Group Classes
Kim's group classes go far beyond sit and stay. Your relationship with your dog will deepen as the two of you learn how to communicate with and truly understand each other. In all of Kim's training, there is an undercurrent of calm, kind-hearted and consistent leadership combined with a joyful sense of play. Her goal is to produce a true working partnership between human and canine - a dog who is equally at home on the hiking trail, a sidewalk cafe or curled up by the fire at the end of a busy day.
Class size is limited to four dogs to ensure that everyone receives plenty of individual attention. All classes are open to dogs age four months and older.
Unless otherwise noted, classes take place indoors at Southpaws Playschool's comfortable indoor facility located at 2324B South Lamar Blvd.
Manners and Obedience I:
In Obedience I, dogs learn the foundation skills that dog owners find most useful in everyday life. These skills are:
- Sit
- Down
- Come when called
- Heel
- Pay attention
Next six week class begins:
Saturday, September 11 at 10:30 am (Southpaws Playschool.) One spot left.
Tuesday, September 14 at 7:00 pm (Southpaws Playschool.) Two spots left.
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Fun With a Purpose
Obedience can be fun! In this intermediate level class, dog and handler teams practice and improve their obedience skills through tricks, games and agility obstacles. If you and your dog are free spirits who prefer recess to homework, this is the class for you. This is a fun, informal class designed with bonding in mind. It may be repeated as often as desired. Open to intermediate and advanced clients of Kim the Dog Trainer. Cost: $100 for 5 sessions.
Manners and Obedience II:
Now that your dog has learned the basics, it's time to polish old skills and explore new ones. We'll add new distractions, ask for longer stays and more precise heeling. This class is a must for owners who are interested in earning the AKC's Canine Good Citizen award, pursuing therapy dog work or moving on to agility classes. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Call for schedule and location. Cost: $150.
Next six-week class begins:
Saturday, September 11 at 12 pm (Southpaws Playschool.)
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Recall Intensive:
This four-week class could save your dog's life! Learn how to make your dog come to you every time you call. We will be working with a number of distractions to make your dog reliable off-leash. Recall class is fun, positive and appropriate for dogs of all breeds, ages and temperaments! If you're willing to put the work in, Recall Intensive is one of the most satisfying classes you will ever take. Call for schedule and location. Cost: $100.
Leashwalking Makeover:
If your dog drags you down the street, or you want to enjoy your walks with your dog more, this four-week class is for you. We'll cover basic loose-leash walking and more formal heeling, including an off-leash heel. This class is especially useful for compulsive pullers and dogs who are highly distractible on-leash.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Call for schedule and location. Cost: $100.
Hiking and Running With Your Dog
The first session of this four-week class meets indoors, where we'll talk about obedience, fitness and safety. Then it's off to the great outdoors to practice skills like trail etiquette and leash manners.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Call for schedule and location. Cost: $100.