Welcome to our registration page. Please use this page for booking your spot in classes and events.
Once you've selected your class please be sure to complete all the forms using the link associated with the class. Vaccine records are only required for in-person classes, private lessons, and dog inclusive events.
Not sure what class to take? Use this button for a flowchart of classes.
Current proof of vaccines and negative fecal will need to be submitted to our office before the first session.
Registration
Group Classes
(Scroll down or click here for Specialty Classes)
Learn how to build a solid relationship with your new puppy and a good foundation for future dog sports. Develop skills for maintaining your puppy’s attention. Teach basic obedience cues (come, sit, down, stay, and loose-leash walking). Socialize your puppy to a new environment and other dogs and people .
Best for puppies 8 wks to 9 months
Class meets once a week for 6 wks
starts FRI 02/24/23 w/KP
starts TUE 03/28/23 w/KP
starts WED 05/10/23 w/KP
AKC STAR Puppy
AKC STAR puppy curriculum for coaching your pup to politeness!
We cover socialization skills, polite greetings, loose leash walking, and basic obedience skills.
STAR Puppy Certificate upon completion.
This class is for dogs up to one year of age.
Class meets once a week for 6 wks
starts SAT 02/25/23
starts TUE 03/28/23
starts WED 04/05/23
starts SAT 04/29/23
Life Skills & Foundations
Build a solid relationship with your dog and foundation for future dog sports. Develop skills for maintaining your dog’s attention and engagement. Teach your dog how to learn, along with basic obedience cues (e.g., come, sit, down, stay, and loose-leash walking).
This class is for dogs six months and up
Class meets once a week for 6 wks
starts SAT 02/25/23 w/KP
starts SAT 04/29/23 w/KP
starts 5/4/2023 w/ KG
AKC Canine Good Citizen
AKC's program that lets the world know your dog is a well-mannered dog in public!
Covers basic obedience, loose leash walking, being calm around other dogs, ignoring distractions, and polite greetings. Builds off of the STAR Puppy protocols. AKC title earned upon completion
This class is for dogs five months and up
Class meets once a week for 3 wks
starts TUE 03/07/2023
starts SAT 03/25/2023
starts SAT 04/15/2023
Building Blocks
Build upon Life Skills to teach your dog to behave even in challenging situations. Teach your dog the foundation skills they will need for a variety of canine sports and fitness work. Increase your understanding of proper training techniques and learning theory.
This class is for dogs six months and up who understand conditioned reinforcers & and have basic skills that need strengthening.
Class meets once a week for 6 wks
starts 5/1/2023 w/KG
starts 5/4/2023 w/KG
Loose Leash Walking
Class covers loose leash walking skills.
Great for dogs that have a history of pulling as well as dogs that are just learning to walk on a leash without pulling.
We learn to walk without pulling by playing fun games and building up a great walk!
This class is for dogs five months and up
Class meets once a week for 3 wks
starts WED 03/01/23
starts WED 04/05/23
Really Great Recalls
Create a strong and reliable recall that works each and every time.
We deconstruct the recall and build it back strong with games and fun activities that your dog will love!
This class is for dogs five months and up
Class meets once a week for 3 wks
starts TUE 03/07/2023
email to be added to list
Love Your Crate! Games & Enrichment For A Happy Dog
Teach your dog to be happy in a crate or confined space when home or traveling by using games and enrichment exercises to alleviate anxiety, boredom, and destructive behaviors. Some classes offered at K2K9 will require you to crate your dog between turns. If you cannot crate your dog, this class is for you! NOT FOR DOGS WITH SEVERE CRATE ANXIETY
Class meets once a week for 3 wks
The first session will take place without dogs present.
starts TUE 03/07/2023
starts WED 04/05/2023
Relaxed Rover-Clicking for Calmness
Use the clicker and positive reinforcement to create calmness and focus with your pup in your daily life. Great for easily distracted dogs, high energy dogs, mildly reactive dogs, and dogs of all ages and levels of training.
This class is for dogs five months and up
Class meets once a week for 3 wks
Tricks
"Sit" is a trick!
Tricks are easy, fun, and a great way to build a strong relationship with your pup.
