Best Paw Forward Puts the FUN in Dog Training Classes

Agility 1 Class Agility is a sport where the dog/handler team run a timed obstacle course consisting of mostly jumps, tunnels and climbing obstacles. This 8 week course is designed to introduce adult dogs (10 months of age or older) to Agility obstacles. The dogs will learn all the obstacles including the A-Frame and Weave Poles. For the timid or young dog, Agility boosts confidence. For the very confident dog, Agility teaches balances between speed and control. In all dogs, Agility enhances teamwork with the handler. The emphasis is on relationship building and having fun with your dog. Dogs must wear a harness or plain buckle or snap-release collar and must be well socialized with other dogs. Class size is limited! It's great fun...come join us! Basic Manners is a prerequisite. Class size is limited! NEW CLASS BEGINS Tuesday, October 8th at 7:40pm in our Hartland location. 1 SPOT LEFT!

Everyday Essentials Is walking your dog a battle from the minute your dog’s paws hit the pavement? Do you dream of getting your dog to love being handled so nail trims and grooming can be enjoyed by both of you? Pet parents usually tend to focus more on cues like sit, down and stay, and skip teaching their dogs things that will help them to feel comfortable with common life necessities. These things can be REALLY SCARY for our pups if they have not become appropriately acclimated to them and this has not been done in advance of the event occurring. We are going to show you how to take a thoughtful and kind approach using consent and choice to introduce your dogs to different procedures so they can be comfortable going to the vet and the groomer. This class is a great complement to Puppy and Basic class. There are no prerequisites so it can be taken at any time by dogs of any age. Whether you have a puppy or a “new to you” dog, there are modules of the class that will help you navigate everyday life with your dog. We will take a deeper dive into the three biggest areas of everyday life with our dogs: 1) Walking nicely on a loose leash, 2) Nuisance behaviors such as jumping, nipping, and barking, and 3) Grooming/veterinary procedures like brushing, nail trims, ear cleaning, injections and exam. Class size is limited! YOU MUST CALL FIRST TO REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS. NEW CLASS BEGINS Wednesday, October 9th at 7:40pm in our Hartland location.

Shy Dog Shy dogs come in every size, age and breed or mix of breeds. A shy dog needs confidence and training especially designed for them. The goal of this class is to provide techniques to allow you to desensitize and counter condition their fear making scary/new things fun and positive. We work at getting them to actually change their emotional state. Class size is limited! YOU MUST CALL FIRST TO REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS. NEW CLASS BEGINS Monday, December 9th at 7:40pm in our Hartland location.