Classes for Adolescent
and Adult Dogs
It's never too late to start training!
All dogs are capable of learning obedience skills.
These courses are offered in both group and private settings.
Basic Obedience
Basic Obedience for adult dogs is taught in private or group settings. This 6-week course offers complete training for adolescent and adult dogs.
During these classes, you and your dog will learn basic obedience skills (verbal and hand signals) such as:
Sit
Down
Stand
Sit/Stay
Down/Stay
- Leave it / Take it
Off
Wait
- Loose Leash Walking
- Troubleshooting for common problems like jumping up, excessive barking, chewing, digging etc.
Qualified dogs will also benefit from continued off-leash socialization.
AKC Canine Good Citizen
Many dog owners use Canine Good Citizen as the step prior to a variety of advanced dog activities like Rally-O, Agility, Earth Dog Competitions, Flyball, Disc Dog, Therapy Dog Training, and Service Dog Training. The course covers basic owner responsibilities and 10 test items meant to evaluate the dog's behavior in a real-life scenario. Test items include:
- accepting a friendly stranger
- sitting politely for petting
- appearance and grooming
- out for a walk (loose leash walking)
- walking through a crowd
- sit and down on command and staying in place
- coming when called
- reaction to another dog
- supervised separation
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Pet Therapy Prep Course
Animal Assisted Activities (AAA) and Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT)
The Pet Therapy Prep Course is a class that has gained much interest for families with dogs (or even cats!)
Animal Assisted Activities (AAA) and Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) is a rewarding way to share the benefits of our pets with others. This class is designed to prepare the dog and his handler for work as a therapy dog. There are many types of therapy work a dog can do, and many people are interested in enhancing the lives of others who can’t have a pet in their lives due to assisted living, hospitalization, etc.
This class is a prep course designed to prepare handlers and their pets for testing with AAT / AAA programs. All dogs who are enrolled in this class should have basic obedience skills. Rocky Mountain Dog Training does not certify nor does it guarantee that a dog will be certified, as each therapy facility has their own set of requirements.
Dog At Home, Bun in the Oven!
A wonderful course for expecting families with dogs!
Just as we would make preparations for a new child, your dog needs time and help to prepare, too! Expecting parents, let us help you feel comfortable and confident in introducing your new bundle of joy to fido. Many families feel they must give up or rehome their canine companion when a new baby arrives. This program makes it easy for families to successfully include their dogs as the family grows.
This course covers:
This course makes a great gift for any expecting family. Sign up for your family or ask us about a gift certificate for someone you know!
