Gardner Animal Hospital offers a variety of Obedience Training courses.
 Puppy 101
Ages 10 weeks to 6 months
This class will get you and your dog off to a great start. We will cover tips on potty training, play biting, chewing and jumping. There will also be focus on puppy health, grooming and nutrition. Upon completion of Puppy 101, your dog will know the basic commands in obedience such as sit, down, come when called, leave it, watch me, stay and wait. This 8 week course will prepare you for the next level, Secondary Obedience.
Puppy 101. Cost: $98.00 – 8 week course
 Basic 101
Ages 6 months and up
Specifically tailored for puppies over 6 months and adult dogs that have had little or no training. This course is excellent for adopted dogs and puppies that still need training in house manners. Upon completion of Basic 101, your dog will know sit, down, come when called, leave it, wait and stay and walking without pulling. There will be a focus on socialization with other dogs and people.
Cost: $98.00 – 8 week course
 Secondary Obedience
For dogs that have completed Puppy or Basic 101 – or comparable skill levels
This course is designed to further develop your dog's ability to learn behaviors involving distance, distractions and duration in conjunction with all of the basic commands. In addition, your dog will learn to heel, stand and stay. This course will prepare your dog for our Master of Obedience course. The last two weeks will include an introduction into agility training, using our new fenced play area and equipment.
Cost: $120.00 – 8 week course
Master of Obedience
For dogs that have completed Secondary Obedience
Upon completion of Master of Obedience your dog will be prepared to pass the Canine Good Citizen Test (CGC). To be a certified Canine Good Citizen your dog will need to pass the following tests:
- Accepting a friendly stranger
- Sitting politely for petting
- Handle Grooming/ Appearance
- Walking loose on leash
- Walking through a crowd
- Sit & Down on command/ staying in place
- Come when called
- Reaction to another dog
- Reaction to distraction
- Supervised separation
Cost: $98.00 – 6 week course
 Agility
Agility 101 (Dogs must have completed Secondary Obedience or pass an evaluation by the trainer)
This course will focus on introduction to agility equipment including Jumps, weave polls, pause box, teeter tottre, dog walk and A-frame. We will start on-leash and gradually train to do the obstacles off leash. This is an exciting introduction to a growing sport that is fulfilling for you and your dog.
Cost $120 for 6 weeks
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Secondary Agility (For dogs that have completed Agility 101)
THis class is for dogs that have been introduced to Agility 101 and are now ready to start running more difficult courses. We will focus on dropping the lead and phasing out food or other rewards. This class will transition your dog from being lured through obstacles to finding that reward through hard team work between you and your dog.
Cost $120 for 6 weeks
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Master of Agility 101 For dogs that have completed Secondary Agility
This class is for you and your dog to fine tune your team work skills in agility. Adding more difficult turns and lead offs to the course. You will definately be on the right "course" for agility competition after this course. Rewarding for both you and your dog!!!
Cost $120 for 6 weeks
Private Lessons/
Behavior Modification
Private session will focus on what the owner wants to learn on a one-on-one basis. We can work on basic obedience or problem areas. This can be scheduled either at the facility or at your home.
At Gardner Animal Hospital:
Cost: $50.00 for 1 hour or $175.00 for 4 hours
At your home:
•Cost: * $75.00 for 1 hour or * $250.00 for 4 hours
* An additional travel fee will apply for locations outside of the Gardner Edgerton area.
 Board & Train
Going on vacation and you want your puppy worked with? Or do you just want your puppy to have a head start before you introduce him to your home? We offer Board and Train!! Your dog will receive training on a daily basis while in the comfort of our boarding facilities. Adequate time will be set aside daily to work with your pet.
Costs: 1 week – boarding fee +$93
2 weeks – boarding fee +$165
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