Dog Training
We offer a wide variety of classes in A group setting. We cover all stages of life as well as obedience, rally, sports, conformation and therapy. Our Day School Program will compliment your training efforts and help to speed up the training process.
Classes
Day
School
Enrichment
Camp
Board
& Train
Classes
All class start dates and prices are subject to change. You must pay for the class at time of enrollment to hold a spot. Refunds can be issues up to 7 days prior to class start dates. Check with the office as we will offer new classes if possible when we fill classes and have available trainers. 219.996.DOGS(3647)
*Class start dates are subject to changed, please call office for start dates**
Obedience
Manners -“APDT”
Sports/Performance
Puppy
Terrible Teens
AKC Canine Good Citizen
Specialty
Obedience
At SRCC you start with either a Puppy or Terrible Teens class for foundationals skills. As you move through the obedience classes, distractions and durations will increase. Once you learn how to communicate with your dog then you can move on to manners based and sport classes. Our instructors will be able to help you with problems as they arise as your puppy grows and matures into an adult. Jumping back into obedience classes as your dog developes will only reinforce your bond and ability to move through the world in polite harmony with your dog.
AKC Star Puppy
7 Weeks Class – Cost $175
8 Weeks - 5 Months
Enroll your puppy in our AKC STAR Puppy class for a great start! Learn basic commands, leash walking, and puppy socialization. Introduce your pup to new experiences and earn the AKC Star Puppy Certificate. For more info, visit www.akc.org. Classes for pups aged 2 to 5 months. Must attend 6 classes to qualify for the AKC Star Puppy Test.Intermediate Puppy
6 Weeks Class – Cost $165
Up to 7 Months
This class enhances pup response to cues on/off leash, emphasizing focus amidst distractions. It prepares puppies for sport classes, catering to individual pup/handler teams. Encouraging good choices, it helps achieve desired behavior both on/off leash. Instructors love it! For pups under 8 months, following AKC Star Puppy and before Terrible Teens class.SRCC Puppy
6 Weeks Class – Cost $165
8 Weeks - 5 Months
The SRCC Puppy class offers the same exposure as the ALC Star Puppy Class, minus the final exam. Our apprentice trainers conduct the class with the necessary teaching skills, although they lack the required AKC certification hours for your puppy.
Terrible Teens
6 Weeks Class – Cost $165
6 Months and Up
Teenagers across species are challenging. Learn how to tame your wild child with this class. Relationship building exercises and creating value in yourself as it relates to your dog’s viewpoint are very important ways to get compliance. This class is appropriate for dogs 5 months to 3 years with Basic Obedience Skills.
AKC Canine Good Citizen
6 Weeks Class – Cost $185
1 Year and Up
Responsible Owners, Well-mannered dogs. The AKC’s Canine Good Citizen program is recognized as the gold standard for dog behavior. In CGC, dogs who pass the 10 step CGC test can earn a certificate and/or the official AKC CGC title. Dogs with the CGC Title have the suffix, “CGC” after their names. For more information, visit www.akc.org. CGC Certification Test will be the last class.
Therapy
6 Weeks Class – Cost $185
2 Years and Up
Therapy dogs are born to assist, calm, and listen to those in need. Join our class to learn the requirements, skills, and take the TDI test at SRCC for certification. Visit www.tdi-dog.org for more information.Reactive
7 Weeks Class – Cost $225
Any age
In this class, we'll teach your dog focus and impulse control to handle distractions. Skills are crucial for dogs. All ages welcome, as we work on duration, distance, and intensity of stimuli.Shy/Fearful
7 Weeks Class – Cost $225
Any age
Join our confidence-building class for dogs who struggle with environmental, social, or dog-related anxieties. Learn valuable skills to help your dog navigate and cope with stress. All ages welcome.Kids In Charge Class
4 Weeks Class – Cost $125
6 Months and Up
In this class, kids aged 8 to 17 will learn to teach their dogs new skills, strengthen their bond, and engage in obedience, agility, tricks, and enrichment activities. Parents must observe, and dogs need appropriate collars and treats.H.S. High School Level
B.A. High School Level
M.A. High School Level
Ph.D. High School Level
Manners -“APDT”
SRCC is offering the C.L.A.S.S. Curriculum designed by Association of Professional Dog Trainers. The curriculum is designed to be fun and interactive. Sharon Jonas is certified to do the testing for each level. SRCC will be working to get more of our trainers certified to test for each level. Our goal is to use this program to help you apply skills learned to help you in your everyday life with your dog. You must successfully pass each level to move on to the next. A Beginning Puppy or Terrible Teens class must be completed prior to High School Level. As you progress through the C.L.A.S.S. Curriculum levels will increase in difficulty.
