Why Training Your Dog Matters
Communication is the start of your training journey with your dog - and it can be a challenge! Humans and dogs don't normally speak the same language but we both can learn to be more effective communicators. Learning to see the world through the eyes of your dog is a good place to start. After all, your home is now his home. Your family is his pack.
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To raise your dog to the level of a truly confident, well-trained and mannerly dog, he will need to know where he stands in the "pack." The leader is the one who keeps order all around, who sets rules, defines borders of behavior, and can be counted on in time of trouble. Survival depends on the leader. It's a big responsibility but your dog is looking for the leader every day.
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Leadership is a love language for your dog. (The good news is that we teach that language!)​
Beginner Obedience Training Class
This group class is geared toward dog approximately 6 months and up. Your pet should be in good health with current vaccinations (first 2 sets plus Bordetella).
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Commands We’ll Teach:
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Let’s Go, Off, Front, Sit, Down, Sit/Stay, Down/Stay, Long Down/Stay (30 minutes), Sit/Stay for greeting, Heel, All Done
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Helpful Information Provided on:
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How Dogs Communicate, Establishing and Maintaining Leadership
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What to Bring:
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5-6 ft. leash (no retractables)
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20-25 ft. Lightweight line (no tie-outs or retractables)
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Dog treats, toy
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Clean up supplies for accidents
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Please note: Beginner Obedience or evaluation for its equivalent level of training is required for the Canine Good Citizen class(es).
Class Schedule
BEGINNER OBEDIENCE
Next Start Date:
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Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 6:15 p.m.​
West Classes in 2025
at 1946 Kim Watt Dr,
Knoxville, TN 37909
Intermediate Obedience Training Class
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What We'll Teach:
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A "focus" command so that they will pay attention to you while distracted
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Polish beginner skills such as stay, down, and front
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Heel
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Finish
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Hand signals
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Emergency Drop
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Helpful Information provided on:
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AKC RALLY PARTICIPATION as a learning tool
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What to Bring:
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5-6 ft. leash (no retractables)
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20-25 ft. Lightweight line (no tie-outs or retractables)
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Dog treats, toy
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Clean up supplies for accidents
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PLEASE NOTE:
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There is a minimum number of students required for class to be held.
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Learn more about Rally by visiting www.akc.org.
Class Schedule
BEGINNER OBEDIENCE
Next Start Date:
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Call for more information!
West Classes in 2025
at 1946 Kim Watt Dr,
Knoxville, TN 37909
