Our Classes

Puppy Preschool

A six week course designed to inform you on the fundamentals of owning and caring for your puppy, age 3 to 6 months old. This course covers problem solving with housebreaking, chewing, biting, jumping up, digging, and barking. Also learn about nutrition, exercise, grooming, discipline, health care, and safe toys. Floor exercises include walking on lead, heeling, sit and sit-stay, come, down and down - stay. This class is an opportunity to get a head start with your puppy's obedience training and to prevent any bad habits before they start.

Equipment needed for Puppy Preschool: Light weight training collar, 6ft leather or nylon lead and clean up supplies.

 

Obedience I

A six week course designed for dogs six months and older. This class covers basic obedience exercises and is intended for puppy preschool graduates and dogs who have had little or no formal training. This class addresses proper training techniques and corrective procedures for unwanted behavior. Floor exercises include walking on lead, heeling, left and right turns, sit and sit-stay, come, down and down stay, wait, stand, and stand-stay.

Equipment needed for Obedience I: Light weight training collar, 6ft leather or nylon lead and clean up supplies.

 

Obedience II

A six week course for Obedience I graduates or dogs who can successfully demonstrate basic obedience skills. This class focuses on perfecting all basic obedience exercises. Obedience II offers off-lead, distance, and distraction training to prepare you and your dog for obedience III.

Equipment needed for Obedience II: All previous equipment with the addition of a 26ft Flexi lead and a wooden dumbbell.

 

 

Obedience III

An intensive six week course all "off-lead" that includes jumping, retrieving, and "out of sight" work. Learn how to incorporate hand signals and eliminate voice commands. This class demands extra time, effort, and teamwork.

Equipment needed for Obedience III: All previous equipment with the addition of a traffic lead.

 

 

Obedience IV

A four week course all "off-lead" that is held outdoors. This class offers the ultimate in distance and distraction training.

Equipment needed for Obedience III: All previous equipment may be needed.

 

 

 

Canine Fun & Agility

A five week class to help build your dog's confidence and coordination. This class is a  "release" from strict obedience training & is intended for fun!  Dogs must have Valley View Canine's obedience II level of training to be eligible.

Equipment needed for Obedience III: All previous equipment may be needed.

 

 

 

Private Lessons

Thirty minute individual sessions to enhance your current training or focus on a specific problem or behavior.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Home Lessons

These lessons are designed specifically for clients with special needs: Seniors, people with physical limitations or disabilities, or someone that needs additional or specific assistance.

 

 

 

 

 

Call (503)667-4377 Now For Class Availability!!!

 

Valley View Canine
2206 NW Birdsdale Ave #1
Gresham, OR 97030
valleyviewcanine@hotmail.com
503-667-4377