Core Training Classes-
Our Core classes are ongoing and offered year round. Some classes may require prerequisites. Please contact us for more details.
All classes are held at our training facility at 301 Grove Rd, Phoenix, Oregon unless otherwise stated.
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Rogue Beginnings 1 (Puppy 1)-
Start your puppy off on the right paw with our Rogue Beginnings 1 class. This class is for puppies that are at least 8 weeks old up to generally 13-14 weeks old at the start of class who have started but are not finished with their puppy immunization series. Class is held indoors at our training facility where we keep the environment sterile and safe for puppy interactions. We follow the safety recommendations from the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior. Here is the link to their page for more information. https://avsab.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Puppy_Socialization_Position_Statement_Download_-_10-3-14.pdf This article also discusses the importance of proper socialization and exposure during this critical period in puppies' life. Be sure not to miss out on your puppies’ behavioral vaccinations by joining our puppy class today! If you have any questions or concerns about the health and safety of your puppy during class, please give us a call!
Our puppy class is designed to help your puppy develop properly using progressive reinforcement, exposure to many real life scenarios and environments. We introduce proper socialization skills, handling, and basic manners. Puppies enjoy exploring many different obstacles and learn to fine tune their motor skills. They will also enjoy off leash play time. You will learn how to teach your puppy important life skills and get help with any of your questions about your growing puppy including but not limited to: house training, puppy mouthiness, chewing, crate training, the importance of supervision, and what to do to prevent unwanted behavior.
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Rogue Beginnings 2 (Puppy 2)-
As your puppy grows older you may begin to notice some changes. Your puppy no longer sits when you ask, or may not “hear” you when you call. This is because your puppy is entering adolescence. Adolescence is the time when everything you think your puppy knows can start to fall apart and you may no longer be the most important thing in your puppy’s world as he begins to notice squirrels, dogs, interesting smells or anything else that may capture his attention. Maintaining your dog’s socialization and training through adolescence can be frustrating for you and your puppy if you don’t know what to expect and how to deal with it. This is a critical time for your dog’s development and why we developed many of our training classes. For more information on Adolescence please read: http://dogtime.com/dog-health/general/1498-puppy-adolescence-dunbar,
This class is for puppies that are fully immunized and generally 16-28 weeks old at the start of class. This class features enhanced socialization and introducing relaxation around distractions with structured off leash play. We will also help you prepare for adolescence by training proactively, working on impulse control and building basic manners. By taking this class you will be well on your way to a well-mannered pup!
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Rogue Beginnings 3 (Puppy 3)-
This class is for puppies who are continuing on from our Puppy 2 class and are generally 7-12 months old at the start of class. It continues building basic manners, relationship, impulse control, socialization and helping our puppies to become happy and stable adult dogs. Note: this is not a basic class! Puppies who have not taken at least Puppy 2 will need to pass a basic skills assessment in order to sign up for class. Please contact us if you would like to set up a time to have a short skills assessment.
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Prerequisite: Puppy 2
Rogue Beginnings 4 (Puppy 4)- Intermediate training and socialization based on the AKC CGC test.
This class is for puppies who are continuing on from our Puppy 3 class. Push your puppies' potential with exercises designed around the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test! We will build on the basics covered in the other puppy classes while continuing to work on relationship, impulse control, socialization and helping our puppies to become happy and stable adult dogs. Note: this is an intermediate class! Puppies who have not taken at least Puppy 3 will need to pass a basic skills assessment in order to sign up for class. Please contact us if you would like to set up a time to have a short skills assessment.
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Prerequisite: Puppy 3
Rogue Beginnings 5 (Puppy 5)- Advanced training and socialization designed to help you pass the AKC Community Canine test.
Really put you and your puppy to the test by taking it to the streets in this challenging but very fun class! Class is held in different locations each week around our community where we encounter real life situations all while enhancing your bond with your puppy, sharpening obedience skills and strengthening social skills.