H.S. Level
6 Weeks Class – Cost $175
Sit & Down, Off-Leash Heel, Basic Stay, Confidence Course, Name Game ,Comfort Around Food Bowl, Meeting Strangers Body Handling
B.A. Level
6 Weeks Class – Cost $175
Wait at the Door, Come & Leash-Up Manners, Loose-Leash Walking & Attention, Meet & Greet, Leave It, Wait for the Food Bowl, Stay, Settle, Give & Take
M.A. Level
6 Weeks Class – Cost $175
Wait in the Car, Calmly Pass by Other Dogs, Wait at the Door with Distractions, Sit, Down & Stand, Body Handling, Loose-Leash Walking & Leave It (Figure 8 Configuration), Stay with Distraction & Distance, Out of Sight & Out of Mind (with Hand Targeting)
Ph.D. Level
6 Weeks Class – Cost $175
Advanced Loose-Leash Walking, Back Up, Advanced Stay, Advanced Come & Leashing-Up Manners, Meet & Greet with Body Handling, Attention During High Distraction, Table Manners & Do You Really Know Sit?
Agility
Nosework
Barn Hunt
Dock Diving
AKC Rally Obedience
AKC Tricks & Fitness
Shed Antler Class
Junior Handler Agility
Disc Dog
Treibball
Conformation
Herding
Mushing & Carting
Sports/Performance
SRCC offers Sport Classes to help with your dogs behaviors at home. The different sporting classes simulate your dogs instinctual needs and requires them to use their brains. This is a more effective way to tire your dog out and you begin to see a much calmer version of your dog over time. Your dog will also start to turn to you and view you as the leader since you will be the thing that gives them joy.
Beginner/Foundation
6 Weeks Class – Cost $165
14 Weeks
Agility is a fun and fast game of chase where the dog chases you! This beginner class will help you build foundation skills and help your dog safely and accurately execute equipment. Whether you are interested in playing safely or competing, this is a must for handlers and dogs.Intermediate
6 Weeks Class – Cost $165
6 Months and Up
A class to follow Beginning Agility. Introduction to sequence skills. Getting you ready for Agility League and or TrialingDrop In
Drop in Package
Must be trialing
A class for those already trialing where you will be running your dog on a full course. A Drop-In package must be on file and you must call the office to secure a spot each week.
Beginner/Foundation
6 Weeks Class – Cost $165
6 Weeks
Discover the exciting world of scenting sports! Learn to recognize your dog's target odor in different environments, compete, build confidence, and have fun together. Perfect for any dog and owner!Intermediate
6 Weeks Class – Cost $165
6 Weeks
This class is for experienced scent-trained dogs. We address any training issues and prepare for advanced hide challenges, focusing on problem-solving and enhancing skills.Master Class
6 Weeks Class – Cost $165
6 Weeks
The Excellent/Master Nosework class is for teams that are competing at this higher level & would like to brush up on their skills. Each week we will cover different challenges that you will come across during a search while trialing such as inaccessible hides, converging odors, blank areas, high hides, plus much more. We will also set up detective like searches to prepare those teams that are starting out or already involved in this challenging level.
Beginner/Foundation
4 Weeks Class – Cost $125
4 Weeks
Learn how to start your dog in the thrilling sport of Barn Hunt. This class teaches proper job understanding, clear alerts, and proofing games. Explore tubes, target understanding, and AKC, UKC & IDS recognition. Visit www.barnhunt.com for more info.Intermediate
4 Weeks Class – Cost $125
4 Weeks
This class is for experienced teams familiar with targeting tubes. It offers challenging situations to test dog and handler skills with obstacle courses. Drop In Package available with advance reservation, but limited to 6 paying students. Call 219.996.3647 for details.
