Rolling enrollment (start when you are ready)

*This class is for puppies 8-16 weeks (puppies cannot attend past 16 weeks of age)

Puppies ages 8-16 weeks are in the prime developmental period for positive exposure to new people, places and things. Come join us with your puppy to learn:

• simple obedience

• tackle common puppy issues/challenges

• fun off leash playtime for socialization (when appropriate)

Our curriculum includes items in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program, which is designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start.

Puppies only need to have their first round of distemper/parvo vaccines at least 7 days before the first class to join this group class.

Trainer for this class is Kathy Forthman, MS, CPDT-KA

$240 | 6-wk. course or $40/class (pre-payment required and pre-registration

Join trainer Dot Baisly, CDBC, CCBC, CSBS for some extra practice, tips and problem solving to help your walks be much more enjoyable. Dot will introduce some exercises and games to help you and your dog be more in synch during a walk. Session runs for 3 weeks and the cost is $150. Dates will be 2/7, 2/14 & 2/28. Dogs must be able to safely and effectively work in the presence of other dogs. Prior successful completion of at least a Basic Manners class is recommended. Contact Kathy@politepooches.com to sign up.

Join Jody from Captured Jems Photography to get some sweet Valentine photos of your pet, you with your pet, or both. Click on the link to reserve your time slot https://capturedjems.shootproof.com/booking/valentines-polite-pooches

$25 sitting fee will be applied to any purchase

Rolling enrollment (start when you are ready)

*This class is for puppies 8-16 weeks (puppies cannot attend past 16 weeks of age)

Puppies ages 8-16 weeks are in the prime developmental period for positive exposure to new people, places and things. Come join us with your puppy to learn:

• simple obedience

• tackle common puppy issues/challenges

• fun off leash playtime for socialization

Our curriculum includes items in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program, which is designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start.

Puppies only need to have their first round of distemper/parvo vaccines at least 7 days before the first class to join this group class.

Trainer for this class is Kathy Forthman, MS, CPDT-KA

$240 | 6-wk. course or $40/class (pre-payment required and pre-registration

Teach your dog how to use their amazing sense of smell to find food & odor! Scent training is a great way to exercise your dog’s mind and body, and to tire them out. This is a beginning scent work group training class for fun, so dogs will learn to search for food/treats as well as odor (birch).

6 weeks for $240

Rolling enrollment (start when you are ready)

*This class is for puppies 8-16 weeks (puppies cannot attend past 16 weeks of age)

Puppies ages 8-16 weeks are in the prime developmental period for positive exposure to new people, places and things. Come join us with your puppy to learn:

• simple obedience

• tackle common puppy issues/challenges

• fun off leash playtime for socialization (when appropriate)

Our curriculum includes items in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program, which is designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start.

Puppies only need to have their first round of distemper/parvo vaccines at least 7 days before the first class to join this group class.

Trainer for this class is Kathy Forthman, MS, CPDT-KA

$240 | 6-wk. course or $40/class (pre-payment required and pre-registration

Rolling enrollment (start when you are ready)

*This class is for puppies 8-16 weeks (puppies cannot attend past 16 weeks of age)

Puppies ages 8-16 weeks are in the prime developmental period for positive exposure to new people, places and things. Come join us with your puppy to learn:

• simple obedience

• tackle common puppy issues/challenges

• fun off leash playtime for socialization

Our curriculum includes items in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program, which is designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start.

Puppies only need to have their first round of distemper/parvo vaccines at least 7 days before the first class to join this group class.

Trainer for this class is Kathy Forthman, MS, CPDT-KA

$240 | 6-wk. course or $40/class (pre-payment required and pre-registration

Rolling enrollment (start when you are ready)

*This class is for puppies 8-16 weeks (puppies cannot attend past 16 weeks of age)

Puppies ages 8-16 weeks are in the prime developmental period for positive exposure to new people, places and things. Come join us with your puppy to learn:

• simple obedience

• tackle common puppy issues/challenges

• fun off leash playtime for socialization (when appropriate)

Our curriculum includes items in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program, which is designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start.

Puppies only need to have their first round of distemper/parvo vaccines at least 7 days before the first class to join this group class.

