Classes
Beginner Obedience -
Teaches: Leash training, sit, down, stay, come, heel
Covers: Behavior/Manner Issues - chewing, jumping, biting, housebreaking, etc.
- Learn how to social nicely with dogs and people they don’t know
Group Class Cost - $75
One night a week for 6 weeks
New Beginner Obedience class dates:
Wed. Sept. 1st 6pm Moline - CLASS FULL
Mon. Sept. 20th 6pm Moline
Tues. Sept. 28th 6pm Davenport
Wed. Oct. 6th 6pm Moline
Intermediate Obedience Class: Drop in class, come when you want.
* Prerequisite: Graduated from Beginner Obedience; or permission from instructor
This next level class is a practice class to make your foundation Beginner skills better. We teach you how to teach your dog to handle more distractions (unknowns) and work more with the leash off (which is real life, you don’t have a leash on 24/7). This class also allows you to continue to socialize your dog with other dogs and people they don’t know.
* Current Locations & times offered:
Moline 120 - 34th St.: Thursdays 6 - 7 pm
Davenport 1035 W. Kimberly CASI: Tuesdays 7 - 8 pm
* Costs:
* Per class Intermediate Obedience: $12
* 5 Intermediate classes: $50 ( save $10)
* 6 month membership; one class a week for 6 weeks: $150
Kim Lindquist, owner and head trainer, has been professionally training dogs for over 11 years. You can read more about Kim and her dogs in the “About Us” section.
Our method of training is positive/praise oriented training. Our program has been described by many who have attended other programs in the area as the best and most thorough.
Our Agility Program is the best in the area. Kim is the most experienced agility trainer from this area. We offer both group classes and private training. Our agility program is designed for the pet owner wanting to have fun with their dog up through the highest level competitive training.
Beginning Agility:
Teaches: All the AKC agility equipment and the basic foundations of handling (8 week course).
Prerequisites: Beg. and Int. Obed. - some off leash abilities, can get dog back without major issues - any current agility students can take this class, if you are struggling with anything, this class can be taken multiple times.
Intermediate Agility:
Teaches: Advanced moves on all AKC equipment, consistency, independence, speed, etc. Handling work expands foundation work and moves into sequences.
Prerequisites: Passing Basic Agility, dogs must be able to do all equipment competently, off leash trained, this class can be taken multiple times practice makes perfect. I suggest this to all current agility students, that can competently do all AKC agility equipment: All 3 contacts independently of the handler, 12 weaves left and right, good handling skills
Advanced Agility:
Teaches: Advanced handling skills on the hardest of sequences with Equipment work. The ultimate agility challenge class.
Prerequisites: Passes Intermediate Agility, permission to attend
Novice Course Running:
Come put your skills to the test on an actual Novice agility course. An instructor walks through the course with you and helps you plan your run. Run the course multiple times with instructor feedback.
Prerequisites: Graduated Beginning Agility
Open Course Running:
Come put your skills to the test on an actual Open agility course. Walk the course and then run the course multiple times with instructor feedback.
Prerequisites: Beginning & Intermediate Agility; able to successfully complete Novice courses
Excellent Course Running:
Come put your skills to the test on an actual Excellent agility course. Walk the course and then run the course multiple times with instructor feedback.
Prerequisites: Basic & Intermediate Agility; able to successfully complete Open courses
* Private Appointments:
Scheduled private appointments are available for agility training.
How to sign up for our classes: Please do not wait to sign up, our classes fill ahead of time.
We take 10 new dogs in our Beginner Obedience Courses. To sign up please contact us and tell us you want on the class list. To hold your spot in the class we need the payment no later than one week before the start date.
Payments options:
1. Mail payment to our Moline Address - 120 34th St. Moline, IL 61265
2. Drop payment off at our Moline Facility Monday - Thursday 7am - 6pm - 120 34th St. Moline