Best Paw Forward Puts the FUN in Dog Training Classes

Basic Manners Class This 8-week course is designed for dogs older than 16 weeks of age. In addition to learning theory being discussed, Basic Manners teaches you to teach your dog the basic skills that will enable you to have a happy household as well as a happy dog. This course covers basic cues including Sit, Down, Come, Stay, Leave It, Drop It, Wait at the Door, and walking nicely on leash without pulling. Boundary training, impulse control and problem solving are also introduced. For those of you who have taken Puppy Kindergarten, the Basic Manners class adds distance and more distractions (like holding stays for longer times with squeaky toys going off and frisbees flying by). Unlike Puppy Kindergarten there are no off leash socialization periods.This class is not for reactive dogs. Dogs must be okay around other dogs. Do NOT bring your dog to the first class (humans only for the first class!) If you are not able to attend the week 1 orientation, a link to the YouTube video presentation will be provided for you. NEW CLASS BEGINS Thursday, May 8th at 7:40pm in our Hartland location.

Building a Rocket Recall Having a solid recall can literally save your dog's life! Imagine calling your dog to come and not being frustrated... because they actually came back to you! As with all training, recall is about putting a routine into your daily life in which your dog enjoys taking part. In this class you will work on skills used to build a solid rocket recall. This may only be a 4 week class but it will give you skills that will last your dog’s lifetime, if you continue to practice....and keep it FUN! Basic Manners class started you down the right path; this class will continue to build on what you have learned and give you new insight and techniques. Basic Manners is a prerequisite.Class size is limited! NEW CLASS BEGINS Wednesday May 14th at 7:40pm in the Hartland location (1 spot left!) OR Wednesday, May 28th at 11:30am in the Hartland location.

Intro to Therapy Dog
This 4-week class is intended be an introduction. It will give the handler insight into what being a Therapy team means, as well as to begin to prepare the handler/dog team for Therapy class. There are many facets to being a therapy team. The handler must not only have a well-mannered dog, but also, know how to divide their attention appropriately between their dog and the people they are visiting. This class will help begin your journey, help you decide if your team is ready to move on toward Therapy class, or what the next steps on your journey might be. Basic Manners is a prerequisite. This class assumes foundations have been laid for leash walking, leave-it and other skills. Dogs must be able to take direction from you in the presence of other dogs. Class size is limited! NEW CLASS BEGINS Tuesday, May 20th at 7:40pm in our Pewaukee location.

Level 2 Manners Class Picks up where Basic Manners left off and concentrates on those hard to train areas. Improved manners and reliability, more emphasis on heeling and automatic sits, preparation for off-leash heeling, more attention exercises to keep your dog focused on you rather than another dog or person, proofing the recall so that it becomes automatic and reliable. All exercises take cues learned in Basic Manners and practice them at greater distances and with more distractions. Go to mat, drop on recall, fronts and finishes are also covered. Level 2 is a great way to prepare for Canine Good Citizen, Therapy Dog, Rally Obedience. Class size is limited. Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Manners, ability of dog to hold a short stay in the presence of other dogs (not behind any barriers) with mild distractions. This class is not for reactive dogs. Dogs must be okay around other dogs. NEW CLASS BEGINS Wednesday, May 21st at 7:40pm in our Pewaukee location.