Specialty Classes
Novice/Intermediate Trick Dog
Prerequisites: Completion of our Beginner Obedience class or with instructor approval.
1 dog per handler
Who doesn’t love a good trick? Our dogs sure do! We do too! Tricks class is a wonderful way to create a bond with your dog that doesn’t feel like “training! It helps enhance focus and enthusiasm and before you know it, you can earn an AKC Title.
If you already have a CGC with your dog, you are halfway to the Novice title. You are credited with 5 of the 10 required tricks. If you don’t have a CGC yet, you can still earn a title by teaching your canine partner 10 tricks from the AKC list!
Once you have a Novice title, you can go on to the Intermediate Trick Dog list. Master 10 tricks from that list and there you are! Some Teams are able to complete two titles by the end of class. You and your dog will have a closer bond through your successes, and you will be a lot more fun at parties!
Chances are you and your dog already know some basic tricks so lets polish them up in this 6 week class plus learn a few more. You will have some flexibility in the tricks you choose. Not everyone has to do the same tricks although there will be some in common. So grab some tasty treats and get ready for some fun!
Day & Time: TBD
Dates: TBD
Class length: 6 weeks
Instructor: TBD.
Minimum of 5 dogs, maximum of 8
Advanced/Performer Trick Dog
Prerequisites: Dogs must already have their ACK Trick Dog Intermediate (TKI) title
1 dog per handler
Is your dog ready to move beyond the basics and steal the spotlight?
This class is designed for trick teams who have already earned their AKC Novice Trick Dog Title and want to keep climbing the ladder—from Advanced (TKA) all the way up to Elite Performer (TKE).
Each week, you’ll learn and polish a variety of advanced, and performer-level tricks, plus discover how to put them together into creative routines. Whether your goal is earning official titles or just dazzling friends and family, this class will give you the skills to showcase your dog’s brilliance.
Dogs and handlers will also have the opportunity to be tested and signed off on AKC Trick Dog titles right in class—so you can walk out not just with new tricks, but with new credentials to prove it!!
Day & Time: TBD
Dates: TBD
Class length: 6 weeks
Instructor: TBD
Minimum of 5 dogs, maximum of 8
Shape Up!
Prerequisites: Familiarity with clicker training and positive reinforcement methods, a food-motivated dog who will track and eat tossed treats. Dogs should be able to calmly relax on a mat or in the car between turns.
1 dog per handler
Ready to level up your training game? This class series is designed for experienced handler-dog teams who love a challenge and want to sharpen their skills for dog sports! Dive into the world of shaping (rewarding small steps toward a desired behavior) as we tackle weekly challenges that will get your dog thinking outside the box and keep you both on your toes.
Learn how to teach new behavior without luring, verbal prompts, gestures, or physical pressure—just a clicker, creativity, and a lot of teamwork. Watch your dog become an independent problem-solver, offering unique and clever behaviors while you expand your training toolbox with innovative, hands-off techniques.
Whether you’re looking to fine-tune your training for competition or just want to have a blast trying something new, this class will inspire you to think creatively, act quickly, and strengthen the bond with your dog.
Dates: July 21 to August 25, 2026
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Class length: 1 hour
Price: $100.00
Instructors: Keira M.
Minimum of 4 dogs, maximum of 6
Foundations for Agility
Prerequisites: Basic Obedience
1 dog per handler
This focuses on building the fundamental skills necessary for success in agility training. Dogs learn body awareness, confidence, focus, impulse control, and basic obstacle behaviors in a fun and supportive environment. Handlers develop effective communication, timing, and handling techniques while teaching their dogs to work enthusiastically as a team. Exercises may include flatwork, targeting, recalls, balance and coordination activities, tunnel introductions, low jumps, and foundation contact skills. This class is geared towards people/dogs with no prior agility experience and is suitable for dogs of all breeds, sizes and ages that can work comfortably around other dogs and people.
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Typical goals of a foundation agility class:
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Improve focus and engagement with the handler
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Build confidence and motivation
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Develop body control and coordination
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Introduce agility equipment safely
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Teach basic directional and handling cues
• Create a strong foundation for future agility training
Note: This class will not include any contacts (dog walk, A-frame, teeter). This class is meant to work on foundation skills only. Goals of the class will be increased body awareness, handler focus, obstable focus, start line skills, and ground skills.
Dates: July 21 to August 25, 2026
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 7:45pm - 8:45pm
Class length: 1 hour
Price: $100.00
Instructors: Shelley B./Donna M.
Minimum of 4 dogs, maximum of 8