Beginner/Foundation
4 Weeks Class – Cost $145
4 Weeks
In Beginning Dock Diving, we familiarize dogs with water using platforms, floaties, and ramps. Owners must enter the pool. The goal is to train dogs to swim to the ramp independently and progress to the Intermediate Class, which focuses on dock jumping. Typically, four sessions are needed for dogs to feel comfortable advancing.Intermediate
4 Weeks Class – Cost $135
4 Weeks
In the intermediate dock diving class, we help your dog gain confidence and improve their jumping technique. They can participate in competitions, trials, and leagues, and we offer various events throughout the summer. Visit our website for more information.National K9 League
2 Wednedsday's a month from May - Sept Class – Cost $135
2 Wednedsday's a month from May - Sept
SRCC is part of the National K9 Dock Diving League. We compete with dock across the county to include a Championship Tournament at the end of the season.
AKC Rally Obedience
4 Weeks Class – Cost $125
4 Weeks
This is a progressive class, from beginner to advanced. Obedience can continue to be worked on by you and your dog but moving through a course. We will work you up to a 19 sign course. We will work on various signs per venue and establish the behaviors necessary to make you look like a star in the Rally ring! Fun class to improve obedience skills in a fun way. Build bonds and confidence while having fun with your dog!
AKC Tricks & Fitness
4 Weeks Class – Cost $125
4 Weeks
Join our fun-filled class to strengthen your bond with your dog and explore the world of dog sports! Prioritize focus and team building through marker training and engaging games. We'll teach valuable skills and tricks that enhance cognitive abilities, body awareness, balance, and core strength. From pivoting on a disc for "heel" positions to shaping confidence on various objects, we'll cover it all. Additionally, we introduce cavaletti work, fitness exercises, and motivational games like the Ready Game and Recall to Heel. Enjoy mat work, off-switch games, Whiplash Turns, and more! Basic Obedience Skills required.
Shed Antler Class
4 Weeks Class – Cost $125
4 Weeks
This class will teach the foundation skills needed for finding Shed Antlers and bringing them back to handler.
Junior Handler Agility
4 Weeks Class – Cost $125
4 Weeks
Like our Kids in Charge Class, we are offering beginner level agility for kids that are at 8 yrs or older with dogs that are 6 months or older and have completed Puppy and or Terrible Teens Class. Jr. Handler Beginning Agility will focus on foundational agility skills. A parent or guardian is required to stay for class and dogs are to be pottied prior to entering the ring. Excessive potty accidents in the ring will result in removal from the ring for the day.
Disc Dog
4 Weeks Class – Cost $125
4 Weeks
Disc Dog is an exciting, fast-paced, fun sport that all dogs and people can enjoy. We will be teaching the basic game of fetch with a frisbee in a safe way! Dogs of any breed, type, size or shape can play and be successful.
Treibball
4 Weeks Class – Cost $125
4 Weeks
Treibball is an exciting new dog sport that began in Germany a few years ago. The goal is for the person and the dog to work as a team. The handler directs the dog from a distance around a set of balls to push them into a goal one by one. In competition the dog's work is timed. We will be teaching the foundation skills needed in Treibball
Conformation
4 Weeks Class – Cost $125
4 Weeks
The official term for dog shows is conformation — as in, the act of conforming or producing conformity. While a dog show may look like a beauty pageant, it’s not. Dogs are not being compared to each other; they’re being measured by how closely they conform to the standard of their particular breed. We will show you how to stack your dog, move througha ring and
Herding
4 Weeks Class – Cost $125
4 Weeks
Herding is a term referring to moving stock with your dog. We use both duck and sheep for herding classes at SRCC. You will learn the basic skills and communication ques for your dog to move stock from point a to b.
