Classes
Classes are back!
We are excited to announce that our group dog training classes are up and running in the Boise, Idaho area!
Our classes are not your run-of-the-mill group dog training classes. At Adventure K-9, our focus is on your success. We want you to learn how to have fun with your dog! We have designed our classes with you in mind. Our goal is to make dog training easy for you to understand and we have fun doing it!
Conveniently located in the Boise area, across from Costco on Cole Rd.
We have several group class options to suit your interests. Check out our variety of group classes below and sign up today!
Foundation Course
4 week series
Learn how to communicate effectively with your dog. We make you the teacher in our 4-week Foundation course. For dogs over 16 weeks. We will give you the building blocks to a happy healthy relationship with your dog. Classes meet once a week for four consecutive weeks.
Class covers:
- 10 word vocabulary
- Leash pulling
- Boundary Training
- Distraction work
- Confidence building
- Management techniques
- How to create a calm dog
Registration and vaccination certificate required
Puppy Pop-In
Monthly
Puppy social hour! This is a monthly drop-in class for puppies under 16 weeks. No lengthy commitments. Educational topics vary monthly. The more you come, the more you learn. Learn and practice confidence building, management techniques, handling, troubleshooting problem behaviors and relationship building. Free coffee and puppy social time.
Registration and vaccination certificate required
Intermediate Course
4-week series
Working towards off-leash, verbal control. Focus is advancing on Distance, Duration, and Distraction. Must have completed the Foundation Course, Private lesson package, or be a Master Dog graduate.
*Trainer approval required
Registration and vaccination certificate required
Obstacle Course Series
Weekly
4-week Obstacle Course group series. Learn the Obstacle Course with your dog in a fun group setting.
Registration and vaccination certificate required
Tricks Series
Weekly
4-week trick series. Learn how to teach tricks to your dog in a fun group setting. Ages 12 and up. Must have good control of your dog. Dogs 16 weeks and older are welcome!
Registration and vaccination certificate required
CGC Certification Course
AKC CGC Cerification
This 8-week group class is designed to help you pass the AKC-Canine Good Citizen test with your dog. Each week we will cover a different aspect of the test in preparation for the final day of class…test day!
Work towards your CGC certification with a group of people that are reaching for the same goals.
Test Covers:
- Accepting a friendly stranger
- Sitting politely for petting
- Appearance and grooming
- Out for a walk (walking on a loose leash)
- Walking through a crowd
- Sit and down on command
- Come when called
Registration and vaccination certificate required
Grooming Basics Workshop
1 Day Workshop
Finally, an in-person class designed for pet owners! Learn how to maintain your dog’s basic grooming needs in this 1-1/2 hour, in-person, grooming class.
Learn proper tools and techniques specific to your dog.
Each attending dog will get a full-body assessment along with individual recommendations.
- Learn how to get your dog comfortable with brushing and handling
- Nail trimming upkeep and safety techniques
- Coat identification-What brushes to use and how often
- F****** tangles, learn how to get them out
- Learn what products to use (shampoo/conditioner/detangling spray/perfumes)
- Ear cleaning and care
- Mouth check
Registration and vaccination certificate required
Master Dog Drop-In
Free Entry
This is our weekly Master Dog Drop-in class. Reserved for our Master Dogs, both active and graduates.
Reserve your spot to continue practicing your skills and communication with your dog.
- Handling practice in a group setting
- Q&A session
- Pack Walks
- Variety of topics covered each week
