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

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"CONDENSED" BASIC MANNERS

Cost is $175

This is a "cram" course that will be completed before Christmas. We will meet twice a week for three weeks, instead of once a week for six weeks.​

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Tri-City Leisure Center (West Columbia) 2023 Mondays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.: Monday November 27, Thursday November 30, Monday December 4, Thursday December 7, Monday December 11, and Thursday December 14.

This class is full. Taking registrations for a wait list.  

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INTERMEDIATE MANNERS

Cost is $175

Tri-City Leisure Center (West Columbia). Thursday, 6:30 p.m.    

Prerequisite: Praise Dog Training Basic Manners

This class will be offered again in 2024

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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.

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Puppy Start Right

For puppies under 16 weeks old

Cost is $175

Got a new puppy for Christmas?

This is a "cram" course that will be completed before Christmas. We will meet twice a week for three weeks, instead of once a week for six weeks.​

Get your puppy off to the right start with socialization and foundation obedience skills.  2023 Mondays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.: Monday November 27, Thursday November 30, Monday December 4, Thursday December 7, Monday December 11, and Thursday December 14.

Registration is open! 

Puppies should be no more than 16 weeks old at the beginning of the class session. 

 

OUT ON THE TOWN

This is a drop-in class held at different locations around town. Out on the Town is held the last Saturday of every month. Class size limited to six. Registrations on a first-received, first-registered basis. Cost is $30.

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Watch the website for announcements on the Out on the Town lessons. Prerequisite: Praise Dog Training Basic Manners