North Coast Dogs puppy and dog training classes offer the very best in behavior modification for your beloved canine companion. These are the classes that Cleveland’s best veterinarians recommend to their clients.
Each class is uniquely designed and presented for your dog’s individual level of development, skill and leaning potential. Don't have the time to attend for 6 consecutive weeks? We also offer single session seminars and workshops to help you get started, when you have the time! Click on the location nearest you to sign up. Questions? Please feel free to give us a call at 216-221-DOGS (3647).
Classes
Dogs are From Pluto
Just adopted a puppy and his antics are driving you wild? Adopt your first dog & wondering ‘What now’? Or is the new addition to your family joining your pack and you just want a way to create and strengthen the bond between you? Let us help you find out how!
Session lasts 1.5 hrs. This is a single session class. Humans only, please.
Cost: $15.00
| Sorry, but there are no Dogs are From Pluto sessions available at this time - please call or email to request availability. |
Buddy and Baby
Having your first child? Come to this seminar to learn how best to prepare your furry family members for a lifetime together with your new baby. Prepare now, and have one less thing to worry about when your new bundle of joy comes home!
Session lasts 1.5 hrs. This is a single session seminar. Humans only, please.
Cost: $25.00
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| 2/23/2012 | Thursday | 6:30 pm | Dan Klotzsche | Sign Up | ||
Chill Out: Information to help the Reactive Dog
Looking for ways to work with your reactive dog? Look no further. In this session we will discuss the in's and out's of aggression, and dog-friendly techniques to work with your feisty fido.
Session lasts 1.5 hrs. This is a single session seminar. Humans only, please.
Cost: $25.00
| Sorry, but there are no Chill Out: Information to help the Reactive Dog sessions available at this time - please call or email to request availability. |
Family Puppy
This clicker class is specially designed for the learning needs of puppies 8 - 18 weeks of age. Our fun and dynamic puppy class focuses exclusively on puppy issues and your puppy's individual success in this critical stage of development. You'll learn how to solve puppy behavior problems and how to teach your dog "sit," "down," "come," walking on leash, and "stay." Overall, we'll help you learn how to shape your puppy into a happy, confident, mature adult dog.
One hour a week for six weeks. Humans only for the first class.
Cost: $140.00
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| Start Date | Start Day | Start Time | Trainer | Sign Up | ||
| 2/19/2012 | Sunday | 2:00 pm | Lisa Musca | Sign Up | ||
| 3/14/2012 | Wednesday | 7:45 pm | Lisa Musca | Sign Up | ||
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| 2/25/2012 | Saturday | 9:45 am | Lisa Musca | Sign Up | ||
Puppy Play 'n Learn
All friendly puppies are welcome to attend. Must be 20 weeks and under. Come and enjoy some structured play and socialization time with you and your puppy. Playtime, along with learning some basic skills your puppy will need for a happy life with his new family!
Humans and dogs come together. One-hour sessions as scheduled. This is a single session class.
Cost: $20.00
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| Start Date | Start Day | Start Time | Trainer | Sign Up | ||
| 2/5/2012 | Sunday | 3:00 pm | Lisa Musca | Sign Up | ||
| 2/8/2012 | Wednesday | 7:45 pm | Lisa Musca | Sign Up | ||
Family Dog
This is an excellent beginner clicker class for dogs four months and older and their human companions. Certainly, it's never too late to learn. The focus is on building a strong human-canine bond and solving basic problem behaviors. Humans learn solid training theory while dogs learn beginning "sit," "down," "come," walking on leash, and "stay." You'll also learn how to prepare your dog for basic grooming and vet visits. While this is a well rounded class, be ready for lots of fun and games too.
One hour a week for six weeks. Humans only for the first class.
Cost: $140.00
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| Start Date | Start Day | Start Time | Trainer | Sign Up | ||
| 2/9/2012 | Thursday | 7:45 pm | Dan Klotzsche | Sign Up | ||
| 2/19/2012 | Sunday | 2:00 pm | Lisa Musca | Sign Up | ||
| 3/5/2012 | Monday | 6:30 pm | Lisa Musca | Sign Up | ||
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| Start Date | Start Day | Start Time | Trainer | Sign Up | ||
| 2/25/2012 | Saturday | 9:45 am | Lisa Musca | Sign Up | ||
Doggy Drop-in
Ready to start working with your dog in a group setting immediately? Want to see what we are all about before committing to a six week class? Come join us for a single session with your dog, and learn some new behaviors and training techniques for both you and your pup.
Sessions are geared to the beginner clicker trainer and dog. Single session with your dog.
Cost: $35.00
| Sorry, but there are no Doggy Drop-in sessions available at this time - please call or email to request availability. |
Having A Baby?
This 4 week class is a must for parents expecting a baby. Your pets will need to be prepared for the new arrival just like you will! Learn some of the common problems in pets associated with new babies...and learn how to prevent those problems. We'll also show you how to teach your pet behavior skills that will be useful once the baby is here!
One hour a week for four consecutive weeks. Humans only for the first class.
