Dog Training

This 4-week class teaches essential obedience skills. Topics include heeling, leave it, polite greetings, recall, and stay. It covers everything your dog needs to know before enrolling in the Therapy Dog Foundations class, while also being a great basic obedience course for any dog. Successfully completing Beginnings Test Out is required to enroll in the Therapy Dog Foundations class. Dogs must be at least six months old. The fee for Beginnings Test Out is included in Beginnings.

This drop-in class rotates through solutions to three common struggle areas:

• Leave It
• Heeling
• No Jumping on People

Skill builder drop-in sessions let you target specific skills or deal with multiple issues. Attend one or more as needed – you will always learn more to help you and your dog! Dogs must be at least six months old. Open to future therapy dogs, current therapy dogs, and pet dogs.

Successfully completing the Beginnings Test Out is required to enroll in the Therapy Dog Foundations class.

This 6-week class prepares you for the final evaluation required for certification as a HABIC therapy dog team. HABIC certifies therapy dog teams through completion of the Therapy Dog Foundations class AND successful completion of a final evaluation. Specialized HABIC placements, such as weekly school and healthcare placements, will require additional training. You must pass the Beginnings Test Out, either as part of a HABIC Beginnings class or on its own, to enroll in this course. To schedule your final evaluation, you’ll need to submit a HABIC Medical Form completed by your veterinarian and sign the HABIC Volunteer Responsibilities agreement. Dogs must be at least 16 months old.

This 3-week class prepares active HABIC volunteers with specialized training required for weekly healthcare placements.

This 3-week class prepares active HABIC volunteers with specialized training required for weekly school volunteer placements.

This 6-week class will teach you how to work with your dog as they find an object using their nose. In this class your dog will learn how to search for an object, find it, and then let you know. This class builds focus, confidence, and grows teamwork between dog and handler. Sniffing is a fun activity that uses dogs’ brains while being easy on their joints, so while this class is perfect for dogs of any age, it’s particularly good for young or senior dogs. Dogs must be at least six months old.

This 6-week class lets your dog use their nose to help them find emotional regulation and calm. We will turn on your dog’s seeking system which helps them feel good. You will learn games and strategies that calm your dog through sniffing out treats or exploring other odors, honing your understanding of your dog’s body language. This class is especially beneficial for senior dogs and therapy dog teams looking for an additional way to engage and soothe their dogs. Dogs must be at least six months old.

This 4-week class teaches essential obedience skills. Topics include heeling, leave it, polite greetings, recall, and stay. It covers everything your dog needs to know before enrolling in the Therapy Dog Foundations class, while also being a great basic obedience course for any dog. Successfully completing the Beginnings Test Out is required to enroll in the Therapy Dog Foundations class. Dogs must be at least six months old.

This drop-in class rotates through solutions to three common struggle areas:

• Leave It
• Heeling
• No Jumping on People

Skill builder drop-in sessions let you target specific skills or deal with multiple issues. Attend one or more as needed – you will always learn more to help you and your dog! Dogs must be at least six months old. Open to future therapy dogs, current therapy dogs, and pet dogs.

This 6-week class will teach you how to work with your dog as they find an object using their nose. In this class your dog will learn how to search for an object, find it, and then let you know. This class builds focus, confidence, and grows teamwork between dog and handler. Sniffing is a fun activity that uses dogs’ brains while being easy on their joints, so while this class is perfect for dogs of any age, it’s particularly good for young or senior dogs. Dogs must be at least six months old.

This 6-week class lets your dog use their nose to help them find emotional regulation and calm. We will turn on your dog’s seeking system which helps them feel good. You will learn games and strategies that calm your dog through sniffing out treats or exploring other odors, honing your understanding of your dog’s body language. This class is especially beneficial for senior dogs and therapy dog teams looking for an additional way to engage and soothe their dogs. Dogs must be at least six months old.

This 6-week class will introduce you and your dog to the sport of K9 Nose Work, a fun activity where your dog uses their nose to find specific odors. In this class your dog gets to use their natural ability to follow odor and find food by searching for a treat hidden in boxes while you increase your observation skills. Dogs must be at least six months old.

This 6-week class takes you to the next level in the sport of K9 Nose Work. Successful completion of Intro to K9 Nose Work is required to enroll. Your dog will learn to find the specific odors used in the sport and searches will become more complicated during the class building teamwork with your dog. Dogs must be at least six months old.

