Dog Training with Rhonda York

Beginning Group Classes Beginning/Puppy Classes cover the basic obedience cues for good manners and self control. *Cost: $130 for 7 week session (no dogs first class) If your dog is extremely fearful or dog/people reactive, group classes are not for your dog. Private lessons are the best option.

Lansing/Leavenworth, Tuesday evenings at Tractor Supply Co.

Current session in progress; Next session begins March 17. Call or email to register. *Dates: March 17, 24, 31, Apr. 7, 14, 21, and 28. *Puppy and small breeds (puppies ages 12 wks-5 mths) 5:30-6:30 p.m. *Beginner (medium/large dogs) 6:45-7:45 p.m. Adult dogs should be comfortable around humans and other dogs to participate in class.

Basehor/Tonganoxie, Saturday mornings at Orscheln Farm and Home.

Current session in progress; Next session begins March 28; call or email to register. *Dates: March 28, Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, and 9. *Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m. *Puppies must be at least 12 weeks old. *Adult dogs should be comfortable aroundhumans and other dogs to particiate in class

NEW LOCATION in Atchison on hold. Classes are usually at the Orschelns, but they are remodeling. So no class in Atchison until May. Once I know dates, I’ll post it here.

Canine Good Citizen Preparation and STAR Puppy The CGC preparation class and evaluation shows that a handler has control over his/her dog and that the dog has good behavior in public. Dogs in this class should already be comfortable around people and other dogs and know standard obedience cues. Behaviors include sitting politely for petting, separation from the handler, and waiting patiently while the handler talks to another person. STAR Puppy is for those dogs who aren’t quite ready for CGC. Testing will occur on the final class. *Cost: $130 for 7 week session. *Extra fee to be paid to evaluator at testing. Current session in progress; Next session begins March 28 in Leavenworth. Call or email to register. *Dates: March 28, Apr. 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, and 9.. *Time: 11:30-12:30 p.m. *Location: TBD

Intermediate Level Group Classes The intermediate class will take what the dogs and owners have learned at the beginning level and intensify the learning with added duration, distance and distractions. Other higher level cues will also be taught. Dogs should have completed a beginning level class prior to taking the intermediate class whether with Rhonda or elsewhere. Classes will be held at different locations. *Cost: $120 for 6 week session. *Dates: TBD (If you would be interested in this class, let Rhonda know.)

Dog Therapy Prep Class with Human Animal Bond If you are interested in having you and your dog work as a therapy team, this class will teach you and your dog to manage situations that you would encounter in settings such as schools, nursing homes, adults with disabilities, etc. The final class will include a temperament test with Human Animal Bond of Fort Leavenworth. *Cost: $130 for 7 week session. *Dates: In Session *Time: 11:30-12:30 p.m. Location: various locations in Leavenworth area. Current session in progress; Next session will be in the fall.

Active military will receive a 10% discount on all services.

Owners will receive a 10% discount on first time services if the owner can show proof of adoption from an animal shelter.

CAll 913-702-7284 to register or submit email on contact page

If your dog is extremely fearful or dog/people reactive, private lessons would be the best option.