Classes

Puppy Preschool ($175)

Upcoming Classes

9/12/24-10/17/24 Thursday 6:30pm-7:30pm -- OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT

10/29/24-12/10/24 Tuesday 6:30pm-7:30pm --OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT (skips week of 11/26)

Prerequisite: None

Description. For puppies 9 weeks to 5 months of age. Includes beginner obedience: sit, place, down, come, name-recognition, crate training, leave-it, drop-it, and no mouthing or jumping. Also focuses on socialization and exposure to new things, such as new people, sounds and textures.

How to Enroll

Call us at (515) 986-7387
Submit vaccines (Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella and negative fecal). Note: Puppies only need to be up-to-date for their age.
Complete online registration

Note: Bordetella can be waived for classes

Required for First Class

Dog on a short leash (4-6') - no flexi leashes
Bag of high value, tiny treats

Basic Obedience ($175)

Upcoming Classes

9/10/25-10/15/24 Tuesday 6:30pm-7:30pm -- OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT

10/31/24-12/12/24 Thursday 6:30pm-7:30pm -- OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT (skips week of 11/28)

Prerequisite: None

Please note: Un-fixed male and female dogs will only be allowed on a case by case basis. Contact training@dogwoodslodge.com for pre-approval.

Description. Start the basics with Sit, Down, Leave it, Place, Look/Watch, Come, Heeling and Name Recognition. A great way to start establishing basic commands with your dog in a group setting. We will also have time for questions about any problem behaviors.

How to Enroll

Call us at (515) 986-7387
Submit vaccines (Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella and negative fecal)
Complete online registration

Note: Bordetella can be waived for classes

Required for First Class

Bag of bite sized treats (and a hungry dog)
Dog on a short leash (4-6') - no flexi leashes
Please keep family members to a maximum of 2

Intermediate Obedience($195)

Current Class
No classes scheduled currently. Please email us Training@dogwoodslodge.com to inquire.

Prerequisite: Basic Obedience

Please note: 1) Un-fixed male and female dogs will only be allowed on a case by case basis. Contact training@dogwoodslodge.com for pre-approval. 2) Class fee includes the CGC test administration (normally $40).

Description. We will work on tuning up all of your skills from basic and making them rock solid. This includes strengthening all basic obedience commands to the specifications of the CGC/TDI test. This includes things such as visiting with a patient, 20 ft recall, longer sit/stays with more distractions and reactions to strange and unfamiliar situations. The last week of class we will be doing the actual CGC test. Class limit is 8 dogs.

Required for First Class

Written proof of Rabies, Distemper (DHLPP), Bordetella and a negative fecal
Bag of bite sized treats (and a hungry dog)
Dog on a short leash (4-6') - no flexi leashes
Please keep family members to a maximum of 2