Our group classes have come to a close for the 2024 season due to our upcoming fundraising event, Festival of Trees.
Call the shelter to schedule a private lesson, or be put on the 2025 wait list.
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
Classes coming January 2025!
For puppies 8 weeks to 6 months
Learn:
- “focus” on their owners
- the benefits of mat behaviors
- loose leash walking
- impulse control
- sit, down, stay
$125 for 5 weeks (1 hour/week)
Lifeskills
Trainer: Lori Jo or Maureen
Classes coming January 2025!
For puppies 7 months and older & dogs
Learn:
- Sit, down, stay
- “focus” on their owner with distractions
$150 for 6 weeks (1 hour/week)
Beyond Basics
Trainer: Chris Thalhammer
Classes coming January 2025!
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
$150 for 6 weeks (1 hour/week)
K9 Nosework®
INTRO TO K9Nosework®️ Trainer: Michelle Gross, CNWI
For puppies and dogs 6 months and older. Crates will be utilized when dogs are not active in class. (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
$125 for 4 weeks (1 hour/week)
Availability:
Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30pm
September 3, 10, 17 & 24th
INTRO TO ODOR/CONTINUE ON ODOR Trainer: Michelle Gross, CNWI
Classes coming in 2025!
Prerequisite: completed Intro to K9 Nosework®️ This is a combined class for students who are still on primary, as well as those on odor. Crates will be utilized when dogs are not active in class. (Flat buckle or martingale collars only, regular 6 ft leash)
Dogs will be introduced to or continue to search for:
- Birch, anise, and clove, in a variety of environments
$150 for 6 weeks (1 hour/week)
ODOR ADVENTURES Trainer: Michelle Gross, CNWI
Classes coming in 2025!
For puppies and dogs 6 months or older. Crates will be utilized when dogs are not active in class. (Flat buckle or martingale collars only, regular 6 ft leash)
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
IN SEARCH OF… Trainer: Michelle Gross, CNWI
Classes coming in 2025!
For puppies and dogs 6 months or older. Crates will be utilized when dogs are not active in class. (Flat buckle or martingale collars only, regular 6 ft leash)
These a-la-carte sessions are open to any teams who have taken K9 Nosework®️ or workshop. The searches will be individualized to search for primary rewards or odor, based on experience.
$25 per session
EXPLORING THE ELEMENTS Trainer: Michelle Gross, CNWI
Classes coming in 2025!
For puppies and dogs 6 months or older. Must have participated in previous K9 Nosework®️session or workshop. Crates will be utilized when dogs are not active in class. (Flat buckle or martingale collars only, regular 6 ft leash) This is a mixed class.
Concentrating on four elements:
- containers
- interiors
- exteriors
- vehicles
$125 for 4 weeks (1 hour/week)
Private Lessons
Trainer: Kelli Yogerst
Kelli Jo will have limited availability throughout the fall for private lessons.
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.
Coming summer of 2025!
JOIN US at our Upcoming Events:
Festival Of Trees Fundraising Event:
Saturday, December 7 from 10a – 7 pm
Sunday, December 8 from 10a – 4 pm
Located at:
Washington County Humane Society
3650 State Road 60
Slinger, WI 53086
262-677-4388
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