Indoor Puppy Class (recommended for puppies 8 weeks to 6 months old or older)

Get your puppy off to a great start in a safe, indoor environment. The indoor puppy class is designed for puppies to learn social skills, basic obedience and bond with you and your family while they develop a strong immune system. There is nothing as cute as a puppy but that same puppy can turn your life into a disaster without the proper guidance. Teach your puppy basic obedience and learn how to avoid fear aggression, dominance and bullying displays and over submission. Help your puppy to be relaxed and confident when around other dogs and people. In this six week class, using treats, toys and praise, you will start your puppy off in the best possible way. This class runs continuously on Wednesday evenings in Redwood City at Java Dog Training Center, 2601 Spring Street. Call 650-364-3706 for a registration form.

Outdoor Puppy & Beginning Obedience Class

If you prefer being outside and your puppy can safely attend an outdoor location, you may enroll in this class. Our beginning and puppy classes use positive, motivational methods to teach you how to build a solid relationship with your dog and to avoid common behavior problems (or how to eliminate problems that are already cropping up). You will begin teaching your dog a reliable recall, sit, down, stay, heel, and loose leash walking. Behavior information and questions and answers are included in each class. These 8 week classes will start again in January 2012. To find out more go to Pets In Need web site.

Intermediate and Intermediate II Obedience Classes

The Intermediate I class moves past the beginning level to increase and enhance the skills already learned. Students will practice more precision work and learn how to move from luring to reward-based training. This class continues working on socialization, obedience, behavior and incorporates new exercises. These 8 week classes will start again in January 2012. To find out more go to Pets In Need web site.

Advanced I & II Obedience Classes

These classes are for students who want to continue learning new skills for a family companion who is a pleasure to live with. Students who are interested in competition obedience will get a great start here. Exercises go beyond Novice level obedience to Open jumping, retrieving, drop on recall, etc.  Utility exercises such as the moving stand & signal exercise are even incorporated into the classes. These 8 week classes will start again in January 2012. To find out more go to Pets In Need web site.

Rally/CGC Class

The Rally/CGC class teaches the exercises involved in all levels of Rally competition.  From serpentines & spirals in Novice to pivots & offset figure 8 in Advanced through the Excellent honor exercises you will learn how to prepare your dog for competition.  A new Rally course is set up every week for practice. This class also prepares those interested in obtaining a Canine Good Citizen certificate on their dog.  CGC testing is available once each session. These 8 week classes will start again in January 2012. To find out more go to Pets In Need web site.

Check out the brand new Rally class offered at San Mateo Pet Supply in Redwood City. This class allows you to train and practice at a time of day when most trials are held. Contact Mary Swinyer for more information or print a registration form here.

Pet Class

So you still haven't found the class that "speaks" to you? This may be the perfect setting. Keep up on basic obedience skills, socialization and teach your dog new things like tricks and an introduction to agility. Your dog needs good obedience skills through Intermediate II level and must not be aggressive to enter this class. These 8 week classes will start again in January 2012. To find out more go to Pets In Need web site.

Novice, Utility and Open Classes

Enjoy Novice, Utility and Open Obedience classes in indoor comfort. With a fully-matted, ring setup you will experience the next best thing to competing. Work on your dog’s specific problems with individual attention in these small classes. The classes also structure group sits and downs to completely replicate the show ring. These classes run continuously on Thursday evenings in Redwood City at Java Dog Training Center, 2601 Spring Street. Call 650-364-3706 for a registration form and start times.

Starting immediately Beginner Novice and Open classes are also offered at San Mateo Pet Supply in Redwood City. Friday morning classes are from 9:45 to 10:45 and alternate with a Rally class. Wednesday evening classes are from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Call 650-364-3706 for start times and registration form or print your registration form here.