This is a much requested class!

This is a specialty class where we focus a whole 6 weeks on teaching and proofing a reliable loose leash walking behavior.

What is loose leash walking? Having your dog stay by your side!

How do we do this? By building a solid reinforcement history for not pulling on the collar or harness.

What does proofing mean in this exercise? Ensuring your dog understands it is their job to maintain position no matter what is happening.

This is an inside AND outside class, please dress appropriately and remember to use back up gear (feel free to ask us about your options for dogs who have been known to slip out of collars or harnesses!) on your dog as needed.

Walk with Me may include trips to a local park to practice leash skills weather permitting

Pre Requisites, Your dog should be able to:

• Sit & down for reward

• Limited or Non-reactive towards other neutral dogs and handlers

Starts: Sunday September 10th @ 10:15AM
$250 for six one-hour group classes. NOTE Sun Sept 30th will be a skip week

This class is hosted by Harmony Canine Training in Milwaukie, OR. To enroll for this class visit: https://harmonycaninetraining.portal.gingrapp.com/#/public/login

This class is designed for everyone with that awesome behaving puppy … sometimes! In this class we’ll begin training our foundation behaviors, finding consistency of performance, and problem-solving why your pup is still occasionally distracted.

This class is appropriate for ages 9months and beyond, dogs in this class will not play but must be comfortable being in the room with another dog without reactive behavior.

This class will work on basics from sit, down, come when called, to advanced skills such as holding a mat stay, sitting for leashing up, and walking nicely for a stroll in the park.

Pre Requisites, Your dog should be able to:

• Sit & Down for reward

• Loose Leash Walk (no pulling) in a straight line for 15 steps

• Limited or no reactivity towards other dogs working/playing

Starts Sunday September 10th @ 9:00AM
$200 for six one-hour group classes. NOTE Sun Sept 30th will be a skip week

This class is hosted by Harmony Canine Training in Milwaukie, OR. To enroll for this class visit: https://harmonycaninetraining.portal.gingrapp.com/#/public/login

The AKC’s S.T.A.R. Puppy program (Socialization, Training, Activity, and Responsibility) is meant to help get you and your puppy off to a good start. This class is open to any puppy under 1 year of age. Both purebreds and mixed breeds are eligible. Once your pup passes the S.T.A.R. puppy test, which is given at the end of the 6-week course, you’ll be given an application to send in to the AKC and they will send you a S.T.A.R. Puppy Medal and a certificate showing your pup is now a S.T.A.R. puppy. Requirements needed to be met to pass the test can be found on the AKC website.

Starts Saturday, September 9th @ 12:45PM
$200 for six one-hour group classes & graduation test. NOTE Sat Sept 30th, will be a skip week

This class is hosted by Harmony Canine Training in Milwaukie, OR. To enroll for this class, visit https://harmonycaninetraining.portal.gingrapp.com/#/public/login

This class is the second step in our lifeskills series! In this class we’ll begin proofing our foundation behaviors, finding consistency of performance, and problem-solving why your pup is still occasionally distracted.
This class is appropriate for ages 9months and beyond, dogs in this class will not play but must be comfortable being in the room with another dog without reactive behavior.
This class will work on basics from sit, down, come when called, to advanced skills such as holding a mat stay, sitting for leashing up, and walking nicely for a stroll in the park.

Pre Requisites, Your dog should be able to:

• Sit & Down for reward

• Loose Leash Walk (not pulling) for rewards for 15 steps

• Come when called from a distance of 10ft for reward

• Stay at a distance of 10ft for reward

• Limited or no dog reactivity

Starts Saturday September 9th @ 11:30 am
$200 for six one-hour group classes. NOTE Sat Sept 24th will be a skip week

This class is hosted by Harmony Canine Training in Milwaukie, OR. To enroll for this class visit: https://harmonycaninetraining.portal.gingrapp.com/#/public/login

A goal for many dog owners is to have a dog that is a joy to live with. This is a dog who is well-mannered at home and in the community. The American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen program provides a perfect starting point in training for all dogs. Canine Good Citizen test is a nationally recognized program that instills a sense of responsibility and good manners in dogs and owners alike. The CGC test is open to all dogs, including purebreds and mixed breeds. Dogs who pass the test may receive a certificate or title from the American Kennel Club. CGC is considered a good beginning step for any advanced training with dogs in agility, therapy dog work. Some insurance companies will insure breeds of dogs not otherwise insurable if the dog has the CGC award, and CGC is required for dogs living in some condos and apartments.

