Just for Starters... Foundation Agility skills! Starting February 12, 2026
If you can dream it, you can do it! Whether you have goals of competing or want to simply have fun playing games with your dog, this class is the starting point! You will shape a brilliant recall, learn about targeting behavior, learn to play with your dog to build drive, focus and value for you. In addition, you will teach a sustained "wait" behavior, learn handling skills and off leash work. We will also be working on proprioception (body awareness) by exposing our dogs to different surfaces, textures and moving obstacles. All of these games and exercises lead to learning safe jumping skills.
Prerequisite: Puppy Preschool or Basic Manners class. This class is for puppies and dogs of all ages!! .
Equipment needed: Elevated or bolstered dog bed, TONS of high value food and some low value treats. Coveted toys to play tug with, a clicker and a target plate. Class is limited to 4 dogs. Class fee is $260.00 and reservation is non-refundable/non-transferrable.
Just for Starters... Agility Skillz II Starting January 6,2026
Ready to move onto the next level? Then please join us as we learn and play the games for Agility Skillz II. We will be exposing our dogs to different surfaces, textures and moving obstacles. Teaching our dogs to work off leash with distractions and teaching more focus for the games and us will have them coming back for more! We will progress the games we learned in Agility Foundations.and adding some new ones as well. All of these games and exercises lead to learning safe jumping skills.
Prerequisite: Puppy Preschool or Basic Manners class. .
Equipment needed: Elevated or bolstered dog bed, TONS of high value food and some low value treats. Coveted toys to play tug with, a clicker and a target plate. Class is limited to 4 dogs. Class fee is $260.00 and reservation is non-refundable/non-transferrable. This class is for puppies and dogs 4 months and older
BARKENSTEIN!!
Does your dog bark? Of course they do! Dogs bark for many reasons. In this class we will create a positive outlet for our dogs and learn how to teach them to not bark. Giving them something else to do by learning an incompatible behavior instead, can work like a charm! With practice and consistency, your dogs will know exactly what to do instead of bark!
Equipment needed: Elevated or bolstered dog bed, TONS of high and low value treats.
I LOVE My Crate!
Teach your dog or puppy to LOVE their crate! We will teach your dog to see their crate as a safe and quiet place to go just for them. This can also help with impulse control, teaching self regulation and it will build value for a great recall. This class will help make new environments easy for you and your dog. You'll finish with many tools in your training box including how to recall your dog and have them RUN to their crate! It puts "cookies in the bank" for your dog when they make good choices in the midst of distractions.Have fun with your dog while learning really practical skills with crate games!
Equipment needed: Crate; choose a wire or hard plastic crate that is an appropriate size for your dog. They should be able to stand, sit, lie down and turn around comfortably. The crate should be hinged on the side. Not zipped or hinged from the top. You will be able to progress to a soft sided crate as you progress through the course. TONS of high and low value treats.
Just for Starters for Puppies
It is never too early to have your puppy start learning! Learn how to create positive outlets for normal puppy behavior and prevent behavior you don't want. Such as jumping, biting, chewing on shoes, etc. You will learn how to teach your dog to sit, down, go to bed, keep their feet on the ground, leave things you don't want them to have and the beginning steps to loose leash walking
Equipment needed: Large mat or blanket, Elevated or bolstered dog bed, TONS of high and low value treats.
Prerequisites: Puppies must have received a minimum of 2 rounds of vaccinations before the first in-person class.
Beyond Basics starting February 18th, 2026
Want to grow the relationship and value you have built from your Basic Manners class? Then let's advance to the next level! In this class we will strengthen your recalls, build a strong desire to have your dog engage with you, teach them to look for you and improve loose leash walking skills, just to name a few. We will grow the ability to stay focused with bigger distractions and longer duration. We will build layers of learning through playing games, making the learning fun for both you and your dog. We will create a desire for more!
Equipment needed: Elevated or bolstered dog bed, TONS of high and low value treats.
Prerequisites: Basic Manners class or permission from instructor. Current distemper and rabies vaccinations required
Class fee is $220 and is non-refundable/transferrable
FitFun! II Starting February 17th, 2026
I believe it's so important for us that do anything athletic with our dogs to know and understand how, why and when we should do fitness exercises for warm-up, cool down or just for fun to teach our dogs something new and keep their brains and body happy, active and fit. This is a fabulous way for you to be able to train your dog at home inside your house with very little space required.
These exercises can be very influential and healing for dogs that need a bit of physical therapy for recovering from an injury. It's a wonderful training path for puppies to learn about proprioception and for senior dogs to help keep their muscles and bones strong.
