North Coast Dogs puppy and dog training classes offer the very best in behavior modification for your beloved canine companion. These are the classes that Cleveland’s best veterinarians recommend to their clients.
Each class is uniquely designed and presented for your dog’s individual level of development, skill and leaning potential. Click on the location nearest you to sign up.
Classes
Family Puppy
This clicker class is specially designed for the learning needs of puppies 8 - 18 weeks of age. Our fun and dynamic puppy class focuses exclusively on puppy issues and your puppy's individual success in this critical stage of development. You'll learn how to solve puppy behavior problems and how to teach your dog "sit," "down," "come," walking on leash, and "stay." Overall, we'll help you learn how to shape your puppy into a happy, confident, mature adult dog.
One hour a week for six weeks. Humans only for the first class.
Cost: $140.00
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| Start Date | Start Day | Start Time | Trainer | Sign Up | ||
| 9/8/2010 | Wednesday | 8:00 pm | Laura Evans | Sign Up | ||
| 9/23/2010 | Thursday | 6:30 pm | Dan Klotzsche | Sign Up | ||
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| 9/7/2010 | Tuesday | 6:30 pm | Laura Evans | Sign Up | ||
Puppy Playgroup
All friendly puppies are welcome to attend. Must be 20 weeks and under. Come and enjoy some structured play and socialization time with you and your puppy. Free play with occasional sits, downs, recalls etc. built in to the hour.
Humans and dogs come together. One-hour sessions as scheduled. This is a single session class. If currently enrolled in puppy classes with us, session is free.
Cost: $10.00
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| Start Date | Start Day | Start Time | Trainer | Sign Up | ||
| 9/9/2010 | Thursday | 8:00 pm | Dan Klotzsche | Sign Up | ||
Family Dog
This is an excellent beginner clicker class for dogs four months and older and their human companions. Certainly, it's never too late to learn. The focus is on building a strong human-canine bond and solving basic problem behaviors. Humans learn solid training theory while dogs learn beginning "sit," "down," "come," walking on leash, and "stay." You'll also learn how to prepare your dog for basic grooming and vet visits. While this is a well rounded class, be ready for lots of fun and games too.
One hour a week for six weeks. Humans only for the first class.
Cost: $140.00
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| Start Date | Start Day | Start Time | Trainer | Sign Up | ||
| 9/8/2010 | Wednesday | 6:30 pm | Laura Evans | Class Full | ||
| 9/23/2010 | Thursday | 8:00 pm | Dan Klotzsche | Sign Up | ||
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| Start Date | Start Day | Start Time | Trainer | Sign Up | ||
| 9/7/2010 | Tuesday | 6:30 pm | Laura Evans | Sign Up | ||
AKC CGC Evaluation
Prerequisite of CGC or equivalent. If you have taken our CGC course, or just want to see how your dog will do when tested, come join us to take the test. If you are working towards becoming a Delta Society Pet Partners team, let us know and we will modify the test accordingly.
Test is scheduled in 20 minute increments. After signing up you will be contacted to schedule your slotted time.
Cost: $10.00
| Sorry, but there are no AKC CGC Evaluation sessions available at this time - please check back later. |
Loose Leash Walking Class
Family Puppy, Family Dog or equivalent. Tired of your dog pulling you down the street? Are your walks more of a chore than fun? This is the class for you. In this class you will learn a variety of behaviors and animal friendly techniques to help get you on the right path to pleasant walks with your dog.
Class is 3 weeks long for one hour each week. Your dog will attend every session with you.
Cost: $75.00
| Sorry, but there are no Loose Leash Walking Class sessions available at this time - please check back later. |
Introduction to Agility
Have you always been curious about the sport of agility? Well, give it a shot without all the pressure! This class will provide you and your dog an introduction to agility in a fun and encouraging atmosphere. Together we'll get your dog jumping, weaving and climbing while having lots of fun!
One hour a week for two consecutive weeks. Humans and Dogs come to both sessions. This class may be repeated as aften as you like.
Cost: $50.00
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| Start Date | Start Day | Start Time | Trainer | Sign Up | ||
| 9/13/2010 | Monday | 6:30 pm | Laura Evans | Sign Up | ||
Agility for Fun
Prerequisite of Introduction to Agility. You have been introduced to Agility and have found it to be a fun time. You would like to continue but really don’t want to get into competition. This is for you! In Agility for Fun we will play on equipment and incorporate fun games without the stress of weekly homework and training goals. Come, get active with your dog and have a good time all at once!
One hour a week for four consecutive weeks. Humans and dogs come to all sessions. This class may be repeated as often as you like.
Cost: $100.00
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| Start Date | Start Day | Start Time | Trainer | Sign Up | ||
| 9/27/2010 | Monday | 6:30 pm | Laura Evans | Sign Up | ||
Foundations for Agility (And More!)
Foundations for Agility (And More!) is geared toward the person and dog that want to go beyond basic skills. Your dog will work toward being an even better companion and/or prepare to play or compete in a dog sport. It will help prepare you and your dog for a future in dog sports, obedience - or simply teach a pet dog excellent self control and good behavior for interactions with family, friends and other dogs.