Pre Requisites, Your dog should be able to:

• Sit & down for reward

• Loose Leash Walk (not pulling) for rewards

• Limited or Non-reactive towards other neutral dogs and handlers

Starts Thursday, September 7th @ 7:30PM
$200 for six one-hour group classes. NOTE Thurs Sept 28th will be a skip week

This class is hosted by Harmony Canine Training in Milwaukie, OR. To enroll in this class visit https://harmonycaninetraining.portal.gingrapp.com/#/public/login

This is our competitive puppy foundations course. In this class your puppy will learn basic manners, gain confidence, and explore appropriate social skills. In this class you will learn what to look for in fear periods, how to help your puppy tolerate and learn to love grooming, and management skills to develop the best partnership possible with your pup. Baby Steps will have an elevated focus on learning games and skills that trial judges will be watching for later

Starts Sunday June 5th @ 11:00AM
$185 for six consecutive one hour group classes.

This class is hosted by Harmony Canine Training in Milwaukie, OR. To register for this class, email Harmony Canine Training or Call

Rally was envisioned as a stepping-stone from basic training or the AKC Canine Good Citizen® program to the world of competition obedience or agility. It aims to bring new people into the sport of obedience, and to provide a venue for green dogs to compete who might not be ready for traditional obedience.

Rally promotes fun and enjoyment for dogs at all levels of competition. Scoring is not as rigorous as it is in traditional obedience. Exhibitors may talk to and praise their dogs throughout their run. A perfect heel position is not required, but there should be a sense of teamwork between the dog and handler. We are eager to offer this class for our beginners and active companion students looking for a little bit more without being ready for the rigors of competition obedience just yet.

Pre Requisites, Your dog should be able to:

• Sit & Down & Stand for reward

• Loose Leash Walk at handlers side (no pulling) past distractions

• Limited or no reactivity towards other dogs working/playing

   

Starts Saturday June 4th @ 1;00PM
$185 for six consecutive one hour group classes.

TThis class is hosted by Harmony Canine Training in Milwaukie, OR. To register for this class, email Harmony Canine Training or Call

A goal for nearly every dog owner is to have a dog that is a joy to live with. This is a dog who is well-mannered at home and in the community. The AKC’s Canine Good Citizen program provides a perfect starting point in training for all dogs. Canine Good Citizen test is a nationally recognized program that instills a sense of responsibility and good manners in dogs and owners alike. The CGC test is open to all dogs, including purebreds and mixed breeds. Dogs who pass the test may receive a certificate or title from the American Kennel Club. CGC is considered a good beginning step for any advanced training with dogs in agility, therapy dog work. Some insurance companies will insure breeds of dogs not otherwise insurable if the dog has the CGC award, and CGC is required for dogs living in some condos and apartments.

Pre Requisites, Your dog should be able to:

• Sit & down for reward

• Loose Leash Walk (not pulling) for rewards

• Limited or Non-reactive towards other neutral dogs and handlers

Starts Saturday, June 4th @ 11:30AM
$185 for six consecutive one hour group classes.

This class is hosted by Harmony Canine Training in Milwaukie, OR. To register for this class, email Harmony Canine Training or Call

This class is designed for everyone with that awesome behaving puppy … sometimes! In this class we’ll begin training our foundation behaviors, finding consistency of performance, and problem-solving why your pup is still occasionally distracted.

This class is appropriate for ages 9months and beyond, dogs in this class will not play but must be comfortable being in the room with another dog without reactive behavior.

This class will work on basics from sit, down, come when called, to advanced skills such as holding a mat stay, sitting for leashing up, and walking nicely for a stroll in the park.

