180dog offers group obedience classes from Puppy Kindergarten & Socialization to Advanced Obedience. All breeds and ages are welcome provided your dog has no behavior problems such as fear or aggression (please see Behavior Consultation). This gives you the unique opportunity to learn and practice in a positive environment so that both you and your dog can grow and learn together.
Classes currently being offered: Bright Puppy 1, Bright Puppy 2, Beyond the Basics for dogs over 9 months. Current vaccination records are required.
*All classes are held indoors at the Hester Community Center in Boynton Beach (see map below).
BRIGHT PUPPY 1
9-20 weeks of age, kindergarten level
- Puppies are introduced to other puppies, people, sounds & surfaces. They play & romp off leash in a safe, supervised enclosed area.
- Early puppy SOCIALIZATION and confidence building is critical at this age.
- Kindergarten level obedience covers sit, come, walk on leash, focus, polite greeting, nipping/biting.
- The foundation of Positive Reward training is introduced as puppy parents learn about problem solving for house training, crating, mouthing, body handling and appropriate chew toys.
- 5 week class
- Tuesdays 6-7 pm
- COST: $185.00
* Due to City of Boynton Beach regulations, the class for non-residents is $231.00
To register for class click here
For more information on the class contact Gari info@180dog.com
BRIGHT PUPPY II
(prerequisite): Bright Puppy I or some prior obedience training
5 -8 months of age, intermediate level
A continuation of BRIGHT PUPPY I, we will advance you and your puppies in obedience skills adding low level distractions. Puppies will have the opportunity to play off leash. Positive Reward training continued.
- Walk on a loose leash (no pulling)
- Focus and stay calm
- Leave It, Drop It, Take It
- Sit and Release
- Come when called
- No jumping
- No biting
- Polite greetings
- Impulse Control: teaching manners and ‘say please’
IF YOUR DOG BITES, GROWLS, IS AFRAID OR AGGRESSIVE TO PEOPLE OR DOGS, YOUR DOG IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THIS CLASS, BUT WILL BE SEEN FOR PRIVATE SESSIONS.
- 5 week class
- Wednesdays 6-7 pm
- COST: $185.00
*Due to City of Boynton Beach regulations, the class for non-residents is $231.00
To register for class click here
For more information on the class contact Gari info@180dog.com
THE BASICS AND BEYOND
This class will take you and your dog to a more advanced level of understanding and obedience with distraction training, on and off leash.
Prerequisites: Dogs and handlers must have good knowledge of basic commands such as ‘Sit’, ‘Down’, ‘Stay’, ‘Come’. Dogs must be calm around other dogs and people. This is not a beginner’s class.
IF YOUR DOG BITES, GROWLS, IS AFRAID OR AGGRESSIVE TO PEOPLE OR DOGS, YOUR DOG IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THIS CLASS, BUT WILL BE SEEN FOR PRIVATE SESSIONS.
- Age: 8 months and older
- 5 week class
- Wednesdays: 7:15-8:15 pm
- COST: $185.00
*Due to City of Boynton Beach regulations, the class for non-residents is $231.00.
To register for class click here
For more information on the class contact Gari info@180dog.com
SPECIALTY CLASSES
Shaping and Capturing; unlock the genius in your dog
- Trick Training
- Advanced Obedience
- All available upon request
To register for class click here
For more information on the class contact Gari info@180dog.com
Location
Hester Community Center
1901 N. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach, Florida 33435
“I have been working with Gari for one year and I cannot say enough wonderful things about her and her abilities. My veterinarian referred me to Gari when I inquired about assistance in training my new Golden Retriever puppy, Miller. I began working with Gari when Miller was two months old and I was amazed to see how quickly and how well he responded to Gari and her training methods.
I immediately began recommending Gari to all of my friends with dogs. Then I began recommending Gari to the various strangers that stopped me on my walks with Miller to ask me how I got my dog to behave so beautifully. That, I think, is the biggest compliment I can pay Gari.” – Linda and Miller, Florida