Connection, Cooperation & Control (CCC)™ Level 1
Class Fee: $150
Course Length: 6 weeks; 1.5 hour classes
Learn the philosophy behind CCC’s unique puzzle reward system and how to incorporate it into your training. Motivate your dog to work with you even when you don’t have treats in your pocket by teaching him to solve two food puzzles that will be used as a reward throughout the class. Teach your dog voluntary eye contact, connection, cooperation, explicit permission and a simple relaxation technique to help him find balance. Improve your ability to read shifts in your dog’s arousal and make adjustments to keep him thoughtful, productive and compliant. Discover how your body language and intent influence the dog’s ability to work with you as you begin learning how to walk together on a loose leash.
This unique course will consist of 6 individual classes at 1.5 hours per class to provide all class participants with adequate learning time. Additionally, there are required supplemental course materials that all participants will purchase directly from the instructor for $20.
Friday, May 22 – June 26, 1:30 PM, Michele Kauffman
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Connection, Cooperation & Control (CCC)™ Level 2
Class Fee: $150
Course Length: 6 weeks; 1.5 hour classes
Teach your dog how to solve a new food puzzle and continue his eagerness to work with you using CCC’s puzzle reward system. Give your dog practice balancing his arousal in new ways to keep him thoughtful, productive and aware of you. Sustain your connection on a loose leash. Discover how to use visual, auditory and olfactory distractions productively while keeping your dog thoughtful and compliant. Learn a fun hunting game you can play with your dog to engage him when he’s got other ideas, and how to use it as an alternate reward.
This unique course will consist of 6 individual classes at 1.5 hours per class to provide all class participants with adequate learning time. Additionally, there are required supplemental course materials that all participants will purchase directly from the instructor for $17.
Prerequisite: Completion of Connection, Cooperation & Control (CCC)™ Level 1
Friday, May 22 – June 26, 3:30 PM, Michele Kauffman
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Friday, July 24 to August 18 (skip 8/14), 3:30 PM, Michele Kauffman
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Connection, Cooperation & Control (CCC)™ Level 3
Class Fee: $150
Course Length: 6 weeks; 1.5 hour classes
Practice sustaining connection and awareness on a loose leash with visual, auditory and olfactory distraction, and learn how to incorporate social distractions productively while keeping your dog balanced and connected. Learn how to fade the puzzles and still keep the dog engaged in new locations. Discover how to use distractions as rewards for attentive compliance.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of CCC Level 2
Friday, July 24 to August 18 (skip 8/14), 1:30 PM, Michele Kauffman
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Tricks for Clever K9s
Class Fee: $60
Course Length: 3 weeks; 1 hour class
Learn how to teach your clever dog a variety of fun tricks that can be both entertaining and useful! This class also strengthens the bond between you and your dog through positive reinforcement training and teamwork. AKC Trick Titles (All Levels) can be earned.
Thursday July 9 to July 23, 1 PM, Michele Kauffman and MaryLou Carafello
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AKC Trick Title testing-only class, July 23, 1 PM ($20 fee)
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Frosty Faces Fun & Fitness
Class Fee: $60
Course Length: 3 weeks; 1 hour class
Give your senior dog the gift of movement, sensory enrichment, and connection in a safe, supportive environment designed just for them.
This class focuses on gentle, low-impact activities that support aging bodies while keeping minds sharp. Perfect for senior dogs (8 years and older) and dogs with disabilities.
Thursday July 30 to August 13, 1 PM, Michele Kauffman and MaryLou Carafello
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The Original Rocket Recall
Class Fee: $110
Course Length: 6 weeks; 1 hour class
The Original Rocket Recall™ by Lisa Lyle Waggoner is a methodology that teaches a fast, reliable recall using positive reinforcement methods, making training fun and strengthening the bond between dog and owner. It provides step-by-step instructions, games like “Chase Me,” and strategies for building focus and handling distractions in challenging environments, moving from basic training to off-leash success.
Thursday July 9 to August 13, 2:30 PM, Michele Kauffman and MaryLou Carafello
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