Pre Requisites, Your dog should be able to:

• Sit & Down for reward

• Loose Leash Walk (no pulling) in a straight line for 15 steps

• Limited or no reactivity towards other dogs working/playing

Starts Saturday June 4th @ 10:15AM
$185 for six consecutive one hour group classes

This class is hosted by Harmony Canine Training in Milwaukie, OR. To register for this class, email Harmony Canine Training or Call

The AKC’s S.T.A.R. Puppy program (Socialization, Training, Activity, and Responsibility) is meant to help get you and your puppy off to a good start. This class is open to any puppy under 1 year of age. Both purebreds and mixed breeds are eligible. Once your pup passes the S.T.A.R. puppy test, which is given at the end of the 6-week course, you’ll be given an application to send in to the AKC and they will send you a S.T.A.R. Puppy Medal and a certificate showing your pup is now a S.T.A.R. puppy. Requirements needed to be met to pass the test can be found on the AKC website.

Starts Saturday, June 4th @ 9:00AM
$185 for six consecutive one hour group classes & graduation test

This class is hosted by Harmony Canine Training in Milwaukie, OR. To register for this class, email Harmony Canine Training or Call

This is a much requested class!

This is a specialty class where we focus a whole 6 weeks on teaching and proofing a reliable loose leash walking behavior.

What is loose leash walking? Having your dog stay by your side!

How do we do this? By building a solid reinforcement history for not pulling on the collar or harness.

What does proofing mean in this exercise? Ensuring your dog understands it is their job to maintain position no matter what is happening.

This is an inside AND outside class, please dress appropriately and remember to use back up gear (feel free to ask us about your options for dogs who have been known to slip out of collars or harnesses!) on your dog as needed.

Walk with Me may include trips to a local park to practice leash skills weather permitting

Pre Requisites, Your dog should be able to:

• Sit & down for reward

• Limited or Non-reactive towards other neutral dogs and handlers

Starts Thursday June 2nd @ 6:30PM
$185 for six consecutive one hour group classes.

This class is hosted by Harmony Canine Training in Milwaukie, OR. To register for this class, email Harmony Canine Training or Call

This is a much requested class!

This is a specialty class where we focus a whole 6 weeks on teaching and proofing a reliable loose leash walking behavior.

What is loose leash walking? Having your dog stay by your side!

How do we do this? By building a solid reinforcement history for not pulling on the collar or harness.

What does proofing mean in this exercise? Ensuring your dog understands it is their job to maintain position no matter what is happening.

This is an inside AND outside class, please dress appropriately and remember to use back up gear (feel free to ask us about your options for dogs who have been known to slip out of collars or harnesses!) on your dog as needed.

Walk with Me may include trips to a local park to practice leash skills weather permitting

Pre Requisites, Your dog should be able to:

• Sit & down for reward

• Non-reactive towards other neutral dogs and handlers

Starts Sunday, April 24th @ 10:00 am
$185 for six consecutive one hour group classes.

This class is hosted by Harmony Canine Training in Milwaukie, OR. To register for this class, email Harmony Canine Training or Call

Is your pup easily distracted? Do they struggle with coming back at the dog park? Do they know when you have cookies and only come then?

This class is all about your recall! Not coming when you call isn’t just frustrating, it’s dangerous. Let us help. This class will help you build trust and ensure safety.

Pre Requisites, Your dog should be able to:

• Plan for motivating your dog (food/toys) around other dogs

• Limited or no reactivity towards other dogs working/playing

Starts Saturday, April 23rd @ 1:00 pm
$150 for six consecutive one hour group classes.

To register for this class, contact Harmony Canine Training.

This class is designed for everyone with that awesome behaving puppy … sometimes! In this class we’ll begin training our foundation behaviors, finding consistency of performance, and problem-solving why your pup is still occasionally distracted.

This class is appropriate for ages 9months and beyond, dogs in this class will not play but must be comfortable being in the room with another dog without reactive behavior.

This class will work on basics from sit, down, come when called, to advanced skills such as holding a mat stay, sitting for leashing up, and walking nicely for a stroll in the park.

