Classes
Classes are held at 23907 W. Industrial Drive N, Plainfield, IL. Located in the Pet Supply Outlet building just off of Route 59 directly behind Binny's and Limestone Brewery.
Classes available:
Puppy Class - basic puppy class including sit, down, stay, leave it, leash walking. This class also includes puppy socialization time and discussions of common puppy issues like jumping and housebreaking
Dog Obedience - a basic obedience class for dogs over six months
Canine Good Citizen Class - This class covers all the skills needed for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test including leash walking, stays, recalls, greeting a stranger and separation. For more info on the CGC program please see http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/
Beginning Agility - introduction to all agility obstacles and basic agility handling
Intermediate Agility - for dogs who have completed a beginner agility class. This class will piece together short courses
Advanced Agility - dogs in this class must be able to run a full agility course off leash
Pre-Agility - this class is for those more serious about training a solid agility foundation and also for young dogs who aren't physically ready to jump, weave or perform full contacts. Class includes shadow handling, 2 on 2 off contacts, solid start lines, value for obstacles, drive to handler and much more.
Excitable Dog Class - Does your dog lunge, pull or bark when approaching other dogs or people? This class helps eliminate these behaviors in a positive way.
Shy/Fearful Dog Class - This class is for the shy/fearful dog that needs help gaining confidence. We will look at what triggers the shy/fearful reaction and focus on how to help you understand your dog so you can help work them through their fears. We will have fun exercises and games that will help build your dogs confidence as well as give you the tools you need to help your dog make progress on an ongoing basis. The key to your shy/fearful dog learning is to have a safe controlled environment where they can relax. This will allow them to focus on the exercises and before you know it they will be working for you.
Tricks Class - Ever want to teach your dog tricks but didn't know where to start? This class teaches wave, high five, put your toys away, say your prayers, play a little piano, go hide and more.
Frisbee - Frisbee classes at Lucky Dog are taught by Tony Aguirre of Skydogz
Rally Obedience - Rally is a sport in which the dog and handler complete a course of designated stations Each of these stations has a sign providing instructions regarding the next skill that is to be performed. It is a new, fun form of competitive obedience. This class will teach you all the skills required to get started in Rally as well as explain how the different venues of Rally work.
Mind Your Manners - For dogs 6 months and older, adult dogs and newly adopted dogs having taken at least one obedience class.
Six week manners course that covers the foundation skills required to get the behaviors most desired! If your dog already knows sit, stay, coming when called, loose leash walking and polite greeting, but just isn't able to do them RELIABLY this is the class for you. Each week will cover a different topic and send you home with practical advice and exercises to help your dog become an expert in Good Manners.
Canine Scent Discovery - Have you ever noticed your dog pick up a scent in the air or on the ground? See their nose start twitching? Our canine companions have over 125 million smell-sensitive receptors in their brains. Dogs love to sniff! Teach your dog how to use their nose to identify different scents and show you where they are located. This class is for all types of dogs. Your energetic dog will be mentally stimulated from the challenges. The shy dog will gain confidence. The senior dog will find a new job to help keep them young.
Conformation Class - Work on all the skills needed to show your dog in the breed ring including stack, gaiting, patterns, grooming, and more. Beginners and experienced handlers welcome. Drop ins are also available.
Great Recall! - This is a high energy, distraction filled class designed to strengthen your dog's recall. Not only will the class focus on strengthening your dog's recall but also creating a lightening fast recall. This class is designed to teach your dog to come when called past distractions!
Pre Sport Puppy - This class is designed for the new puppy owner who intends to compete in dog sports like Agility, Rally, Frisbee or Flyball. Class will cover basic puppy skills as well as some foundations for building a great partner for dog sports.
Private in-home training is also available.
Periodic Agility Fun Runs will also be scheduled.
For scheduling private sessions, class enrollment or for more information on the Fun Runs, please see our contacts page or email: info@whosaluckydog.com.
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