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Services Offered

Group Classes
The Committed Owner package
Progressive Basic Manners
Traditional Basic Manners
Real Life Advanced Manners
Off Leash Dependability
AKC Canine Good Citizen Certification
Fiesty Fidos
Search and Rescue

Seminar
How to Achieve a Well-Mannered Dog that You Are Proud Of: the secret to canine good manners

Private School

Boarding School

 

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How to Achieve a Well-Mannered Dog that You Are Proud Of: the secrets to canine good manners Seminar

Is your dog still not listening to you? Out of control? Barking? Jumping? Not coming? Are you having trouble with nipping, housetraining, chewing, etc.? Then this seminar is for you! Learn the proper way to educate your dog so he does respond to your commands. And learn about behavior issues such as nipping, housetraining, chewing, jumping, and any out of control behaviors.

No dogs, this seminar is for humans!

 

Location

Day

Dates

Time

Duration of Class

Instructor

Fee

Cary

Wednesday

Mar 14

6:00-9:00 pm

3 hrs

Pam Pettit

$30

  


 

The Committed Owner Package

$295 (Save $190!). Take your dog all the way from basics to applying these basics to real life distractions out in parks around dogs, people, joggers, kids, strollers, etc., as well as the AKC Canine Good Citizen certification. This package includes all three classes rolled into one.

This package includes leadership, self-control, materials, equipment, listening to you, not jumping, self-control, off your stuff and guests, not pulling on a leash, sit, stay, wait rather than lunge out of doors unsafely, proper greetings, settling down, real life distractions, come, and the AKC CGC certification.

Enjoy a well-mannered dog by committing to going all the way at your own pace.

  • Start right away. Just pick the location/day you want.
  • Ongoing so you are not penalized if you miss a class.
  • Go to the next level when you have reached your goals at each level. You start with the Overview then proceed to Sit until you graduate to Wait and so on. You can do 30-min or 1-hr sessions as you wish.
  • Better socialization and distractions as your dog will be exposed to various dogs/humans each week.

 

How to Achieve a Well-Mannered Dog that You Are Proud Of: the secret to canine good manners Seminar: Offered once per month on the second Wednesday of each month in Cary.

No Pulling on the Leash: Offered every Sunday at 2:45 pm at Fletcher Park, Raleigh.

Off Leash Dependability: Offered on Sundays at 2:00 pm at Fletcher Park, Raleigh.

Real Life Manners: Offered every Sunday at 4:00 pm at 5 different parks in Raleigh.

 

Pick one of these three locations for your basics classes:

 Cary, Monday evenings 

East Raleigh, Monday evenings 

West Raleigh, Saturday mornings

 

Levels

Overview

Sit Happens

Wait Safely

Greetings/

Settle Down

Off my Stuff

Down

AKC CGC Prep/Test

Mondays

6:00 pm

6:30 pm

7:00 pm

7:30 pm

8:00 pm

8:30 pm

Saturdays

9:00 am

9:30 am

10:00 am

10:30 am

11:00 am

11:30 am

 

 


 

 

Progressive Basics Manners

Ages 3 mos and above. $137. Build your foundation with the basics! Class includes the well-mannered dog seminar, materials, equipment, listening to you, not jumping, self-control, off your stuff and guests, not pulling on a leash, sit, stay, wait rather than lunge out of doors unsafely, proper greetings, and settling down.

  • Start right away. Just pick the location/day you want.
  • Ongoing so you are not penalized if you miss a class.
  • Go to the next level when you have reached your goals at each level. You start with the Overview then proceed to Sit until you graduate to Wait and so on. You can do 30-min or 1-hr sessions as you wish.
  • Better socialization and distractions as your dog will be exposed to various dogs/humans each week.

 

 

 How to Achieve a Well-Mannered Dog that You Are Proud Of: the secret to canine good manners Seminar: Offered every second Wednesday of each month in Cary.

 

 No Pulling on the Leash: Offered on Sundays at 2:45 pm at Fletcher Park.

 Pick one of these locations for these ongoing classes:

Cary, Monday evenings

East Raleigh, Monday evenings

West Raleigh, Saturday mornings

 

Levels

Overview

Sit Happens

Wait Safely

Greetings/

Settle Down

Off my Stuff

Mondays

6:00 pm

6:30 pm

7:00 pm

7:30 pm

8:00 pm

Saturdays

9:00 am

9:30 am

10:00 am

10:30 am

11:00 am

 


 

Traditional Basic Manners

 Prefer traditional classes with a start and end date? This class will also improve your dog’s behavior at home and in public as well as socialize your dog properly around people and other dogs, strengthen your bond, and build a sound relationship based on leadership that your dog understands. This class includes materials, No Jumping, No Pulling, Off your Stuff and Guests, Settling Down, No Lunging out of Doors/Cars, Sit, and Stay, How to Enjoy a Well-Mannered Dog Seminar. No dogs the first day.