Pre Requisites, Your dog should be able to:

• Sit & Down for reward

• Come when called from 10ft for reward

• Stay at a distance of 10ft

• Loose Leash Walk (no pulling) in a straight line for 15 steps

• Limited or no reactivity towards other dogs working/playing

Saturday April 23rd @ 11:30 am
$185 $150 for six consecutive one hour group classes

This class is hosted by Harmony Canine Training in Milwaukie, OR. To register for this class, email Harmony Canine Training or Call

A goal for nearly every dog owner is to have a dog that is a joy to live with. This is a dog who is well-mannered at home and in the community. The AKC’s Canine Good Citizen program provides a perfect starting point in training for all dogs. Canine Good Citizen test is a nationally recognized program that instills a sense of responsibility and good manners in dogs and owners alike. The CGC test is open to all dogs, including purebreds and mixed breeds. Dogs who pass the test may receive a certificate or title from the American Kennel Club. CGC is considered a good beginning step for any advanced training with dogs in agility, therapy dog work. Some insurance companies will insure breeds of dogs not otherwise insurable if the dog has the CGC award, and CGC is required for dogs living in some condos and apartments.

Pre Requisites, Your dog should be able to:

• Sit & down for reward

• Stay at a distance of 20 ft for reward

• Come when called from a distance of 10 ft for reward

• Loose Leash Walk (not pulling) for rewards

• Non-reactive towards other neutral dogs and handlers

Starts Saturday, April 23rd @ 10:15 am
$185 for six consecutive one hour group classes.

This class is hosted by Harmony Canine Training in Milwaukie, OR. To register for this class, email Harmony Canine Training or Call

This is our competitive puppy foundations course. In this class your puppy will learn basic manners, gain confidence, and explore appropriate social skills. In this class you will learn what to look for in fear periods, how to help your puppy tolerate and learn to love grooming, and management skills to develop the best partnership possible with your pup. Baby Steps will have an elevated focus on learning games and skills that trial judges will be watching for later

Starts Saturday, Apr 23rd @ 9:00 am
$185 for six consecutive one hour group classes.

This class is hosted by Harmony Canine Training in Milwaukie, OR. To register for this class, email Harmony Canine Training or Call

This is the second step in the AKC Canine Good Citizen series of certificates

Pre Requisites, Your dog should be able to:

• AKC Registration # from breeder or Canine Partners or Purebred Alternative Listing

• Canine Good Citizen Certificate

• Non-reactive towards other neutral dogs and handlers

What is the Canine Good Citizen Advanced (Community Canine)?

Dogs must pass all 10 items of the test to receive the CGCA title.

1. Dog stands, sits or lies down and waits under control while the owner:

   • sits at the registration table and fills out paperwork, or,

   • if the test is done in the community, dog waits while the owner sits and has a snack or visits with another person (e.g., at a park)

2. Walks on a loose leash in a natural situation (not in a ring) — does not pull.

   • left turn

   • right turn

   • stop

   • fast and slow pace

3. Walks on loose leash through a crowd:

   • at a show or in class, this item is tested in a real crowd, not in a ring

   • in the community, dog walks on sidewalk, through a crowd at a community fair, park, on a trail, through a busy hallway, etc.

4. Dog walks past distraction dogs present; does not pull.
   This item may be tested along with #3 if there are dogs in the crowd, etc.

   • at a show or class, dog walks by dogs waiting in the crowd–dogs 2 ft. apart

   • in the community, dog walks by other dogs on a trail, sidewalk, in a hallway, etc.

5. Sit-stay in small group (two other people with dogs, total of 3 people, 3 dogs in group).

6. Dog allows person who is carrying something (backpack, computer bag, etc.) to approach and pet it.
   “May I pet your dog?” (Item is placed on floor/ground before the person pets the dog)

7. “Leave it.” Dog walks by food and follows owner instructions, “Leave it.”
   This can be food placed by the evaluator on the floor or ground in a food dish with a wire cover as in Rally.

8. Down or sit stay — distance (owner’s choice).
   Dog is on 20–ft line, owner walks away with back to dog, picks up an item (e.g., backpack, training bag, clipboard, folder etc.) placed on the floor/chair/ground by the evaluator and returns to the dog.

