to identify the root cause of the behavior and implement a tailored modification plan. This program typically involves private consultations to ensure personalized attention and consistent guidance for owners.
- Issues Addressed: Aggression, anxiety, reactivity, resource guarding
- Approach: Science-based, positive reinforcement, fear-free
- Format: Primarily private consultations
Unleash your dog's athletic potential and have a blast in our Agility Training classes! Designed for all skill levels, from beginners learning to navigate obstacles like tunnels, jumps, and weave poles, to advanced teams refining their speed and accuracy. Agility builds confidence, enhances communication, and provides great physical and mental exercise for your dog in a fun, positive environment.
- Levels: Beginner to Advanced
- Focus: Tunnels, jumps, weave poles, full courses
- Benefits: Physical exercise, mental stimulation, bond strengthening
For personalized attention and tailored solutions, our Private Consultations are the perfect choice. Whether you're dealing with specific behavioral issues that require one-on-one focus, or simply prefer a customized training plan to fit your busy schedule, our expert trainers will work with you in your home or a location of your choice to address your unique needs and goals.
- Focus: Custom training plans, specific behavioral issues
- Flexibility: In-home or location of choice
- Benefits: Personalized attention, tailored solutions
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