Whether you're completely new to the show scene or you're just looking for the opportunity to socialize a new show puppy and get your dog some practice for the upcoming shows this year this is the class for you.  Class will be tailored to the student's experience level and needs. First 1/2 hour will be lesson format.  The last hour will be practice fun match format to work on skills learned in the lessons with drop in's welcome.

Instructor: Jessica Caster

6 weeks

$100 plus tax

Adult Obedience (10 months and older) - Level 1 (CLASS Bachelor's) 8 weeks/ $135

Puppy Obedience (4-10 months) - Level 1 (CLASS Bachelor's)

Obedience - Level 2 (CLASS Master's)

Obedience Level 3 (CLASS Ph.D)

Does your dog have C.L.A.S.S.? C.L.A.S.S., which stands for Canine Life and Social Skills, is an educational and hands-on program to promote training of practical skills and to improve the bond between people and their canine companions through positive reinforcement. C.L.A.S.S. also features an assessment of the owner’s understanding of basic dog handling and care. Dog owners can earn a B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. for their dog in this program created by the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. Service and therapy dogs use C.L.A.S.S. to sharpen practical skills. Shelter and foster dogs with B.A. degrees are more attractive to potential adopters.

Some of the real-life skills assessed in C.L.A.S.S. are settling on cue, coming when called, walking politely on leash, waiting to be released to a food bowl, and responding to “leave it” in the face of temptation. The dog learns to ignore more challenging distractions each level up. For example, at the M.A. level the dog waits before being released from an open car and responds to the owner even when offered a treat from someone else. At the Ph.D. level, the dog demonstrates table manners during a simulated dinner scenario and comes directly to the owner when called past food and toys.

Most of us want to include our dogs fully in our lives, which is much easier when we give them boundaries and skills with real-life relevance. C.L.A.S.S. shows dog owners how to teach these skills using effective, reward-based methods. Reward-based training methods minimize the use of punishment and are fun for both owner and dog!
 

 In this class you will be training your dog for their AKC Canine Good Citizen Certificate.  We will be focusing on advanced work with stays, more advanced skills to help with real life situations, and more control work around other dogs and more challenging situations. The last night of class will be the Canine Good Citizen test where each dog will individually be tested by an AKC approved evaluator on the skills needed to receive the Canine Good Citizen Certification from the AKC.

In addition to your dog learning the skills to become a well behaved, socialized member of your family you may also be able to save money on your insurance! Several insurance companies that do not accept certain breeds will make an exception if the dog has passed the Canine Good Citizen test thus opening up more options for shopping for insurance if you happen to have one of those breeds.

All Breeds and Mixed Breed Dogs are welcome. Dogs do not need to be registered with the AKC to participate in the class or take the test. This class is also the precursor to our Therapy Dog Class.  

For more information about the AKC Canine Good Citizen Program:  http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/index.cfm

8 weeks

$135 + tax

Call today to Enroll!

Phone number: (585) 398 – 3647

Fax number: (585) 924 – 0209

Address: 1296 Beaver Creek Road Farmington, NY 14425

With instructor Annie Wroblewski, come bond with your dog in this non competitive class. You and your dog need no prior experience, but we request that the dog be well socialized, leash trained, and both owner and canine be eager to learn and can stay focused. Learn basic moves and patterns to enhance your choreography and help prepare for your recital, which will be the 4^th week of class. We want to stress that this class is non competitive, though may be a great introductory to those who want to pursue competition later. Also a great class for those who do therapy dog work. The Boom Towne Dances with Woofs troupe performs regularly at nursing homes and festivals.

CLICK HERE FOR A VIDEO OF THE DANCE TROUPE DOING A GROUP SCOTTISH DANCE

What to Bring:

-A happy, leash trained and socialized dog

-A Flat Buckle Collar (No choke or prong collars)

-A short leash to keep dogs close (No Chain Leashes)

-A Favorite toy

-Lots of high value, easy to eat treats (no just doggy biscuits out of the box)

Instructors: Valerie (Annie) Wroblewski

Cost: $60/ 4 weeks

*** Please note that the last week of the session is your recital, so please feel free to invite family and friends to attend to celebrate!

Call Today to Sign Up!