• Wednesday December 3rd 3-4:30pm
• Thursday December 4th 9-10:30am
• Wednesday January 7th 12:15-1:45pm
• Tuesday February 3rd 9:15-10:45am
• Wednesday February 11th 12:15-1:45pm
• Tuesday March 10th 10-11:30am
• Wednesday April 8th 3:15-4:45pm
• Thursday April 23rd 5:15-6:45p

Tuesdays at 9:15am

• Week 1: Tuesday January 6th 9:15-10:15am
• Week 2: Tuesday January 13th 9:15-10:15am
• Week 3: Tuesday January 20th 9:15-10:15am
• Week 4: Tuesday January 27th 9:15-10:15am
• TEST OUT: Tuesday February 3rd 9:15-10:45am

Wednesdays at 12:15pm

• Week 1: Wednesday January 14th 12:15-1:15pm
• Week 2: Wednesday January 21st 12:15-1:15pm
• Week 3: Wednesday January 28th 12:15-1:15pm
• Week 4: Wednesday February 4th 12:15-1:15pm
• TEST OUT: Wednesday February 11th 12:15-1:45pm

Wednesdays at 3:15pm

• Week 1: Wednesday March 4th 3:15-4:15pm
• Week 2: Wednesday March 11th 3:15-4:15pm
• NO CLASS WEDNESDAY MARCH 18th – SPRING BREAK
• Week 3: Wednesday March 25th 3:15-4:15pm
• Week 4: Wednesday April 1st 3:15-4:15pm
• TEST OUT: Wednesday April 8th 3:15-4:45pm

Thursdays at 5:15pm

• Week 1: Thursday March 26th 5:15-6:15pm
• Week 2: Thursday April 2nd 5:15-6:15pm
• Week 3: Thursday April 9th 5:15-6:15pm
• Week 4: Thursday April 16th 5:15-6:15pm
• TEST OUT: Thursday April 23rd 5:15-6:45pm

No Jumping on People

• Thursday January 8th 12:15-1:15pm
• Tuesday January 27th 2-3pm
• Friday February 20th 11am-12pm
• Wednesday March 11th 9:30-10:30am

Heeling

• Thursday January 15th 12:15-1:15pm
• Tuesday February 3rd 2-3pm
• Friday February 27th 11am-12pm
• Wednesday March 25th 9:30-10:30am

Leave It

• Thursday January 22nd 12:15-1:15pm
• Tuesday February 10th 2-3pm
• Friday March 6th 11am-12pm
• Wednesday April 1st 9:30-10:30am

Wednesdays at 3:15pm

• Week 1: Wednesday January 7th 3:15-4:15pm
• Week 2: Wednesday January 14th 3:15-4:15pm
• Week 3: Wednesday January 21st 3:15-4:15pm
• Week 4: Wednesday January 28th 3:15-4:15pm
• Week 5: Wednesday February 4th 3:15-4:15pm
• Week 6: Wednesday February 11th 3:15-4:15pm
• NO CLASS February 18th – Time to complete paperwork
• Test Out: Wednesday February 25th 2:30-4:30pm

Wednesdays at 9:15am

• Week 1: Wednesday January 14th 9:15-10:15am
• Week 2: Wednesday January 21st 9:15-10:15am
• Week 3: Wednesday January 28th 9:15-10:15am
• Week 4: Wednesday February 4th 9:15-10:15am
• Week 5: Wednesday February 11th 9:15-10:15am
• Week 6: Wednesday February 18th 9:15-10:15am
• NO CLASS February 25th – Time to complete paperwork
• Test Out: Wednesday March 4th 8:30-10:30am

Tuesdays at 9:15am

• Week 1: Tuesdays February 24th 9:15-10:15am
• Week 2: Tuesdays March 3rd 9:15-10:15am
• Week 3: Tuesdays March 10th 9:15-10:15am
• NO CLASS MARCH 17th – SPRING BREAK
• Week 4: Tuesday March 24th 9:15-10:15am
• Week 5: Tuesday March 31st 9:15-10:15am
• Week 6: Tuesday April 7th 9:15-10:15am
• NO CLASS April 14th – Time to complete paperwork
• Test Out: April 21st 9-10:30am

