Puppy Start Right is socialization and training program for healthy puppies between 7-20 weeks old. You will learn the importance of positive and safe socialization for puppies; providing a solid foundation for your new puppy and helps to prevent potential behavior issues including fear and reactivity or aggression. Puppy Start Right Preschool has a unique approach that provides Veterinary & Training expertise. You will learn to understand your puppy, puppy socialization, basic skills, preventative topics, waiting for good things to happen and love being handled. Puppy owners will need to attend a one time 60 minute orientation without their pup followed by 5 classes with their pup, each class is held one time per week for 60 minutes. Puppy Preschool is an ongoing program once you have scheduled and attended orientation you can begin attending group classes. Orientation plus 5 weeks of instruction $135.00 Contact us to schedule your orientation!
Doggie Etiquette & AKC STAR Puppy/CGC Skills
Our Doggie Etiquette & AKC STAR Puppy/Canine Good Citizen Skills class covers import behaviors like sit, sit-stay, down, down-stay, coming when called, loose leash walking, off/no jumping, leave it, drop it/give it, and proper dog to dog behavior. We implement fun games that will instill impulse control in your dog while teaching him/her real life rewards. Puppy's under 6 months of age attending this class are encouraged to take the AKC STAR Puppy Test at the end of 6 weeks at no extra charge. Because socializing your puppy is key to a sound dog we include adult dogs with puppies in this class. Adult dogs attending are taught AKC Canine Good Citizen Skills and are encouraged to take the AKC CGC Evaluation at the end of 6 weeks at no extra charge. This class meets weekly each class is approximately one hour long for the duration of six weeks. Class size is limited so that each student gets the individual attention they need. 6 Week Instruction $135.00 Next Intro to Doggie Etiquette & Obedience Skills Class is scheduled for Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 6:30pm. To reserve your spot click the buy now button below!
Advanced Obedience & AKC CGC/CGCA Skills
Our Advanced Obedience & AKC Canine Good Citizen Skills class takes our Doggie Etiquette & Obedience Skills to its highest level. We will continue to work on the skills learned in basics with a twist we will be switching up the training environment and adding a long line as well as some incredibly challenging distractions, included with this class you and your dog will learn the behaviors necessary to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen test as well as make sure your basic obedience cues are rock solid in any environment! We will meet at the Trick Dog U facility for the first class and will meet in local parks & other locations the following weeks. This class meets weekly each class is approximately one hour long for the duration of six weeks. Class size is limited so that each student gets the individual attention they need. 6 Week Instruction $125.00 and includes your AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluation. Next Advanced Obedience & AKC CGCA Skills Class is scheduled for Saturday, September 22nd, 2018 at 5:00pm. To reserve your spot click the buy now button below!
Doggie Socialization Classes
We offer Doggie Socialization Classes for under socialized and reactive dogs. This 6 week course will teach you life skills to manage your dog as well as training to change your dog's emotional state to stimuli he/or she finds offensive or is fearful of. Students must meet with us prior to registering for class to determine if this is the right class for their dog, there is no charge for the initial assessment. Next Doggie Socialization Class is scheduled for Tuesday, September 18th, 2018 at 6:30pm. Once approved please reserve your spot by clicking the buy now button below!
AKC Canine Good Citizen, Community Canine & STAR Puppy Evaluation
We offer the AKC Canine Good Citizen, Community Canine & STAR Puppy Evaluation. Canine Good Citizen, Community Canine & STAR Puppy evaluations are for responsible owners and well-mannered dogs. The AKC's Canine Good Citizen program is recognized as the gold standard for dog behavior. In CGC, dogs who pass the 10 step CGC test can earn a certificate and/or the official AKC CGC title. Dogs with the CGC title have the suffix, "CGC" after their names. The Dogs who pass the AKC Community Canine test earn the official AKC Community Canine title that is designated by the letters "CGCA" (Advanced CGC) on the dog's title record. We offer an Advanced Obedience class that covers items you will be tested on. If you are ready to test please contact us for an appointment.
Intro to Agility
Intro to Agility introduces you and your dog to the fun and exciting sport of Agility. During this 6 week curriculum you will safely learn the correct way to maneuver the A Frame, Dog Walk and Teeter, you will learn to teach your dog to jump over the hurdles, through a tire, weave through poles, run through tunnels & chutes and sit and wait politely on a pause table. Class sizes are limited so each student gets the individual attention they need. 6 week instruction is $135.00. Next Intro to Agility Class is scheduled for Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 at 1:30pm. To reserve your spot click the buy now button below!
Intro & Advanced Dog Parkour
Dog Parkour, sometimes known as Urban Agility, is a challenging, but fun, physical activity in which your dog learns to interact with their environment. It is a great way to build confidence and socialize your dog to unfamiliar things in their environment. During this weekly 60 minute class you and your dog will learn the behaviors and rules of Parkour Dog Novice. 6 Week Instruction $135.00 Next Intro to Dog Parkour Class is scheduled for Wednesday, September 26th, 2018 at 6:30pm. To reserve your spot click the buy now button below!
Pet Therapy Prep
We can prepare you and your pet for their Pet Therapy test. During this 5 week course we continue to proof proper & friendly greetings as well as introduce your pup to equipment they will encounter as a Therapy Dog. For the Therapy Dog Handler we will educate you on what to expect and proper procedures expected from you and your dog as a Therapy Dog Team from the Therapy Dog organization you will be testing for. Upon completion of this curriculum you will be introduced to the Therapy Dog Evaluator who will be administering your test. Next Pet Therapy Prep class is scheduled for Saturday, December 8th, 2018 at 2:00pm. To reserve your spot click the buy now button below!
