How to Register for Classes

Step 1:Choose a class day and time that fits your schedule. If you're not sure which class would work best for you and your dog contact one of our instructors for more information. All new dogs start with Good Dog 1 or Puppy Pre-School. View complete class schedule by clicking here.

Step 2: Once you have selected a class, you can register via e-mail jen@dogandcat.org and specify the program, class time, and day you would like to register for or call 541.357.7387 (PETS). You can download our course registration form and e-mail it to us or bring it to your first class.

Step 3: You can pay for classes online by clicking here, or bring cash or check to your first class.

The Good Dog training program is designed for dogs and puppies 8 weeks and older that are friendly around other dogs and humans. There are four different classes offered in this program and you can choose how fast you and your dog progress. All new dogs start with Good Dog 1.

Good Dog 1: Training Foundations
Good Dog 1 is designed to provide you and your dog with the tools you need to have a happy successful relationship. Learn fun, positive training techniques based on the science of how dogs learn in a relaxing environment. The focus of this class will be to teach your dog to look at you and pay attention, name response, calm greetings (jumping), loose leash walking skills, and to come when called.

Class Includes: Class handouts, phone and e-mail support.
Length of Class : 5 weeks
Size of class: Classes are limited to 8 dogs to ensure individualized attention.
Pre-requisites: Dogs need to be 8 weeks or older and have all age appropriate vaccinations.
Cost: $99



• Class starts Sunday, February 5th at 1:00pm



Good Dog 2: Distractions, Duration, and Reliability
This class has been designed to build on the training that you learned in Good Dog 1. We will work on gaining attention around distractions, building duration and reliability of loose leash walking, come, and stay.

Length of class: 5 weeks
Pre-requisites: Good Dog 1, private lessons, or instructor approval.
Cost: $99


• Class starts Sunday, February 5th at 11:45am



Good Dog 3: Urban Canine
This is our most popular advanced course! Dogs and pet parents will work outside the classroom environment at pre-determined locations, like 5th street market, oakway mall, coffee houses, etc. This class is designed to increase your dogs' reliability around distractions and give you real life training experience. We will work on attention around distractions, walking on a loose leash through crowds, distance recalls, leave it, stay, dog-dog greetings, etc. It's great for dogs who need to learn to build focus and/or confidence around distractions.

Length of class: 5 weeks
Pre-requisites: Good Dog 1 and 2
Cost: $99

• Summer Class
  
  


Our Puppy Class has been designed to provide you and your puppy with the tools you need to have a happy successful relationship. We will work on settle down, attention on owner, name response, jumping, come, and loose leash walking, and many more fun behaviors. Plus, puppies will be able to play and learn in a fun, relaxed environment. Learn positive training techniques designed to strengthen your relationship, prevent and fix problem behaviors like chewing, digging, and barking and help your dog learn good manners.

Length of class: 5 Weeks
Size of class: Class is limited to 10 puppies
Pre-requisites: Puppies need to be 8-16 weeks and have a minimum of at least 1 round of vaccinations. All puppies need to wear a properly fitted buckle collar, harness, or limited slip collar and 4-6ft. leash. No choke chains, pinch collars, or shock collars allowed.
Cost: $99

Class Time:Classes resume January 2012

Puppy Pre-School : $99.00 ($3 convenience fee when you pay online)
Includes: Class handouts, phone and e-mail support, access to our social network, and a graduation certificate.



Good Dog 1 : $99.00 ($3 convenience fee when you pay online)
Includes: Class handouts, phone and e-mail support, access to our social network, and a graduation certificate.



Good Dog 2 : $99.00 ($3 convenience fee when you pay online)
Includes: Class handouts, phone and e-mail support, access to our social network, and a graduation certificate.



Good Dog 1 and 2 : $189.00 ($5 convenience fee when you pay online)
Includes: Class handouts, phone and e-mail support, access to our social network, and a graduation certificate.