GROUP CLASSES

Location: Lake Worth (5549 Colbright Road)

Urban CGC - Starts Sept 13

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Opportunity to earn the AKC Urban CGC title!

Cost: $145 for 5 weeks

Instructor: Ben Probst

Wednesday, September 13, 7 pm - 8 pm

Enjoy late summer walking and window shopping around western Lake Worth and Boynton as we progress towards the AKC Urban CGC title.

We will work on Leave it, Down, Stay, Come and leash walking around other dogs at various indoor and outdoor venues.

All dogs must be able to be walked around other dogs and relatively confident outside. People should wear comfortable shoes.

Class maximum: 6 dogs

Register: https://WestPalmDog.as.me/?appointmentType=51826568

Text 561-906-2830 for more information.

Vaccination requirements: DHP, Rabies, Bordetella.

 

AKC FIT Bronze - Introduction to Canine Fitness - FULL

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Opportunity to earn the AKC FIT Bronze title!

Cost: $199 for six weeks

Instructor: Marni Ivy Bellavia

Saturdays, 10 am to 11 am (No class on September 30); Starts August 26

Appreciate your canine athlete! This seminar is not about aerobic fitness, but strengthening, stretching, and engaging your dog's core and developing his hindquarter awareness. An excellent foundation course for all dog sports. Learn how to warm up and prepare your canine athlete to keep him free from injury and agile during all of his endeavors.

All dogs must be at an appropriate weight and free from injury.

Materials needed: Yoga mat, foam balance pad, feed bowl (more information provided upon registration)

Class maximum: 8 dogs

Register: https://WestPalmDog.as.me/?appointmentType=51826568

Address: 5549 Colbright Road, Lake Worth

Text 561-906-2830 for more information.

Vaccination requirements: DHP, Rabies, Bordetella.

 

Basic Obedience - Starts Monday, October 16

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Sit, down, stay, come, leave it, and walking without pulling. This class will establish core skills and teach your young adolescent or adult dog how to work around other dogs. An essential for everybody.

Cost: $145 for 5 weeks

Instructor: Caitlyn Valdes

Starts: Monday, October 16 @ 6:30 pm (one hour)

Register: https://WestPalmDog.as.me/?appointmentType=52511070

Text 561-906-2830 for more information.

 

Intermediate Obedience - Starts Monday, October 16

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Pre-requisite: Basic obedience here or somewhere else or via evaluation (561-906-2830)

Cost: $145 for 5 weeks

Instructor: Caitlyn Valdes

Starts: Monday, October 16 @ 5:30 pm (one hour)

Register: https://WestPalmDog.as.me/?appointmentType=52511101

Text 561-906-2830 for more information.

 

AKC Star Puppy - Starts Saturday, September 16

This pup can't wait for the chance to practice what he learned in group class last night.

Socialization, Activity, Training and Responsibility - make your puppy a STAR! This class is best suited to young puppies, and introduces foundation skills for your dog's needs in the areas of obedience, practical management, play, and exercise.

Cost: $145 for 5 weeks

Instructor: Gabriel Mata

Starts Saturday, September 16 @ 12:30 pm

Registration: https://WestPalmDog.as.me/?appointmentType=50419893

Text 561-906-2830 for more information.

For puppies 8 months of age and younger. Required vaccinations: DHP, Bordetella. Please bring 30 pieces of quality protein in a pouch or fanny pack.  Dogs should wear a collar and 4-6 foot leash. No harnesses or Flexi leashes, please. People should wear athletic shoes.

AKC Star Puppy Exam offered on Week Six (optional).

Vaccination requirements: DHP, Rabies (if not too young), Bordetella.

 

Puppy Skill Building - Starts Tuesday, September 12

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This class helps puppies explore obstacles and challenges found in several popular dog sports. They should know how to Sit, Down, and walk on a leash.

This class is designed to provide older puppies with learning opportunities through games, puzzles, and obstacles. Some puppies may have taken the AKC STAR Puppy class, but it is not a pre-requisite.

Instructor: Lindsey Smith

Cost: $145 (5 weeks)

Starts Tuesday, September 12, 2023 @ 5:45 pm

Register: https://WestPalmDog.as.me/?appointmentType=51177298

For puppies 9 months of age and younger. Required vaccinations: DHP, Bordetella. Please bring 30 pieces of quality protein in a pouch or fanny pack.  Dogs should wear a collar and 4-6 foot leash. No harnesses or Flexi leashes, please. People should wear athletic shoes.

Cost: $145 (5 weeks)

Address: 5549 Colbright Road, Lake Worth

Text 561-906-2830 for more information.

Vaccination requirements: DHP, Rabies (if not too young), Bordetella.

 

CGC - Starts Wednesday, September 13

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Dogs should like people. be mostly well-behaved around other dogs, and know basic obedience. We will start preparing for the AKC Canine Good Citizen and Urban CGC exams.

Instructor: Susan Minix

Cost: $145 for 5 weeks.

Dates: Wednesdays at 6:45pm (lasts one hour)

Starts: September 13, 2023

Registration: https://WestPalmDog.as.me/?appointmentType=51177766

Address: 5549 Colbright Road, Lake Worth

Vaccination requirements: DHP, Rabies. Bordetella within the last six months. Titers accepted.

Please ring the black doorbell on the wooden fence when you arrive. Park in the driveway, and not the street. Please wait in the courtyard outside of the front of the house.

Frisbee/Disc Seminar - Saturday, December 2

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Toss and catch with us!

Instructor: Marni Ivy Bellavia

Cost: $135 for 3 hours

Seminar (one day): Saturday, December 2, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Develop an understanding of disc handling skills; engage in throwing games; enjoy play time with your pup and the frisbee.

Any dog may participate. This is a confidence building activity that will exercise and enrich your dog. Prior experience is not necessary.

This is a fun class for novice handlers and is not intended to take the place of work with instructors who are more versed in the sport.

Register:

Address: 5549 Colbright Road, Lake Worth

Text 561-906-2830 for more information.

 

AKC Rally Novice - FULL

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Explore a circuit course of obedience and tricks that will show off your dog's listening ears. Work on your dog's focus around other dogs. Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Let's Go, and more.

Instructor: Susan Minix

Cost: $135 for 5 weeks

Starts Wednesday, August 30, 5:30 pm

Register:

Address: 5549 Colbright Road, Lake Worth

Text 561-906-2830 for more information.

 

Which Sign is This? Rally Practice - FULL

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Starts Monday, September 11

Start Time: 6:30-7:15 pm for 5 weeks

Instructor: Marti Hohmann

Cost: $145

Work on straights sits, fronts, turns and other mysteries of the Novice signs. This class corrects positioning and other problems often encountered by the rally competitor. It also provides an enjoyable way to practice basic obedience, so West Palm Dog Boot Camp dogs, heads up!

Registration: https://WestPalmDog.as.me/?appointmentType=51828834

Nose Work Games - Starts Thursday, September 14

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Scent work is a fun way to tire out your active dog without wearing you out. If your dog always has his nose to the ground, he will certainly love this activity! NACSW certified instructor with competition history in AKC, PSD, USCSS but our focus is, as always, to ensure is that the people and the dogs enjoy themselves.

Instructor: Marti Hohmann

Dates: Thursdays, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm ($125)

Starts: September 14, 2023

Address: 5549 Colbright Road, Lake Worth

Register: https://WestPalmDog.as.me/?appointmentType=51178759

Text 561-906-2830 for more information.