Trainer for this class is Kathy Forthman, MS, CPDT-KA

$240 | 6-wk. course or $40/class (pre-payment required and pre-registration

Join us for an hour of Rally where you will have the opportunity to practice running through a Rally course. This session will allow each student to run through the course 3 times. Erin McCourt will be there to provide coaching and to problem solve with you. This is not a teaching session, but designed to give existing Rally students an opportunity to practice their skills.

Cost is $30 per dog

*This group class is for:

• puppies 4 months and older

• non-aggressive adult dogs with no prior training

In the Basic Manners class you will learn how to get your dog to follow cues such as:

• sit

• lie down

• come

• stay

• leave it

• walk nicely on a leash

• no jumping

• loose leash walking

• wait at the door

• and more

We teach using positive methods only, no choke/prong/shock collars allowed. We utilize clicker training as well as lure/reward methods so our dogs are happy to work with us.

$280| 7-wk. course (pre-payment required)

Trainer for this session will be Susan Beckius, CPDT-KA

Class size is limited and typically fills one month before. So contact us now to assure your spot. Payment in full is required to hold a spot

Rolling enrollment (start when you are ready)

*This class is for puppies 8-16 weeks (puppies cannot attend past 16 weeks of age)

Puppies ages 8-16 weeks are in the prime developmental period for positive exposure to new people, places and things. Come join us with your puppy to learn:

• simple obedience

• tackle common puppy issues/challenges

• fun off leash playtime for socialization

Our curriculum includes items in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program, which is designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start.

Puppies only need to have their first round of distemper/parvo vaccines at least 7 days before the first class to join this group class.

Trainer for this class is Kathy Forthman, MS, CPDT-KA

$240 | 6-wk. course or $40/class (pre-payment required and pre-registration

Rolling enrollment (start when you are ready)

*This class is for puppies 8-16 weeks (puppies cannot attend past 16 weeks of age)

Puppies ages 8-16 weeks are in the prime developmental period for positive exposure to new people, places and things. Come join us with your puppy to learn:

• simple obedience

• tackle common puppy issues/challenges

• fun off leash playtime for socialization (when appropriate)

Our curriculum includes items in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program, which is designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start.

Puppies only need to have their first round of distemper/parvo vaccines at least 7 days before the first class to join this group class.

Trainer for this class is Kathy Forthman, MS, CPDT-KA

$240 | 6-wk. course or $40/class (pre-payment required and pre-registration

*This group class is for:

• puppies 4 months and older

• non-aggressive adult dogs with no prior training

In the Basic Manners class you will learn how to get your dog to:

• follow commands - sit, lie down, come, stay, leave it

• walk nicely on a leash

• no jumping

• loose leash walking

• wait at the door

• and more

We teach using positive methods only, no choke/prong/shock collars allowed. We utilize clicker training as well as lure/reward methods so our dogs are happy to work with us.

$280| 7-wk. course (pre-payment required)

Trainer for this session will be Kathy Forthman, MS, CPDT-KA

Class size is limited and typically fills one - two months before. So register now to assure your spot.

Rolling enrollment (start when you are ready)

*This class is for puppies 8-16 weeks (puppies cannot attend past 16 weeks of age)

Puppies ages 8-16 weeks are in the prime developmental period for positive exposure to new people, places and things. Come join us with your puppy to learn:

• simple obedience

• tackle common puppy issues/challenges

• fun off leash playtime for socialization

Our curriculum includes items in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program, which is designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start.

Puppies only need to have their first round of distemper/parvo vaccines at least 7 days before the first class to join this group class.

Trainer for this class is Kathy Forthman, MS, CPDT-KA

$240 | 6-wk. course or $40/class (pre-payment required and pre-registration

Rolling enrollment (start when you are ready)

*This class is for puppies 8-16 weeks (puppies cannot attend past 16 weeks of age)

Puppies ages 8-16 weeks are in the prime developmental period for positive exposure to new people, places and things. Come join us with your puppy to learn:

• simple manners

• tackle common puppy issues/challenges

• fun off leash playtime for socialization (when appropriate)

Our curriculum includes items in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program, which is designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start.

Puppies only need to have their first round of distemper/parvo vaccines at least 7 days before the first class to join this group class.

Trainer for this class is Kathy Forthman, MS, CPDT-KA

$240 | 6-wk. course or $40/class (pre-payment required and pre-registration

This class is for dogs that have successfully completed a Focus & Fun session. Trainer will be Kathy Forthman

The Intermediate Manners class builds off the foundation of Basic Manners & Focus & Fun, enabling you to:

• develop your training skills

• improve what you have learned

• practice the 10 items on the AKC CGC test

Also perfect to prepare your dog for therapy work and Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification.