Cost: $100.00
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| Start Date | Start Day | Start Time | Trainer | Sign Up | ||
| 2/23/2012 | Thursday | 6:30 pm | Dan Klotzsche | Sign Up | ||
CGC
Prerequisite of Family Dog or equivalent. In this class you'll develop and sharpen the skills your dog needs to earn an AKC Canine Good Citizen Certificate. You'll learn how to teach your dog the skills needed to accept distracting situations with grace and confidence. You will also work on utilizing praise and encouragement as rewards, fading the use of treats and toys.
One hour a week for five weeks. Humans and dogs come to every class. This is a flex class, pay per session attended or sign up for the entire five weeks.
Cost: $125.00
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| Start Date | Start Day | Start Time | Trainer | Sign Up | ||
| 2/25/2012 | Saturday | 11:00 am | Lisa Musca | Sign Up | ||
Good Manners
Prerequisite of Family Puppy, Family Dog or equivalent. Good Manners class is an excellent next step for those that have taken Family Puppy or Family Dog class. The goal of this class is to advance the foundation skills learned previously as well as place emphasis on teaching your dog self control. We will combine good manner behaviors with fun and games all while making you a better trainer and enhancing the relationship between you and your dog.
The class is five weeks long and you will bring your dog to every class. This is a flex class, pay per session attended or sign up for the entire five weeks.
Cost: $125.00
| Sorry, but there are no Good Manners sessions available at this time - please call or email to request availability. |
Kids and Dogs
Prerequisite: Family Puppy, Family Dog or trainer approval. Everyone has a vision of kids and dogs living together as best friends, but this happy scenario doesn't happen without some work. This 4 week clicker class is designed to help parents create a bond between their children and their dogs by learning how to involve the kids in the training process. The whole family attends each class where the focus will be on the children learning how to teach basic behaviors to the dog as well as how to interact appropriately with dogs through fun games and exercises.
This class takes place once a week for 4 weeks. The class is geared towards children between the ages of 3 and 10. Dogs attend all sessions with their family.
Cost: $100.00
| Sorry, but there are no Kids and Dogs sessions available at this time - please call or email to request availability. |
Canine Life and Social Skills
Prerequisite of Family Puppy, Family Dog or equivalent. This class is a great next step for dogs 4 months of age and older. The focus is on developing and strengthening behavior that has been learned previously. You'll build on your dog's existing behaviors with new challenges and distractions, applicable to daily life with your pup.
Based on the APDT C.L.A.S.S. program.
One hour a week for six weeks. Humans only for the first class.
Cost: $140.00
| Sorry, but there are no Canine Life and Social Skills sessions available at this time - please call or email to request availability. |
Foundations for Agility (And More!)
Foundations for Agility (And More!) is geared toward the person and dog that want to go beyond basic skills. Your dog will work toward being an even better companion and/or prepare to play or compete in a dog sport. It will help prepare you and your dog for a future in dog sports, obedience - or simply teach a pet dog excellent self control and good behavior for interactions with family, friends and other dogs.
Your dog will learn to look to you for direction while at the same time developing the confidence to work away from you in a reliable manner. Off leash control, reliable recalls and learning to ignore distractions such as food will help you and your dog prepare for future training in agility, flyball. advanced obedience work and also being the best companion possible.
1 hour a week for 5 weeks. Humans and dogs come to every class.
Cost: $125.00
| Sorry, but there are no Foundations for Agility (And More!) sessions available at this time - please call or email to request availability. |
Introduction to Agility
Have you always been curious about the sport of agility? Well, give it a shot without all the pressure! This class will provide you and your dog an introduction to agility in a fun and encouraging atmosphere. Together we'll get your dog jumping, weaving and climbing while having lots of fun!
One hour a week for two consecutive weeks. Humans and Dogs come to both sessions. This class may be repeated as often as you like.
Cost: $50.00
| Sorry, but there are no Introduction to Agility sessions available at this time - please call or email to request availability. |
Agility for Fun
Prerequisite of Introduction to Agility. You have been introduced to Agility and have found it to be a fun time. You would like to continue but really don’t want to get into competition. This is for you! In Agility for Fun we will play on equipment and incorporate fun games without the stress of weekly homework and training goals. Come, get active with your dog and have a good time all at once!
One hour a week for four consecutive weeks. Humans and dogs come to all sessions. This class may be repeated as often as you like.
Cost: $100.00
| Sorry, but there are no Agility for Fun sessions available at this time - please call or email to request availability. |
AKC CGC Evaluation
Prerequisite of CGC or equivalent. If you have taken our CGC course, or just want to see how your dog will do when tested, come join us to take the test. If you are working towards becoming a Delta Society Pet Partners team, let us know and we will modify the test accordingly.
Test is scheduled in 20 minute increments. After signing up you will be contacted to schedule your slotted time.
