Expert Dog Training in Monticello, MN
Looking to make you and your dog into a stronger team? Want to master everyday training or just looking for an activity that will keep you and your dog busy? Then you’re in the right place: Our school offers expert dog training with a personal touch.
Puppy Kindergarten
This class is for puppies 9 weeks to 5 months old. Here, puppies learn essential social skills. They meet new people and learn about sitting for petting instead of jumping, as well as how to play without biting people. Basic obedience commands are taught, such as come, sit, and down, as well as some cute tricks.
Basic Obedience
This class is for dogs 5 months and older. Here we will work on basic obedience commands such as heel on a loose leash, sit, stay, come, stand, and down. Dogs will be introduced to fun obstacles and taught proper behavior in a public setting. All training is done on leash.
Intermediate Obedience
A fun class where we focus on appropriate responses to environmental stimuli and other dogs. Must have completed Basic Obedience first. Continues to work toward off-leash control on basic commands and will introduce some dog agility obstacles, just for fun.
Canine Good Citizen
CGC is a ten-skill training program that focuses on teaching the basics of good manners and obedience, instilling the values of responsible ownership, and strengthening the bond between you and your dog at home and out in the community.
Trick Dog
This class is for dogs 6 months and older. Here we will work on teaching exciting tricks to your dog. Shake, high five, wave, crawl, puzzle solving, play dead, and many, many more! This eight-week course ends with a night to show off your tricks and possibly earn AKC titles. Your dog does not need to be a purebred or registered with the AKC to participate.
Intro to Agility
A fun class where we begin to introduce your dog to the exciting sport of agility. The dogs will enjoy tunnels, jumps, weave poles, A-frame, dog walk, teeter-totter, and more.
Rally Obedience
Think of an AKC Rally class as any team sport: You and your dog navigate a course side-by-side, as you steer him through a course of 10-20 different obedience signs. Each of these signs provides instructions regarding the next skill that is to be performed.
Advanced Obedience
Join us as we take our training out on the town. This four-week class will be held in four different local locations. We will work on proper behavior in public settings. Also covered will be common courtesy in public spaces, setting your dog up for success in a variety of places.
Scent Work
A fun class where we begin to introduce your dog to the sport of scent work. Train like the “big dogs” do. We use the same techniques the search and rescue and law enforcement canines use as we look for essential oils hidden throughout the room.
Manners
Teach your dog to be a well-mannered addition to your home. We will cover behaving around distractions, politely greeting people, door etiquette, “leave it,” and impulse control.
Fetch
Take the class that will pay dividends. Teaching your dog the game of Fetch will help you exercise your dog while giving them a practical skill. Who doesn’t love a dog who can bring their own leash or pick up the keys when you drop them?
Star Dog
Do you want your dog to be a star? Learn all the ins and outs of dog modeling. What goes into having your dog’s face on a package or a TV commercial? Take this class to find out. Dogs must be able to work in a group setting and hold a reliable stay.
Therapy Dog Certification
New Class Starting January 13, 2025
If you are interested in learning what it takes to be a therapy dog team through Helping and Healing Paws, click “Learn More” below to email us your questions and learn more about the process.
Private Lessons
For anyone who would like to work on specific issues or skills in a private, one-on-one setting. Private lessons allow for an uninterrupted hour of focus on just you and your dog. Available for all ages and skill levels.
Dog Addicts
Dog Addicts is our competition group.
Members compete in all types of dog sports, including Agility, Dock Diving, Fast CAT, Hunt Tests, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, and Therapy Dog.
Join our expert training classes and unlock your dog’s potential today – sign up now!
Send Us a Message
Address
108 Dundas Rd, Monticello, MN 55362, USA
Contact
Phone: 612 875 4075
Email: monticellodog@yahoo.com
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