Fun Training!
CGC (CANINE GOOD CITIZEN) & TDI (THERAPY DOG INTERNATIONAL) PREPARATORY CLASS
The Canine Good Citizen class teaches responsible pet ownership, builds trust and confidence in your relationship with your dog and covers 10 basic skills, the mastery of which result in a dog with good manners in your home and out in the community. This class prepares you and your dog to take the AKC CGC test, which will be offered by What A Good Dog proximate to the end of the class session. If passed, you will receive a certificate from the AKC with the official AKC CGC title after your dog’s name. This training also lays the foundation for Therapy Dog International testing and participation in sports such as agility, rally and other sports
FOCUSED HEELING GAMES – THE STARTING POINT OF DANCING WITH YOUR DOGS!
This 6-week class is designed to develop your dog’s focus through teaching proper position for leash walking in a fun and joyful atmosphere! This is the foundation for competition-type heeling used in Obedience, Rally and Heelwork to Music (Canine Freestyle). The bonus is that, once learned, your daily walks with your dog will be more enjoyable for both of you!
TRICKS
In this class you can have fun learning a variety of new tricks with your dog and go so far as to earn an American Kennel Club (AKC) tricks title (tricks submitted to the AKC by video). In the process, you will learn how to use a variety of techniques, such as shaping, luring, capturing, and targeting. It’s a great class to build your dog’s confidence and enjoy time playing and learning with your dog.
TUNNELS, HOOPS AND PLATFORMS, OH MY!
This FUN Obedience/Agility hybrid 4-week class is geared for the pet owner who wants to continue training and having fun with their companion dog. Dogs will learn to go through tunnels and hoops, jump over low poles and hop onto platforms. The class is a great way to build focus and practice “obedience/manner” skills in the presence of other dogs working in motion. What A Good Dog’s reward-based approach builds your dog’s desire to connect and play with you.
DOG PARKOUR, ALSO KNOWN AS URBAN AGILITY
This class offers a fun and challenging fusion of agility, obedience, and fitness. In this class, your dog will learn to climb, crawl under, jump over, balance atop, and go around different obstacles. You will be able to play with your dog at home with what’s accessible — step stool, laundry basket, chairs, etc. You will also learn how to safely transfer the skills outdoors, to objects like tree stumps, logs, and park benches. This training will boost your dog’s confidence, trust, and strengthen your relationship. Turn the world around you into an Adventureland for your dog!
Canine Sports Class
Have you heard about sports for dogs? In this class, you and your dog will be exposed to Competition, Obedience, Rally, Tricks and Agility. These sports are fun, interesting, and sometimes challenging. This class is a great way to discover your dog’s natural abilities and strengthen your relationship through play and learning.