9. Recall with distractions present (coming when called). Handler goes out 20–ft. **(off center) and calls dog.
   Dog is on the 20–ft. line from #8 above.
   

10. Dog will sit or stand stay (owner’s choice) while owner enters/exits a doorway or narrow passageway. Owner calls dog through door when ready.
    Owner may also choose to:

    1. send the dog through first and have the dog wait for the owner, or

    2. the owner may choose to have the dog go through the doorway at the owner’s side.

To pass the Canine Good Citizen Urban…

Exit/enter doorway with no pulling in dog-friendly buildings. Exit building to start test, additional Public buildings items are below.

1. Walk through a crowd on a busy urban sidewalk.

   • People come toward the dog from 1-ft. away

   • Tolerate distractions (people wearing hats, coats, men, women, etc).

2. Appropriate reaction to city distractions. This includes movement, noises, and walking on a variety of surfaces. Examples:

   • Noises: horns, sirens, construction noise, etc.

   • Moving objects: skateboard, bike, carts, person running

   • Surfaces: concrete, grass, grates, plastic tarp, wet sidewalk

3. Crossing street: Stop at corner, stand or sit to wait and cross with no pulling (on leash, with owner). Crosses street under control.

4. Ignore food on sidewalk. (Dropped food, or cups, bags, cans, in which food was wrapped).

5. Person walks up and pets the dog. May be carrying an item such as a small dog in a bag, a computer bag, etc. Person does not put the bag down to pet the dog.

6. Public Building (that is dog friendly). Walks under control in building (slick surface, carpeted floor). Down stay (3 min) in lobby or outdoor area, or waits while owner has a meal or snack.

7. Stairs, steps, or elevator under control.

   • Steps (at least 3 – up and down)

   • Elevator (Enters under control, exits, rides under control)

8. Housetrained for apartment, condo, city living. Owner may verify this item. Evaluator may also observe in public buildings, or have observed in training classes.

9. Transportation. Owner’s choice depending on transportation needs.

   • Car. Enters/exits, remains under control during the ride. (Crate? Seatbelt?)

   • Subway. Small dog in bag for ride. (large dogs are not always permitted; know and abide by the Transit Policies in your area).

   • Dog friendly (enters/exits or allows to be put in/taken out) under control.

Starts Thursday, Mar 31st @ 7:45 pm
$185 for six consecutive one hour group classes and both tests

This class is hosted by Harmony Canine Training in Milwaukie, OR. To register for this class, email Harmony Canine Training or Call

The AKC’s S.T.A.R. Puppy program (Socialization, Training, Activity, and Responsibility) is meant to help get you and your puppy off to a good start. This class is open to any puppy under 1 year of age. Both purebreds and mixed breeds are eligible. Once your pup passes the S.T.A.R. puppy test, which is given at the end of the 6-week course, you’ll be given an application to send in to the AKC and they will send you a S.T.A.R. Puppy Medal and a certificate showing your pup is now a S.T.A.R. puppy. Requirements needed to be met to pass the test can be found on the AKC website.

Starts Wednesday, Mar 30th @ 6:30 pm
$185 for six consecutive one hour group classes & graduation test

This class is hosted by Harmony Canine Training in Milwaukie, OR. To register for this class, email Harmony Canine Training or Call

This class is the second step in our lifeskills series! In this class we’ll begin proofing our foundation behaviors, finding consistency of performance, and problem-solving why your pup is still occasionally distracted.
This class is appropriate for ages 9months and beyond, dogs in this class will not play but must be comfortable being in the room with another dog without reactive behavior.
This class will work on basics from sit, down, come when called, to advanced skills such as holding a mat stay, sitting for leashing up, and walking nicely for a stroll in the park.

Pre Requisites, Your dog should be able to:

• Sit & Down for reward

• Loose Leash Walk (not pulling) for rewards for 15 steps

• Come when called from a distance of 10ft for reward

• Stay at a distance of 10ft for reward

• Limited or no dog reactivity

Starts Sunday Mar 27th @ 11:15 am
$185 for six consecutive one hour group classes.

