All group classes are offered on an open enrollment basis. You may enroll in any group class that fits your schedule without fear of missing content should you need to take a day off here and there. You may attend up to 2 sessions per week of the same class.
The Precocious Puppy is a rotating series of 4 classes. Each week, the class will address a different aspect of raising your puppy and getting them socialized. You may attend all 4 classes or just 1 class. As a supplement to this class and our KinderCanine class, we offer Supervised Puppy Playtime on Saturdays at 3:30 pm. This is a 1-hour session of playtime for puppies under the age of 6 months.
Starting with our KinderCanine class, each class will cover the same material with the goal of mastering 5-6 behaviors. On your first day of class, you will receive a Skills Card which specifies the skills you will be working on. Your instructor will punch the card as each skill is mastered. Once you have completed your Skill Card, you may progress to the next level class. KinderCanine and Fundamental 1 cover the same skills. The next level is Fundamental 2, followed by Comprehensive Canine.
Our Canine Good Citizen Prep class does not use a Skill Card, because the list of skills necessary to pass the assessment are already determined by the AKC.
If your dog has had previous training and does not require the basic class, you may come in for an evaluation to be advanced to the next appropriate level.
All dogs must be friendly with other dogs and people to attend our classes. If you are unsure whether your dog would be a good fit, please schedule an evaluation with a trainer before enrolling in a class.
As per our policy (as posted on our policies page), we do not offer refunds for any classes you attend, regardless of whether you choose to leave early, or for any classes you fail to show up for without 24 hours of notice to cancel or reschedule.
This class offers the opportunity to socialize your pup in a structured environment. We offer this course on Saturday and Sunday from 11 am - 12 am. In our Precocious Puppy class, we cover the topics you need to raise a well-adjusted, happy puppy. These topics include:
Your puppy will get a chance to explore potentially scary items that they may come into contact with during the course of their lives, such as vacuums, stairs, noises, and things that move, and you will participate in introducing these novel items in a positive way to your puppy.Items to bring for class:
See our FAQ section below for more details.
In this class we will teach you the basics of clicker training and introduce your puppy to easy behaviors such as sit/down, response to name, stay, and foundations of recall.
KinderCanine is a great way to socialize and train at the same time. After KinderCanine your dog will be ready to join our Fundamental Level 2 class.
Materials needed for class:
See our FAQ section below for more details.
The Fundamental Canine focuses on core skills your dog needs to be a well-behaved member of your family.
There are two levels of The Fundamental Canine. The first level is appropriate for dogs and guardians who do not have experience training and would like to learn the basics. Level 2 is appropriate for dogs who have learned the basics but wish to pick up intermediate skills. This includes graduates of the Level 1 class and KinderCanine as well as dogs who come from other basic level training classes. If you are coming from a different training class, please contact us to set up an evaluation so we can place you in the correct class.
Each level will focus on 5 core skills.
Materials needed for class:
Each level will focus on 5 core skills.
Level 1
Name Attention / Eye Contact
Sit / Down
Intro to Place
Recall 1
Stay 1
Level 2
Loose Leash Walking 1
Stay 2
Gracious Greeting
Recall 2
Leave It / Drop It
See our FAQ section below for more details.
PRICE: $45 per class
PREREQUISITE: Level 2 requires completion of Level 1 or equivalent
The Comprehensive Canine takes your training to the next level. Build a better bond with your dog through exercises designed to increase your dog's focus and attention on you. This course will emphasize improving foundation skills with distractions and lays the groundwork for succeeding in attaining your Canine Good Citizen.
Materials needed for class:
In this class, dogs will work to master a set of 5 skills:
Class schedule is available on your customer portal account under Group Classes. No more than 2 sessions per week, and they cannot be scheduled on back to back days.
You can request a group class evaluation if your dog has previously completed a training course outside of TCC.
See our FAQ section below for more details.
PRICE: $45 per class
DURATION: 6 classes
PREREQUISITE: Fundamental Level 2 or group class evaluation
The class will focus on specific skills your dog will need to pass. All skills will need to be done without rewards/treats.
Some of these skills are, but not limited to:
Canine Good Citizen is set up as an open enrollment class. You can come to as many sessions you need until you feel confident your dog will pass the assessment. We recommend at least 5 sessions. Sessions are scheduled through your customer portal. No more than 2 sessions per week, and they cannot be scheduled back to back.
If your dog has completed training at another facility they will need to take a Group Class Evaluation, the cost for an evaluation is $20.00 and can be scheduled using your customer portal.
Assessments for certification are done at The Cooperative Canine.
*No refunds once class has started
See our FAQ section below for more details.
PRICE: $45 per class
PREREQUISITE: The Comprehensive Canine or Group Class Evaluation
Please reach out to us if you cannot find an answer to your question.
At this time we only allow for 2 handlers per dog. No children under 12 are allowed as handlers.
You can send records to info@thecooperativecanine.com or upload them to your customer portal account.
6-foot Lead - no retractable leads
Blanket/Mat
Flat Buckle Collar OR Y-Shaped Harness
TCC will provide a clicker.
TREATS! A variety of treats broken into pea sized amounts
There's always work to do outside of class! Review your Skills Card for the behaviors to practice at home. Consistent work outside of class is the key to building a reliable behavior.
To view a class schedule you need to create a customer account through our customer portal, located on the main page.
Since you are choosing classes that work with your schedule we do not offer makeup classes. You are able to reschedule your session by contacting info@thecooperativecanine.com 24 hours before your scheduled class.
No, a pup in active heat is not allowed to attend class. Please schedule your classes accordingly.
Sure, as long as the classes aren't back to back days, and you don't exceed 2 sessions per week!
While it's hard to tell prior to meeting your pup, we suggest scheduling a group class evaluation to see what training option would be the best fit. You are able to schedule those through your customer portal account.
If you are signed up for a class and fail to show up, or attempt to withdraw less than 24-hours before the start, you will lose the class credit.
We require proof of up to date Rabies, DHLPP and Bordetella. You can bring these to class, upload them to your customer portal account, or email them.
Unfortunately, they cannot attend class until they are cleared. Before your pup can return to class, you will need to supply a note from your vet stating your dog is "healthy, non-contagious, and appropriate for a group setting." The note should be emailed to TCC before you resume classes.
Yes, if your pup passes our Group Class evaluation for the Level you are wanting placement for. A group class evaluation is required if you are wanting to bypass Level 1. You can reserve an evaluation time using your customer portal account or by contacting TCC directly.
We are are force free, fear free facility. We focus on using positive reinforcement to teach the dog what to do. We do not use e-collars, prongs, or choke collars.
Email is our main form of communication. Please make sure you are set up to receive emails from info@thecooperativecanine.com
Once you are registered for a class you will receive an email with our Orientation video. It is imperative that you watch this video to know what is expected. We begin work on the first day of class, which is why it's important to watch the Orientation video so you are ready to begin work.
Yes. We know that your pup is not old enough to have received all 4 rounds of their vaccinations and may not be old enough to receive their rabies vaccine. As long as your puppy is up to date with their age-appropriate vaccinations, they are welcome to attend.
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