POLICIES:
All dogs are required to be up to date on Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella at time of registration to be allowed in class.
Prong collars, choke collars, and electric collars are not permitted in class.
REGISTRATION:
Call the shelter at 262-677-4388!
A Puppy’s First Steps
Trainer: Kelli Yogerst
For puppies 8 weeks to 5 months.
Learn:
- focus on their owners
- the benefits of mat behaviors
- loose leash walking
- impulse control
- sit, down, stay
$100 for 5 weeks
Availability:
Tuesdays from 6:00-7:00pm
April 30-May 28 (FULL)
June 11-July 16 (no class July 2nd) (FULL)
August 6-September 3
Tuesdays from 7:15-8:15pm
August 27-September 24
Lifeskills
For puppies 6 months and older and dogs.
Learn:
- Basic obedience like sit, down, stay
- to “focus” on their owner with distractions
$125 for 6 weeks
Availability:
Trainer: Lori Jo Kaczmarek
Thursdays from 6pm-7pm
May 23-June 27 (FULL)
July 18-Aug 15 (5 week course-$100)
Aug 29-Sept 26
Trainer: Maureen Duenkel
Tuesdays from 4:00pm-5:00pm
June 11-July 16
Beyond Basics
For puppies or dogs who have completed a Lifeskills 1 or Lifeskills 2/Basics class.
Must be able to demonstrate: walking politely on leash, have a reliable recall, handler has reasonable control of dog, and can hold a “stay” for 15-30 seconds.
Learn to:
- Work on focus and distractions through engaging activities
- Transition to minimal leash handling
- Course builds a foundation for Canine Good Citizen testing and eventual participation in canine performance activities
$125 for 6 weeks
Availability:
Trainer: Chris Thalhammer
Mondays from 6:30-7:30pm
September 9-October 14
K9 Nosework®
INTRO TO K9Nosework®️ Trainer: Michelle Gross
No available classes
For puppies and dogs 6 months and older. Crates will be utilized when dogs are not active in class but not required. (Flat buckle or martingale collars only, regular 6 ft leash)
Learn to:
- Navigate and process all kinds of environments through scent motivated activities.
- This course also builds confidence, reduces stress, focuses the mind, and burns so much energy
INTRO TO ODOR/CONTINUE ON ODOR Trainer: Michelle Gross
No available classes
Prerequisite: completed Intro to K9 Nosework®️ This is a combined class for students who are still on primary, as well as those on odor.
Dogs will be introduced to or continue to search for:
- Birch, anise, and clove, in a variety of environments
ODOR ADVENTURES Trainer: Michelle Gross
For puppies and dogs 6 months or older.
This class is open to any dogs on odor, regardless of prior training. We will be searching for odor in all of the elements (weather permitting) while exploring all the nooks and crannies in our facility.
$25 per session
Availability:
Saturdays from 10:00am-11:00am
May 18, May 25
Private Lessons
Trainer: Kelli Yogerst
Each private session is tailored to the owner’s needs and the needs of the dog. Private sessions are held at our facility. Please call the shelter to check availability.
$70 (initial consultation)- 1 hour
$40 – 30 minutes
Youth Classes
Trainer: Chris Thalhammer
Youth ages 14 years and up, must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
$60 for 4 sessions
Availability:
Monday and Thursdays from 9:30am-10:30am
June 17, 20, 24, 27
Monday and Thursdays from 4pm-5pm
July 22, 25, 29, Aug 1
Located at:
Washington County Humane Society
3650 State Road 60
Slinger, WI 53086
262-677-4388
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