Group Classes
Group Classes
A group environment provides puppies and dogs with much needed exposure to dogs and people! Training will teach you the steps to a lifetime of success and enjoyment with your dog! Take a look at what different levels of training we offer! Not sure if your dog is a good fit? Check out out All-in-One private lesson package or email us before signing up!
Cortland classes are held at the Canine Barkyard
Ithaca Classes are held in Multiple Locations
Endicott Classes are TBA
Vestal Classes are TBA
Binghamton Classes are TBA
*Clicking “sign up” will require take your to our online customer portal where you can enter you and your dogs information and reserve your group class spot.
MAINTENANCE HOUR
This hour gives clients the opportunity to get more assistance without the commitment of a long term class!
OPEN TO CLIENTS WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY ATTENDED CANINE 101, 201 OR 301.
resolve any issues you are currently having
practice applying learned behaviors in a controlled environment
receive assistance in regards to behaviors previously taught in class.
*You are not obligated to stay the full hour
NEXT DATES:
May 15th @ 7:30p | May 20th @ 11:00a
May 22nd @ 7:30p | May 27th @ 11:00a
Canine 101
[INDOOR] Canine 101 is a beginner class for dogs older than 4 months to learn basic obedience through engagement, consistency and marker training. You and your dog will learn the foundations of training that can be used through various levels of training.
The following is the class outline:
Sit /down
Stay
Watch me/look
Leave it
Recall Foundation
Marker Training
Engagement
Socialization
Attention
Leash Manners
Hiking Etiquette
[OUTDOOR] Love to hike? Join this fun 6 hike etiquette class focusing on making you comfortable with safely hiking with your dog. Meet new people with the joy for dogs and hiking!
The following is the class outline:
How to advocate for you dog
How to prepare for hikes
Having acceptable leash control/manners
How to safely let others pass
How to handle your dog when passing a reactive dog
What to do when you are met with an off leash dog in an on leash hike
ReactivE DOG
[INDOOR] This 5 session class is designated for dogs with reactivity issues with other dogs or people— whether it be fear or excitement based! Through the use of barriers we teach you and your dog how to handle a situation with other dogs or people. Through this process it will allow you to address reactivity issues outside of class. This class is capped at 5 dogs to provide a more successful outcome.
The following is the class outline:
Focus and engagement to owner
Increase confidence around dogs & people
Decrease Reactivity around dogs & people
Teaching calm behavior around dogs & people
Learning to walk past other dogs & people
Canine 201
[OUTDOOR] Canine 201 is a public exposure class. Allowing you and your dog to implement training in real world scenarios under the supervision and assistance of a trainer. A quick review of Canine 101 will begin this 6 session course.
The following is the class outline:
Advancing Sit/down/stay
Beginning a focused heel
Impulse control
Recall with advanced distance
multiple commands & commands at a distance
down in motion
RECALL CLASS
[OUTDOOR] Want to teach your dog a solid recall? This class is for those who don’t want or need to learn other basic commands, but need help teaching their dog to come when called!
The following is the class outline:
Focus and engagement around dogs + people
Building motivation with high value rewards
Teaching the “here” "or “come” command
Adding distance to your recall
Adding distraction to your recall
AKC S.T.A.R Puppy
[INDOOR] Get your puppy off to the right start by receiving information on puppy raising, manners and obedience in this fun 6 week class . This class will set the foundations for a healthy, happy and successful relationship with your pup! Upon passing the class, attendees will have the opportunity to receive a certificate from the AKC and a AKC S.T.A.R Puppy ribbon from us!
Canine 301
[OUTDOOR] Canine 301 is primarily a recall class but touches on advancing obedience in a handful of areas. This class is ONLY for dogs that have passed Canine 201. Dogs will continue to use the marker method to become more advanced with commands they have learned.
The following is the class outline:
Introduction to e-collar
Off Leash Obedience
Commands from a distance
Advanced heel
Advanced Place command
TRICK CLASS
[INDOOR] Looking for more fun with your dog?Join this exciting trick class to bond with your dog! Spend 6 sessions teaching your dog new tricks.
The following is the class outline:
Sit Pretty
Bow
Spin Right & left
High Five
Stand (on command from sit/down)
Holding an object
AKC C.G.C CLASS
[INDOOR] For any S.T.A.R Puppy or Canine 101 graduates who wants to prepare and test for their Canine Good Citizen! This is a fun and advanced class. Attendees that pass will have the opportunity to receive a certificate from the AKC and a CGC medallion from us. At the end of this class you will be tested on:
Accepting a friendly stranger
Sitting politely for petting
Grooming ettiquette
Walking on loose leash
Walking through a crowd
Sit and down on cue
Staying in place
Coming when called
Reaction to another dog
Reaction to a distraction
Supervised separation
The evaluation will be performed on the 6th week of class.