Trainer approval to join the class is required.

We teach using positive methods only, no choke/prong/shock collars allowed. We utilize clicker training as well as lure/reward methods so our dogs are happy to work with us.

$240 | 6-wk. course (pre-payment required)

Class size is limited. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis, so sign up early! Your registration is final once we receive payment for the class.

Rolling enrollment (start when you are ready)

*This class is for puppies 8-16 weeks (puppies cannot attend past 16 weeks of age)

Puppies ages 8-16 weeks are in the prime developmental period for positive exposure to new people, places and things. Come join us with your puppy to learn:

• simple obedience

• tackle common puppy issues/challenges

• fun off leash playtime for socialization

Our curriculum includes items in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program, which is designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start.

Puppies only need to have their first round of distemper/parvo vaccines at least 7 days before the first class to join this group class.

Trainer for this class is Kathy Forthman, MS, CPDT-KA

$240 | 6-wk. course or $40/class (pre-payment required and pre-registration

*This group class is for:

• puppies 4 months and older

• non-aggressive adult dogs with no prior training

In the Basic Manners class you will learn how to get your dog to follow cues such as:

• sit

• lie down

• come

• stay

• leave it

• walk nicely on a leash

• no jumping

• loose leash walking

• wait at the door

• and more

We teach using positive methods only, no choke/prong/shock collars allowed. We utilize clicker training as well as lure/reward methods so our dogs are happy to work with us.

$280| 7-wk. course (pre-payment required)

Trainer for this session will be Kathy Forthman, CPDT-KA

Class size is limited and typically fills one month before. So contact us now to assure your spot. Payment in full is required to hold a spot

*This group class is for:

• puppies 4 months and older

• non-aggressive adult dogs with no prior training

In the Basic Manners class you will learn how to get your dog to follow cues such as:

• sit

• lie down

• come

• stay

• leave it

• walk nicely on a leash

• no jumping

• loose leash walking

• wait at the door

• and more

We teach using positive methods only, no choke/prong/shock collars allowed. We utilize clicker training as well as lure/reward methods so our dogs are happy to work with us.

$280| 7-wk. course (pre-payment required)

Trainer for this session will be Kathy Forthman, CPDT-KA

Class size is limited and typically fills one month before. So contact us now to assure your spot. Payment in full is required to hold a spot

Rolling enrollment (start when you are ready)

*This class is for puppies 8-16 weeks (puppies cannot attend past 16 weeks of age)

Puppies ages 8-16 weeks are in the prime developmental period for positive exposure to new people, places and things. Come join us with your puppy to learn:

• simple manners

• tackle common puppy issues/challenges

• fun off leash playtime for socialization (when appropriate)

Our curriculum includes items in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program, which is designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start.

Puppies only need to have their first round of distemper/parvo vaccines at least 7 days before the first class to join this group class.

Trainer for this class is Kathy Forthman, MS, CPDT-KA

$240 | 6-wk. course or $40/class (pre-payment required and pre-registration

*This group class is for:

• puppies 4 months and older

• non-aggressive adult dogs with no prior training

In the Basic Manners class you will learn how to get your dog to:

• follow commands - sit, lie down, come, stay, leave it

• walk nicely on a leash

• no jumping

• loose leash walking

• wait at the door

• and more

We teach using positive methods only, no choke/prong/shock collars allowed. We utilize clicker training as well as lure/reward methods so our dogs are happy to work with us.

$280| 7-wk. course (pre-payment required)

Trainer for this session will be Kathy Forthman, MS, CPDT-KA

Class size is limited and typically fills one month before. So register now to assure your spot.

Join us for an hour of Rally where you will have the opportunity to practice running through a Rally course. This session will allow each student to run through the course 3 times. Erin McCourt will be there to provide coaching and to problem solve with you. This is not a teaching session, but designed to give existing Rally students an opportunity to practice their skills.

Cost is $30 per dog

Rolling enrollment (start when you are ready)

*This class is for puppies 8-16 weeks (puppies cannot attend past 16 weeks of age)

Puppies ages 8-16 weeks are in the prime developmental period for positive exposure to new people, places and things. Come join us with your puppy to learn:

• simple obedience

• tackle common puppy issues/challenges

• fun off leash playtime for socialization

Our curriculum includes items in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program, which is designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start.

