Green Acres Kennel Shop

We Make Training Fun for You and Your Dog!

• Dog Friendly! – NO pain, intimidation, dominance, alpha rolls, scruff shakes, prong, choke or shock collars.
• Small class sizes, individual attention.
• Relaxed, supportive atmosphere.
• Family attendance encouraged.
• Scientific, proven, effective training methods for all dogs and breeds.
• Program supervised by Certified Professional Dog Trainers and Professional Members of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.

Puppy Headstart

This course is designed to help you and your puppy start off on the right paw. It is a four week course that includes time for play with others and discussion of the following topics; how dogs learn, canine language, management, housetraining, play biting, chewing, jumping, socialization, nutrition and handling. This class has open enrollment with a new class starting every week, so give us a call and join the fun. Puppy Headstart is limited to puppies under 16 weeks of age, unless preapproved by the instructor. 

The fee for Puppy Headstart is $60.00. If you enroll in Basic Manners at the same time you will receive a $15 discount on the Basic Manners class.

Basic Manners

Our introductory level class, Basic Manners, is designed for dogs over 16 weeks of age, or younger dogs that have completed our Puppy Headstart class.

The first class is our Introduction to Dog Behavior and Clicker Training seminar, a three-hour orientation session which you attend without your dog. During this session we will teach you the fundamentals of canine behavior, how your dog learns and communicates, and the basics of dog training using reward based methods. Each enrollee will receive our comprehensive course handbook, Best Friends for Life.

The remaining seven sessions will be 45 to 50 minutes in length. We will teach you how to train your dog to respond to visual and audible cues for Attention, Sit, Down, Come, Walking Politely, Take It and Leave It. Socialization will be strongly encouraged and specified areas of concern will be addressed. The fee for Basic Manners is $125.

Introduction to Dog Behavior & Clicker Training

This class is a three-hour seminar for people only. In this course we will introduce you to the fundamentals of clicker training, canine behavior and canine communication. Class book and materials are not included, but may be purchased for an additional charge. The fee for this class is $25.

Introductory Dog Training Schedule of Classes

Please Note: Dogs that are fearful or aggressive are typically not appropriate for group training classes. They are unlikely to succeed in a class setting and there is a high probability of their reactive behavior getting worse.  We can still help you, and will use the same methods, but would suggest you talk to us about our behavior consultation and private training services. Should you enroll in a group class and we determine that your dog is overly reactive, we will credit the remainder of any class fees for a behavior consultation or private training. If you are concerned that your dog may be reactive in a class setting, please contact us for an evaluation, prior to registering.