Class Descriptions & Schedule

Class size is limited to 6 students with the exception of the puppy class, which is limited to 8. If you’d like to register for a class, please print and fill out this WD Class Registration.
Due to class size limitations, pre-registration is required.
Confirmation will be sent prior to the first class.
Check back often. Classes are added regularly.

Click the class name to see a more detailed description. To review a calendar of current and future classes click on this link to the Wonder Dogs Calendar

All classes taught by Julie Flanery unless otherwise noted.

Puppy Play-Training and Socialization

This class is for young puppies, starting between the ages 8 weeks to 15 weeks, depending on size and breed. Covered topics and exercises include: crate training, “puppy behavior” management, proper early and on-going socialization, playing by the rules (with both dogs and people), making training fun, and introduction of name attention, sit, down, come, walking on lead.

Early socialization of puppies within the first three months of life is extremely important. The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior believes that “it should be the standard of care for puppies to receive such socialization before they are fully vaccinated” as discussed in this attached position statement.

This class is 5 weeks. Workbook, e-mail and phone support included. Fee: $75

Beginning April 1st! Puppy Packages available! Includes a 1 hour in-home private lesson, 5 wk puppy class, $10 off Basic and Life Skills Level 1, treat pouch and Natural Balance treat samples! A $160 value for $145!

Evening class held: Monday evenings 6:30 PM. Puppies can start any Monday evening as space allows. Pre-registration required. Please email julie@wonderdogsonline.com or call 541-929-3915 for your start date. Instructor is Jen Rourk

Level 1 Basic Obedience and Life Skills

This class is for dogs over 16 weeks of age that have no basic obedience skills or puppies coming out of the puppy class. Skills covered include: Attention, sit, down, come, walking on lead, leave it, and house rules and manners. And just for fun we throw in a couple of tricks! Preventing problem behaviors, through training and management strategies will also be discussed.

This class is 6 weeks. Fee: $105 Workbook, email and phone support included.

  • Wednesday beginning July 28th, 6:30 PM FULL
    (first class owners only/no dogs) Instructor: Julie Flanery
  • Tuesday beginning August 3rd, 10:00 AM FULL
    (first class owners only/no dogs) Instructor: Jen Rourk
  • Tuesday beginning August 24th, 6:30 PM FULL
    (first class owners only/no dogs) Instructor: Julie Flanery
  • Thursday beginning August 26th, 6:30 PM FULL
    (first class owners only/no dogs) Instructor: Julie Flanery
  • Monday beginning August 30th, 7:45 PM; Instructor: Jen Rourk  FULL
    (first class owners only/no dogs) (no class September 6th)
  • Wednesday beginning September 15th, 6:30 PM; Instructor: Julie Flanery  FULL
    (first class owners only/no dogs)
  • Tuesday beginning September 21st, 10:00 AM;
    (first class owners only/no dogs)
  • Tuesday beginning October 5th, 6:30 PM;
    (first class owners only/no dogs)

Level 2 Basic Obedience and Life Skills

Prerequisite of Level 1. This class will build on the skills learned in Level 1, with attention in the presence of distractions, stay, coming in difficult settings, walking on lead, go to bed, leave it, greeting people and dogs. A couple more tricks are par for the course!

This class is 5 weeks. Fee: $95 Workbook, email and phone support included.

  • Wednesday beginning August 11th, 7:45 PM;  Instructor: Jen Rourk
  • Tuesday beginning September 28th, 11:15 AM; Instructor: Julie Flanery
  • Thursday beginning September 30th, 7:45 PM; Instructor: Julie Flanery FULL

Rally Obedience

Rally is a sport in which the dog and handler move together through a course of 10-20 stations. Each of these stations has a sign indicating the skill to be performed. This class will teach you how to train your dog new skills for this fun sport, building confidence and teamwork between dog and handler, and preparing you for competition obedience. Prerequisite: Basic obedience class.

This class is 6 weeks. Fee: $95

  • Tuesday beginning August 10th, 7:45 PM FULL
    (no class August 24th) Instructor: Jen Rourk
  • Thursday beginning August 12th, 11:15 AM FULL
    Instructor:  Julie Flanery
  • Tuesday beginning October 12th, 7:45 PM
    Instructor:  Julie Flanery

TAP Dancing!

This class will cover freestyle foundation skills of Transitions, Attention and Positions. Using TAP training, you’ll solidify your foundation behaviors and be able to create routines that are cohesive, flowing and allow both dog and handler to move through each sequence with ease and confidence. Open to beginners and experienced freestylers alike, with the goal of working toward competition freestyle.

This class is 6 weeks. Fee: $95

  • Check bac later for more dates

Tricks for Fun and Freestyle!