Wednesdays at 12:15pm

• Week 1: Wednesday March 4th 12:15-1:15pm
• Week 2: Wednesday March 11th 12:15-1:15pm
• NO CLASS WEDNESDAY MARCH 18th – SPRING BREAK
• Week 3: Wednesday March 25th 12:15-1:15pm
• Week 4: Wednesday April 1st 12:15-1:15pm
• Week 5: Wednesday April 8th 12:15-1:15pm
• Week 6: Wednesday April 15th 12:15-1:15pm
• NO CLASS April 22nd – Time to complete paperwork
• Test Out: Wednesday April 29th 12-2pm

Healthcare

• Week 1: Friday January 9th 9:30-10:30am
• Week 2: Friday January 16th 9:30-10:30am
• Week 3: Friday January 23rd 9:30-10:30am

Schools

• Week 1: Friday February 6th 9:30-10:30am
• Week 2: Friday February 13th 9:30-10:30am
• Week 3: Friday February 20th 9:30-10:30am

Healthcare

• Week 1: Thursday March 5th 12:15-1:15pm
• Week 2: Thursday March 12th 12:15-1:15pm
• NO CLASS THURSDAY MARCH 18th – SPRING BREAK
• Week 3: Thursday March 26th 12:15-1:15pm

Mondays at 10:30am

• Week 1: Monday January 5th 10:30-11:30am
• Week 2: Monday January 12th 10:30-11:30am
• No CLASS MONDAY JANUARY 19th – CSU HOLIDAY
• Week 3: Monday January 26th 10:30-11:30am
• Week 4: Monday February 2nd 10:30-11:30am
• Week 5: Monday February 9th 10:30-11:30am
• Week 6: Monday February 16th 10:30-11:30am

Mondays at 10:30am

• Week 1: Monday February 23rd 10:30-11:30am
• Week 2: Monday March 2nd 10:30-11:30am
• Week 3: Monday March 9th 10:30-11:30am
• NO CLASS MONDAY MARCH 16th – SPRING BREAK
• Week 4: Monday March 23rd 10:30-11:30am
• Week 5: Monday March 30th 10:30-11:30am
• Week 6: Monday April 6th 10:30-11:30am

Tuesdays at 12:15pm

• Week 1: Tuesday January 6th 12:15-1:15pm
• Week 2: Tuesday January 13th 12:15-1:15pm
• Week 3: Tuesday January 20th 12:15-1:15pm
• Week 4: Tuesday January 27th 12:15-1:15pm
• Week 5: Tuesday February 3rd 12:15-1:15pm
• Week 6: Tuesday February 10th 12:15-1:15pm

Mondays at 9:15am

• Week 1: Monday February 23rd 9:15-10:15am
• Week 2: Monday March 2nd 9:15-10:15am
• Week 3: Monday March 9th 9:15-10:15am
• NO CLASS MONDAY MARCH 16th – SPRING BREAK
• Week 4: Monday March 23rd 9:15-10:15am
• Week 5: Monday March 30th 9:15-10:15am
• Week 6: Monday April 6th 9:15-10:15am

Saturdays at 10am

• Week 1: Saturday January 10th 10-11am
• Week 2: Saturday January 17th 10-11am
• Week 3: Saturday January 24th 10-11am
• Week 4: Saturday January 31st 10-11am
• Week 5: Saturday February 7th 10-11am
• Week 6: Saturday February 14th 10-11am

Tuesdays at 12:15pm

• Week 1: Tuesday February 24th 12:15-1:15pm
• Week 2: Tuesday March 3rd 12:15-1:15pm
• Week 3: Tuesday March 10th 12:15-1:15pm
• NO CLASS TUESDAY MARCH 17th – SPRING BREAK
• Week 4: Tuesday March 24th 12:15-1:15pm
• Week 5: Tuesday March 31st 12:15-1:15pm
• Week 6: Tuesday April 7th 12:15-1:15pm

Saturdays at 10am

• Week 1: Saturday February 28th 10-11am
• Week 2: Saturday March 7th 10-11am
• Week 3: Saturday March 14th 10-11am
• NO CLASS MARCH 21st – SPRING BREAK
• Week 4: Saturday March 28th 10-11am
• Week 5: Saturday April 4th 10-11am
• Week 6: Saturday April 11th 10-11am