This class is hosted by Harmony Canine Training in Milwaukie, OR. To register for this class, email Harmony Canine Training or Call

This is the second step in the AKC Canine Good Citizen series of certificates

Pre Requisites, Your dog should be able to:

• AKC Registration # from breeder or Canine Partners or Purebred Alternative Listing

• Canine Good Citizen Certificate

• Non-reactive towards other neutral dogs and handlers

What is the Canine Good Citizen Advanced (Community Canine)?

Dogs must pass all 10 items of the test to receive the CGCA title.

1. Dog stands, sits or lies down and waits under control while the owner:

   • sits at the registration table and fills out paperwork, or,

   • if the test is done in the community, dog waits while the owner sits and has a snack or visits with another person (e.g., at a park)

2. Walks on a loose leash in a natural situation (not in a ring) — does not pull.

   • left turn

   • right turn

   • stop

   • fast and slow pace

3. Walks on loose leash through a crowd:

   • at a show or in class, this item is tested in a real crowd, not in a ring

   • in the community, dog walks on sidewalk, through a crowd at a community fair, park, on a trail, through a busy hallway, etc.

4. Dog walks past distraction dogs present; does not pull.
   This item may be tested along with #3 if there are dogs in the crowd, etc.

   • at a show or class, dog walks by dogs waiting in the crowd–dogs 2 ft. apart

   • in the community, dog walks by other dogs on a trail, sidewalk, in a hallway, etc.

5. Sit-stay in small group (two other people with dogs, total of 3 people, 3 dogs in group).

6. Dog allows person who is carrying something (backpack, computer bag, etc.) to approach and pet it.
   “May I pet your dog?” (Item is placed on floor/ground before the person pets the dog)

7. “Leave it.” Dog walks by food and follows owner instructions, “Leave it.”
   This can be food placed by the evaluator on the floor or ground in a food dish with a wire cover as in Rally.

8. Down or sit stay — distance (owner’s choice).
   Dog is on 20–ft line, owner walks away with back to dog, picks up an item (e.g., backpack, training bag, clipboard, folder etc.) placed on the floor/chair/ground by the evaluator and returns to the dog.

9. Recall with distractions present (coming when called). Handler goes out 20–ft. **(off center) and calls dog.
   Dog is on the 20–ft. line from #8 above.
   

10. Dog will sit or stand stay (owner’s choice) while owner enters/exits a doorway or narrow passageway. Owner calls dog through door when ready.
    Owner may also choose to:

    1. send the dog through first and have the dog wait for the owner, or

    2. the owner may choose to have the dog go through the doorway at the owner’s side.

To pass the Canine Good Citizen Urban…

Exit/enter doorway with no pulling in dog-friendly buildings. Exit building to start test, additional Public buildings items are below.

1. Walk through a crowd on a busy urban sidewalk.

   • People come toward the dog from 1-ft. away

   • Tolerate distractions (people wearing hats, coats, men, women, etc).

2. Appropriate reaction to city distractions. This includes movement, noises, and walking on a variety of surfaces. Examples:

   • Noises: horns, sirens, construction noise, etc.

   • Moving objects: skateboard, bike, carts, person running

   • Surfaces: concrete, grass, grates, plastic tarp, wet sidewalk

3. Crossing street: Stop at corner, stand or sit to wait and cross with no pulling (on leash, with owner). Crosses street under control.

4. Ignore food on sidewalk. (Dropped food, or cups, bags, cans, in which food was wrapped).

5. Person walks up and pets the dog. May be carrying an item such as a small dog in a bag, a computer bag, etc. Person does not put the bag down to pet the dog.

6. Public Building (that is dog friendly). Walks under control in building (slick surface, carpeted floor). Down stay (3 min) in lobby or outdoor area, or waits while owner has a meal or snack.

7. Stairs, steps, or elevator under control.

   • Steps (at least 3 – up and down)

   • Elevator (Enters under control, exits, rides under control)

8. Housetrained for apartment, condo, city living. Owner may verify this item. Evaluator may also observe in public buildings, or have observed in training classes.