Puppies only need to have their first round of distemper/parvo vaccines at least 7 days before the first class to join this group class.

Trainer for this class is Kathy Forthman, MS, CPDT-KA

$240 | 6-wk. course or $40/class (pre-payment required and pre-registration

Rolling enrollment (start when you are ready)

*This class is for puppies 8-16 weeks (puppies cannot attend past 16 weeks of age)

Puppies ages 8-16 weeks are in the prime developmental period for positive exposure to new people, places and things. Come join us with your puppy to learn:

• simple manners

• tackle common puppy issues/challenges

• fun off leash playtime for socialization (when appropriate)

Our curriculum includes items in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program, which is designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start.

Puppies only need to have their first round of distemper/parvo vaccines at least 7 days before the first class to join this group class.

Trainer for this class is Kathy Forthman, MS, CPDT-KA

$240 | 6-wk. course or $40/class (pre-payment required and pre-registration

Join trainer Maria Montgomery, CPDT-KSA, SAPro, for an informative seminar about how to PREVENT your dog or puppy from developing separation related issues. So many times trainers are contacted after a dog has already developed concerning behaviors when their guardians are gone. This will be a human only seminar, will last about 60-75 minutes and the cost is $50 per family. Light refreshments will be served. Contact Kathy@Politepooches.com to register

Rolling enrollment (start when you are ready)

*This class is for puppies 8-16 weeks (puppies cannot attend past 16 weeks of age)

Puppies ages 8-16 weeks are in the prime developmental period for positive exposure to new people, places and things. Come join us with your puppy to learn:

• simple obedience

• tackle common puppy issues/challenges

• fun off leash playtime for socialization

Our curriculum includes items in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program, which is designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start.

Puppies only need to have their first round of distemper/parvo vaccines at least 7 days before the first class to join this group class.

Trainer for this class is Kathy Forthman, MS, CPDT-KA

$240 | 6-wk. course or $40/class (pre-payment required and pre-registration

Rolling enrollment (start when you are ready)

*This class is for puppies 8-16 weeks (puppies cannot attend past 16 weeks of age)

Puppies ages 8-16 weeks are in the prime developmental period for positive exposure to new people, places and things. Come join us with your puppy to learn:

• simple manners

• tackle common puppy issues/challenges

• fun off leash playtime for socialization (when appropriate)

Our curriculum includes items in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program, which is designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start.

Puppies only need to have their first round of distemper/parvo vaccines at least 7 days before the first class to join this group class.

Trainer for this class is Kathy Forthman, MS, CPDT-KA

$240 | 6-wk. course or $40/class (pre-payment required and pre-registration

Rolling enrollment (start when you are ready)

*This class is for puppies 8-16 weeks (puppies cannot attend past 16 weeks of age)

Puppies ages 8-16 weeks are in the prime developmental period for positive exposure to new people, places and things. Come join us with your puppy to learn:

• simple obedience

• tackle common puppy issues/challenges

• fun off leash playtime for socialization

Our curriculum includes items in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program, which is designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start.

Puppies only need to have their first round of distemper/parvo vaccines at least 7 days before the first class to join this group class.

Trainer for this class is Kathy Forthman, MS, CPDT-KA

$240 | 6-wk. course or $40/class (pre-payment required and pre-registration

Join us for an hour of Rally where you will have the opportunity to practice running through a Rally course. This session will allow each student to run through the course 3 times. Erin McCourt will be there to provide coaching and to problem solve with you. This is not a teaching session, but designed to give existing Rally students an opportunity to practice their skills.

Cost is $30 per dog

*This group class is for:

• puppies 4 months and older

• non-aggressive adult dogs with no prior training

In the Basic Manners class you will learn how to get your dog to:

• follow commands - sit, lie down, come, stay, leave it

• walk nicely on a leash

• no jumping

• loose leash walking

• wait at the door

• and more

We teach using positive methods only, no choke/prong/shock collars allowed. We utilize clicker training as well as lure/reward methods so our dogs are happy to work with us.

$280| 7-wk. course (pre-payment required)

Trainer for this session will be Kathy Forthman, MS, CPDT-KA

Class size is limited and typically fills one - two months before. So register now to assure your spot.