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Rogue Manners- Basic training for all ages-
This class is for dogs that are generally over 9 months of age. Rogue Manners 1 is a NON Traditional obedience training class where we practice real life scenarios to enhance your dog’s real world skills. You will learn how to build impulse control, work on socialization and re-establish or enhance the connection with your dog all while practicing basic manners. The low instructor to student pair ratio enables opportunity for 1 on 1 help during class. This class is also helpful for dogs who are shy or worried as we can use the class environment for behavior modification. Contact us to see if this class is appropriate for your under-socialized dog.
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Rogue CGC- Intermediate training for all ages designed to help you pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen test.
Through this course we work on enhancing your dog’s obedience skills while strengthening your relationship with your dog. Push your dog’s potential by taking this course that is designed around the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. *This is not a basic class. A good foundation in leash manners, stationary positions and recall need to be in place before you take this class. This class is not appropriate for under-socialized dogs. Please contact us for more information.
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Prerequisite: a solid working foundation in basic obedience. Please contact us for more information.
Rogue CGC: Community- Advanced training and socialization designed to help you pass the AKC Community Canine test.
This class will really put you and your dog to the test by taking it to the streets! Class is held in different locations around our community where we encounter real life situations all while enhancing your bond with your dog, sharpening obedience skills and strengthening social skills.
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Rogue CGC: Urban- Advanced training and socialization designed to help you pass the AKC Urban Canine test.
This course is designed around the AKC Urban Canine test. A highly advanced course recommended for anyone pursuing therapy work, is training a service dog, or would like to have an amazingly well behaved dog that can travel anywhere. Through this course we will visit several busy dog-friendly businesses as you work on your dog’s ability to remain calm and under control.
(This class does not provide any certifications or public access rights. The class is designed to prep you for additional testing.)
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Specialty Classes-
Cooperative Care: Level 1-
WHY TRAIN FOR COOPERATIVE CARE?
Cooperative care involves training an animal to not only tolerate handling and husbandry procedures, but to be an active, willing participant in these experiences.
Research has shown that the benefit of having a sense of control over unpleasant events applies not only to humans, but to all animals. Teaching an animal that they can have some control in such situations can reduce their stress and fear, and increase their confidence and tolerance for handling during veterinary exams or procedures, grooming, or handling they might otherwise find unpleasant. Additionally, while it may seem counter-intuitive to allow this kind of agency—many people assume that giving an animal a sense of control would just result in the animal refusing to participate in the unpleasant experience—the opposite is true when cooperative care is properly trained: Animals taught using cooperative care training willingly participate in unpleasant events.
How does your dog react to nail trims? Does he let you brush his teeth without complaint? Can the groomer handle him with ease? Are vet visits enjoyable? By using cooperative care we can make these procedures as pleasant and stress free as possible. In this class we will lay the foundations and show you how to start working on the exercises with your dog. We will build on these foundations in the next levels of class.
One of the most important aspects of teaching cooperative care is that the animal is allowed to “say no.” In class we will teach them how they can indicate using a non-aggressive, safe behavior that they need a break. Our ultimate goal is to have dogs who are relaxed and calm for procedures that will benefit their health and well-being. This class is appropriate for dogs of all ages and at all levels of training. Sometimes even very highly trained performance dogs have issues with being handled in certain ways.
Please contact us for more information about this exciting new class!
Rogue Rovers-
For dogs who have a difficult time around other dogs and experience Dog-Dog Reactivity. Help your dog to relax in the presence of other dogs while earning your dog’s trust and enhancing your bond. Learn the skills to help your dog make better choices and learn to look to you for advice instead of making poor decisions. This class size is limited, contact us for details.
Prerequisite: Must be approved by instructor to join class.
Rally I-
A great introduction to this fun dog sport!
Prerequisite: Solid foundation skills. Please contact us for information. Not appropriate for dogs with reactivity or fear issues.
Length of course: TBD
Duration of class: TBD
Location: Go Rogue Dog Training Center 301 Grove Rd Phoenix Oregon 97535. This class will start at our training center but we will be changing locations each week to practice walking in the real world such as; parks, pet stores, down town Medford, Ashland, or Jacksonville.
Cost: contact us for details
Call today to reserve your space in class. 541-327-9559