LADOC offers classes for puppies and adult dogs to the general public throughout the year. From time-to-time speciality classes or instructional seminars to address specific problems are offered.

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Puppy Kindergarten:
LADOC offers a fun puppy class to start your puppy off on the right pay and to build the foundation for you and your puppy's future relationship. In this class your puppy will learn his basic commands, build his confidence by playing on obstacles and socializing with other puppies. Puppy raising problems and concerns will be addressed. Ages: 12 weeks to 6 months

Basic Manners:
In this class the handler learns how to teach his dog to be a responsive, well-mannered pet. Basic obedience exercises are taught, individual problems are addressed, and responsible pet ownership is encouraged.
Ages: 6 months and older

Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
For the AKC Canine Good Citizen training program, dogs must have completed a Basic level course or have permission of the instructor before enrolling in the CGC course. In this class dogs learn a variety of skills that are needed in our human world to help the dogs be all-round good citizens. At the end of the course a test of the basic skills is given to each dog/handler team. Successful completion of the test
results in a CGC Certificate being issued. This program is designed by the American Kennel Club and the certificate is issued through the AKC for all breeds and mixes of dogs. For more information on what a CGC is and a description of the tests, follow this link to the AKC. AKC Canine Good Citizen program
Ages: 6 months and older

Agility:
The dogs learn to go over and through a variety of obstacles. This is a fun, confidence building class for dogs their handlers who have successfully completed a Basic level class and are 10 months or older.

Rally Obedience:
A fun, fast new sport in dog obedience! Handlers lead dogs through a set of exercises that build on basic obedience skills (sit, heel, down, etc) in a timed event that emphasizes teamwork. A great follow-up to our Basic Manners class. See the AKC website for more details about Rally.

Recall:
Does your dog come when called? Or, does he flip you the paw? In this short course you learn the basic skills to build a reliable come when called on your dog. All ages.

Nose Work:
Dogs have an amazing sense of smell and a natural desire to hunt.  This class focuses on teaching you how to encourage and develop your dog’s natural scenting abilities by using their desire to hunt and their love of food, toys and exercise.  It’s a great class for your dog to have fun, build focus and confidence, burn tons of mental and physical energy, and strengthen their relationship with you. Fun Nose Work can be enjoyed by any dog of any breed, age, temperament or training background, and requires minimal time and equipment.

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