Scenting for Fun, Focus & Endurance
Scenting for Fun, Focus & Endurance, this class incorporates mental and physical stimulation and builds confidence in our dogs as well handler-dog relationship by including obstacle as part of the scent course. This class and is a win-win for dog owners as your dog will leave class physically and mentally tired. 6 Weeks Instruction $135.00 Next Scenting for Fun, Focus & Endurance Class is Saturday, October 13th, 2018 at 3:00pm. To reserve your spot click the buy now button below!
Tricks For Fun, Therapy & Titling
Trick Dog "U" is a Do More with Your Dog Official Training & Testing Site as well as an AKC Trick Dog Evaluator. Our Tricks class is a great way to build your dog's confidence, mentally stimulate them and strengthen your relationship & bond. For the beginner student we offer structured tricks class that will teach you and your dog enough tricks to earn your Novice and possibly your Intermediate Trick Dog Title. For the more advanced student looking to obtain the Advanced, Expert, Trick Dog Champion Title or AKC Equivalent Titles & AKC Performer Title we are available for private instruction as well as to witness your application or you for both organizations. This class meets weekly each class is approximately one hour long for the duration of six weeks. Class size is limited so that each student gets the individual attention they need. 6 Week Instruction $140.00 Includes cost for one Do More With Your Dog Novice Title & Title Ribbon. Next Tricks for Fun, Therapy & Titling Class is Monday, November 5th, 2018 at 4:00pm. To reserve your spot click the buy now button below!
Advanced Tricks Class
Already earned your Do More With Your Dog Novice Tricks Title or would like to earn your AKC Trick Dog Titles? Then this class is for you. Work on your next level tricks and earn either/both your AKC or Do More With Your Dog Intermediate, Advanced, Expert, Trick Dog Champion or AKC Trick Dog Performer Trick Titles. In our Advanced class we work towards your trick training goals as well as chaining behaviors together to form an entertaining skit you can perform for Therapy Dog Visits, Tricks Contests, Etc... 6 Week Instruction $140.00. Next Advanced Tricks class is Monday, November 5th, 2018 at 6:30pm. To reserve your spot click the buy now button below!
Canine Freestyle & Rally Freestyle
We offer doggie dance classes, in this class you will learn basic Canine Freestyle moves, how to pick your music and how to choreograph your own dance routine with your dog. Like Tricks Class, Canine Freestyle is a great way to strengthen your relationship with your dog. We also offer Rally Freestyle a fun new sport that combines elements of freestyle in a rally type course while performed to music. It’s perfect for students looking to aspire to freestyle performances or the rally and/or obedience competitor looking for a new way to practice their skills. This class meets weekly each class is approximately one hour long for the duration of six weeks. Class size is limited so that each student gets the individual attention they need. 6 Week Instruction $135.00 Next Canine Freestyle/Rally Freestyle Class is Thursday, January 10th, 2019 at 6:30pm. To reserve your spot click the buy now button below!us for our next Rally Freestyle Class.
Fear Free Workshop
As a Fear Certified Professional we offer Fear Free workshops for veterinary professionals, other pet professionals, and pet owners. This workshop will provide learners and pet lovers with the knowledge and tools to not only look after a pet’s physical well-being, but her emotional well-being. During this workshop we will teach you how to desensitize your pet through counter conditioning with many of the grooming and veterinary care tools you pet experiences in home, at the groomers and in your veterinarians office. Class sizes are limited so each student gets the individual attention they need. 90 Minute Workshop $35.00. Next Fear Free Workshop is Friday, November 30th at 6:00pm. To reserve your spot click the buy now button below!
Pedestal, Platform & Touch Pad Training
Pedestal, Platform and Touch Pad Training for Obedience, Distance Work, Trick Dogs, Canine Freestyle, Disc Dog and Multiple Dog Household Training. This is three hour workshop will introduce to the invaluable uses of pedestals, platforms and touch pads in your everyday training and sports training as well as it use for managing a multi-dog household. Contact us for the next workshop date!
Proofing Behaviors for the performance Dog
So you taught your dog some killer tricks, perhaps a cool canine freestyle routine, maybe you want to take your incredible disc dog to a new park and uh oh... your dog has stage fright! What do you do? This two hour long workshop will walk you through proofing your dogs behaviors in any environment and help you work through and recover your dogs confidence no matter how stressed the both of you are. Contact us for the next workshop date!
Private Instruction
Includes all classes listed above plus, Service Dog Training, Dog Sports, Fitness training, Treadmill training and Stand Up Paddle Boarding. Private instruction is available by appointment, for your convenience you can schedule an appointment online by emailing lisa@trickdogu.com or call us at 727-857-6028. Fee schedule: In-home 60 minutes $70.00, In-home 30 minutes $35.00, Our location 60 minutes $60.00, Our location 30 minutes $30.00.
Private Behavior Consulting & Modification
We offer Dog & Cat Behavior Modification Programs by appointment only. We can help you with Dog Aggression Issues, Fear Aggression, Reactivity, Separation Anxiety, and other common behavioral concerns, we can also help you with your Cat Behavioral concerns such as Spraying and other Litter Box issues, Territorial Aggression, OCD's and more. Our rate for the initial behavior consult with modification plan is $85.00. You can schedule your appointment emailing lisa@trickdogu.com or call us at 727-857-6028.
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Trick Dog "U" K9 Training Academy services Pasco, Hernando & North Pinellas Counties. We offer Group & Private dog & cat training classes at our location or In-home private dog & cat training as well as dog & cat behavior modification to Aripeka, Bayport, Bayonet Point, Elfers, Holiday, Homosassa Springs, Hudson, New Port Richey, Port Richey, Spring Hill &Tarpon Springs. We also offer Cat and Small Animal Boarding. Trick Dog"U" K9 Training Academy is Certified & Insured.
