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RED DOG training is excited to be offering group classes at Island Center Hall on Bainbridge Island. All enrollment will be handled by Bainbridge Island Parks and Recreation. Follow the link for details on enrollment dates and class availability.

puppy primer workshop

Expecting a new puppy?! Congrats! How exciting!  This human only workshop will be covering all you need to know to navigate the first 6 months of your puppy’s life.  What are reasonable expectations for a young puppy?  What is socialization?  How important is crate training?  Why is potty training so hard?  These topics and more will be covered so that you can set your new puppy up for success.  This class fulfills the pre-requisite requirement for the Semi-Private CGC class.

i’m ready to train my dog! workshop

This human only workshop will be covering training strategies, management techniques, and invaluable dog behavior analysis that every dog owner needs to know to be a effective training teammate for their dog. This class fulfills the pre-requisite requirement for the Semi-Private CGC class.

semi private class: canine good citizen

The AKC Canine Good Citizen™ (CGC) program provides a perfect framework for training your dog to become a polite member of society.  This class will cover loose lead walking skills, greeting strangers, neutrality to other dogs, recalls, grooming, supervised separation, and engagement with distractions.  This class begins with a 15 minute private working spot for each dog/handler team and works up to all 4 dogs in the class for the full hour.  The progressive structure and small class size creates a calm and positive working environment for both dog and handler. Pre-req: Participants must take either workshop OR be a prior RED DOG training student before enrolling in this offering.

canine good citizen: practice and testing

Ready to put your skills to the test?  Or maybe you and your dog need a tune up?  This class is open to those who have previously taken a RED DOG Training class and are wanting to practice for the CGC test.  CGC testing can be available with advanced notice.  For dogs 8 months of age or older. Pre-req: Participants must have taken a prior RED DOG training class before enrolling in this offering.