Welcome to Wiggle School
Current Group Classes
Please call for more information on any class or to enroll!
*Classes are non-refundable
Class Instructor: Rae Lombardo, CTA, CGC Certified
Puppy playgroup mediator: Rae Lombardo & Caitlin Hebert
AKC S.T.A.R Puppy Elementary
Ages 9wks-7mo
Cost: $165 + tax
6 weeks, 1 hour
May 23rd - June 27
Saturdays at 10am
3/5 Spots available
Start you and your puppy’s relationship off on the right paw! The AKC S.T.A.R Puppy course is a 6 week course that lays the groundwork for a well trained and well socialized puppy. It is a perfect starter class and will provide a solid foundation to be a future Canine Good Citizen Graduate. The AKC S.T.A.R Puppy class works on 20 key training, owning, and handling concepts which are all positive training based. It is an excellent basic obedience class that helps solidify a healthy relationship between puppy and owner. Homework emails are provided weekly for your reference and continued support.
No orientation for this class.
No make-up classes.
No prior training needed for this class.
Middle School 101
Ages 7mo and up
Cost: $185 + tax
6 weeks, 1 hour
July 15th - Aug 19th
Monday at 6:15pm
Middle School is basic obedience for your pre-teen! This class is a great stepping stone for pups that need a little extra between our Preschool class and High School 101, or as a first time class with no previous training. Homework emails are provided weekly for your reference and continued support.
6 classes, 8 skill sets, 6 behaviors, foundations for adult CGC program.
Is this class for you? This class is not suitable for fearful dogs, or dogs with aggressive or reactive issues towards other dogs or people. It is ideal for dogs and puppies 7-18mo with little to no training but otherwise friendly personalities Dogs older than 18mo are welcome to sign up as well, this class is also a perfect refresher course! This class is a great class to take after AKC S.T.A.R Puppy or to prepare for the High School CGC Prep.
Adolecent Class Skill Sets:
Focus, Impulse Control, Auto-sit, Relax on mat, Leave it, Recall, Touch, Loose Leash
*all behaviors are taught using more distractions and adding duration to build on what they already know, while adding new techniques and skills.
Cooperative Care: Grooming, Handling, and Vet Manners
All ages welcome, basic obedience encouraged
Cost: $175 + tax
Next Class TBD
In this class, we cover all aspects of at-home body handling, grooming, and veterinary exams. This Cooperation Care Class is designed for dogs who are not comfortable with being handled, groomed, and/or going to the vet, as well as those looking to desensitize their new puppy to all these aspects.
During class, we will cover the correct tools to use for your dog's coat, and how to use them properly, how to practice and desensitize for veterinary exams, and how to be comfortable with unfamiliar people handling. Utilizing our full grooming salon we can simulate vet holds and grooming situations. We focus on teaching techniques to make your dog more comfortable being handled, working at your dog's pace, and pairing good associations with body handling, grooming, and vet holds. Using these methods your dog will learn to not only accept handling, but enjoy and consent to it! Along with covering handling, grooming, and vet manners training, each class has time put aside to concentrate on your dog’s specific areas that are sensitive or more challenging.
If your dog shows aggressive behaviors toward grooming and handling please call to discuss prior to sign up.
Desensitization to:
Body Handling
Vet holds/exams
Brushing
Nail Clippers/ Dremel
Ear Cleaning/exams
Teeth Brushing/dental exams
Grooming Table
Grooming Tub
NEW! High School
AKC Canine Good Citizen "CGC" Class
Ages: 10mo+
Please contact us directly for our next class dates!
The High School "CGC" Class is the next step in your dogs training journey. It is designed to help you and your dog prepare for the CGC test. All of the skills you have learned up to now will culminate in the is class and will master the 10 CGC skills that instill confidence and good manners in, and outside, of your home. Receiving the Canine Good Citizen certificate is an important accomplishment! Many graduates will expand their training and go on to be therapy and support dogs.
This class is not suitable for fearful dogs, or dogs with aggressive issues towards other dogs or people. This is a class for dogs and owners who have completed basic levels of training. This class is not for dog students who do not have intermediate obedience mastered. If you are unsure if your dog is ready for this class please give us a call to ask! We also have Middle School 101 for those not quite ready for this level.
No orientation for this class. No make-up classes
Requirements:
Completion of basic obedience within the past year.
Rabies and distemper vaccines.
(Bordetella and a negative fecal test are highly recommended)
NEW! Canine Good Citizen "CGC" Test
* Variable times and dates: Call or email to schedule your test!