This fun class is for dogs and handlers with basic obedience skills who would like to continue the fun and learning! You’ll teach your dog several tricks to show off to friends and family or get started with freestyle!

This class is 5 weeks. Fee: $85

  • Tuesday beginning August 10th, 11:15 AM
    Instructor: Jen Rourk

Competition Obedience

Novice/Open levels: For students working toward or currently competing at the Novice or Open levels.  Emphasis on precision heeling and attention work and correct execution of Novice and some Open exercises.  The class will also familiarize students with competition ring procedures and etiquette, as a way of increasing confidence and decreasing anxiety for both handler and dog.

This class is 6 weeks.  Fee $95.

  • Thursday beginning August 12th, 7:45 PM
    Instructor:  Joan Hagar

Private Sessions

Customized one-on-one instruction. Your home or my training building. Pet, problem or performance. $55 per hour. Initial evaluation and consultation for aggression cases is $75. Scheduled phone consults, $40 per hour charged in 15 minute increments.

These classes are not being offered this session-Please check back later for future dates

Rally Obedience Course Run Through Drop In Practices

Nested novice and advanced courses. Both Rally and Freestyle Practice Nights are open only to Wonder Dogs students (past or present) or Dogs Gone Dancin’ members. (Not offered this session)

Rally Obedience Level 2

This class will cover primarily Advanced/Excellent signs with a review of some of the Novice signs most often used in the upper levels. Prerequisite of Rally 1 class or approval from instructor. (Not offered this session)

Training for Performance

This course is open to students currently working in performance sports, looking to build greater fluency of behaviors and better understanding of the process of training. Curriculum to include obedience and freestyle skills, with an emphasis on the process of training, relationship, attention, distractions, use of clicker and shaping, creating precision and errorless learning, taught through fun games and exercises. Instructor approval required.This class is 6 weeks. Fee: $95 (Not offered this session.)

Musical Freestyle

Freestyle combines tricks and obedience and sets them to music to form a dance routine with your favorite partner! This class is open to all levels and will focus on foundation skills to prepare for demos or competition. Prerequisite: Basic obedience class. Dogs should be well socialized. Some exercises will be off leash. This class is 6 weeks. Fee: $95 (Not offered this session.)

Continuing Musical Freestyle

Continue to build skills taught in the beginning class. Add variations to behaviors for a fresh look, learn sequences of behaviors for use in routines, learn how to choose music that sets you and your dog up for success, and proof behaviors for more interpretive handler movement. Get started on intermediate level behaviors, and prepare for competition or demos. Open to all levels. Prerequisite of beginning Freestyle class or equivalent.  This class is 6 weeks. Fee: $95 (Not offered this session)

Crate Games

Based on Susan Garrett’s innovative protocol, it teaches dogs not only to enjoy the time in their crate but shows handlers how to utilize the crate for motivation, impulse control, response in drive, recalls, distance work and more! This class is suited to both puppies and adult dogs.
A hard shell or wire crate will be required for class. This class is 3 weeks. Fee: $40 (Not offered this session.)

Do the Hustle! Rapid Recall Training!

Getting your dog to come to you reliably is easier than you think!  In this 4 week class we’ll focus on one thing and one thing only! A dog that happily and willingly comes when called!  You’ll learn how to pattern your dog to respond quickly and readily to your recall cue in a variety of settings.  This class meets for 4 weeks, 45 minutes each class.  Space is limited. This class is 4 weeks. Fee: $65 (Not offered this session)

Walkies!!  Putting the Fun Back into Walking your Dog!

Are you tired of your dog walking you?  Of being dragged down the street with little control over where your dog is headed?  In this 4 week class we’ll focus on teaching your dog to walk nicely on lead using techniques that create a dog that seeks to stay by your side, rather than pulling you like a sled.  This class meets for 4 weeks, 45 minutes each class.  Space is limited.  This class is not for dogs that are reactive toward other dogs or people.  This class is 4 weeks. Fee: $65 (Not offered this session)

Ready, Set, Show!

In performance sports, one of the most difficult things to train for is the show environment. This class will focus on replicating many of the difficulties associated with performing in the ring, and the many distractions you and your dog encounter on the day of the show, allowing you the opportunity to train through them. This class is appropriate for those competing in Freestyle, Obedience or Rally. This class is limited to 8. This class is 4 weeks. Fee: $45 (Not offered this session.)

Personal Trainer/Circuit Training

This class is for the dog and handler looking for a refresher, or wanting to improve or maintain their skills in a structured setting. Work at your own pace, with the help of an instructor, as you go through several different exercise stations. Each station will have exercises for all levels. Prerequisite of Level 1 Basic Obdience. This class is 4 weeks. Fee: $45. (Not offered this session.)