Puppy Training Class is reward-based and age appropriate for your 16 week to 6 month old puppy!

In this class you will learn solutions to behavior problems like jumping that are puppy-friendly. You will teach your puppy how to get your attention without nipping or barking. We will also address proper greeting of dogs and people by your emerging adolescent.

During this first four-week Puppy Training Class we will socialize your puppy with people and other pups.  Your puppy may be handled by your classmates.  We will work on important obedience behaviors in the exciting environment of the classroom: SIT, DOWN and COME. And your pup will learn to walk nicely on LEASH so you can get him out for exercise!

If you choose to continue with the second four weeks of class, Teen Puppy, you will reinforce the lessons learned during the first weeks and add impulse control in exciting situations. New lessons include STAY and COME with distractions, plus it teaches your puppy to tolerate noises, odd surfaces, and handling for a veterinary exam.

 When your puppy completes these two classes he may qualify for the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy certificate.  This is a precursor to the American Kennel Club CGC evaluation for older dogs which is the gateway evaluation to training a therapy or service dog. A puppy that earns the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy certificate has been socialized, knows basic obedience, can walk nicely on leash to pass exciting distractions and has an owner that knows how to use the pup’s energy and keeps the pup safe with inoculations and identification.  Learn more at www.akc.org.

This 4-week class is limited to 4 pups and their people. Each week we will meet at Front Range Natural Pet at 1125 West Drake Road, Fort Collins. The course tuition is $140.00 payable at registration.

Pups must 1) have lived with you for 2 weeks prior to the start of class and 2) be fully inoculated at least 14 days prior to the start of class.

Tuesday Nov 5,12,19 and 26

Wednesdays Nov 13, 20, Dec 4, 11

Fine tune your dog’s basic obedience training during this 5 week long class at Front Range Natural Pet. You will teach your dog to remain calm to meet people who LOVE to meet dogs. Your dog’s leash walking will be perfected so you can pass excited dogs and navigate busy sidewalks. Your dog will learn to lie down and relax almost anywhere and sit-stay while you are out of sight.

These are the skills that make up the 10-part American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen evaluation. The CGC is the gold standard for basic obedience and is also a prerequisite for many therapy dog certifications. It is a great introduction to more advanced dog sports and activities. Some homeowners’ insurance programs even offer discounts for CGC dogs, and an increasing number of apartments and condos see CGC awards as a major bonus for becoming a resident.

The most successful participants will have attended Puppy Training Class through Basic Obedience or had equivalent training.  

This course is 5 weeks long ( no class Oct 17th) and tuition is $175. The Canine Good Citizen evaluation will be available on Thursday November 21st for the additional cost of $25.

Fine tune your dog’s basic obedience training during this 5 week long class. You will teach your dog to remain calm to meet people who LOVE to meet dogs. Your dog’s leash walking will be perfected so you can pass excited dogs and navigate busy sidewalks. Your dog will learn to lie down and relax almost anywhere and sit-stay while you are out of sight.

These are the skills that make up the 10-part American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen evaluation. The CGC is the gold standard for basic obedience and is also a prerequisite for many therapy dog certifications. It is a great introduction to more advanced dog sports and activities. Some homeowners’ insurance programs even offer discounts for CGC dogs, and an increasing number of apartments and condos see CGC awards as a major bonus for becoming a resident.

The most successful participants will have attended Puppy Kindergarten and Basic Obedience or had equivalent training.  

This course is 5 weeks long and tuition is $175. The Canine Good Citizen evaluation will be available on Tuesday, Oct 29th for the additional cost of $25.

Puppy Training Class is reward-based and age appropriate for your 16 week to 6 month old puppy!

In this class you will learn solutions to behavior problems like nipping, chewing, and barking that are puppy-friendly. You will teach your puppy what you want him to chew, and how to get your attention without nipping or barking. We will also address proper greeting of dogs and people by your emerging adolescent.

During this first four-week Puppy Training Class we will socialize your puppy with people and other pups.  Your puppy may be handled by your classmates.  We will work on important obedience behaviors in the exciting environment of the classroom: SIT, DOWN and COME. And your pup will learn to walk nicely on LEASH so you can get him out for exercise!

If you choose to continue with the second four weeks of class, Teen Puppy, you will reinforce the lessons learned during the first weeks and add impulse control in exciting situations. New lessons include STAY and COME with distractions, plus it teaches your puppy to tolerate noises, odd surfaces, and handling for a veterinary exam.

 When your puppy completes these two classes he may qualify for the American Kennel Club STAR Puppy certificate.  This is a precursor to the AKC CGC evaluation for older dogs which is the gateway evaluation to training a therapy or service dog. A puppy that is an AKC STAR has been socialized, knows basic obedience, can walk nicely on leash to pass exciting distractions and has an owner that knows how to use the pup’s energy and keeps the pup safe with inoculations and identification.  Learn more at www.akc.org.

This 4-week class is limited to 4 pups and their people. Each week we will meet at Front Range Natural Pet at 1125 West Drake Road, Fort Collins. The course tuition is $140.00 payable at registration.

