Intro Level
Puppy Socialization: Ages 12-22 weeks. We’ll show you how to teach your pup good manners and prevent unruly behavior in fun, innovative ways. Your puppy will realize that learning is fun and rewarding. Friendly Strangers provide an opportunity for socialization and “Puppy Exploration” introduces your pup to new sights and sounds.   Attendance at the first two classes is mandatory! 7 weeks $85.00. Ask about AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy!

A Level
Family Manners: Dogs from 6 months to senior citizens will begin to learn basic manners: sit, down, wait, come and loose lead walking.  Individual behavior problems are also addressed. Attendance at the first class is mandatory!  7 weeks $85.00

B Level
Foundations: Take the skills you learned in Family Manners to a whole new level! It helps you and your dog perfect your Family Manners skills in a fun and challenging way. Foundations gives you a taste of Razzle Dazzle and Fun & Games so you can decide which track you want to pursue at the next level.  Pre-requisite:   Successful completion of Level A Class. 7 weeks $85.00

C Level
Beginning Fun and Games: The team will refine skills learned in Foundations.  Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Foundations. 7 weeks $85.00

Beginning Playground: Learn to do weave poles, tunnel, teeter, jumps, and other fun obstacles the Kind Hearts way. Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Level B Class.  7 weeks $85.00.

Beginning Razzle Dazzle 1:  Join this fun class—expect the unexpected. Traditional manners skills will be approached within the framework of an innovative class structure and unpredictable situations. Pre-requisite:   Successful completion of Foundations or higher levels.  7 Weeks $85.00

Beginning Razzle Dazzle 2: Fun and exercise continue as you and your dog build on skills learned in Beginning Razzle Dazzle 1.  Pre-requisite:  Successful completion of Beginning Razzle Dazzle 1.  7 weeks $85.00

Beginning Find It!  It’s a fun way to channel your dog’s natural instinct to hunt into a game you can play almost anywhere and anytime with your dog.  We introduce searching for treats in boxes, then containers, then around the room.  We’ll work on leash handling for Find It! and learning to read dog body language.  Pre-requisite: Successful completion of a B level class. Class size is limited to four dog/handler teams. This class is not appropriate for reactive dogs. 7 weeks $85.00.

Find It for Reactive Dogs: Designed to give dogs that have issues, such as barking and growling at other people and dogs, or who are timid about interacting with new environments a chance to learn a new game and build their confidence.  For this class, each dog/handler team will receive 20 minutes of individual instruction in Find It, each week, at an assigned time.  Each class will be tailored to the needs and experience of the team.  Prerequisite: Successful completion of Levels A & B, or 2 equivalent group classes from another training center (with instructor approval). 4 Weeks $60.00.

Therapy Partners Prep Class: The class will help you and your dog decide if therapy work is the right fit for you.  Prerequisite:   Successful completion of Levels A & B, or 2 equivalent group classes from another training center. If classes were not completed at Kind Hearts, you must schedule a Kind Hearts Behavior Center   Evaluation for placement. 7 weeks $85.00
Completion of this class does NOT guarantee your acceptance into Therapy Partners, nor is it a requirement to apply to Therapy Partners.

D Level
Intermediate 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 Beginning Fun and Games. 7 weeks $85.00

Intermediate 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 $85.00.

Intermediate Razzle Dazzle 1:  Sit, Down, Loose-Lead-Forward and have fun as you and your dog continue skills learned in Beginning Razzle Dazzle 2.  New and more active challenges abound. Pre-requisite:  Successful completion of Beginning Razzle Dazzle 2.  7 weeks $85.00

Intermediate Razzle Dazzle 2: Basic techniques of skills training will reach new heights as synchronization and movement are emphasized.  Fun challenges will be offered as you and your dog become even more skilled teammates. Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Intermediate Razzle Dazzle 1. 7 weeks $85.00

Intermediate Find It! Take what you’ve learned in the Beginning Find It! class and move it outside.  We’ll work on leash handling and continue learning to read dog body language.  We’ll also be learning how to work with the environment to make the dog successful. Pre-requisite: successful completion of Beginning Find It! class. Class size is limited to four dog/handler teams. This class is not appropriate for reactive dogs. 7 weeks $85.00

CGC Prep: Prepare you and your dog to take the AKC Canine Good Citizenship test. Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Beginning Fun and Games or Beginning Razzle Dazzle or Beginning Playground. 7 weeks $85.00 (Cost includes test at end of class.)

E Level
Advanced Fun & Games: More off-lead exercises with even more challenging objects to entice your dog!  The instructors stay up nights thinking of new games to play with you and your furry friend. Pre-requisite: Completion of       Intermediate Fun & Games. 7 Weeks $85.00

Advanced Playground: For those who have  mastered all playground obstacles and want to keep playing with their dog. Pre-requisite: Instructor approval required. Successful completion of Intermediate Playground. 4 weeks $60.00

Advanced Razzle Dazzle 1: Shape up with your dog in Advanced Razzle Dazzle 1. Improve your own flexibility and stamina as you and your dog learn new skills, training and style techniques, plus posture and synchronized alignment. Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Intermediate Razzle Dazzle 2. 7 weeks $85.00

Advanced Razzle Dazzle 2: The crème de la crème of Razzle Dazzle! You have to be here to believe it!  What a fantastic combination of creativity, music, movement and downright fun with your dog and fellow classmates! Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Advanced Razzle Dazzle 1.  7 Weeks $85.00

Advanced Find It! Take what you’ve learned in the two previous classes and apply it to more difficult problems such as treats hidden higher (over their heads, for example) or on a vehicle. Pre-requisite: successful completion of Intermediate Find It! class. Class size is limited to four dog/handler teams. This class is not appropriate for reactive dogs. 7 weeks $85.00

Roadshow: For those who have mastered Levels A-D who want to keep working on social settings with their dog. Pre-requisite: Graduation from any Level A-D classes. Instructor approval required. 4 weeks $60.00