Classes

At Redemption Road K9, our goal is to create a solid foundation for your working dog based on bond building and basic obedience.
If we have an emergency and have to cancel the class for any reason, that information will be posted on our social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). You are welcome to bring your family and friends to our classes. This is advised if there are or will be multiple people enlisted in the care, maintenance and handling of your canine companion.

POPULAR CLASSES FOR PET OWNERS

  • Dog CPR, First Aid + Safety For Pet Professionals and Dedicated Owners
  • Basic Pet Ownership & Preparation
  • Puppy Preschool (8-11 weeks)
  • Puppy Training 1 (12-18 weeks)
  • Basic Household Manners (19+ weeks)
  • Redemption Road K9 Essential Skill Series (19+ weeks)
  • Basic Obedience
  • Advanced Obedience
  • Canine Good Citizen
  • K9 Kid Handlers Program
  • Nosework & more…

POPULAR CLASSES FOR DOG TRAINERS

  • Dog CPR, First Aid + Safety For Pet Professionals and Dedicated Owners
  • Basic Pet Ownership & Preparation
  • Puppy Preschool (8-11 weeks)
  • Puppy Training 1 (12-18 weeks)
  • Basic Household Manners (19+ weeks)
  • Redemption Road K9 Essential Skill Series (19+ weeks)
  • Basic Obedience
  • Advanced Obedience
  • Canine Good Citizen
  • K9 Kid Handlers Program
  • Nosework & more…

Tools & Materials

  • 100 or more M&M sized treats in a bag of some sort.
  • 6ft non-extendible leash with a flat collar and a fur saver/prong collar (group classes will set training lanes that are 8ft apart)
  • Athletic shoes or outdoor hiking boots
  • A jacket
  • A mat
  • A towel

Entering & Exiting Class

Before getting your dog out of the car, please safety check your dog’s flat collar, fur saver or prong and your leash. You want to make sure these things are squared away before you get out of the car. Classes will be organized in lines and rows. When exiting, please follow the signs and leave the training session ONE AT A TIME.

Class Goals

By attending our classes you are, by default, a part of a dog owner dog trainer revolution. Our classes have been developed to help you all become better listeners, better communicators, to be able to present your arguments and ideas clearly and be open to others’ point of view. Our group discussions and exercises work to also let you practice interpersonal skills, pack leadership and leadership skills that help in dealing with conflicting opinions among group members and working together to accomplish assigned tasks related to our behavioral needs.

Benefits include improving communication skills (both verbal and non-verbal), gaining knowledge, networking with others and renewing motivation and confidence regarding your current relationship with your dog. Everything we do at RRK9 is relationship based and geared towards growing the bond between you and your canine. Our classes will put you on a path to successfully achieving all of these things.