Animal Care League's training program is a great way to strengthen the relationship with your long time canine companion or to get your newly adopted dog or puppy off to the right start! Classes are fun and give you and your dog some scheduled one on one time. Classes are held at ACL's new training space at 1003 Garfield. Registration is required 1 week prior to class start. See details below.
E-mail: training@animalcareleague.org with questions or for more info.
You can also register HERE.
A Sound Beginning
Instructor: Erica Kendzora KPA-CTP
Program Fee: $175.00 Includes book, CD, and phone consultation!
Wednesdays ongoing at 6:30 pm; orientation at 7:30 pm
http://www.asoundbeginningprogram.com/how-it-works
Animal Care League is proud to host the A Sound Beginning program! This module based training program for dogs adopted from shelters or rescues.
Start building a positive relationship with your adopted dog, gain his trust, and help him successfully adjust to his new home. This unique training program was created specifically for the newly adopted dog and focuses on LIFE SKILLS that center on SOCIALIZATION and SELF-CONTROL, while teaching the foundation of problem solving by: PREVENTION, MANAGEMENT and TRAINING.
Registration for this class is completed through the A Sound Beginning website. Click here for more info or to register.
Requirements: Dogs must have age appropriate distemper vaccinations including a bordetella vaccine and a clear fecal exam within last 6 months. Dogs over 16 weeks must have a current rabies vaccination. Proof of vaccines us required. Please bring paperwork with you to first class.
Puppy Kindergarten
No classes available at this time
Instructor: Terri Klimek
Class Fee: $150.00
Register Now
Prepare your puppy for a lifetime at your side! The first few months are a critical time of socialization and learning for your new companion. Experiences during this time influence behavior for the rest of your puppy’s life. In class your puppy will be exposed to new objects, people, and other dogs. Class focus will be on socialization skills but includes basic manners, mouthing, jumping, and house training/crate training, exposure to different objects and sounds, as well as adolescent challenges. A great class to get that new puppy off on the right foot. This is a five (5) week course and class is limited to 6 puppies.
(This class is for puppies over the age of eight weeks of age through 24 weeks of age on first day of class.)
PUPPY KINDERGARTEN - Tuesdays 6:30pm-7:30pm
Class Dates: No classes available at this time
Requirements: Puppies are required to have age appropriate vaccinations, a negative fecal check, and a bordetella vaccine. Puppies over 16 weeks of age are required to have rabies vaccination. Proof of vaccination is required. Please bring paperwork with you to first class.
Mind Your Manners
No classes available at this time
Instructor: Terri Klimek
Class Fee: $150.00
If Fido is a new addition to your family, has never been to a class before, or has been with you for a while and just needs some help with the basics, this class is perfect. Class will cover: Attention Exercises, Sit, Down, Stay, Intro to Recall, and Go To Place, and is geared for dogs ages 6 months and up who need some help to become a great member of the family. Class includes handouts to support what is covered in class, email support, as well as time at end of class for questions with trainer. A great 5 week class appropriate for dogs over the age of 5 months. Class is limited to 6 dogs.
Requirements: Dogs are required to have a negative fecal check within the last six months, proof of current Rabies vaccination as well as current Distemper and Bordetella vaccinations. Please bring proof to first class.
Canine Good Citizen Prep Class
No classes available at this time
Instructor: Terri Klimek
Class Fee: $150.00
Class Fee for ACL Alumni (Dogs adopted from ACL): $75.00-No classes available at this time
The American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Program is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club. Many people use the CGC certification as a stepping stone towards pet therapy, as these are skills that need to be mastered before qualifying for various pet therapy groups. This class will work directly on the 10 items required by the CGC Test http://www.akc.org/dog-owners/training/canine-good-citizen/training-testing/ The class is also a great general obedience class to attend with your dog. Please note – your dog does not need to be a pure breed to qualify for the Canine Good Citizen class and program.
Requirements: Dogs are required to have a negative fecal check within the last six months, proof of current Rabies vaccination as well as current Distemper and Bordetella vaccinations. Please bring proof to first class.
Click here to learn more about the Canine Good Citizen Program
Canine Good Citizen Testing at ACL's Training Center
Click here to learn more about the Canine Good Citizen Program
Animal Care League's Training Program will be offering Canine Good Citizen Testing. Please check back for future testing dates:
Fee: $40.00
Click here to meet our trainers
**Refunds/Make-Up Classes -- Because our classes build on skills from week to week, there will be no make-up classes offered for missed classes, but handouts and instructions sheets will be sent to student. No refunds will be given after first class has commenced as our classes are small and registration and payment ensures your spot in that class.**
Instructor: Erica Kendzora KPA-CTP
Program Fee: $175.00 Includes book, CD, and phone consultation!
