Obedience

Unleash your dog's potential! Instead of being roadblocks, obstacles are the bridge between dog and handler.  Join Amanda Ferris for private agility lessons.  Each 30 minute session is $50. This is a great opportunity to practice and hone your skills. NOTE: no prong, choke, e-collar, flexi, and bring a sandwich bag full of treats like real meat and cheese (hotdogs, chicken, mozzarella sticks).

ATTENTION:

All students must fill out a training survey.

Please provide proof of vaccinations on or before the first night of class. Can now be uploaded at sign up, but not required.

Due to high demand, AnnaBelle's does not offer refunds on classes after the class has started.

Friday and Saturday afternoons from 1-4pm.

ATTENTION:

All students must fill out a training survey.

Please provide proof of vaccinations on or before the first night of class. Can now be uploaded at sign up, but not required.

Friday and Saturday afternoons from 1-4pm.

ATTENTION:

All students must fill out a training survey.

Please provide proof of vaccinations via facsimile or email before the first night of class.

Friday and Saturday afternoons from 1-4pm.

ATTENTION:

All students must fill out a training survey.

Please provide proof of vaccinations on or before the first night of class. Can now be uploaded at sign up, but not required.

R.E.S.C.U.E. 2.0 Reactive. Education. Support. Confidence.  Understanding. Energy. 

Rescue 2.0 will only be offered to those who already completed the first Rescue class. 

You will obtain a password at the completion of R.E.S.C.U.E. to enter online to sign up for R.E.S.C.U.E 2.0

It will be a mix of agility, intermediate obedience, and practical life skills. Limit to 6 dogs. Dogs will be at the first class.

ATTENTION:

All students must fill out a training survey.

Please provide proof of vaccinations on or before the first night of class. Can now be uploaded at sign up, but not required.

Due to high demand, AnnaBelle's does not offer refunds on classes after the class has started

Do you struggle with your dog pulling on daily walks, trouble getting them to come when they're called, getting their focus? Are you looking for an environment to continue building your skills? This class can help! This is an intermediate level class that covers loose leash walking, reliable recall, polite greeting, setting boundaries, learning practical everyday skills, and building a better relationship with your dog. Through Winter, class will be held indoors only. Prerequisite for nonreactive dogs: completion beginner class/skills.  NOTE: reactive dogs must have completed RESCUE and RESCUE 2.0 classes with Amanda. No prong, choke, e-collar, flexi, and bring a sandwich bag full of treats like real meat and cheese (hotdogs, chicken, mozzarella sticks).

ATTENTION:

All students must fill out a training survey.

Please provide proof of vaccinations on or before the first night of class. Can now be uploaded at sign up, but not required.

*Class is limited to 7 students.

Due to high demand, AnnaBelle's does not offer refunds on classes after the class has started

Does your dog LOVE their crate? Will they enter it on cue and hang out calmly? If you can't answer yes to these questions, then this short 4-week class is for you. Crate training is important for the safety and well-being of your dog. Doing this training NOW will help your dog transition to being left at home when you go back to work someday. Effective crate training is one of the best ways to keep your dog from developing separation anxiety. NO DOGS first week to provide clicker training for humans. Clickers provided. Class size limited to 4 participants.

Wednesdays 6-7 pm.  Four Weeks: 11/29-12/20

Thursdays 11am-12pm. Four Weeks: 11/30-12/21

ATTENTION:

All students must fill out a training survey.

Please provide proof of vaccinations via email or or facsimile before the first night of class.

*Due to high demand, AnnaBelle's does not offer refunds on classes after the class has started*

R.E.S.C.U.E. Reactive. Education. Support. Confidence.  Understanding. Energy. 

This class is for dogs that react to people and other dogs by barking, lunging, shutting down and are distressed. Having a dog that is on constant alert and anxious is hard on the owners and the dog. In this class, we will focus on better understanding of your dog's reactivity, how to communication with your dog and we will teach coping skills and desensitizing your dog with positive reinforcement.

Class does not address resource guarding and may not be suitable if that is your main problem.

PLEASE NOTE: NO DOGS FIRST CLASS! And, it is critically important that you attend the first night of class! The first night of class will be held at 6 pm for both classes.

This class for reactive dogs is limited in size to 5.

Thursdays, 6-7 pm.  Six weeks: 10/12-11/16

Thursdays, 7-8 pm.  Six weeks: 10/12-11/16

ATTENTION:

All students must fill out a training survey.

