Group classes
Group class registration
Each group obedience class consists of seven hour-long sessions which meet once a week. Classes are offered in Redwood City at 30 Stein Am Rhein Court, Unit L. Click the map on the right for a larger map and directions.
To enroll your dog in a group class, please download the registration form. You will need to print this form, fill it out, and mail it with payment to the address given on the form. You will need to specify which class you are enrolling in. The schedule below gives the starting date for the next available series of classes.
Group class registration form (pdf format)
Schedule of upcoming classes
Click on class name for the registration form (pdf format).| Class | Day/Time | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning | Saturdays, 9am | Apr 17 - May 29 |
| Beginning | Tuesdays, 6pm | Apr 27 - Jun 8 |
| Beginning | Wednesdays, 6pm | Mar 10 - May 7 |
| Intermediate | Saturdays, 10am | May 15 - Jun 26 |
| Intermediate | Mondays, 6pm | Apr 19 - May 31 |
| Advanced | Saturdays, 4pm | Feb 6 - Mar 20 |
| Intro to Agility | Fridays, 6pm | Apr 16 - May 28 |
Class descriptions
Beginning
This class is for puppies (12 weeks and older) and young adults who have had little to no training. Basic skills are introduced, including proper leash walking, sit, down, stay, come, leave it, and drop it. Polite manners with other animals and humans in general are practiced.
Intermediate
This is a continuation of the beginning class. We built up the "stay" and "come" skills with much higher distraction levels. Much of the class will be done off leash if possible. Hand signals, wait command, stand-for-grooming and handling is included. This class prepares dogs for the Canine Good Citizen test.
Advanced
Only for dogs who have good voice control and skilled handlers. Completely off leash. Some field trips (to parks, trails, etc.) are included. The goal of this class is to have a very steady dog, no matter what happens.
Introduction to agility
Dog agility is a sport in which the dog and owner work together to complete complicated obstacle courses, where they are scored for both time and accuracy. This course introduces the basics of agility training. This class is a great way to improve a dog's confidence, and it's the funnest class out there. You and your dog must have completed a beginning class in order to enroll in this class.
Games and Tricks Class
This class is offered several times a year. Please call Martina at 650-367-6124 for dates of upcoming classes and to add your name to the wait list.
In the photo to the right, you can see Jax the black lab working on a trick in Games & Tricks. Notice the doggie treats sitting on top of each paw while Jax waits patiently.