Training class descriptions

Clicker training uses fun and games to teach your family companion manners. Gentle and effective clicker training is fun for both of you.

Kind Hearts is unique in using clicker training as its foundation tool. The sound of the clicker or of a single word such as "Yes" serves as a 'marker' to let your dog know that her behavior is exactly right and that a tasty treat will soon follow. Food is used both as a 'lure' to guide your dog to the correct behavior and also as a reward for a job well done. Both the clicker and the food-lure are phased out as soon as the verbal cue obtains the behavior you want. Dogs trained in this manner become happy, responsive companions.

Instructors at Kind Hearts Behavior Center use positive, rewarding techniques based on sound learning theory. Dogs learn by being shown what to do rather than by being forced.

Types of Clicker Classes offered at Kind Hearts Behavior Center:

Intro Level -
Puppy Socialization: Ages 12 - 22 weeks
We’ll show you how to teach good manners and prevent unruly behavior in fun, innovative ways. Your puppy will realize that learning is fun and rewarding. A “Field trip” provides an opportunity for friendly socialization and “Puppy Exploration” introduces your pup to new objects. Attendance at the first two classes is mandatory!
7 weeks $80.00

A Level -
Family Manners: Dogs from 6 months to senior citizens will learn basic manners: sit, down, stay, come and loose lead walking. You will also learn a new trick each week—just for fun! Individual behavior problems are also addressed. Attendance at the first class is mandatory!
7 weeks $80.00

Crossover K-9s: This is a short course designed especially for teams who have completed a traditional Beginners Class or higher and would like to explore the world of clicker training. Pre-requisite: Successful completion of a traditional Beginner’s class or higher.
4 weeks $50.00

B Level -
Beginning Rally-O: The team will refine skills learned in our Family Manners or Cross0ver K-9 class, by participating in Rally-O Kind Hearts style. Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Family Manners or Cross0ver K-9’s.
7 weeks $80.00

Beginning Fun and Games : The team will refine skills learned in Family Manners using games and fun exercises. Emphasis is placed on building the bond between dog and human. Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Family Manners of Crossover K-9’s.
7 weeks $80.00

C Level -
Intermediate Rally-O: The class will further refine skills learned in Beginning Rally-O with an emphasis on working off-lead.
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Beginning Rally-O.
7 weeks $80.00

Intermediate Fun and Games: The team will refine skills learned in Beginning Fun & Games.
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Beginning Fun & Games.
7 weeks $80.00

Beginning Playground: Learn to do weave poles, tunnel, teeter, jumps, and other fun obstacles the Kind Hearts way. Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Beginning Rally-O or Beginning Fun & Games.
7 weeks $80.00

D Level -
Advanced Rally-O: The class will further refine skills learned in Beginning Rally-O with an emphasis on working off-lead.
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Beginning Rally-O.
7 weeks $80.00

Advanced Playground: Continue with skills learned and add new obstacles such as the Chute and the Dog Walk. More challenging courses.
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Beginning Playground.
7 weeks $80.00

Advanced Fun and Games: The team will build on skills learned in previous classes. Off -lead exercises and group games will take your skills to a new level. Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Intermediate Fun & Games.
7 weeks $80.00

CGC Prep: Prepare you and your dog to take the AKC Canine Good Citizenship test. Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Advanced Fun & Games or Advanced Rally-O or Beginning Playground. Cost includes test at end of class.
7 weeks $80.00

All clients are required to successfully complete Level A before moving on to Level B and so forth.