Please provide proof of vaccinations on or before the first night of class. Can now be uploaded at sign up, but not required.

Due to high demand, AnnaBelle's does not offer refunds on classes after the class has started.

Unleash your dog's potential! Instead of being roadblocks, obstacles are the bridge between dog and handler.  In this fun and practical class, teams will utilize agility obstacles in a non-competitive environment. Class size is limited! NOTE: no prong, choke, e-collar, flexi, and bring a sandwich bag full of treats like real meat and cheese (hotdogs, chicken, mozzarella sticks).

ATTENTION:

All students must fill out a training survey.

Please provide proof of vaccinations on or before the first night of class. Can now be uploaded at sign up, but not required.

*Class size limited to 5 Students

Due to high demand, AnnaBelle's does not offer refunds on classes after the class has started.

In this class, teams will focus on learning the basics of sit, down, come, stay, loose leash walking, and managing problem behavior.  This class is great for all dogs over five months of age that have not had any formal training. NOTE: no prong, choke, e-collar, flexi, and bring a sandwich bag full of treats like real meat and cheese (hotdogs, chicken, mozzarella sticks).

ATTENTION:

All students must fill out a training survey.

Please provide proof of vaccinations on or before the first night of class. Can now be uploaded at sign up, but not required.

Due to high demand, AnnaBelle's does not offer refunds on classes after the class has started

Puppy Control Unleashed® PLUS Obedience

Puppies who are not taught certain skills right away can develop severe behavior problems in adulthood. This 10-week class teaches these critical skills by combining Control Unleashed (by Leslie McDevitt) with early obedience. From calmness to impulse control, as well as cues like “come” and “drop it,” this class is designed to provide you and your puppy with a solid foundation of skills to set you up for a lifetime of success.

In this course, you will learn how to:

• Address nipping and jumping
• Build relaxation and calmness
• Teach and support appropriate greetings with people
• Reduce fear, anxiety, and over-excitement around other dogs
• Promote attention to handler in new environments
• Teach a default safety leave it behavior
• Support focus around distractions
• Keep your pup busy with enrichment and confidence-building exercises
• Teach and strengthen “come,” “leave it,” “drop it,” and other basic obedience skills

Before the first class, you will receive a pre-recorded lecture (via email). You must watch this lecture before the first class, as it will cover important concepts (in place of an in-class lecture), which will maximize training time.

You will need the following:

• Control Unleashed® book
• Balance harness (by Blue-9 online)
• 6-ft leash
• Portable mat (e.g., Mutt Mat online)
• Treat bag (e.g. Rapid Rewards on Amazon)
• 2-3 quart bags of soft, small treats (chicken, hot dogs, cheese)

(Puppies under 6 months only. Clickers will be provided. No retractable or chain leashes allowed, no prong/pinch/choke/shock collars allowed.)

*Class size limited to 5

Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 am, 10 weeks: 9/9-11/11

Please provide proof of vaccinations on or before the first night of class. Can now be uploaded at sign up, but not required.

Due to high demand, AnnaBelle's does not offer refunds on classes after the class has started

This class will give you insight into why your dog does the things they do. It will focus on learning life skills that form the building blocks for behavior. These skills will set you and your puppy up for a life of mutual respect and communication. Some topics covered are handling distractions, recall, stationing, relaxing in the presence of other dogs, and establishing comfort with grooming. 

For dogs eight weeks to six months old.

Please bring your puppy on a harness with a standard 6 ft leash, plenty of really yummy treats (cheese, chicken, hot dogs, or similar).  Prong, slip, choke, vibration, or shock collars not permitted.

ATTENTION:

All students must fill out a training survey.

Please provide proof of vaccinations on or before the first night of class. Can now be uploaded at sign up, but not required.

Due to high demand, AnnaBelle's does not offer refunds on classes after the class has started.

The goal of this class is to have fun with your dog while learning rally novice , connect and make new friends and enjoy a bit of wine. This class is open to all ages, no one under the age of 21 years will be allowed in the consumption of any alcohol during this class.

Please bring your dog to class on a flat buckle or martingale collar and six foot leash. No prong, shock collars or flexi leashes. Please bring a variety of high value treats for your dog such as chicken, cheese or hotdogs to class.

