Join us at Lisa’s Nosy Puppers Dog Training and participate in this completely unique program. Transform your furry friend into a well-behaved, happy companion. Our advanced training methods ensure quick learning and lasting results.

At Lisa’s Nosy Puppers Dog Training, our mission is to help you and your dog succeed together. With years of experience and a comprehensive curriculum, we guide you from the early stages of puppyhood to advanced therapy dog training. Our scientifically proven marker training method fosters clear communication, ensuring your dog learns quickly and effectively.

PUPPY/BEGINNER

• Level One of Puppy/Beginner
• 2 weeks without your dog (Intro to Dogs & Intro to Markers)
• 5 weeks with your dog (Focus, Sit, Down, Come, Loose Leash Walking)
• The class addresses potty training, jumping, barking, leash pulling and effective communication with your dog.
• 3 DAPP vaccines required by the third week of class for Puppies to attend
• Older than 4 months also needs a Rabies vaccine
  
• 4-5 dogs per class
• 7 weeks for $200 ($195 cash through Venmo or Zelle)

AKC S.T.A.R. PUPPY

• Level Two of Puppy/Beginner
• The S.T.A.R. Puppy program, offered by the AKC, serves as an essential step towards the Canine Good Citizen CGC exam, breaking down complex behaviors into manageable components for your puppy/beginner
  
• Intro to the Duration Marker for Sit and Down
• Handling skills and Leave It
  
• Second layer of Loose Leash Walking and Come
• Wait with duration and distance
• The S.T.A.R. evaluation consists of 20 tests: eleven for the owner, nine for your dog
• Puppies under the age of one year are eligible to earn the S.T.A.R. medal, while older dogs can participate in the class but won’t receive the medal from the AKC
• Prerequisite: Puppy/Beginner Class
• Dogs need current DAPP and Rabies vaccines
• 4-5 dogs per class
• The class is 8 weeks long (including AKC exam) for $232 (cash price is $225 through Venmo or Zelle)
  
• AKC fees are not included and are paid separately to the AKC

INTERMEDIATE

• Level One of Intermediate: Heeling and Long Stays
  
• Heeling is the next level of Loose Leash walking with your dog looking in your eyes the entire time
  
• Dogs that are heeling look to you for guidance amidst distractions
• Great for reactive dogs to redirect from triggers
  
• Long Stays are up to an hour
• Long Stays cultivate patience, composure and a serene environment
• Long stays are great for dinner, household chores or a party
• Prerequisite: both Puppy/Beginner classes
• Current annual DAPP and Rabies vaccines are required
• 4-5 dogs per class
• 7 weeks for $200 ($195 cash through Venmo or Zelle)

ENVIRONMENTAL CUES

• Level Two of Intermediate
  
• Your dog interprets the subtle signals of their surroundings and responds without a separate command
• Practical exercises: Automatic sits, settling when you relax, patiently waiting at open doors, and finding their spot when the doorbell chimes
• Distinguishing between colors
• Reading cue cards
• Prerequisite: Intermediate class
• Current annual DAPP and Rabies vaccines are required
• 4-5 dogs per class
• 7 weeks for $200 ($195 cash through Venmo or Zelle)

AKC CANINE GOOD CITIZEN (CGC)

• Level One of Advanced Classes
• Since its inception in 1989, the Canine Good Citizen program has set the standard for what it means to have a well-behaved dog
• Every training module at Lisa’s Nosy Puppers Dog Training is designed to prepare you for this essential class and the subsequent examination
• There are ten evaluations that focus on various skills such as handling, obedience, loose leash walking, and the ability to engage politely with other handlers and their dogs, along with maintaining long-distance stays with the handler out of sight for three minutes
• Current Rabies and DAPP required
• Dogs must be a year or older and have completed the four previous levels
• 4-5 dogs per class
• 8 weeks for $273 (includes exam)
• Cash price is $265 through Venmo or Zelle
• AKC fees are not included and are paid separately to the AKC

THERAPY DOG

• At Lisa’s Nosy Puppers Dog Training, our therapy dog class offers a unique opportunity for you and your canine companion to make a positive difference in the lives of those facing challenges in various settings
• Enhance your understanding of your dog’s personality and communication style
• Equips you with the tools to manage interactions and alleviate stress for both you and your dog
• Learn to navigate the intricacies of therapy work
• Foster a meaningful bond rooted in empathy and connection, preparing you to thrive in diverse environments
• While not every dog possesses the temperament to become a therapy dog, any dog can participate in this enriching class, which emphasizes the importance of human-dog interactions and emotional intelligence
• Current Rabies and DAPP required
• Dogs must be a year or older and have completed the five previous levels
• 4-5 dogs per class
• 7 weeks for $200 ($195 cash through Venmo or Zelle)
• Certification exams will be arranged through a therapy dog organization of your choice at an additional cost