Watch the video on the Training page to learn more.
Prerequisite- FitFun! I
Equipment needed: Lots of high value treats and toys.
COOPERATIVE CARE Starting February 19, 2026
Teaching our dogs to relax and allow us to care for them even when it’s uncomfortable is a lifetime skill! Creating a positive C.E.R. (Conditioned Emotional Response) for your dog to learn to *love* grooming in general and nail trimming in particular, rather than just tolerate or worse, a fight. It’s important to be patient and go at your dog’s pace and work through all the layers without jumping ahead. Rather than focus on “nail cutting”, focus on your dog’s acceptance, relaxation and comfort. When you do things cooperatively, it builds trust with your dog. Monitor your dog’s T.E.M.P. at all stages. Your dedication to teaching this skill will be worthwhile! It’s an investment of your time that pays big dividends throughout your dog’s entire life.
Equipment:
Clicker
A flat mat
Target stick
A mix of HIGH value treats-make sure some are *outrageously* high value,
A nail grinder/dremel or clippers that you will use along with any other grooming tools that you would like to create a positive response for your dog.
A variety of random objects that are unimportant for your dog that you can rotate (use what you have readily available).
Different containers to hold your objects, nail grinder and nail clippers
Head Halter/Muzzle Training Success!
There have been many tools people use to control their dog. A collar and leash, a harness, different types of collars, etc. The head halter (Halti or Gentle Leader), is the next generation of such training aids to avoid pulling and lunging. If your only option for redirecting their attention elsewhere, you will end up "dragging" them away while they continue to bark, lunge, etc. You are actually rewarding them for their actions. Dogs do what's reinforcing. pulling on leash is one of those BIG reinforcers! The same rules apply for teaching your dog to learn to love wearing their muzzle. We teach them that it's a valuable and highly reinforcing behavior. Equipment required: A properly fitting head halter or muzzle A clicker High value treats Favorite toys
Rockin’ Retrieve!
Would you love to have your dog bring you just about anything and then, put it in your hand? Playing through this program will help you work through your dog’s desire to run off with things and have a party of one! Do you have a dog that tends to resource guard things or food? Then this workshop is for you! It will create a brilliant game of “Fetch” so that your dog will bring you anything, anytime, anywhere! The best part is, it will build value for coming to you and truly improve the relationship between you and your dog. Believe it or not, I actually had my young dog bring me a live bunny he caught…twice!!!! By progressing through the steps, your dog can have a brilliant retrieve. Equipment required: Clicker, Low value toys, High value treats
Tricks R 4 Pups! Starting February 18, 2026
Would you love to be able to show off all of your dog's amazing behavior? Have fun with your dog? Learn how to shape good behaviors? Learn to communicate with your dog on a higher level? In this class you will learn the foundation skills to shape behaviors such as spin, high five or wave, crawl or skootch back, bow and weave around your legs. Once you learn the basics, the possibilities are endless! You will also teach your dog to learn using positive reinforcement that creates a desire for more and to build an amazing relationship with your dog. You will learn to teach tricks that are appropriate for your dog's age, abilities and learning history. Equipment required: Clicker, High value treats
Puppy & Doggie Socials
We offer a safe, organized and positive environment for your puppy to learn to interact with other age appropriate puppies. Introducing your pup to different people, places and appropriate dogs at a young age sets them up for a balanced and confident future. Allowing them to explore, investigate and manipulate their environment on their terms teaches them to interact with other pups and make safe and good choices. These exposures should continue into adulthood to maintain an outgoing and sociable dog. This will also set them up for better learning as they attend classes or lessons in the future, By continuing to offer puppies and dogs a wide variety of experiences during their first year of life is also helpful in preventing separation-related behavior. Equipment required: High value treats
Paw-Z-Tive Pawz Policies
Current distemper and rabies vaccinations are required and must be presented either via email or presented at orientation or workshop. You must be able to attend ALL classes as they build upon one another and have access to a computer, Zoom and email. Please note; some classes are a combination of online (Zoom) and in-person. The first class, orientation, will be held on Zoom. In-person classes will be held mostly indoors at Paw-Z-Tive Pawz facility but may occasionally be held outdoors, weather permitting. Class sizes are limited. 1-2 people may attend with your dog. Only one person may work with the dog at a time to avoid frustration and confusion for the dog. Students are not allowed to attend if they are experiencing any COVID like symptoms or have been exposed to someone who has COVID-19. Please read all prerequisites and dates carefully. Class/lesson registration is non-refundable and non-transferrable. Training packages are valid for 6 months from date of purchase unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor.