​Coming Soon:

December 1 & 2, 2018

• ​From Maddening to Maturity: Understanding & Helping the Adolescent Dog
  We are very excited to welcome back Suzanne Clothier for another seminar this December! For information on the seminar and to purchase tickets, please visit our Seminars page here.

December 2018

• Puppy Play Dates
  Join us for puppy play dates at Good Choice Dog Training! We will have supervised play, enrichment activities, and short training sessions.
  When: Tuesday, December 4th, 11th, and 18th at 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm ~ Length: One hour ~ Cost: $20 ~ Instructor: Becky Hutchins, CPDT-KA
  To register: Call/text Becky at (518) 337-3954 or click here to email goodchoicedt@gmail.com
  
  

In Progress: 

October 14, 2018

• Beginner's Agility
  If you’ve always wanted to give agility a try, here’s your chance! We’ll introduce your dog to the tunnel, jumps, A-frame, dog walk, and many more obstacles. Let’s start that foundation training and build your next agility dog!
  Starts: 3:00 pm, Sunday, October 14th ~ Course length: 6 weeks (no class 11/11) ~ Cost: $125 ~ Instructor: Becky Hutchins , CPDT-KA
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• ​Advanced Agility
  Calling all agility dogs! Come and refine your expertise on obstacles and course work! Whether it’s for fun or getting ready for the ring, this is one of the ultimate team sports to do with your dog.
  Starts: 4:15 pm, Sunday, October 14th ~ Course length: 6 weeks (no class 11/11) ~ Cost: $125 ~ Instructor: Becky Hutchins , CPDT-KA

October 16, 2018

• ​​Puppy School & Enrichment Program
  Puppy puppy puppy! This critical first-step class focuses on well-rounded enrichment and socialization with a gentle introduction to obedience skills. And who doesn’t love to play with puppies after a long day?!
  Starts: 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm (two sessions), Tuesday, October 16th ~ Course length: 6 weeks (no class 11/6) ~ Cost: $145 ~ Instructor: Becky Hutchins , CPDT-KA​

October 18, 2018

• Manners Class
  This class for adolescent/young adult dogs compliments puppies coming out of the Puppy School & Enrichment Program! You'll learn how to take those skills and put them to use in real-life situations; polite door greetings, meeting new people, loose leash walking, and much more!
  Starts: 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm (two sessions), Thursday, October 18th ~ Course length: 6 weeks (no class 11/22) ~ Cost: $130 ~ Instructor: Becky Hutchins, CPDT-KA​​

October 19, 2018

• Rally
  Rally is a great way to work with your dog on obedience skills while keeping everything fun. With a loose leash, walk up to each sign and follow the arrows for each exercise; your dog will follow you anywhere for the rewards we’ll be using. Some of the signs are simple like ‘sit’ and then we’ll work on more difficult exercises like a 270 degree turn or side steps! It’s fun to watch your dog learn and have a great time following you around!
  Starts: 6:00 pm, Friday, October 19th ~ Course length: 6 weeks ~ Cost: $130 ~ Instructor: Becky Hutchins, CPDT-K

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October 20, 2018​

• Handler Scent
  Scent work is super fun for dogs. In this class we will be starting dogs on finding YOUR scent. If you want to do Wag It Games Sniff It Skilled or Proficient work, the new AKC scent program, scent work for AKC or CDSP obedience or just want to see how amazing your dog’s nose is join us on Saturday mornings.
  Starts: 10:00 am, Saturday, October 20th ~ Course length:  6 weeks (no class 10/27 and 12/1) ~ Cost: $140 ~ Instructor: Karen Larson, CTDI

 

• Tricks
  Tricks are fun, tricks are silly. But trick training is also a great way to build a strong relationship with your dog, work your dog’s brain, develop your training skills, and get or keep your dog in shape for activities like agility by building strength, body awareness and flexibility. And you can earn titles! Join me on Saturday mornings to work on beginner or advanced tricks like, spin, roll over, jump through my arms, and retrieve a cookie. AKC and DMWYD trick titles can be earned.
  Starts: 11:15 am, Saturday, October 20th ~ Course length:  6 weeks (no class 10/27 and 12/1) ~ Cost: $140 ~ Instructor: Karen Larson, CTDI

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• More Manners
  Need a little more practice at leash walking? How about getting ready for CGC or TDI but still need some work? Or are you looking for something fun to do with your pup? Then More Manners might be the class for you! And there may even be some tricks and games!
  Starts: 1:00 pm, Saturday, October 20th ~ Course length:  6 weeks (no class 11/3 and 12/1) ~ Cost: $130 ~ Instructor: Becky Hutchins, CPDT-KA

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• CGC / TDI Prep Class​
  This prep class aims to concentrate solely on the CGC and TDI test courses.
  Starts: 2:30 pm, Saturday, October 20th ~ Course length:  6 weeks (no class 11/3 and 12/1) ~ Cost: $125 ~ Instructor: Becky Hutchins, CPDT-KA​

November 5, 2018

• Low Impact Agility
  Low Impact Agility was designed for dogs who move at a slower pace but who still like to get out there and have fun! This six week class is perfect for the less agile dogs who want to stay active but are not as spry as they used to be, or for shy dogs that need a low stress environment and want to go at their own pace. All ages and abilities are welcome, and we are always happy to make modifications to suit your dogs' needs.
  Starts: 6:00 pm, Monday, November 5th ~ Course length: 6 weeks ~ Cost: $130 ~ Instructor: Alissa Mosier​, CPDT-KA
  
  
• Quarry Quest
  Do you frequently find yourself yelling “squirrel!?" Do walks take twice as long as they should because your dog is so busy following their nose? Then this may be the class for you! Quarry Quest offers the excitement of the hunt without using live prey, and dogs play until they succeed. A great way to get your dog's brain working while having some fun.
  Starts: 7:30 pm, Monday, November 5th ~ Course length: 6 weeks ~ Cost: $130 ~ Instructor: Alissa Mosier​, CPDT-KA

November 11, 2018

• Beginning Scent
  Does your dog like to follow their nose? Do you have a treat hound? Do you want a fun way to build your dog's confidence while letting them follow their instincts? Then Beginning Scent might be for you! This Wag It Games course offers dogs the chance to hunt for either food or light scent in boxes, building teamwork between handler and dog.
  Starts: 9:30 am, Sunday, November 11th ~ Course length: 6 weeks (no class 12/2) ~ Cost: $130 ~ Instructor: Alissa Mosier​, CPDT-KA
  
  
• Puppy Too!
  Join us for a manners class designed just for dogs 12 months and younger. A step beyond puppy class, we’re going to take the socialization foundations and start building manners with a dash of fun, as well! We’ll build focus and practice our skills around distractions. Sorry, no play time in this class - but we will have games! This class is limited in size, so make sure to sign up soon!
  Starts: 11:00 am and 1:30 pm (two sessions), Sunday, November 11th ~ Course length: 6 weeks (no class 12/2) ~ Cost: $135 ~ Instructor: Alissa Mosier​, CPDT-KA

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• Puppy School & Enrichment Program
  Puppy puppy puppy! This critical first-step class focuses on well-rounded enrichment and socialization with a gentle introduction to obedience skills. And who doesn’t love to play with puppies?!
  Starts: 12:30 pm, Sunday, November 11th (no class 12/2) ~ Course length: 6 weeks ~ Cost: $145 ~ Instructor: Alissa Mosier​, CPDT-KA

November 14, 2018

• Beginner's Agility
  The beginning of the fun - we'll teach your dog to jump through hoops, literally! You'll get an introduction to the wonderful world of dog agility. Obstacles plus foundation for future agility classes are taught. Must have taken A Well Mannered Dog, Puppy Prep, or have permission of instructor. 
  Starts: 6:15 pm, Wednesday, November 14th ~ Course length: 6 weeks ~ Cost: $125 ~ Instructor: Trisha Stall
  
  
• Focus Work: Backyard Dogs & More
  This class will work shorter sequences, similar to those found in Cleanrun magazine’s “Backyard Dogs” column, focusing on fine tuning handling where each skill can be perfected. Each week we’ll take a different obstacle setup and turn it into manageable, fun handling exercises.
  Starts: 7:15 pm, Wednesday, November 14th ~ Course length: 6 weeks ~ Cost: $110 ~ Instructor: Trisha Stall