Classes are held at 76 Hope Street in Greenfield, MA.

Class Dates InformationClass Descriptions

 

Classes are offered on a regular basis in Massachusetts.

For more information or to register for a class call or E-mail:

All classes are subject to weather related cancellations so call and check.
Class cancellations due to weather will be available by 3 p.m. the day of class....call
413- 863-3732 and press #4.

Please make sure to call ahead to make sure the dates for classes haven't changed because of bad weather. Thank you.

Greenfield Classes

All classes at 76 Hope Street in Greenfield will be taught by either Laurie LaValley or Pam Murphy.

April 18, 2008 - Service Dog Training - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM. at 76 Hope Street in Greenfield, MA. To register for this class call Pam at (413) 863-3732 and leave your name and telephone number and your pup's name and I will get back to you.

April 30, 2008- Advanced Intermediate  - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM.at 76 Hope Street in Greenfield, MA. To register for this class call Pam at (413) 863-3732 and leave your name and telephone number and your pup's name and I will get back to you.

May 1, 2008 - Beginner Level  - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM at 76 Hope Street in Greenfield, MA. Taught by Pam Murphy. To register for this class call Pam at (413) 863-3732 and leave your name and telephone number and your pup's name and I will get back to you.

May 1, 2008 - Therapy Dog Certification Training  -7:00 PM - 8:00 PM. at 76 Hope Street in Greenfield, MA. Taught by Pam Murphy. To register for this class call Pam at (413) 863-3732 and leave your name and telephone number and your pup's name and I will get back to you.

May 2, 2008 - Puppy Kindergarten - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM at 76 Hope Street in Greenfield, MA. Taught by Laurie LaValley. Age limit of 8 to 16 weeks. To register for this class call Laurie (413)-268-7554 and leave your name and telephone number and your pup's name and I will get back to you.

May 9, 2008 - Intermediate  - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM.at 76 Hope Street in Greenfield, MA. To register for this class call Pam at (413) 863-3732 and leave your name and telephone number and your pup's name and I will get back to you.

May 14, 2004 - Canine Good Citizen - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM. at 76 Hope Street in Greenfield, MA. Taught by Pam Murphy. To register for this class call Laurie at (413) 268-7554 and leave your name and telephone number and your pup's name and I will get back to you.

On going: Breed Handling
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM. every Thursday at 76 Hope Street in Greenfield, MA. Taught by Pam Murphy. To register for this class call Pam at (413) 863-3732 and leave your name and telephone number and your pup's name and I will get back to you.

Map of 76 Hope St
Greenfield, MA 01301-3515

Class Descriptions

New Offerings!

Service Dog Training
This class will help owners develop behaviors in their dogs which will translate into helping them with various disabilities. Because of the variations in what people expect of particular service dogs, this class with be highly individualized in developing skills and behaviors.
8 weeks - $95.00

Therapy Dog Certification Class
This class is designed to help people interested in doing animal assisted therapy in hospitals, nursing homes, become certified as Therapy Dogs through Therapy Dog International (TDI). TDI's certification test is the AKC's Canine Good Citizen Test with added elements which assess the dog's suitability to visit with strangers who might put stresses on the dog that they aren't normally faced with.
Class is 8 weeks with testing done on the nearest Saturday to the finish of class. This class, as well as the testing MUST be pre-registered for. $95.00 / $15.00 for TDI test / $15.00 for CGC test (if needed).

Puppy Kindergarten
For puppies from 8 to 16 weeks of age. Socialization with other pups and other people. Basic obedience commands. Problem solving. Our Greenfield site includes specially built puppy-sized agility obstacles where our puppies can get a let up on the competition! As the area's longest running puppy kindergarten classes we offer only the best of training for our students. Pam and Laurie were trained under Ian Dunbar, the developer of the current model of Puppy Kindergarten classes.
6 weeks - $75.00

Beginner Level
For any age dog! The next step for the well behaved family dog. More formal obedience, with a practical goal for making living with your dog a joy. Because we offer the Beginner level four nights a week in two locations, we are able to keep our class sizes small thereby insuring individual attention for our students. Also because of the smaller class sizes we are able to cover subjects not normally covered in most Beginner classes.
6 weeks - $75.00

Civilized Canine
A class to prepare your dog to take and pass the American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen Test. Testing is done on the last week of class by an independent, qualified CGC evaluator. In months to come the CGC will take on far more importance....dangerous dog legislation that is breed-based can have an impact on a homeowner's insurance coverage for certain breeds of dogs. Some communities are now asking for CGC certification before insurance is renewed. In today's society the more we can do to encourage responsible dog ownership the better off we will all be in assuring us the joy of still living with the dogs we love. NB productions currently has an 80% pass rate for first time test takers who have completed our class (compared with a 50% nationwide average). New standards introduced early this year for re-evaluation of CGC evaluators is endorsed by NB productions. All our evaluators are certified by the AKC (Pam Murphy is the #9 evaluator in the country).
7 weeks - $85.00

An Introduction to Rally Obedience
The growing new sport of Rally O! is explored and Level 1 exercises broken down. We are hoping to add Rally O! Level 2 later this summer. Rally is a wonderful sport to introduce you and your dog to the world of competition obedience, along with strengthening the bond of friendship you have with your dog.
6 weeks - $75.00

Rally Level II
Continue your Rally education and have a great time learning! Rally Level II includes some jumping and off leash work...!
6 weeks - $75.00

Intermediate Level
For any age dog. Concentration on heeling work (on-leash and off-leash), stays with distractions, recall work. The Intermediate class is growing in leaps and bounds! It was exciting to be teaching this level once again. The class is full and we are having a great time learning together! The exercises are hard, but the teams are doing great!
6 weeks - $75.00

Advanced Intermediate
More emphasis on heeling, concentration on teamwork. Novice level Obedience run - through's every sixth week.
6 weeks - $75.00

Breed Handling
Drop-In : This group varies but the participants are creating a real bond of mutual understanding and help. Aimed at the beginner handler initially it has grown to include all levels. Most evenings we have at least three different "judges" for our students to work with....

We have put together a Photo Show of some of our classes, to view it, click here.

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