Find the Perfect Class for Your Dog

At Canine Compass, we offer a comprehensive range of training programs designed to meet the unique needs of every dog and owner, from playful puppies to seasoned companions.

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Our Specialized Training Programs

Give your new family member the best start in life! Our Puppy Socialization classes are designed for puppies aged 8-16 weeks. We focus on building confidence, gentle bite inhibition, early house-training tips, and introducing basic cues like 'sit' and 'down' in a safe, supervised environment. Your puppy will learn crucial social skills with other puppies and people, setting the foundation for a well-adjusted adult dog.

Target Age: 8-16 weeks
Focus: Confidence building, social skills, basic manners
Schedule: Saturdays, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Our Basic Obedience course is perfect for dogs 5 months and older who need to learn fundamental commands and good manners. Over six weeks, we cover essential skills such as 'sit', 'stay', 'come' (recall), loose-leash walking, and polite greetings. This class helps build a strong bond between you and your dog, improves communication, and addresses common behavioral challenges with positive reinforcement methods.

Target Age: 5 months and older
Duration: 6-week course
Skills: Sit, Stay, Come, Leash Walking, Polite Greetings

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Ready to take your dog's skills to the next level? Our Advanced Dog Training program builds upon the foundation of basic obedience, focusing on off-leash reliability, complex command sequences, and impulse control in distracting environments. This course is ideal for dogs who have completed a basic obedience course and owners looking for more refined control and a deeper partnership with their canine companion.

Prerequisite: Completion of Basic Obedience
Focus: Off-leash reliability, complex commands, impulse control
Benefits: Enhanced communication, greater freedom for your dog

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Some challenges require a more personalized approach. Our Behavioral Modification services offer private consultations to address specific, complex issues such as separation anxiety, reactivity towards other dogs or people, resource guarding, excessive barking, or aggression. Our certified behaviorists work one-on-one with you to understand the root cause of the behavior and develop a tailored plan using humane, effective strategies.

Format: Private, one-on-one consultations
Issues Addressed: Separation anxiety, reactivity, resource guarding, aggression
Approach: Customized plans, positive reinforcement

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Unleash your dog's inner athlete! Our Agility Training introduces dogs and handlers to the thrilling world of obstacle courses. Learn to navigate tunnels, master jumps, weave through poles, and conquer the A-frame. This course is a fantastic way to burn energy, strengthen your bond, and develop your dog's focus and coordination. Perfect for dogs of all breeds and sizes who love to move and have fun.

Activity: Obstacle course navigation
Benefits: Physical exercise, mental stimulation, bond strengthening
Equipment: Tunnels, jumps, weave poles, A-frame

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Ready to Start Your Dog's Training Journey?

Our team is here to guide you and your furry friend every step of the way.