A class for learning the skills your dog needs to navigate our modern human world: impulse control, leash walking, polite greetings, relaxing on a station, working around distractions. Click here to get on the list for a future session or click the button below if there is a current session open for registration. Next session in January.

Nose work is a sport based on the work of professional scent detection dogs. Dogs new to nose work first search for a primary reinforcer (food or toys) to build their hunting drive. Later on, dogs learn to search for an odor (birch, anise, clove) and solve puzzles plus build problem solving skills with added complexity in searches. Click here to get on the list for a future Intro session. Click the button below for current classes open for registration.

Drop in classes are appropriate for all levels and can be tailored to each dog.

While I personally compete in nose work with my dogs, and have several students that compete as well, many of my students do nose work for fun and enrichment. Our classes are appropriate for both competitive sniffers and for those looking to do something for fun.

Reactivity Rewired - For dogs who bark, lunge, and generally overreact on leash. Learn behavior modification skills, management techniques, and other helpful handling skills. This class requires a prescreen to make sure it is appropriate for you. Click here to get on the prescreen list. Next session in January.

Fear Fighters - A class for shy, timid, fearful dogs. In this class you will help your dog build confidence through problem solving, learning new skills, and playing fun games / activities that provide mental stimulation and enrichment. This class will also touch on some basic behavior modification techniques to help your dog create more positive associations with things they find scary; as well as teach management strategies and things you can do to support your dog and help them feel safe. Next session in January, based on demand- click here to get on the list.

This fun class is held at local, dog friendly breweries, patios, and bars. Learn the advanced manners needed to have a great brewery dog - or a dog you can take in any public place! The best way to keep patios and other public places dog-friendly is by bringing your well mannered dog there! When you visit with your well trained dog, you are a wonderful example to both other dog owners, who will want to also have a great brewery dog. And to brewery staff, who will see that there are fun, well-behaved dogs out there who are appropriate to visit their business. It is also a really fun way to spend time with your dog!

The ideal dog for this class is either social or neutral with other dogs and with people; and has had some basic manners experience. Click here to get on the list. Next session will be in January at Fattey Beer in North Tonawanda.