Phone number: (585) 398 – 3647

Fax number: (585) 924 – 0209

Address: 1296 Beaver Creek Road Farmington, NY 14425

With instructor Annie Wroblewski, come bond with your dog in this non competitive class. You and your dog need no prior experience, but we request that the dog be well socialized, leash trained, and both owner and canine be eager to learn and can stay focused. Learn basic moves and patterns to enhance your choreography and help prepare for your recital, which will be the 4^th week of class. We want to stress that this class is non competitive, though may be a great introductory to those who want to pursue competition later. Also a great class for those who do therapy dog work. The Boom Towne Dances with Woofs troupe performs regularly at nursing homes and festivals.

CLICK HERE FOR A VIDEO OF THE DANCE TROUPE DOING A GROUP SCOTTISH DANCE

What to Bring:

-A happy, leash trained and socialized dog

-A Flat Buckle Collar (No choke or prong collars)

-A short leash to keep dogs close (No Chain Leashes)

-A Favorite toy

-Lots of high value, easy to eat treats (no just doggy biscuits out of the box)

Instructors: Valerie (Annie) Wroblewski

Cost:  $60/ 4 weeks
 

*** Please note that the last week of the session is your recital, so please feel free to invite family and friends to attend to celebrate!

 Call Today to Sign Up!

Phone number: (585) 398 – 3647

Fax number: (585) 924 – 0209

Address: 1296 Beaver Creek Road Farmington, NY 14425

THIS CLASS IS ONGOING, YOU MAY REGISTER FOR YOUR 8 WEEK SESSION AND START AT ANY TIME TO ENSURE THAT YOUR PUP GETS AN EARLY START!

Puppy Pre-K is for puppies that are 8 to 15 weeks old. (Puppies that are over 4 months old should enroll in our AKC STAR Puppy Class.)

During this class you will learn how to control the behaviors you don’t want such as puppy nipping, chewing your shoes, jumping etc. You will also begin to learn how to teach the behaviors you want - including sit, drop it, down, and walking politely on a leash.

There will be some fun filled, supervised off leash play for socialization, as well as some introduction to things such as how to teach your puppy to love going to the groomer.

You will receive important information on how puppies learn and how best to teach them from our certified training instructors.

Boom Towne's obedience training programs are based on current scientific research on animal behavior and the recommendations from the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behaviorists, www.avsabonline.org . The training method is Positive Reinforcement, and Relationship building.   Force free training that will create a happy puppy that's ready to learn.

 Puppies must show proof of at least one puppy-vaccine.   

Please bring the following:

·        6 foot leash

·        Flat collar or harness

·         2 cups of small cut real food (Chicken, cheese, roast beef, turkey hot dogs, cut into ¼” pieces. Store bought soft tiny treats that your puppy loves is acceptable also.

·         A hungry puppy, feed ½ of night time dinner.

·         Bring a favorite toy that your puppy will only use during training

·         A mat for your dog to lie on such as a bath room rug/mat, towel, blanket.

·         Handlers must enter with a Big Smile and ready to have fun.

Instructor:  Ada Simms and/or Paula Lightfoote

Call now to Enroll and Get your puppy on the right path to becoming a well behaved part of your family!

Phone number: (585) 398 – 3647

Fax number: (585) 924 – 0209

Address: 1296 Beaver Creek Road Farmington, NY 14425

 Obedience-Rally Novice

Rally is a great dog sport that is becoming very popular with people and dogs of all ages! This great sport involves you taking your dog through a course of signs with fun obedience exercises on them. 

In rally you're encouraged to talk to your dog and have fun! It's a great bridge to competitive obedience or agility. It's also a great way to build a solid relationship with your dog, have fun, and even earn titles! 

Bring:

• Small soft treats
• Flat collar or harness
• 6ft leash
• Crate (not required, but highly recommended)
• water bowl and water for your dog

Students need to arrive 15 minutes early to help set up course and later help to clear ring. A crate is highly recommended.  6 dogs limit.

Instructor:Barb Ilardi or Ada Simms

Cost:$100.00/7 weeks

Dogs must have basic obedience skills (sit/down, stay, recalls, some loose leash walking or heeling work)

Please click here to access the class registration form.

Phone number: (585) 398 – 3647

Fax number: (585) 924 – 0209

Address: 1296 Beaver Creek Road Farmington, NY 14425