Training classes available for every dog of every skill level!
Monica Body with Marlin.
Does it seem that your dog takes YOU on a walk? Does Fido think that coming when called is optional?
Maybe you have a new puppy and want to start them off the right foot (or paw)!
If this sounds anything like you and your dog then you both could benefit from training classes offered through Camp Marlin.
Training classes are taught by Monica Body, who has over 10 years experience training dogs. She has spent extensive time working with dogs in shelters and rescue groups, as well as teaching owners how to train their dog in private and group training lessons. Monica has also competed and titled her own dogs in competition obedience, Rally obedience, and agility, and is also the certified AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator for the Paws on Parole program in Gainesville, FL ( http://www.alachuapets.com/pop )
Using positive motivation based training methods, Monica will show you how to get the best behavior from your dog and to follow your commands because they enjoy it and it's fun, not because they are intimidated or bribed into obeying!
*See below for upcoming group classes.
*Fill out the form at the bottom of the page for more information.
Maybe you have a new puppy and want to start them off the right foot (or paw)!
If this sounds anything like you and your dog then you both could benefit from training classes offered through Camp Marlin.
Training classes are taught by Monica Body, who has over 10 years experience training dogs. She has spent extensive time working with dogs in shelters and rescue groups, as well as teaching owners how to train their dog in private and group training lessons. Monica has also competed and titled her own dogs in competition obedience, Rally obedience, and agility, and is also the certified AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator for the Paws on Parole program in Gainesville, FL ( http://www.alachuapets.com/pop )
Using positive motivation based training methods, Monica will show you how to get the best behavior from your dog and to follow your commands because they enjoy it and it's fun, not because they are intimidated or bribed into obeying!
*See below for upcoming group classes.
*Fill out the form at the bottom of the page for more information.
Beginner Level Classes:
Basic Manners 101
This 7 week course meets once a week for 1-1.5 hours. It will cover how to train your dog to follow all the basic commands and manners every dog should know, including:
All of which are tools to help you achieve a well-mannered dog and curb any unwanted behaviors such as, jumping on you or guests, door dashing, and hyper activity.
- Focus and Attention
- Sit
- Down
- Stay
- Leave It
- Come When Called
- Loose Leash Walking
All of which are tools to help you achieve a well-mannered dog and curb any unwanted behaviors such as, jumping on you or guests, door dashing, and hyper activity.
Next course starts:
Monday, November 28th at 7:15pm
Class Fee: $95
Monday, November 28th at 7:15pm
Class Fee: $95
This class is available to dogs 6 months of age or older.
Dog's must be up to date on Rabies, Distemper, and Parvo vaccinations. This class is not for dogs who are displaying any aggressive behavior.
If your dog is displaying aggressive behavior, please contact Monica.
Dog's must be up to date on Rabies, Distemper, and Parvo vaccinations. This class is not for dogs who are displaying any aggressive behavior.
If your dog is displaying aggressive behavior, please contact Monica.
STAR Puppy Class
This 7 week class meets once a week for 1-1.5 hours.
We will focus on teaching you how to give your puppy a good start in life so they grow up to become well-mannered dogs.
Your puppy will learn basic obedience commands:
At the end of the class you and your puppy will have completed all the necessary requirements to pass the American Kennel Club's (AKC) STAR Puppy program, a great jump start to obtaining their CGC award.
We will focus on teaching you how to give your puppy a good start in life so they grow up to become well-mannered dogs.
Your puppy will learn basic obedience commands:
- Focus and Attention
- Sit
- Down
- Come When Called
- Leave It
- Wait
At the end of the class you and your puppy will have completed all the necessary requirements to pass the American Kennel Club's (AKC) STAR Puppy program, a great jump start to obtaining their CGC award.
www.akc.org/starpuppy
Next course starts:
TBD, contact Monica below if interested.
Class Fee: $95
TBD, contact Monica below if interested.
Class Fee: $95
This class is open to puppies 12-24 weeks of age.
Puppies must be up to date on Distemper and Parvovirus vaccinations. Rabies will be required based on age of puppy.
Puppies must be up to date on Distemper and Parvovirus vaccinations. Rabies will be required based on age of puppy.
Intermediate Level Class:
Manners Plus
(Canine Good Citizen)
For those who have taken their dogs through basic obedience training, "Manners Plus" is available to work you and your dog toward passing the American Kennel Club's "Canine Good Citizen" test. www.akc.org/events/cgc
Passing the CGC test is a goal that every dog owner should strive to accomplish.
This is a 6 week course that meets once a week for 1-1.5 hours. 5 weeks are spent training and on the 6th night of class handlers and their dogs take the Canine Good Citizen test.
Passing the CGC test is a goal that every dog owner should strive to accomplish.
This is a 6 week course that meets once a week for 1-1.5 hours. 5 weeks are spent training and on the 6th night of class handlers and their dogs take the Canine Good Citizen test.
Next course starts:
TBD, contact Monica below if interested
Class fee: $90
This class is available to any dog 6 months of age or older who has completed either the "Basic Manners 101" or "STAR Puppy" class, OR who has had equivalent training.
If you are unsure whether your dog qualifies for this class please contact Monica.
TBD, contact Monica below if interested
Class fee: $90
This class is available to any dog 6 months of age or older who has completed either the "Basic Manners 101" or "STAR Puppy" class, OR who has had equivalent training.
If you are unsure whether your dog qualifies for this class please contact Monica.