Wednesdays ongoing at 6:30 pm; orientation at 7:30 pm
http://www.asoundbeginningprogram.com/how-it-works
Animal Care League is proud to host the A Sound Beginning program! This module based training program for dogs adopted from shelters or rescues.
Start building a positive relationship with your adopted dog, gain his trust, and help him successfully adjust to his new home. This unique training program was created specifically for the newly adopted dog and focuses on LIFE SKILLS that center on SOCIALIZATION and SELF-CONTROL, while teaching the foundation of problem solving by: PREVENTION, MANAGEMENT and TRAINING.
Registration for this class is completed through the A Sound Beginning website. Click here for more info or to register.
Requirements: Dogs must have age appropriate distemper vaccinations including a bordetella vaccine and a clear fecal exam within last 6 months. Dogs over 16 weeks must have a current rabies vaccination. Proof of vaccines us required. Please bring paperwork with you to first class.
Puppy Kindergarten
No classes available at this time
Instructor: Terri Klimek
Class Fee: $150.00
Register Now
Prepare your puppy for a lifetime at your side! The first few months are a critical time of socialization and learning for your new companion. Experiences during this time influence behavior for the rest of your puppy’s life. In class your puppy will be exposed to new objects, people, and other dogs. Class focus will be on socialization skills but includes basic manners, mouthing, jumping, and house training/crate training, exposure to different objects and sounds, as well as adolescent challenges. A great class to get that new puppy off on the right foot. This is a five (5) week course and class is limited to 6 puppies.
(This class is for puppies over the age of eight weeks of age through 24 weeks of age on first day of class.)
PUPPY KINDERGARTEN - Tuesdays 6:30pm-7:30pm
Class Dates: No classes available at this time
Requirements: Puppies are required to have age appropriate vaccinations, a negative fecal check, and a bordetella vaccine. Puppies over 16 weeks of age are required to have rabies vaccination. Proof of vaccination is required. Please bring paperwork with you to first class.
Mind Your Manners
No classes available at this time
Instructor: Terri Klimek
Class Fee: $150.00
If Fido is a new addition to your family, has never been to a class before, or has been with you for a while and just needs some help with the basics, this class is perfect. Class will cover: Attention Exercises, Sit, Down, Stay, Intro to Recall, and Go To Place, and is geared for dogs ages 6 months and up who need some help to become a great member of the family. Class includes handouts to support what is covered in class, email support, as well as time at end of class for questions with trainer. A great 5 week class appropriate for dogs over the age of 5 months. Class is limited to 6 dogs.
Requirements: Dogs are required to have a negative fecal check within the last six months, proof of current Rabies vaccination as well as current Distemper and Bordetella vaccinations. Please bring proof to first class.
Canine Good Citizen Prep Class
No classes available at this time
Instructor: Terri Klimek
Class Fee: $150.00
Class Fee for ACL Alumni (Dogs adopted from ACL): $75.00-No classes available at this time
The American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Program is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club. Many people use the CGC certification as a stepping stone towards pet therapy, as these are skills that need to be mastered before qualifying for various pet therapy groups. This class will work directly on the 10 items required by the CGC Test http://www.akc.org/dog-owners/training/canine-good-citizen/training-testing/ The class is also a great general obedience class to attend with your dog. Please note – your dog does not need to be a pure breed to qualify for the Canine Good Citizen class and program.
Requirements: Dogs are required to have a negative fecal check within the last six months, proof of current Rabies vaccination as well as current Distemper and Bordetella vaccinations. Please bring proof to first class.
Click here to learn more about the Canine Good Citizen Program
Canine Good Citizen Testing at ACL's Training Center
Click here to learn more about the Canine Good Citizen Program
Animal Care League's Training Program will be offering Canine Good Citizen Testing. Please check back for future testing dates:
Fee: $40.00
Click here to meet our trainers
**Refunds/Make-Up Classes -- Because our classes build on skills from week to week, there will be no make-up classes offered for missed classes, but handouts and instructions sheets will be sent to student. No refunds will be given after first class has commenced as our classes are small and registration and payment ensures your spot in that class.**