We offer a wide range of tricks from basic to expert and have all the equipment to get the job done. Titles can be earned with AKC and DMWYD
This class is for dogs three months and up
Class meets once a week for 3 wks
starts FRI 03/24/2023
email to be added to list
Distractive & Mildy Reactive
This class is perfect if your dog needs extra help focusing on tasks and on you in new environments or is overly excited about meeting other dogs and people.
The first session will take place without dogs present.
This class is for dogs six months and up
Class meets once a week for 8 wks
Starts 2/24/22
Therapy Dog Prep Class
This class will cover what a therapy dog is, the general training required to be a successful team, and what organizations to consider volunteering under based on your (and your dog's) interests.
This is a preparatory class, intended to give you an understanding of the different types of volunteer options and how to prepare. We do not certify your dog for therapy work.
This class is for dogs one year and up.
Class meets once a week for 3 wks
email to be added to list
Get Fit! Canine Conditioning
For dogs that need to get fit, loose some weight, are competing in physically demanding sports, or dogs that are post surgery with veterinary approval.
All skill levels and abilities.
This class is for dogs five months and up
Class meets once a week for 3 wks
starts FRI 02/24/2023
Grooming & Cooperative Care
We will cover cooperative care practices (your dog participates and gives consent) for procedures like nail trims, coat maintenance, dental care, stress free veterinarian visits, taking medication, and calm baths!
This class is for dogs five months and up
Class meets once a week for 3 wks
starts TUE 04/14/2023
How To Play With Your Pup
Play is such a huge component to building a strong relationship with your dog. Play comes in many forms and can be a stress reliever, reward, and confidence builder.
Learn how to tug, flirt (poles), and fetch your way into your dog's heart and build focus at the same time.
This class is for dogs of any age
Class meets once a week for 3 wks
email to be added to list
Specialty Group Classes
Reactive Dog
If your dog is reactive, but not dangerous, this may be a good cost-effective option after an initial consultation. The class is limited to two dogs, allowing for working in the presence of another dog, but without the stress of being surrounded by an entire roomful of dogs.
Dogs must be prescreened and we must have two suitable candidates to move forward with this option.
Class meets once a week for 8 wks.
To be added to the waitlist
Beginner Scent
Continue working your dog's brain with the wonderful world of nose work! Build an effective reinforcement system for scent work. Build confidence and have fun searching boxes, bags, other articles, and even whole rooms with your dog. Learn the basics of scent theory and how to partner with your dog.
Introduction to scent is a prerequisite, or with instructor permission. This class is suitable for dogs of all ages and abilities
Class meets once a week for 6 wks.
5/1/2023
5/4/2023
Intermediate Scent
Build on the skills learned in Advanced Beginner scent. Help your dog develop independent searching skills and confidence. Work on the team's ability to handle more complex hides, such as elevated hides and overlapping scent. Learn scent theory basics and develop a strong handling skills an dhow to partner with your dog to solve scent problems.
This class is by instructor permission.
Class meets once a week for 6 wks.
starts 5/1/2023
Advanced Beginner Scent
Build on the skills learned in Beginner scent. Learn scent theory and how to use this knowledge to create a search plans, effectively cover search areas, and helping your dog to confidently search and area. Build advanced handling skills, learn how to solve training issues. Gain experience searching interior, exterior, vehicle, and buried search areas.
This class is by instructor permission
Class meets once a week for 6 wks
starts 5/1/2023
Advanced Scent
Build on the skills learned in advanced beginner scent. Develop a strong understanding of scent theory and how to use this knowledge to create search plans and effectively cover search areas. Build advanced handling skills, learn how to solve training issues. Gain experience searching interior, exterior, vehicle, and buried search areas.
This class is by instructor permission
Class meets once a week for 6 wks
starts 5/1/2023
starts 5/3/2023
Introduction to Scent
Stimulate your dog's brain with the wonderful world of nose work! Learn how to build an effective reinforcement system for scent work. Teach your dog to identify all the odors used in U.S nose work trials and communicate to you when they have located an odor. Build confidence and have fun searching for odor in a variety of beginner scenarios.
This class is suitable for dogs of all ages and abilities
Class meets once a week for 6 wks
TBD
TBD
Private Lessons