 

Location

Day

Start Date

Time

Duration of Class

Instructor

Fee

Raleigh, Central

Tuesdays

Feb 21

7:00-8:00 pm

6 weeks

Robina Thornton

$127

Cary

Thursdays

Mar 1

6:45-7:45 pm

6 weeks

Lisa Rosendahl

$127

Cary

Fridays

Feb 24

10:00-11:00 am

6 weeks

Robina Thornton

$127

Raleigh, West

Tuesdays

Feb 7

10:00-11:00 am

6 weeks

Robina Thornton

$127

 


 

Real Life Manners

Prerequisite: Basic Manners or equivalent. Is your dog not responding well to your commands, pulling you, not coming, running away? This class focuses on those behaviors. Great class for applying classroom basics to real life distractions! This class is a must to bring together all your dog’s training so you can enjoy her in public. Locations include Lake Lynn, Laurel Hills, Shelley Lake, and Fletcher Park. Bring your dog to the first day of class. Your confirmation email will list the locations for each date.

  

Locations

Day

Start Date

Time

Duration of Class

Instructor

Fee

Lake Lynn, Jaycee Park, Oakview Park, Shelley Lake, Blue Jay Point Park

Sundays

Ongoing (start anytime)

4:00 pm

4 sessions

Donnie Hult

$127

 


Traditional Advanced Manners

Ages: 6 mos and above. Prerequisite: Basic Manners or equivalent. Improve your dog’s manners by taking him to the next level. Focus is on stronger sits/downs around increasing distractions, sitting politely during conversations or being petted, walking up to other dogs politely, and additional socialization and relationship building. You will be rewarded with pride when testing your dog on the last class for his AKC Canine Good Citizen certification that states that your dog is well mannered at home and in public. Don’t lose momentum on your dog’s wonderful start—sign up now for this rewarding class! Bring your dog to the first day of class.

 

Location

Day

Start Date

Time

Duration of Class

Instructor

Fee

Cary

Thursdays

Mar 1

8:00-9:00 pm

6 weeks

Lisa Rosendahl

$127
 

Cary

Fridays

Feb 24

11:00 am-12:00 pm

6 weeks

Robina Thornton

$127

Raleigh, West

Tuesdays

Feb 7

11:00 am-12:00 pm

6 weeks

Robina Thornton

$127


  

Off Leash Dependability Class

Prerequisite: Real Life Manners or equivalent. This class is for dogs who need to be more reliable off leash or are not listening well to commands. This class focuses on advanced material with stronger off leash stays, coming when called, and off leash heeling. Bring your dog to the first day of class. 

Location

Day

Dates

Time

Duration of Class

Instructor

Fee

Fletcher Park, Raleigh

Sundays

Apr 1

 

2:00 pm

4 sessions

Lisa Rosendahl

$107

 

Fletcher Park, Raleigh

Sundays

Jun 3

 

2:00 pm

4 sessions

Lisa Rosendahl

$107

Fletcher Park, Raleigh

Sundays

Sep 9

 

2:00 pm

4 sessions

Lisa Rosendahl

$107

Fletcher Park, Raleigh

Sundays

Oct 28

 

2:00 pm

4 sessions

Lisa Rosendahl

$107

 

 


 AKC Canine Good Citizen Certification

$60. Prerequisite: Real Life Manners or equivalent. Earn your AKC Canine Good Citizen certification by role playing the test until you are ready to test. These classes are ongoing so you can go at your pace until you are ready to test.

Offered on Mondays at the East Raleigh and Cary location at 8:30 pm and on Saturdays at the West Raleigh location at 11:30 am.


 

Feisty Fido

No prerequisite. Is your dog over the top, rambunctious, hyper in public? Does she lunge, bark, or react aggressively or seemingly aggressively toward people or dogs? If so, this class is for you and your dog! Using his more than 30 years of experience, specialist Donnie Hult will show you to teach your dog to behave politely in public around people and dogs — and to remain calm around various distractions and situations. The first class is at Falls Village Veterinary Hospital and the next three are at Shelley Lake. These classes are outdoors for real life effect. If you want to turn your feisty fido into a dignified doggie, hurry … this class is limited and fills up quickly! Bring your dog to the first day of class. 

  

Location

Day

Dates

Time

Duration of Class

Instructor

Fee

Raleigh
Shelley Lake

Sundays

Mar 4

2:15 pm

4 weeks

Donnie Hult

$127

 

 


 

Search and Rescue

No prerequisite. This great class helps you to give your dog a job to do, mental stimulation, exercise, and bonding. You and your dog will learn to find humans hidden in the woods! Locations will vary in the Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Shearon Harris areas. Sign up now for this fun class to share with your dog! Bring your dog to the first day of class.

 

Location

Day

Dates

Time

Duration of Class

Instructor

Fee

Varies

Sundays

Mar 4

 

8:00 am

7 weeks

Donnie Hult

$250

 


 

 Private School

Prefer individual sessions at the convenience of your home? We offer Private Schooling to cover your needs!