Your dog will learn to look to you for direction while at the same time developing the confidence to work away from you in a reliable manner. Off leash control, reliable recalls and learning to ignore distractions such as food will help you and your dog prepare for future training in agility, flyball. advanced obedience work and also being the best companion possible.
1 hour a week for 5 weeks. Humans and dogs come to every class.
Cost: $125.00
| Sorry, but there are no Foundations for Agility (And More!) sessions available at this time - please check back later. |
Good Manners
Prerequisite of Family Puppy, Family Dog or equivalent. Good Manners class is an excellent next step for those that have taken Family Puppy or Family Dog class. The goal of this class is to advance the foundation skills learned previously as well as place emphasis on teaching your dog self control. We will combine good manner behaviors with fun and games all while making you a better trainer and enhance the relationship between you and your dog.
The class is five weeks long and you will bring your dog to every class.
Cost: $125.00
| Sorry, but there are no Good Manners sessions available at this time - please check back later. |
CGC
Prerequisite of Family Dog or equivalent. In this clicker class you'll develop and sharpen the skills your dog needs to earn an AKC Canine Good Citizens Certificate. You'll learn how to teach your dog the stuff that will dazzle your friends. Your imagination is the limit in this class.
One hour a week for five weeks. Humans and dogs come to every class.
Cost: $125.00
| Sorry, but there are no CGC sessions available at this time - please check back later. |
Adult Dog Playgroup
All friendly dogs are welcome. This is for all dogs. Come and enjoy some structured play time with you and your dog. Free play with occasional sits, downs, recalls etc. built in to the hour.
Humans and dogs come together. One-hour sessions as scheduled. This is a single session class.
Cost: $10.00
| Sorry, but there are no Adult Dog Playgroup sessions available at this time - please check back later. |
Small Dog Playgroup
All friendly dogs are welcome. This is for dogs 25 lbs and smaller. Come and enjoy some structured play time with you and your dog. Free play with occasional sits, downs, recalls etc. built in to the hour.
Humans and dogs come together. One-hour sessions as scheduled. This is a single session class.
Cost: $10.00
| Sorry, but there are no Small Dog Playgroup sessions available at this time - please check back later. |
Chill Out Class
PreRequisite of Private Screening with Trainer. Do you have a dog that needs to chill out around other dogs? Chill Out classes are geared toward modifying dog to dog aggressive behavior. The class is for dogs who are undersocialized and have either poor social skills or have developed sensitivities towards the proximity of other dogs and therfore lunge out to keep them away. Through a combination of mangement and behavior modification techniques, the class aims to safely progress to a point where the dogs in class can greet each other without aggressive displays.
Class is Six weeks long and size is limited to a small group.You will meet once a week for one hour at the same time. First class session is humans only.
Cost: $150.00
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| Start Date | Start Day | Start Time | Trainer | Sign Up | ||
| 9/18/2010 | Saturday | 1:00 pm | Laura Evans | Sign Up | ||
Policies and Discounts
Aggression Policy
No dogs showing true or ritualized aggression toward another dog or human being will be allowed to remain in class. Clients asked to leave class due to an aggression issue will be given the prorated balance of their class fee in the form of a credit for in-home behavior counseling.
Certain exceptions will be applied to dogs enrolled in The Calming Class. For information on The Calming Class call North Coast Dogs at 216-221-DOGS.
Human clients are also asked to refrain from aggressive behavior.
Dropped Class Policy
Clients who drop a class within 4 days prior to the class start date will receive a 50% refund. No refunds are given after the class begins. Missed classes can be made up on alternate days or at an alternate location. Missing more than two classes will be considered dropping out. There are no refunds for missed classes.
Vaccination Policy
North Coast Dogs requires all dogs be current on vaccinations according to age for DHLPP, Rabies and Bordatella. Vet records must be presented prior to bringing your dog to class. Failure to provide vaccination information will result in termination from class without a refund. We encourage you to ask your vet to FAX us vaccination records.
North Coast Dogs is aware of varying and developing opinions regarding canine vaccination. Certain exceptions will be made with written documentation from your veterinarian.
Discounts
North Coast Dogs offers a 15% discount to any dog adopted from a shelter or recognized rescue organization within 6 months prior to class start date or in-home consultation.
North Coast Dogs will give current clients a 5% discount on future classes or in-home training services for every new client they refer. The new client must pay for a class or in-home service for the discount to be credited. Current clients can accumulate a discount up to 15% per class or in-home training session. There is no limit to the total amount of 5% credits that can be accumulated. The referral award will be issued in the form of a 5% referral coupon mailed by U.S. Postal Service. Referral coupons are nontransferrable and expire one year after issuance.
New clients must give the referring client's complete name when we ask "how did you hear about North Coast Dogs" for the referral discount to be credited.
This offer is effective March 1st, 2003 and is not retroactive.
Last updated: 8/28/2010