9. Transportation. Owner’s choice depending on transportation needs.

   • Car. Enters/exits, remains under control during the ride. (Crate? Seatbelt?)

   • Subway. Small dog in bag for ride. (large dogs are not always permitted; know and abide by the Transit Policies in your area).

   • Dog friendly (enters/exits or allows to be put in/taken out) under control.

Starts Saturday, Mar 5th @ 1:00 pm
$185 for six consecutive one hour group classes and both tests

This class is hosted by Harmony Canine Training in Milwaukie, OR. To register for this class, email Harmony Canine Training or Call

This class is designed for everyone with that awesome behaving puppy … sometimes! In this class we’ll begin training our foundation behaviors, finding consistency of performance, and problem-solving why your pup is still occasionally distracted.

This class is appropriate for ages 9months and beyond, dogs in this class will not play but must be comfortable being in the room with another dog without reactive behavior.

This class will work on basics from sit, down, come when called, to advanced skills such as holding a mat stay, sitting for leashing up, and walking nicely for a stroll in the park.

Pre Requisites, Your dog should be able to:

• Sit & Down for reward

• Come when called from 10ft for reward

• Stay at a distance of 10ft

• Loose Leash Walk (no pulling) in a straight line for 15 steps

• Limited or no reactivity towards other dogs working/playing

Sunday Mar 5th @ 11:30 am
$185 $150 for six consecutive one hour group classes

This class is hosted by Harmony Canine Training in Milwaukie, OR. To register for this class, email Harmony Canine Training or Call

A goal for nearly every dog owner is to have a dog that is a joy to live with. This is a dog who is well-mannered at home and in the community. The AKC’s Canine Good Citizen program provides a perfect starting point in training for all dogs. Canine Good Citizen test is a nationally recognized program that instills a sense of responsibility and good manners in dogs and owners alike. The CGC test is open to all dogs, including purebreds and mixed breeds. Dogs who pass the test may receive a certificate or title from the American Kennel Club. CGC is considered a good beginning step for any advanced training with dogs in agility, therapy dog work. Some insurance companies will insure breeds of dogs not otherwise insurable if the dog has the CGC award, and CGC is required for dogs living in some condos and apartments.

Pre Requisites, Your dog should be able to:

• Sit & down for reward

• Stay at a distance of 20 ft for reward

• Come when called from a distance of 10 ft for reward

• Loose Leash Walk (not pulling) for rewards

• Non-reactive towards other neutral dogs and handlers

Starts Saturday, Mar 5th @ 10:15 am
$185 for six consecutive one hour group classes.

This class is hosted by Harmony Canine Training in Milwaukie, OR. To register for this class, email Harmony Canine Training or Call

The AKC’s S.T.A.R. Puppy program (Socialization, Training, Activity, and Responsibility) is meant to help get you and your puppy off to a good start. This class is open to any puppy under 1 year of age. Both purebreds and mixed breeds are eligible. Once your pup passes the S.T.A.R. puppy test, which is given at the end of the 6-week course, you’ll be given an application to send in to the AKC and they will send you a S.T.A.R. Puppy Medal and a certificate showing your pup is now a S.T.A.R. puppy. Requirements needed to be met to pass the test can be found on the AKC website.

Starts Saturday, Mar 5th @ 9:00 am
$185 for six consecutive one hour group classes & graduation test

This class is hosted by Harmony Canine Training in Milwaukie, OR. To register for this class, email Harmony Canine Training or Call

Rally was envisioned as a stepping-stone from basic training or the AKC Canine Good Citizen® program to the world of competition obedience or agility. It aims to bring new people into the sport of obedience, and to provide a venue for green dogs to compete who might not be ready for traditional obedience.

Rally promotes fun and enjoyment for dogs at all levels of competition. Scoring is not as rigorous as it is in traditional obedience. Exhibitors may talk to and praise their dogs throughout their run. A perfect heel position is not required, but there should be a sense of teamwork between the dog and handler. We are eager to offer this class for our beginners and active companion students looking for a little bit more without being ready for the rigors of competition obedience just yet.

