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Patricia McConnell, author of "The Other End of the Leash" and "For the Love of a Dog" is coming to Corvallis! Check the "News and Updates" page for information and registration.
Class
size is limited to 6 students with the exception of the puppy
class, which is limited to 8. If you'd like to register for a
class, please print and fill out this registration form.
Due to class size
limitations, pre-registration is required.
Confirmation
will be sent prior to the first class.
Check back
often. Classes are added regularly.
Click the class name to see a more detailed description.
To review a calendar of current and future classes click on this link to the Wonder Dogs Calendar
Puppy Play-Training and Socialization
This class is for young puppies ages 8 weeks to 16 weeks. Covered topics and exercises include: management of your new puppy, proper early and on- going socialization, playing by the rules (with both dogs and humans), making training fun, and introduction of teaching attention, sit, down, come and walking on lead.
Early socialization of puppies within the first three months of life is extremely important. The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior believes that "it should be the standard of care for puppies to receive such socialization before they are fully vaccinated" as discussed in this attached position statement.
This class is 4 weeks. Workbook
included. Fee: $55.
Evening class held:
Monday evenings 6:30 PM. Puppies can start any Monday eveningas space allows. Pre-registration required. Please email julie@wonderdogsonline.com or call 541-929-3915 for your start date.
Instructor is Joan Hagar.
- Next available start dates: July 27th and August 3rd
Level 1 Basic Obedience and Life Skills
This class is for adult dogs over 16 weeks of age that have no basic obedience skills or young dogs coming out of the puppy class. Skills taught include: Attention, sit, down, come, walking on lead, leave it, house rules and manners and just for fun we throw in a couple of tricks! Problem behaviors, leadership roles and management issues will also be discussed.
This class is for 6 weeks. Fee: $105 Workbook, email and phone support included.
- Tuesday beginning May 26th, 6:30 PM FULL
(No class June 16th) (first class owners only/no dogs)
- Wednesday beginning May 27th, 6:30 PM FULL
(No class June 17th) (first class owners only/no dogs)
- Tuesday beginning August 25th, 6:30 PM
(first class owners only/no dogs)
- Wednesday beginning August 26th, 6:30 PM
(first class owners only/no dogs)
Daytime class held:
- Tuesday beginning May 26th, 10:00 AM FULL
(first class owners only/no dogs) (No class June 16th)
- Tuesday beginning August 25th, 10:00 AM
(first class owners only/no dogs)
Level 2 Basic Obedience and Life Skills
Prerequisite of Level 1. This class will build on the skills learned in Level 1, with attention, stay, stand, coming in difficult settings, walking on lead, go to bed, leave it, greeting people and dogs. A couple more tricks are par for the course!
This class is 5 weeks. Fee: $95 Workbook, email and phone support included.
- Tuesday beginning June 2nd, 7:45 PM FULL
(No Class June 16)
- Tuesday beginning September 1st, 7:45 PM
Daytime class held:
- Not available this session
Beginning Rally Obedience
Rally is a sport in which the dog and handler move together through a course of 10-20 stations. Each of these stations has a sign indicating the skill to be performed. This class will teach you how to train your dog new skills for this fun sport, building confidence and teamwork between dog and handler. Prerequisite: Basic obedience class.
This class is 6 weeks. Fee: $95 Instructor: Ellen Froot
- Thursday beginning July 2nd, 6:30 P.M. FULL
Private Sessions
Customized one-on-one instruction. Your home or my training
building. Pet, problem or performance. $55 per hour. Initial evaluation and consultation for aggression cases is $75.
These classes are not being offered this session-Please
check back later for future dates
Rally Obedience Course Run Through
Drop In Practices
Nested novice and advanced courses. Both Rally and Freestyle
Practice Nights are open only to Wonder Dogs students (past or
present) or Dogs Gone Dancin' members. (Not offered this session)
Rally Obedience Level 2
This class will cover primarily Advanced/Excellent signs with a review of some of the Novice signs most often used in the upper levels.
Prerequisite of Rally 1 class or approval from instructor. (Not offered this session)
3-D Class: Duration, Distractions and Distance
Prerequisite of Level 2. This class is for those coming out of the Basic Obedience
and Life Skills class or those wanting to enhance their dog's
performance around distractions, build duration and work on distance
behaviors. Students will work on a greater level of attention,
heeling with distractions, stronger recalls, greetings with dogs
and people, and stay.This
class is 6 weeks. Fee: $95. (Not offered this session)
3-D2 Class: Duration, Distractions and Distance Squared
This class is open by instructor approval only. Upper level exercises and games geared toward competition in performance sports and a greater understanding of the training process and how dogs learn, building both a stronger foundation and working relationship with your dog. Shaping, working in difficult settings, upper level obedience, games and tricks all taught with a focus on the needs of the dog and the skill of the handler to recognize those needs in order to succeed This class is 6 weeks. Fee: $95. (Not offered this session).
