AKC Fit Dog I (14-Adult)

(14-Adult) Prerequisite: dogs must be at least one year old and have completed Dog Obedience Level 1. AKC Fit Dog is a reward-based program developed to help build your dog’s fitness with fun, short and safe exercises. This class introduces you and your dog to exercises to improve their flexibility, strength and confidence. These skills increase your dog’s performance, decrease their risk of injury, and lower their stress levels while they work toward a healthier body and mind. If you are participating in dog sports, plan to run or compete with your dog or just have a very active dog that needs a challenge, this course is for you. All breeds and ages are welcome, but dogs must be a healthy weight, (not obese) and free from injury and/or pain.


AKC Fit Dog II (14-Adult)

(14-Adult) Prerequisite: dogs must be 18 months or older and have completed AKC Fit Dog I. In this level II class dogs build on the foundational skills learned in Level I. This is not a class for dogs who are recovering from injuries, morbidly obese, or suffering from chronic pain.


AKC Fit III (14-Adult)

(14-Adult) Prerequisite: dogs must be 18 months or older, have completed AKC Fit Dog II and have trainer's recommendation for this class. In this level III class dogs build on the foundational skills learned in Level II. This is not a class for dogs who are recovering from injuries, morbidly obese, or suffering from chronic pain.


AKC Star Puppy Class (14-Adult)

(14-Adult) Class focuses on how to care and raise a puppy, as well as basic puppy obedience, and follows the AKC Star curriculum. Puppies must be less than a year old and up to date on age-appropriate vaccinations. Rabies vaccination is required at 16 weeks. Dogs must attend 6 of the 8 lessons to qualify to take the AKC Star Puppy test. This is not a puppy play group. One handler per dog.


Competitive Dog Agility I (14-Adult)

(14-Adult) Prerequisite: Dog Obedience I or equivalent. Dogs must have one primary handler for the entire session. This class focuses on basic skills needed to succeed in agility and to make agility a game your dog will love. A minimum of 75% class attendance and contact/target behavior is required for progression. Attendance at first class is mandatory. Dog and handler are assessed at first class.


Competitive Dog Agility II (14-Adult)

(14-Adult) Prerequisite: Competitive Dog Agility I. Dogs and handlers build on the skills introduced in Level I such as clicker training, building focus, attention and teamwork, targeting, basic handling and obstacle skills. Dogs are exposed to all agility equipment. Dogs must have one primary handler for the entire session. Attendance at first class is mandatory, and overall attendance is required for progression. Bring dogs to first class.


Contacts, Weaves and Teeters (14-Adult)

(14-Adult) Prerequisite: Competitive Dog Agility I or II or equivalent skill level with permission from instructor. Class helps dog/handler teams gain the skills and training criteria for consistent performance of the contacts, weaves and teeter. Emphasis is on the training steps and required behaviors needed to successfully perform these obstacles. Handlers must be able to control off-lead dogs at all times. Bring dogs to first class.


Dog Agility for Fun of It III (13-Adult)

(13-Adult) Prerequisite: Dog Agility for the Fun of It II/Competitive Dog Agility II. Class is designed for dogs with an excellent command of all equipment and handlers ready to learn skills such as front and rear crosses, serpentines and pinwheels. Full courses are run using all of the equipment. Dogs must be able to handle each apparatus off leash. Bring dogs to first class. ~


Dog Agility for Fun of It IV (13-Adult)

(13-Adult) Prerequisite: Dog Agility for the Fun of It III/Competitive Dog Agility III. Class is designed for dogs with an excellent command of all equipment and handlers who want to learn advanced skills. Full courses are run using all of the equipment. Dogs must be able to handle each apparatus off leash. Bring dogs to first class.


Dog Agility for the Fun of It (13-Adult)

(13-Adult) Prerequisite: Dog Obedience I. Class offers an introduction to dog agility. This class is not competition oriented. Dogs must be at least 1 year old. Dogs and handlers learn teamwork, targeting and handling skills basics. Class utilizes agility equipment. Attendance at first class is required. Bring dogs to first class. ~


Dog Agility for the Fun of It II (13-Adult)

(13-Adult) Prerequisite: Agility for the Fun of it I or Dog Agility I. More fun with agility sequences and obstacle performance. Dogs must know obedience behaviors sit, lie down, stay and come and be reliable off leash. Confidence in performing contact obstacles (A-frame and dog walk) is required. Bring dogs to first class. ~


Dog Obedience I (14-Adult)

(14-Adult) Includes home management, discipline and problem solving. Methods employed are affection and restraint. Dogs must be at least 6 months old. ~


Dog Obedience I Family (9-Adult)

(9-Adult) Class is designed for family units of two or three. Handlers learn together how to train their dog to sit, lie down, come, stay and walk on a leash. Class also includes home management and problem solving. No more than three family members and one dog per registration. One adult per family must be present at each class, and all family members must be age 9 or older. Dogs must be at least 6 months old.


Dog Obedience II (14-Adult)

(14-Adult) Prerequisite: Dog and owner must have completed a Fairfax County level I class or have permission of instructor. Dogs must be at least 8 months old and show no signs of aggression. Course will prepare the dog to successfully complete the AKC Canine Good Citizen test given on course completion. ~


Puppy Kindergarten (14-Adult)

(14-Adult) Puppies 10 to 23 weeks old learn socialization and discipline fundamentals. Puppy owners learn how to address problems such as housebreaking, chewing and jumping. Puppies should wear a buckle collar and be up-to-date with shots. ~


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