Pre Requisites, Your dog should be able to:

• Sit & Down & Stand for reward

• Bed/Mat Stay around other dogs

• Loose Leash Walk at handlers side (no pulling) past distractions

• Limited or no reactivity towards other dogs working/playing

   

Sunday, Feb 27th @ 2:00 pm
$185 for six consecutive one hour group classes.

TThis class is hosted by Harmony Canine Training in Milwaukie, OR. To register for this class, email Harmony Canine Training or Call

This class is the second step in our lifeskills series! In this class we’ll begin proofing our foundation behaviors, finding consistency of performance, and problem-solving why your pup is still occasionally distracted.
This class is appropriate for ages 9months and beyond, dogs in this class will not play but must be comfortable being in the room with another dog without reactive behavior.
This class will work on basics from sit, down, come when called, to advanced skills such as holding a mat stay, sitting for leashing up, and walking nicely for a stroll in the park.

Pre Requisites, Your dog should be able to:

• Sit & Down for reward

• Loose Leash Walk (not pulling) for rewards for 15 steps

• Come when called from a distance of 10ft for reward

• Stay at a distance of 10ft for reward

• Limited or no dog reactivity

Starts Sunday Feb 27th @ 11:15 am
$185 for six consecutive one hour group classes.

This class is hosted by Harmony Canine Training in Milwaukie, OR. To register for this class, email Harmony Canine Training or Call

This is a much requested class!

This is a specialty class where we focus a whole 6 weeks on teaching and proofing a reliable loose leash walking behavior.

What is loose leash walking? Having your dog stay by your side!

How do we do this? By building a solid reinforcement history for not pulling on the collar or harness.

What does proofing mean in this exercise? Ensuring your dog understands it is their job to maintain position no matter what is happening.

This is an inside AND outside class, please dress appropriately and remember to use back up gear (feel free to ask us about your options for dogs who have been known to slip out of collars or harnesses!) on your dog as needed.

Walk with Me may include trips to a local park to practice leash skills weather permitting

Pre Requisites, Your dog should be able to:

• Sit & down for reward

• Non-reactive towards other neutral dogs and handlers

Starts Sunday, Feb 27th @ 10:00 am
$185 for six consecutive one hour group classes.

This class is hosted by Harmony Canine Training in Milwaukie, OR. To register for this class, email Harmony Canine Training or Call

his is our adult foundations course. During this class your dog will learn basic manners, gain confidence, and explore appropriate social skills. In this class you will learn how to establish clear communication, how to help your dog be a successful learner, and management skills to help your adult dog thrive with boundaries and structure

Pre Requisites, Your dog should be able to:

• Limited or no dog reactivity

Starts Thursday, Feb 24th @ 730 PM
$185 for six consecutive one hour group classes.

This class is hosted by Harmony Canine Training in Milwaukie, OR. To register for this class, email Harmony Canine Training or Call

This class is a must have for every team.

• You’ll work on walking your dog past things on the sidewalk that you don’t want them touching.

• You’ll work on auto focus in your walks so you’re not micromanaging everything.

• You’ll work on creating a partner who is training because they want to, not because they have to.

• Your pup will become a star at greeting people politely without putting his paws all over their clean pants!

• Your pup will come when you call, every time.

• Your pup will stay on a mat beside you while You are eating.

• Your pup will drop whatever you ask him to.

• Your pup will not steal your sandwich off the counter or clear the hors d’oeuvres from the coffee table.

• Your pup will learn impulse control without micromanaging in more advanced places like doorways and getting out of the car.

• Your pup will pass other dogs on the street without causing a major scene.
  

Pre Requisites, Your dog should be able to:

• Sit & Down & Stand for reward

• Loose Leash Walk (not pulling) for extended period

• Focus Heel for 15 steps for reward

• Come when called from a distance of 20ft for reward

• Stay at a distance of 20ft for reward

• Go to bed/mat for 2 minutes

• Limited or no dog reactivity

Starts Wednesday, Feb 23rd @ 730PM
$185 for six consecutive one hour group classes.

This class is hosted by Harmony Canine Training in Milwaukie, OR. To register for this class, email Harmony Canine Training or Call.