Heartland dog training & education foundation

This class is designed to explose your puppy to many new and different situations. Socialization plays an important role in having a well-mannered adult dog, one that accepts new experiences without fear. Since the puppies are so young, the training is informal and executed with gentleness. Lessons will include having your puppy walk nicely on a leash, come when called, to sit, lay down, to stand, and to stay in that position for a short period of time. This is a family type class and everyone is invited to come and watch. This is a 1-hour class lasting six weeks.

Now that your dog is mentally more mature, the lessons will be more formal. At the end of the 8-week class, you can expect your dog to walk at your side without pulling and to sit when you stop. Your dog will be able to stand quietly while being groomed, petted, or at the vet's office. The command to either "Sit Stay" or "Down Stay" to your dog will mean just that and your dog will "Come" when called. This class is a 1-hour class lasting 8 weeks.

Dogs that have completed a Beginners Obedience class can now take the next step in their training. More advanced work will be completed teaching your dog how to be a Canine Good Citizen, how to walk with a loose leash, hand signals as well as an increase in the commands your dog will respond to. This is a 1- hour class lasting 6 weeks.

Rally is a dog sport that is a cross between Canine Good Citizen and the world of obedience. The main goal of Rally is to have fun with your dog and to produce dogs that have been trained to behave in the home, in public places, and in the presence of other dogs.