Silly Dog! Tricks are for Kids!
Open to kids ages 9 and up. Learn how to teach your dog fun
tricks such as rollover, high 5, ride a skateboard, jump through
a hoop, take a bow, spin, figure 8 through your legs and more!
4 wks of instruction plus performance night for friends and family!
Pre-requisite of a basic obedience class or instructor approval.
Parent or adult guardian must attend. (Not offered this session.)
Crate Games
Based on Susan Garrett's innovative protocol, it teaches dogs not only to enjoy the time in their crate but shows handlers how to utilize the crate for motivation, impulse control, response in drive, recalls, distance work and more! This class is suited to both puppies and adult dogs.
A hard shell or wire crate will be required for class. This class is 3 weeks. Fee: $40 (Not offered this session.)
Foundation Skills for Competition Obedience
For Novice and Open levels. Learn to test, train and maintain your dog's understanding of foundation behaviors for competition obedience using all positive reinforcement methods. Learn how to build your dog's skill and confidence Learn handler skills to improve your dog's performance both outside and inside the ring. (Not offered this session.)
Competition Obedience with Sheila Cordray
Novice through Utility levels covered in 2 classes. Learn to test, train and maintain your dog's understanding of foundation behaviors for competition obedience using all positive reinforcement methods. Learn how to build your dog's skill and confidence Learn handler skills to improve your dog's performance both outside and inside the ring. Instructor approval required.
This class meets every other Wednesday for a total of 8 classes (16 weeks). Fee: $95 (Not offered this session.)
Preparing for Performance Sports
Learn the most up-to-date and innovative ways to prepare
your dog or puppy for performance sports, from Teamwork
and Relationship building skills, to shaping Behaviors to fluency,
and building Reliability using all positive reinforcement methods.
Turn work into play for your performance dog! This class is 6 weeks. Fee: $95 (Not offered this session.)
Shaping for Fun and Games!
This very cool class is for dogs and handlers already familiar with shaping with a clicker. You will learn fun games and activities to enhance your training skills and your dog's ability to learn. Be amazed at what you can teach your dog to do! (Not offered this session.)
Beginning Musical Freestyle
Freestyle combines tricks and obedience and sets them to music to form a dance routine with your favorite partner! This class is for those looking to learn about the sport of musical freestyle and get started teaching their dog the tricks and skills needed to put together a performance routine. This class will include an introduction to clicker training. Prerequisite: Basic obedience class. This class is 6 weeks. Fee: $95 (Not offered this session)
Puppy Playground
Open to socialized, adolescent or adult dogs to encourage continuation of appropriate social skills and to educate owners on recognizing appropriate vs. inappropriate play, learn to read body language, why, when and how to interrupt, how to lower arousal levels, and the pros and cons of play parks. Observe dogs teaching each other social rules and boundaries. Much of this class will be off leash play. Basic skills of attention, sit, down, and come will be reinforced. Open only to past or current Wonder Dogs students. Instructor approval required. This class is
4 weeks. Fee:
$55 (Not offered this session.)
Personal Trainer/Circuit Training
This class is for the dog and handler looking for a refresher, or wanting to improve or maintain their skills in a structured setting. Work at your own pace, with the help of an instructor, as you go through several different exercise stations.
Each station will have exercises for all levels.
Prerequisite of Level 1 Basic Obdience. This class is 4 weeks. Fee: $45.
(Not offered this session.)
Continuing Musical Freestyle
Continue to build skills taught in the introductory class. Add variations to behaviors for a fresh look, learn sequences of behaviors for use in routines, learn how to choose music that sets you and your dog up for success, and proof behaviors for more interpretive handler movement. Get started on intermediate level behaviors, and prepare for competition or demos. Open to all levels. Prerequisite of Introduction to Freestyle class or equivalent..This class is 6 weeks. Fee: $95 (Not available this session).
Tricks for Fun and Freestyle!
This fun class is for dogs and handlers with basic obedience skills who would like to continue the fun and learning! You'll teach your dog several tricks to show off to friends and family or get started with freestyle! This class is 4 weeks. Fee: $55. (Not offered this session.)
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