Canine Good Citizen Test Exercises:
The CGC test consists of 10 exercises:
- Accepting a friendly stranger.
- Sitting politely for petting
- Appearance and Grooming
- Out for a walk (loose leash walking)
- Walking through a crowd.
- Sit and Down on command. Staying in place.
- Coming when called
- Reaction to another dog
- Reaction to distractions
- Supervised separation
Intro to Rally-O
Lean all about one of the fastest growing dog sports around, Rally Obedience!
In Rally Obedience, or Rally-O, a course is set up with 10-20 "stations". Each station has a sign that instructs dog/owner teams to do an obedience exercise. Depending on the level of the course, these exercises can be as simple as a sit on command, weaving around cones, or as advanced as having your dog heel backwards or take jumps.
In "Intro to Rally-O" you and your dog will learn the basic rules and all of the novice level sign to AKC Rally Obedience. This class is great whether to wish to compete in dog trials in the future or just want something new and fun to teach your dog.
Class is 6 weeks long, meeting once a week for 1-1.5 hours.
In Rally Obedience, or Rally-O, a course is set up with 10-20 "stations". Each station has a sign that instructs dog/owner teams to do an obedience exercise. Depending on the level of the course, these exercises can be as simple as a sit on command, weaving around cones, or as advanced as having your dog heel backwards or take jumps.
In "Intro to Rally-O" you and your dog will learn the basic rules and all of the novice level sign to AKC Rally Obedience. This class is great whether to wish to compete in dog trials in the future or just want something new and fun to teach your dog.
Class is 6 weeks long, meeting once a week for 1-1.5 hours.
Next course starts:
Saturday, December 10th at 2:30pm (No class on December 24th)
Class fee: $90
Previous basic obedience training is required for this class. If you are unsure whether you and your dog are ready, please contact Monica below.
Saturday, December 10th at 2:30pm (No class on December 24th)
Class fee: $90
Previous basic obedience training is required for this class. If you are unsure whether you and your dog are ready, please contact Monica below.
Games & Tricks
Teaching your dog new tricks and games to play help to keep their brain active and occupied. It also helps strengthen the bond between you and your dog!
In this class you will learn lots of silly, entertaining, and even useful tricks to teach your dog. As well as several new games to challenge your dog with. You'll find your dog to be more focused on you and their basic obedience skills will be reinforced through this fun class.
Tricks taught in this class include:
-Go around
-Crawl
-Back up
-Paws on/off
-Spin
-Weaving through legs
-and many more!
Class is 6 weeks long, meeting once a week for 1-1.5 hours.
In this class you will learn lots of silly, entertaining, and even useful tricks to teach your dog. As well as several new games to challenge your dog with. You'll find your dog to be more focused on you and their basic obedience skills will be reinforced through this fun class.
Tricks taught in this class include:
-Go around
-Crawl
-Back up
-Paws on/off
-Spin
-Weaving through legs
-and many more!
Class is 6 weeks long, meeting once a week for 1-1.5 hours.
Next course starts:
Wednesday, November 30th at 7:15pm
Class fee: $90
Previous basic obedience training is required for this class. If you are unsure whether you and your dog are ready, please contact Monica below.
Wednesday, November 30th at 7:15pm
Class fee: $90
Previous basic obedience training is required for this class. If you are unsure whether you and your dog are ready, please contact Monica below.
Rally Obedience and Other Advanced Level Classes Available!
For those owners who want to take their dog's training to a high level the classes listed below are available.
These classes are scheduled based on the number of interested participants, so please let us know if you would like to join one of these more advanced classes!
Games and Tricks
Teaching your dog games and tricks to play is a great and fun way to reinforce heir basic obedience training. Learn new tricks to impress your friends with, many tricks based on the fun sport of K9 Freestyle!
Mat Training
Using this basic mat training you will then learn how to train your dog to do "Go Outs", follow basic commands at a distance, and Drop on recalls. Mat training is also useful at home to control excitement at the door, door dashing, and how to "settle" in public places.
Advanced Obedience
Practice training competition obedience commands: Heeling patterns, longer stays and recalls with more distractions. Off-leash training is introduced in this class as well.
Rally Obedience
Rally Obedience or Rally-O, is a new K9 sport sweeping the nation! Handler/dog teams are timed as they follow a set course of 10-25 "stations". At each station a sign is placed to tell the team what exercise to preform, something as simple a "sit" on command or more difficult like a moving down! Points are deducted when exercises are not completed correctly.
These classes are scheduled based on the number of interested participants, so please let us know if you would like to join one of these more advanced classes!
Games and Tricks
Teaching your dog games and tricks to play is a great and fun way to reinforce heir basic obedience training. Learn new tricks to impress your friends with, many tricks based on the fun sport of K9 Freestyle!
Mat Training
Using this basic mat training you will then learn how to train your dog to do "Go Outs", follow basic commands at a distance, and Drop on recalls. Mat training is also useful at home to control excitement at the door, door dashing, and how to "settle" in public places.
Advanced Obedience
Practice training competition obedience commands: Heeling patterns, longer stays and recalls with more distractions. Off-leash training is introduced in this class as well.
Rally Obedience
Rally Obedience or Rally-O, is a new K9 sport sweeping the nation! Handler/dog teams are timed as they follow a set course of 10-25 "stations". At each station a sign is placed to tell the team what exercise to preform, something as simple a "sit" on command or more difficult like a moving down! Points are deducted when exercises are not completed correctly.
Some of our obedience school graduates!