$150 for the first session (takes 1.5 hrs) than $97 for any follow up session.

We are on an as-needed basis so after your first session, you will implement the tools we give you for 2-4 weeks. Call us anytime with questions and we can determine together if you need a follow up session. Most of our clients average 1-2 sessions.

 


 

 

Boarding School

Prefer that we train your dog for you? We offer Boarding School where we save you time by training in a home environment for great home and public manners.

$1500 for 3 weeks with 2 sessions to transfer the material to you where it counts.

Absolutely no shock collars are used.

 

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 Directions

  

How to Achieve a Well-Mannered Dog that You Are Proud Of:
The secret to canine good manners Seminar

Cary, AniMall, Suite 103
1105 Walnut St.Cary, NC 27511
Map of mall: http://www.shopcarytownecentermall.com/shop/carytowne.nsf/directory
Park to right of JC Penney when facing store.
Walk into the entrance that has Indian Garden, Lens Crafters, and The Spa by Mitchell’s.
AniMall is to your left next to Lens Crafters 

 

Locations for The Committed Owner package, Progressive Basic Manners, and AKC Canine Good Citizen Certification

 Cary, AniMall, Suite 103
1105 Walnut St.Cary, NC 27511
Map of mall: http://www.shopcarytownecentermall.com/shop/carytowne.nsf/directory
Park to right of JC Penney when facing store.
Walk into the entrance that has Indian Garden, Lens Crafters, and The Spa by Mitchell’s.
AniMall is to your left next to Lens Crafters 

Mondays, East Raleigh
Suite Paws
110 S. Rogers Ln.
Raleigh NC 27610
919-231-1112

 Saturdays, West Raleigh
Dog Diggity Daycare & Boarding
8109 Ebenezer Church Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27612
919-788-2107

 

Locations for Traditional Basic Manners Classes

Cary, AniMall, Suite 103
1105 Walnut St.Cary, NC 27511
Map of mall: http://www.shopcarytownecentermall.com/shop/carytowne.nsf/directory
Park to right of JC Penney when facing store.
Walk into the entrance that has Indian Garden, Lens Crafters, and The Spa by Mitchell’s.
AniMall is to your left next to Lens Crafters   

 

West Raleigh
Dog Diggity Daycare & Boarding
8109 Ebenezer Church Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27612
919-788-2107

 Central Raleigh
Jaycee Community Center
From US 1, take the Wade Ave. exit toward downtown Raleigh.
Community Center will be to your right.
It’s the building to your right when facing both buildings.
2405 Wade Ave., Raleigh, NC 27607m 831-6833

 

Real Life Advanced Manners 

Shelley Lake, Raleigh
1400 West Millbrook Rd., Raleigh 27612
There are 2 parking lots so be sure to go to in the larger parking lot at the Sertoma Arts Center building, not the smaller parking lot at the dam.

 Lake Lynn, Raleigh
Lynn Rd, Raleigh NC 27613
Go up Creedmoor Rd from Crabtree Mall
Pass Millbrook Rd.
Left on Lynn Rd.
Pass Ray Rd and stay to your right lane
Right into the parking lot.
There are no signs so it's easy to miss.
If you get to Leesville Rd, you have missed it!
Come early. Parking can be problematic.
Once parked, walk up the stairs then make a left to the grassy area.

 Jaycee Park, Raleigh
2405 Wade Ave, Raleigh
Drive around to the back and park at the tennis courts

Oakview Park, Raleigh
4028 Carya Dr., Raleigh 27610
Park at Farm History Center/Barn

 Blue Jay Point Park, Raleigh
3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd., Raleigh 27614
Park all the way at the end of the park
No Pulling on the Leash

 Fletcher Park, Raleigh
700 Washington St.
This address will get you to the intersection of Washington St and Glenwood Ave.
You will see the Fred Fletcher sign
Turn into Washington St.
The park is to your left.
The parking lot is 0.5 mile up to your left.

 

Off Leash Dependability

Fletcher Park, Raleigh
700 Washington St.
This address will get you to the intersection of Washington St and Glenwood Ave.
You will see the Fred Fletcher sign
Turn into Washington St.
The park is to your left.

The parking lot is 3/10 of a mile up to your left on the other end of the park.Meet in the parking lot..

 

Feisty Fido

 Falls Village Veterinary Hospital, Raleigh
(mapquest it as well to be sure you are heading in the correct direction)
From Hwy 440/Beltline, exit 10 Wake Forest Rd.
Turn on Wake Forest Rd. heading away from downtown Raleigh (toward Durham)
Go 1.1 miles and road becomes Falls of the Neuse Rd.
Go 2.9 miles
Turn left on Harps Mill Rd.
Vet office to your right
7005 Harps Mill Rd., Raleigh 27615

Shelley Lake, Raleigh
1400 West Millbrook Rd., Raleigh 27612
There are 2 parking lots so be sure to go to in the larger parking lot at the Sertoma Arts Center building, not the smaller parking lot at the dam.