Fridays 7-8 pm. 12 weeks: 9/29-12/22* *no class 10/13

ATTENTION:

All students must fill out a training survey.

Please provide proof of vaccinations on or before the first night of class. Can now be uploaded at sign up, but not required.

Class size limited to 6

Due to high demand, AnnaBelle's does not offer refunds on classes after the class has started.

This class focuses on pattern games and the tools to give your dog the skills to cope with the world. We will also cover effective socialization using a deliberate focused method. This class is great for handling your over-excited pup, your shy pup, or as a preventive tool for reactivity. All dogs will have their own working stations.

Please bring your dog on a harness with a standard 6 ft leash, plenty of really yummy treats (cheese, chicken, hot dogs, or similar).  Prong, slip, choke, vibration, or shock collars not permitted. Bring an inexpensive, portable mat and the book Reactive to Relaxed by Leslie McDevitt. (For dogs 6 month- 1 year - other ages accepted based on availability in class and instructor approval). 

Thursdays 7:30-8:15 p.m. Eight weeks: 10/12-12/7* *no class 11/23

This class is all about "The Walk"! Choosing and fitting equipment that will best fit YOUR dog. Learn how to get started and how to take it on the road. Learn tricks and techniques to handle those pesky street distractions, keeping reactions to a minimum while maintaining a loose leash and bonding with your dog. Prerequisites: Taken a beginner level course AND understands clicker training

Class size is limited.

Wednesdays, 7:15-8:15pm. Four weeks: 11/29-12/20

Thursdays, 12:15-1:15pm. Four weeks: 11/30-12/21

ATTENTION:

All students must fill out a training survey.

Please provide proof of vaccinations on or before the first night of class. Can now be uploaded at sign up, but not required.

Due to high demand, AnnaBelle's does not offer refunds on classes after the class has started.

Do you have an anxious dog? Or a reactive dog that barks or lunges at anything new it encounters?  So did I...But not anymore! Learn the techniques I used to move my dog, Arrow from Reactive to Calm or to help your shy pup go from frightened to confident.  Class size is limited.

Tuesdays, 8:30-9:30 p.m. Six weeks: 10/10-11/14

*Class size is limited to 3 students

ATTENTION:

All students must fill out a training survey.

Please provide proof of vaccinations on or before the first night of class. Can now be uploaded at sign up, but not required.

Due to high demand, AnnaBelle's does not offer refunds on classes after the class has started

This course will cover the basics to get you started on a trusting, respectful and fulfilling relationship with your new puppy. Each class will include teaching a new basic obedience behavior, like “sit”, down, “don’t pull” and “come” with the scientifically proven training method of Clicker Training. Each class will also include “Puppy Do’s and Don’ts” to answer your specific questions, problems and concerns.  And of course, each week your puppy will get to PLAY and socialize. And you, as a “Puppy Parent” will learn what to look for in puppy play, what’s appropriate, what’s not, when to step in and when to let it roll. For puppies 8-24 weeks. All puppies must be current with vaccinations appropriate for their age. Bring lots of YOUR puppy’s favorite soft treats. Class size is limited.

Tuesdays 6-7 pm.  Six Weeks: 10/10-11/14
Wednesdays 6-7 pm.  Six Weeks: 10/11-11/15

ATTENTION:

All students must fill out a training survey.

*Class size is limited 6 students

Please provide proof of vaccinations on or before the first night of class. Can now be uploaded at sign up, but not required.

Due to high demand, AnnaBelle's does not offer refunds on classes after the class has started

Carol Hein-Creger of the Canine Training Center presents this class for all dogs 5 months and older who have not had structured training. Topics include household manners, preventing and managing behavior issues and basic obedience exercises, including sit, stay, down, come, and walking on a leash without pulling. 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY NOON ON THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS. IF YOU WANT TO REGISTER AFTER NOON ON THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS, PLEASE CALL 517.599.0995 FOR AVAILABILITY AND REGISTRATION.

Mondays, 6-7 p.m. Six weeks: 11/6 - 12/18 (No Class 11/20)
Mondays, 7-8 pm. Six weeks: 11/6 - 12/18 (No Class 11/20)

ATTENTION:

All students must fill out a training survey.

Please provide proof of vaccinations on or before the first night of class. Can now be uploaded at sign up, but not required.

*Class size limited to 12

Due to high demand, AnnaBelle's does not offer refunds on classes after the class has started