Training with Kindness
Effective, reward-based training...no need for choke chains, prong collars or shock collars
Serving Richland and Lexington Counties in SC
Serving other counties remotely
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2024 CLASS SCHEDULE
For all classes dogs must be completely friendly to dogs and people; they should be able to manage a class environment without constantly barking.
For a description of the classes, click here
BASIC MANNERS
Cost is $175
Tri-City Leisure Center (West Columbia) May 2024: Monday, 5:30 p.m. May 6, 13, 20, June 3, 10, and 17.
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Tri-City Leisure Center (West Columbia) May 2024: Monday, 6:30 p.m. May 6, 13, 20, June 3, 10, and 17.
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Tri-City Leisure Center (West Columbia) May 2024: Thursday, 5:30 p.m. May 9, 16, 30, June 6, 13, and 20.
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INTERMEDIATE MANNERS
Cost is $175
Tri-City Leisure Center (West Columbia) May 2024: Thursday, 6:30 p.m. May 9, 16, 30, June 6, 13, and 20.
Prerequisite: Praise Dog Training Basic Manners
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CANINE GOOD CITIZEN PREP AND TEST
Cost is $125
The American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test is a 10 step skill test that shows our community that your dog can be a well-mannered, well-trained dog in public. In this four-week class, we practice the skills for the dog and the handler that are tested. We review the requirements of the test and how the skills are evaluated. The class concludes with the CGC test.
There is no prerequisite, however dog should have basic obedience skills that have been taught in a positive manner without the use of aversive equipment (choke collars, prong collars or shock collars). Dog should be completely friendly to people and other dogs. Priority for registration will be given to Praise Dog Training graduates.
Tri-City Leisure Center (West Columbia) 2024: Date TBD
Taking names for a wait list.
Puppy Start Right
For puppies under 16 weeks old
Cost is $175
Got a new puppy?
We can help!
Get your puppy off to the right start with socialization and foundation obedience skills.
Taking names for a class beginning early May.
Puppies should be no more than 16 weeks old at the beginning of the class session.