Classes
Puppy Preschool ($175)
Upcoming Classes
10/5/23-11/16/23 Thursday 6:30pm-7:30pm (Skip week of 10/12) -- OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT
1/2/24-1/30/24 Tuesday 6:30pm-7:30pm -- OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT
2/15/24-3/14/24 Thursday 6:30pm-7:30pm-- Class not yet open for enrollment
3/26/24-4/23/24 Tuesday 6:30pm-7:30pm-- Class not yet open for enrollment
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
10/3/23-11/14/23 Tuesday 6:30-7:30pm (skips week of 10/17)-- OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT
1/4/24-2/1/24 Thursday 6:30pm-7:30pm-- OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT
2/13/24-3/12/24 Tuesday 6:30pm-7:30pm-- Class not yet open for enrollment
3/28/24-4/25/24 Thursday 6:30pm-7:30pm-- Class not yet open for enrollment
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
2/6/2024-3/12/2024 6:15pm-7:15pm Thursdays
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
