Events

If you’ve taken any level of agility at DePAW, you are welcome to come to drop-in agility! This is an unstructured hour where you and your dog can access our agility equipment and run through a course set up by our trainer. The trainer will be in and out of the room to help answer questions, but no new skills will be taught.  Minimum age requirement: 4 months old and must meet vaccination & fecal requirements Class limit: 6 dogs

Do you want to give your dog the exercise that’s so important for them without having to head out in bad weather? This class is designed to help you introduce your dog to walking/running on a treadmill. Not only is it great exercise during winter months, but running on a treadmill is mentally taxing for dogs too, since they have to use brain power to help keep their legs moving properly and stay on pace with the belt.  Minimum age requirement of 4 months AND must meet vaccination & fecal requirements Class limited to 6 dogs

These one-hour group walks are a unique experience utilizing our surrounding real-life environments as our training playground! Specifically, they are in-town or park pack walks where a group of dogs, along with their people, go for a working walk together in a structured environment, led by DePAW trainers. These walks can safely and effectively provide your dog with exercise, training, impulse control, and socialization, which makes this a great outlet for ANY dog! While the dogs are walking and exploring, they are also learning to practice self-control, develop social intelligence, and listen to their people in a world with a variety of distractions. It is working and training, but mostly it’s FUN!! While the dogs are walking and exploring, they are also learning to practice self-control, develop social intelligence, and listen to their people in a world with a variety of distractions. It is working and training, but mostly it’s FUN!! Bring high-value treats your dog will work for, and have them on a 6-foot leash – no flexis/retractable leashes Minimum age requirement of 4 months AND must meet full vaccination & fecal requirements No Class limit

Learn the fundamentals of agility and how to encourage your dog through simple obstacles while developing primary skills, confidence, and enthusiasm. Agility is a great way to bond with your dog and enhance their listening skills while also getting out their extra energy!  This class is perfect for those that want to test the water while enjoying fun exercise with their dog.   Minimum age requirement of 6 months AND must meet vaccination & fecal requirements Prerequisite: Intro to Agility, or comparable agility experience  Class limited to 6 dogs

The Canine Good Citizen (or CGC) test was created by the American Kennel Club to help owners teach their dogs to be well-mannered members of the community. There are 10 parts to this test, including skills such as walking nicely on leash, sitting politely to be petted, coming when called, and being quiet when left with a stranger . In our 4-week CGC class, we will practice for all 10 parts during weeks 1-3, and our CGC-certified evaluator will test you and your dog on week 4. To find out more about the test, check out the AKC’s video in the link below.  Minimum age requirement: 4 months old and must meet vaccination & fecal requirements Class limit: 6 dogs https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/canine-good-citizen-test-items/

These one-hour group walks are a unique experience utilizing our surrounding real-life environments as our training playground! Specifically, they are in-town or park pack walks where a group of dogs, along with their people, go for a working walk together in a structured environment, led by DePAW trainers. These walks can safely and effectively provide your dog with exercise, training, impulse control, and socialization, which makes this a great outlet for ANY dog! While the dogs are walking and exploring, they are also learning to practice self-control, develop social intelligence, and listen to their people in a world with a variety of distractions. It is working and training, but mostly it’s FUN!! While the dogs are walking and exploring, they are also learning to practice self-control, develop social intelligence, and listen to their people in a world with a variety of distractions. It is working and training, but mostly it’s FUN!! Bring high-value treats your dog will work for, and have them on a 6-foot leash – no flexis/retractable leashes Minimum age requirement of 4 months AND must meet full vaccination & fecal requirements No Class limit

Learn the fundamentals of agility and how to encourage your dog through simple obstacles while developing primary skills, confidence, and enthusiasm. Agility is a great way to bond with your dog and enhance their listening skills while also getting out their extra energy!  This class is perfect for those that want to test the water while enjoying fun exercise with their dog. Minimum age requirement of 6 months AND must meet vaccination & fecal requirementsPrerequisite: Intro to Agility, or comparable agility experience  Class limited to 6 dogs

Do you have a dog that’s shy around new people, nervous about new things?  This class is designed to help those shy nervous dogs come out of their shell a bit.  We’ll do fun things and play nose and brain games that will help them build confidence so they learn that the things they think are scary aren’t as bad as they thought.  You’ll also learn things you can do at home for your dog to help them continue to build that confidence.     Pet parents should be ready to spend time on the floor and most importantly have fun with their dogs! Minimum age requirement: 4 months old AND must meet vaccination & fecal requirements Class limit: 8 dogs