Dog Training Classes
Peninsula Pups is more than just a daycare! We also offer obedience classes led by our General Manager and Certified Dog Trainer, Colin Keith. Colin works in the daycare during the week and is an expert in dog behavior. He was schooled at Tarheel Canine Training in Sanford, NC and has over 20 years of dog training experience. Colin is excellent at teaching you and your dog how to speak the same language. The commands learned are just a bonus though. The real reward is the special relationship that is built between you and your dog when you train together.
Prepaid Training Packages!
Undergrad – Freshman OR Sophomore AND Junior classes; $244 ($44 savings)
Graduate – Freshman OR Sophomore AND Junior AND Senior classes; $354 ($88 savings)
Private Tutor
One hour of one-on-one training with Colin at Peninsula Pups. Training session can be for any issue(s) you would like to address with your dog, such as barking at the door, being territorial at the fence line, or even any of the issues below from the workshops. This private session is NOT for aggression issues. Beginning June 3, every Saturday at 2:30pm; one household per session; $89.
Freshman Class
This class is for puppies under the age of six months. Socialization and basic obedience are the main focus, such as sit, stay, come, leave it and walking on a leash. Common puppy issues like potty training and nipping are addressed as well. Begins Tue, March 28 at 7:15pm OR Sat, April 15 at 1:00pm OR Wed, May 31 at 7:15pm OR Sat, June 3 at 11:30am; $144 for eight weeks.
Sophomore Class
This class is for dogs over the age of six months that have not had any formal
training. Basic obedience is the
foundation for this class, learning commands such as sit, stay, come, leave it
and walking on a leash. Begins Wed,
March 29 at 7:15pm OR Sat, April 1 at 11:30am OR Thu, April 6 at 7:15pm OR Tue,
May 30 at 7:15pm OR Sat, June 3 at 10:00am; $144 for eight weeks.
Junior Class
Must have passed Freshman/Sophomore Class or equivalent.
This class takes basic obedience and applies it to real life situations,
for example, teaching your dog to sit and stay with numerous distractions.
Higher level commands are also learned such as heel and finish. Begins Sat,
April 1 at 10:00am OR Fri, April 7 at 7:15pm OR Thu, June 8 at 7:15pm OR Sat,
June 17 at 1:00pm $144 for eight weeks.
Senior Class
Must have passed Junior Class or equivalent. This class focuses on fine-tuning learned commands from previous classes. It also prepares you and your dog to take the AKC Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog tests. The class size will be small for individual attention in this focused class. Begins Sat, April 1 at 2:30pm OR Fri, June 9 at 7:15pm; $154 for eight weeks.
Group Workshops
One hour of intense training on a specific behavior, Saturdays at 4:00pm; $39.
– Chill out! / Reducing anxiety – Mar 25, Apr 22, May 20, Jun 17, Jul 15
– Stop pulling! / Walking on a leash – Apr 1, Apr 29, May 27, Jun 24, Jul 22
– Come here! / Recall – Apr 8, May 6, Jun 3, Jul 1, Jul 29
– Get off of me! / Stop jumping – Mar 18, Apr 15, May 13, Jun 10, Jul 8, Aug 5
Training Health Requirements
Yearly
– Rabies
– DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus)
– Bordetella (kennel cough)
– Negative fecal exam
Three year vaccines and titers are accepted. Puppies must have their second round of age appropriate shots.
Year-round flea and tick control is required; heartworm preventative is strongly advised.
Training Paperwork
In order to be added to the training schedule, we must receive the completed Training Enrollment Form, Service Agreement, updated vaccines and a negative fecal.
All paperwork must be submitted prior to first day of class via:
Email: [email protected]
Mail or drop off: 801 W. 12th St., Erie, PA 16501
A $25 non-refundable deposit is required for all classes.
