Relaxing Rowdy Rovers:

Got a bouncy, barky, revved-up dog?  Is it hard for your dog to settle in new environments? Does your dog lunge at passing dogs, bark when stressed, or pull constantly when you are around other dogs? Then this class is for you! Learn handling skills and desensitization procedures to make your dog more manageable around other dogs. Training will focus on understanding anxious behavior, learning how to control the environment to desensitize your pet, and modifying your dog's behavior using counterconditioning and positive reinforcement methods.

NOTE:  Unlimited attendance in our Relaxing Rowdy Rovers class is included in our
Levels Group Obedience Program

Our goal with most of our Rowdy Rovers is to provide you and your dog with the tools you'll need to eventually join a Level 1 training class. 

It's not easy having a shy dog.  It's hard watching your dog when you know she is scared: worrying about new environments, trembling when friendly people approach, flinching at loud noises, or hiding behind you rather than running around checking things out.  Having a shy dog can also be frustrating because the qualities you know and love so much about your dog sometimes seem to disappear when you take your dog outside.  You want everyone to see the wonderful qualities about your dog, but all they see is nervous energy. This class will teach you the skills you need to help your dog develop confidence and to feel secure in new situations.

NOTE:  Unlimited attendance in our Calming Cautious Canines class is included in our
Levels Group Obedience Programs

For this class, you'll register for one of our regular training memberships, and attend a Levels Orientation .  Then, you'll start attending Level 1 classes where we will provide you and your dog with some extra skills geared especially towards confidence building and relaxation.  Our Cautious Canines often spend a little longer in Level 1 just to get acclimated to the class environment and learn some basic coping skills.  Our goal is to then help you proceed through the rest of the program as your dog begins to relax more.