Cost: $10.00
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| Start Date | Start Day | Start Time | Trainer | Sign Up | ||
| 2/18/2012 | Saturday | 10:00 am | Laura Evans | Sign Up | ||
Focus - Doggy Zen
Prerequisite of Family Dog, Puppy, or equivalent. This workshop is all about developing your dog's attention span and self-control. The focus here is focus. You'll learn how to teach your dog to listen to you no matter what else is going on around you. This is skill building at the excellence level.
Single session with your dog.
Cost: $35.00
| Sorry, but there are no Focus - Doggy Zen sessions available at this time - please call or email to request availability. |
Pleased to Meet You
Prerequisite of Family Dog, Puppy, or equivalent. Tired of your dog jumping up to say hi? Looking for alternate behavior at the door? This workshop will focus on giving you the tools to achieve a politely greeting pup, with plenty of practice.
Single session with dog.
Cost: $35.00
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| Start Date | Start Day | Start Time | Trainer | Sign Up | ||
| 2/6/2012 | Monday | 7:45 pm | Laura Evans | Sign Up | ||
Loose Leash Walking
Prerequisite of Family Puppy, Dog or equivalent. Tired of your dog pulling you down the street? Are your walks more of a chore than fun? This is the session for you. In this workshop you will learn a variety of behaviors and animal friendly techniques to help get you on the right path to pleasant walks with your dog.
Single session with your dog.
Cost: $35.00
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| Start Date | Start Day | Start Time | Trainer | Sign Up | ||
| 2/13/2012 | Monday | 7:45 pm | Laura Evans | Sign Up | ||
| 2/14/2012 | Tuesday | 7:30 pm | Laura Evans | Sign Up | ||
Reliable Recall
Prerequisite of Family Dog, Puppy, or equivalent. Tired of your dog's selective hearing when you call "Lassie, come!'? Take our recall session, and learn what you can do to strengthen your dog's response when you call.
Single session with your dog.
Cost: $35.00
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| Start Date | Start Day | Start Time | Trainer | Sign Up | ||
| 2/20/2012 | Monday | 7:45 pm | Laura Evans | Sign Up | ||
Shaping Success
Prerequisite of Family Puppy, Dog, or equivalent. This workshop is perfect for building confidence and trust. Encourage your dog to investigate various objects, and learn how to think for himself! Good for the timid dog, as well as the dog too smart for their own good. We will work on fun tricks as well.
Single session with your dog.
Cost: $35.00
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| Start Date | Start Day | Start Time | Trainer | Sign Up | ||
| 2/27/2012 | Monday | 7:45 pm | Laura Evans | Sign Up | ||
Chill Out Class
PreRequisite of discussion with Trainer. Do you have a dog that needs to chill out around other dogs? Chill Out classes are geared toward modifying dog to dog aggressive behavior. The class is for dogs who are undersocialized and have either poor social skills or have developed sensitivities towards the proximity of other dogs and therfore lunge out to keep them away. Through a combination of mangement and behavior modification techniques, the class aims to safely progress to a point where the dogs in class can greet each other without aggressive displays.
Class is six weeks long and size is limited to a small group.You will meet once a week for one hour at the same time. First class session is humans only.
Cost: $150.00
| Sorry, but there are no Chill Out Class sessions available at this time - please call or email to request availability. |
Policies and Discounts
Aggression Policy
No dogs showing true or ritualized aggression toward another dog or human being will be allowed to remain in class. Clients asked to leave class due to an aggression issue will be given the prorated balance of their class fee in the form of a credit for in-home behavior counseling.
Certain exceptions will be applied to dogs enrolled in The Chill-Out Class. For information on The Chill-Out Class call North Coast Dogs at 216-221-DOGS.
Human clients are also asked to refrain from aggressive behavior.
Dropped Class Policy
No refunds are given after the class begins. Missed classes can be made up on alternate days or at an alternate location. Missing more than two classes will be considered dropping out. There are no refunds for missed classes.
Vaccination Policy
North Coast Dogs requires all dogs be current on vaccinations according to age for DHLPP, Rabies and Bordatella. Vet records must be presented prior to bringing your dog to class. Failure to provide vaccination information will result in termination from class without a refund. We encourage you to ask your vet to FAX us vaccination records.
North Coast Dogs is aware of varying and developing opinions regarding canine vaccination. Certain exceptions will be made with written documentation from your veterinarian.
Discounts
North Coast Dogs offers a 10% discount to any dog adopted from a shelter or recognized rescue organization within 6 months prior to class start date or in-home consultation.
North Coast Dogs will give current clients a 5% discount on future classes or in-home training services for every new client they refer. The new client must pay for a class or in-home service for the discount to be credited. Current clients can accumulate a discount up to 15% per class or in-home training session. There is no limit to the total amount of 5% credits that can be accumulated. The referral award will be issued in the form of a 5% referral coupon mailed by U.S. Postal Service. Referral coupons are nontransferrable and expire one year after issuance.
New clients must give the referring client's complete name when we ask "how did you hear about North Coast Dogs" for the referral discount to be credited.
This offer is effective March 1st, 2003 and is not retroactive.
Last updated: 1/7/2012