Pups must 1) have lived with you for 2 weeks prior to the start of class and 2) be fully inoculated at least 14 days prior to the start of class.

Meeting dates and times : Wednesdays at 7 PM - Sept 11, 25, Oct 2, 9

Get out in the community and put your dog’s skills to use! The entire class will be there to give you confidence and I will coach you along.

Week 1 and 2 will be held at a park where we will train and discuss the following behaviors: leash walking for busy “in town” areas, default behaviors that are useful while shopping and dining, working with people who want to say Hi!, dealing with scary objects and events.

Weeks 3 - 5 will meet in dog friendly establishments around town.  Depending on the abilities of the class participants, we will have a casual dinner or meet at a brewery during our last class.

Prerequisite is Puppy Training Class or a basic obedience class (or comparable basic obedience experience.)

See Fort Collins Fall Recreator https://www.fcgov.com/recreator/ for registration.

Once your pup has been to socialization class and has worked on puppy-level obedience in the classroom he is ready to train in the parks. Good Pups in the Park is 5 weeks of training at a different park each week! 

Teach your pup to walk nicely on leash in our City's beautiful network of paved trails. Develop a "check in" behavior so you can safely take him on "sniffing walks" off trail. Continue to develop your pups polite greeting of people and dogs. Practice RECALL where you really need it and train your pup to come to a whistle. Train REAL disengagement from wildlife and teach your pup to relax when you are just hanging out.

This class is designed for pups over 6 months of age and younger than one year.

5 weeks for $175: July 31, Aug 14, 21, 28 and Sept 4

Once your pup has been to socialization class and has worked on puppy-level obedience in the classroom he is ready to train in the parks. Good Pups in the Park is 5 weeks of training at a different park each week! 

Teach your pup to walk nicely on leash in our City's beautiful network of paved trails. Develop a "check in" behavior so you can safely take him on "sniffing walks" off trail. Continue to develop your pups polite greeting of people and dogs. Practice RECALL where you really need it and train your pup to come to a whistle. Train REAL disengagement from wildlife and teach your pup to relax when you are just hanging out.

This class is designed for pups over 6 months of age and younger than one year.

5 weeks for $175: July 30, Aug 13, 20, 27 and Sept 3

Puppy Training Class is reward-based and age appropriate for your 16 week to 6 month old puppy!

In this class you will learn solutions to behavior problems like nipping, chewing, and barking that are puppy-friendly. You will teach your puppy what you want him to chew, and how to get your attention without nipping or barking. We will also address proper greeting of dogs and people by your emerging adolescent.

During this first four-week Puppy Training Class we will socialize your puppy with people and other pups.  Your puppy may be handled by your classmates.  We will work on important obedience behaviors in the exciting environment of the classroom: SIT, DOWN and COME. And your pup will learn to walk nicely on LEASH so you can get him out for exercise!

If you choose to continue with the second four weeks of class, Teen Puppy, you will reinforce the lessons learned during the first weeks and add impulse control in exciting situations. New lessons include STAY and COME with distractions, plus it teaches your puppy to tolerate noises, odd surfaces, and handling for a veterinary exam.

 When your puppy completes these two classes he may qualify for the American Kennel Club STAR Puppy certificate.  This is a precursor to the AKC CGC evaluation for older dogs which is the gateway evaluation to training a therapy or service dog. A puppy that is an AKC STAR has been socialized, knows basic obedience, can walk nicely on leash to pass exciting distractions and has an owner that knows how to use the pup’s energy and keeps the pup safe with inoculations and identification.  Learn more at www.akc.org.

This 4-week class is limited to 4 pups and their people. Each week we will meet at Front Range Natural Pet at 1125 West Drake Road, Fort Collins. The course tuition is $140.00 payable at registration.

Pups must 1) have lived with you for 2 weeks prior to the start of class and 2) be fully inoculated at least 14 days prior to the start of class.

Meeting dates and times : Tuesdays at 7 PM - June 11, 18 and July 2 and 9

Future Puppy Training Classes begin: Wed July 31st

Coming when called and leash walking will be tested and perfected!

Dogs learn to COME when called and walk on a loose leash throughout Fort Collins parks and in town.  We will meet in a different location each week based on the skill level of the group. Distractions and challenges will gradually increase to insure your dog’s mastery of these skills. Bring plenty of delicious food rewards and your dog on a six foot leash.

Class meets on June 4, 11, 18 and July 9 and 16. (No class June 25 or July 2nd)

This course is offered through the City of Fort Collins and registration is through the Summer 2024 Recreator www.fcgov.com/recreator

Teen Pups Out In the Park is a special dog training class for your 6 -18 month old adolescent dog.

This class will improve your dog’s focus and brush up on all the skills he seems to have forgotten. With exercises in impulse control and positive reinforcement you will improve your young dog's attention and basic obedience skills. This class will consist of up to eight young dogs and their handlers to provide plenty of natural distraction to help your dog learn the relevance of focusing on you! Class will meet in a new place each week to expose your pup to parks all around Fort Collins.

This course is offered through the City of Fort Collins Spring 2024 Recreator www.fcgov.com/recreator