Online lessons

Online classes require minimal equipment and can be completed using everyday household items. You will receive video link(s) once your registration has been processed. Check back often as we plan to continue expanding our distance learning opportunities!

Pandemic Puppy

So you got a puppy during a pandemic!?! So did I. Meet Flick. He is a 12 week old Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and I am spending my days training and raising him. Have you ever wondered how I raise my dogs? Well, here’s your chance. I am videoing my many daily lessons and interactions with Flick, which will set him up for a lifetime of being the best dog he can be. Each week you will receive 7-12 short videos and descriptions (average 8-9). Some of the many topics covered include: puppy proofing your home, crate training, Nothing In Life Is Free, clicker training, sitting nicely, beginning focus, treat selection, feeding time, respecting other dogs’ food bowls, avoiding separation anxiety, eye contact, doors, come, puppy biting, stand/stillness, beginning heeling, no pulling on the leash, house manners, body handling, dremeling toenails, leave it, down, noise sensitivity, barrier training, respecting humans’ personal space. Cost $95.00. Register any time.

Virtual Beginner Obedience

Cost $125.00. Register any time.

AKC Trick Dog

Online Tricks class (Novice): You will receive 7 weekly training lessons with video links. Submit a video of each completed trick to receive your AKC trick dog novice title! Cost $125.00. Register any time.

Online tricks class (Level 2): You will receive 7 weekly training lessons with video links. Submit a video of 10 completed tricks to receive your AKC trick dog intermediate title! Cost $125.00. Register any time.

Agility Foundations

Start your dog off in agility training on the right foot! Agility foundations distance learning lessons provide each of the following: a warm-up/conditioning exercise, a groundwork exercise, and a jumping exercise. You will not need special equipment to complete these exercises. We will show you how to use household items to teach each skill. Once we are able to get back to in-person training, you will finish training on the larger pieces of equipment in class. Submit a video of your dog performing each skill to graduate to the next lesson.

Agility Foundations Lesson 1 $10.00

Agility Foundations Lesson 2 $10.00

Agility Foundations Lesson 3 $10.00

Agility Foundations Lesson 4 $10.00

Agility for current students

Agility lesson 1 ($10.00): lead change exercise. Includes a warm up, weekly exercise, and cool down. Once your registration is processed you will receive a link to a video with your lesson.

Agility lesson 2 ($10.00): blind cross exercise with modifications for all levels. Includes a warm up, weekly exercise, and cool down. Once your registration is processed you will receive a link to a video with your lesson.

Agility lesson 3 ($10.00): single jump serpentine practice. Includes a warm up, weekly exercise, and cool down. Once your registration is processed you will receive a link to a video with your lesson.

Agility lesson 4 ($10.00): jump slicing practice. Includes a warm up, weekly exercise, and cool down. Once your registration is processed you will receive a link to a video with your lesson.

Agility lesson 5 ($10.00): Tandem turns. Includes a warm up, weekly exercise, and cool down. Once your registration is processed you will receive a link to a video with your lesson.

Agility lesson 6 ($10.00): Distance work. Includes a warm up, weekly exercise, and cool down. Once your registration is processed you will receive a link to a video with your lesson.

Agility lessons with equipment

Executing turns at a distance – level Advanced

Option 1: video only ($10)
Option 2: video, plus submit a video for feedback from instructor ($15)
Option 3: video, plus rent space from Overdale Kennel for 30 minutes for practice ($20)
Option 4: video, rent space, and submit video for feedback ($25)

Week 1 Virtual – Level Novice & Intermediate

Minimum equipment: 5 jumps. Optional equipment: 1 extra jump, tunnel, weaves

Option 1: video and course maps ($10)
Option 2: video and course maps, plus submit a video for feedback from instructor ($15)
Option 3: video and course maps, plus rent space from Overdale Kennel for 30 minutes for practice ($20)
Option 4: video, course maps, rent space, and submit video for feedback ($25)

Tandem Turns into weaves – level Advanced

Week 2 Virtual – level novice/intermediate

Minimum equipment – five jumps and weaves. Optional equipment – tunnel

Weave pole entrance work – level Advanced

Equipment needed: five jumps, weaves

Week 3 agility – level Novice/Intermediate

Equipment needed: five jumps, weaves

Threadle work — level Advanced

Minimum equipment–five jumps. Optional equipment–two additional jumps

Week 4 Virtual Agility–level Novice/Intermediate