Mushing & Carting
4 Weeks Class – Cost $125
4 Weeks
Both Mushing and Carting involve having a dog pull something behind them. In our classes, we will teach you how to properly fit your dog with the appropriate harness for each sport and help them get accustomed to wearing it. We start with pulling tires and then progress to sleds or carts. Join us to learn the fundamentals of Mushing and Carting, and develop a strong bond with your canine companion while engaging in these exciting activities.Day School
Program to compliment group classes. Dogs will be worked in foundation obedience to CGC skills and introduced to the sports offered on the property. They will also go on walks on the property as well as visits to the barn. (Contact us to see what Day School can and cannot accomplish)
Pricing & Packages
$55
Per day
3 for
Saving $27
$138
Saving $27
( $46 per day )
6 for
Saving $66
$264
Saving $66
( $44 per day )
12 for
Saving $165
$495
Saving $165
( $41 per day )
Hours
M-F 9:00AM-4:00PM
Drop off 7:00-9:00am
Pick up 4:00-6:00 pm
Packages must be used within 60 days from payment.
Reservation needed. Payment required when dropping off or package can be purchased.
No show and cancellation fees apply.
Reservation needed. Payment required when dropping off or package can be purchased.
No show and cancellation fees apply.
Enrichment Camp
Dogs will be worked in the sports in which they are already at an Advanced Beginner/Intermediate level, walks on property and visits to the barn. (Must have a referral from Day School trainers to enter program)
Pricing & Packages
$45
Per day
3 for
Saving $21
$114
Saving $21
( $38 per day )
6 for
Saving $54
$216
Saving $54
( $36 per day )
12 for
Saving $135
$405
Saving $135
( $34 per day )
Hours
M-F 9:00AM-4:00PM
Drop off 7:00-9:00am
Pick up 4:00-6:00 pm
Packages must be used within 60 days from payment.
Reservation needed. Payment required when dropping off or package can be purchased.
No show and cancellation fees apply.
Reservation needed. Payment required when dropping off or package can be purchased.
No show and cancellation fees apply.
Board & Train
One of the popular programs we offer is Board & Train. Your dog will stay with us for a period of time to start training, to work through issues, or to put some finishing touches on work you have started. Board & Train at SRCC will not only address basic obedience, but will allow exposure to all of our sports classes, 20 acres for daily walks, barns and farm animals to explore, kids, kittens and playgroups. We will also focus on impulse control in crowds of other people and dogs. While in a Board & Train program with SRCC, your dog will be worked by Day School trainers every day. SRCC Trainers will also be coming in at night for continuous training. Additionally, they will be able to attend a variety of appropriate classes which are held 7 days a week. Four 1-hour Private Lessons with a trainer at the facility will be required at the conclusion of the Board & Train period.
Pricing & Packages
$2,030
14 Days
$3,045
21 Days
$4,350
30 Days
Reservation and 50% deposit needed. Balance due at time of pick up.
4 privates after the Board & Train is $100 and must be done within 30 days after
the B&T reservation.
4 privates after the Board & Train is $100 and must be done within 30 days after
the B&T reservation.
Hours
Drop off and pick up:
Monday- Saturday: 9:30AM-11:00AM or 4:00PM-6:00PM
Sunday pick up only between 9:30 & 11am with an appointment only
(1/2 boarding fee)
(1/2 boarding fee)
Otherwise by appointment.
If not picked up by noon of next day after reservation, an additional day will be charged.
A $25 charge can be added for pickup or drop off times outside of designated times.
3% service fee will be applied for all refunds issued via credit cards.
If not picked up by noon of next day after reservation, an additional day will be charged.
A $25 charge can be added for pickup or drop off times outside of designated times.
3% service fee will be applied for all refunds issued via credit cards.
More Info
We offer specials on Board & Train packages during January and February. Follow up training will be
discounted if Board & Train is completed in either Jan or Feb. Four private lessons will be
free and group classes will be discounted. Call office for details 219.996.3647
discounted if Board & Train is completed in either Jan or Feb. Four private lessons will be
free and group classes will be discounted. Call office for details 219.996.3647
We recommend a minimum of 2 weeks to establish behaviors. Like most relationships and habits, dog
behaviors take time and practice.
Private lessons at the facility only are $125/ hour.
Evaluations at the facility are $50/30 min. If the evaluation leads to a class or Day School within 2
weeks after the evaluation then the $50 will be applied towards that service.
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