Sunny Lane Canine Academy offers Dog-Friendly classes, using positive reinforcement methods. For the health and safety of all dogs, proof of puppy vaccinations and current rabies vaccinations are required. Obedience certificates will be given to each dog that successfully completes each course. Classes may be pushed to a later date to reach a minimum registration requirement of 5 dogs. Children 10 years and older may attend classes. Children over 12 years may attend the Doggie Social Club. Younger children may attend private lessons. The first night of class for Puppy Boot Camp and Basic Training is orientation for doggie parents. Please leave doggies at home on this night only.

Puppy Boot Camp and Support Group (6 weeks) $99.00

Puppies’ 12 weeks to 8 months will learn doggie social skills, good manners, and basic commands including: sit, down, stay, leave it, give it, take it, wait at door, come when called and much more. Hand signals and verbal commands will be taught. Owners will learn how to handle jumping, nipping, and biting. Learn the best potty training techniques as well as the most effective and humane ways to stop bad habits from setting in. Puppies will have fun doing confidence building exercises like tunnel runs and “walking the plank”. Clicker use is optional.

Basic Training (6 weeks) $99.00

Doggies 8 months and older, with no prior obedience training, will be taught basic skills like sit, down, leave-it, stay, coming when called, wait at door, loose-leash walking and heel. Hand signals and verbal commands are taught. We will also work on any existing behavioral problems like barking, digging and jumping. This is a good class for the adopted shelter dog or older dog who needs some stimulation or a refresher course. Clicker use is optional.

Doggie Tune-Up (3-weeks) $50.00

Has your once well-behaved dog become sloppy and sassy in his behavior? Perhaps he is going though the dreaded Doggie Adolescent period (6-months to2 years) This class is for socialized dogs who know basics, but respond poorly. This refresher course will help re-teach the dog and the owner to work together as a team. We will focus on recall, leash walking, handling techniques and increasing the human/doggie bond. Don’t trade-em-in, tune-em-up!

Beyond Basic Training (6 weeks) $110

This class if offered for well-socialized dogs that have completed at least one obedience class. Your dog will improve existing skills and learn some new ones through a series of fun and stimulating exercises. This class focuses on distance, duration, distraction and teamwork. Most exercises are conducted off-leash and with multiple dogs. Learn advanced clicker techniques and how to use a target stick. There will be a little agility, some new tricks and games, a little dancing, and a lot of fun in this class.

Private Lessons (Trouble-shooting) Fridays

Sometimes private lessons are preferable to training courses. If your dog has mastered most basic skills, but needs a little help with one or two such as: coming when called, not jumping on people, walking nicely on the leash, etc., one training session may be all it takes to correct the problem. Also, if your pooch is dog aggressive, people shy, or excitable, you may choose private lessons over a training course. Private lessons are $40.00 per session at Sunny Lane. Home visits are also available for an additional charge. Please call for free phone consultation

Doggie Social Club, Sundays, May-October, $5.00 per Doggie Household

The popular Doggie Social Club will be open between May and October. Dogs must be vaccinated and previously temperament tested to join the party. Starting in 2010, there will be separate playtimes for puppies/small dogs and larger dogs. Children 12 years and older may attend.

Agility with Julie Grenfell