Announcements

Friendly Reminder

GDA kennel is closed between the hours of 12:00 Noon - 1:00PM.  Our kennel techs work so hard to make life pleasant for our puppies and dogs in training. Please keep them in your thoughts and do not come to the kennel during their lunch break.

Graduations 

At the end of each class Guide Dogs of America holds a Graduation and Awards Ceremony to honor the guide dog recipients of the current class, the Sponsors and Puppy Raisers, and all who have contributed to the success of the class.

The Graduation Ceremony starts at 10am and is held in an outdoor setting under an awning. Each class has 8-10 students who may talk about their training experiences, along with the puppy raisers who fostered their dog. Puppies-in-training are in attendance along with some working guide dogs.  A reception and tours are held immediately following the ceremony. Attendance is free and all are welcome.

Good Dog Training Classes at GDA

for more info contact Jessica

Puppy  Class ( Level one).

This class is designed as an introduction to puppy handling and basic commands. Topics to be covered include beginning response to basic commands, proper handling and grooming, house training, puppy mouthing, teaching self-control, socialization, proper leash handling techniques and much more. This class is for puppies up to age 5 months.

Class is 6 weeks in length and will run for about one hour each week.

Puppy Class (Level one)

Basics Class (Level two)

This class is designed to teach basic commands and proper dog handling techniques in the presence of minor distractions. Problem solving skills will be discussed and practiced to help you learn to handle your puppy in any situation.  This class is for puppies approximately five months to one year of age or for pups who have already completed Puppy Class Level One.

Contact Jessica for more info

Advanced Class (Level three)

This class is designed to continue to develop your dog's basics training skills while improving his or her responses in the presence of challenging distractions. Puppies must have a good understanding of all basic commands prior to enrolling in this class.