Classes
Fun, Effective Dog Training classes! Come to Hippie Dog for results that last when you leave the classroom. Enjoy small class sizes, lots of personal attention, and the latest methods in dog training taught by certified instructors.
Do you have a new puppy in need of manners and socialization? Just adopted a new dog? Or is it simply time to polish your dog’s basic manners? We get you and your dog on the right track with come when called, anti-jumping, impulse control exercises, loose-leash walking, leave it & K9 body language.
What do you mean by holistic? We think of all aspects of the dog in regards to the training and/or behavior issues - body, mind and soul. We use the holistic approach to come up with creative approaches to the conflicts you are having with your pet.
Class overview:
* Puppy and Basic Manners: Open Enrollment Style
* Semi Private Training Sessions: Drop-In Style
* Out & About-Adventure Class
Do you have a new puppy in need of manners and socialization? Just adopted a new dog? Or is it simply time to polish your dog’s basic manners? We get you and your dog on the right track with come when called, anti-jumping, impulse control exercises, loose-leash walking, leave it & K9 body language.
What do you mean by holistic? We think of all aspects of the dog in regards to the training and/or behavior issues - body, mind and soul. We use the holistic approach to come up with creative approaches to the conflicts you are having with your pet.
Class overview:
* Puppy and Basic Manners: Open Enrollment Style
* Semi Private Training Sessions: Drop-In Style
* Out & About-Adventure Class
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Our dog training classes:
* Effective & humane, reward based training. * Open enrollment style classes for puppies and dogs of any training level. * Class instructors are professional, knowledgeable and fun! * Class size is kept small to ensuring individual attention from the trainer. * Unique holistic approach you won't get any place else! |
* Some trainers promise to fix all your dog’s bad behaviors. But changing behavior—as we all know—takes cooperation and compliance by multiple parties, so we think giving guarantees about behavior is downright unethical.
* Instead we strive for the following:
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Class Descriptions
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Basic Manners Class
*Puppies & Adult Dogs (age 8 weeks and up) *Open Enrollment Style: means that you can begin attending class whenever you want, and finish 4, 6 or 8 weeks later – essentially, you choose your own start and end dates!
Our manners classes are taught outside and built around real-life situations and problem-solving that teaches students the skills they’ll need every day with their dog. The aim of this class is to have a well-behaved dog you can take anywhere and introduce to anyone. From a holistic approach will cover all aspects of the dog, body, mind & soul. Teaching you how to read your dog in multi ways. We cover both the theory of how dogs learn — so you know how to solve problems outside the classroom — and practice everyday scenarios like polite greetings and walk nice on leash and more. *How Does Open Enrollment Work? Unlike traditional dog training classes which have a specific start date and run for a certain number of weeks, open enrollment classes are ongoing. These rolling classes are held up to three days a week and set up so anyone can start at any time during one of our training sessions. Once you start a class you will come each week for the number of times in your package. We do allow one skip week, if you so choose. Once you start, you will need to continue your sessions at least once per week. Example: If you start this Tuesday, you bought a 6 session package, you would come at least one day per week for 6 sessions. You can also come 2 days per week as long as you use your package each week, which means you can try out different trainers and be flexible on days of the week to train. How to get started: 1: Pick a day of the week (listed below) that works for you. 2: Pick a package: Express: 4 sessions ($115) Right on: 6 sessions ($150) Guru: 8 sessions ($185) 3. Sign up online: you need to preregister (listed below) |
Out & About-Adventure Class
*Must have taken a Basic Manners class *Length: 4 session Class *Cost: $115, all sessions or $30 per session. We build on the skills we learned in basic manners. Remembering the goal of a well-behaved dog you can take anywhere and introduce to anyone. We will test that skill in a fun, social, interactive real world adventure. This is not just a class, it's an adventure in real world situations. Get out with your dog and explore the Twin Cities! All the while having a professional dog trainer with your group. -Café, dog park, hiking, having fun at the lake, pub. The possibilities are many. |
Semi-Private Training Sessions: Drop-In Style.
We also offer indoor drop-in sessions for any dog 8 weeks and older. No need to sign up. Just stop by! Cost is $25 per session. Only 1-4 dogs per session allowed. Work on the things you and your dog need help with now. Get semi-private training in a small group environment.
We also offer indoor drop-in sessions for any dog 8 weeks and older. No need to sign up. Just stop by! Cost is $25 per session. Only 1-4 dogs per session allowed. Work on the things you and your dog need help with now. Get semi-private training in a small group environment.
Upcoming Classes
Outdoor Basic Manners, Open Enrollment Classes
(These classes run May to October and are held at Veterans Memorial Park,
6335 Portland Ave, Richfield, MN 55423).
Sunday's: 10:00-11:00am
Tuesday's: 7:00-8:00pm
Wednesday's: 6:30-7:30pm
Semi-Private Training Sessions: Drop in Style
(Drop in classes are done for the season & will start back up in October).
Every Sunday: 10:00-11:00am
Chuck & Don's: 819 York Ave S, Edina, MN 55435
(No need to sign up, just stop by)
Basic & Puppy Classes offered through Richfield Community Education
(Community Ed classes will start back up this fall)
Sign up with Richfield Community Ed for these classes.
Puppy Playgroup
Ages 10 weeks to 5.5 months.
You want only the best for your pup and so do we!
Our puppy playgroups are run by Hippie Dog. Our instructors are given extensive training in reading dog body language and know the ins and outs of what is good and proper play. They will help show you too so you will be able to keep your pup safe anywhere you go! Come let your pup learn.
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Registration:
Registration and payment are required for Open Enrollment and Adventure classes so that we can anticipate attendance and keep class sizes small and conducive to learning. Payment must be made in order to save your spot in class.
Sign up form
(These classes run May to October and are held at Veterans Memorial Park,
6335 Portland Ave, Richfield, MN 55423).
Sunday's: 10:00-11:00am
Tuesday's: 7:00-8:00pm
Wednesday's: 6:30-7:30pm
Semi-Private Training Sessions: Drop in Style
(Drop in classes are done for the season & will start back up in October).
Every Sunday: 10:00-11:00am
Chuck & Don's: 819 York Ave S, Edina, MN 55435
(No need to sign up, just stop by)
Basic & Puppy Classes offered through Richfield Community Education
(Community Ed classes will start back up this fall)
Sign up with Richfield Community Ed for these classes.
Puppy Playgroup
Ages 10 weeks to 5.5 months.
You want only the best for your pup and so do we!
Our puppy playgroups are run by Hippie Dog. Our instructors are given extensive training in reading dog body language and know the ins and outs of what is good and proper play. They will help show you too so you will be able to keep your pup safe anywhere you go! Come let your pup learn.
Info
Registration:
Registration and payment are required for Open Enrollment and Adventure classes so that we can anticipate attendance and keep class sizes small and conducive to learning. Payment must be made in order to save your spot in class.
Sign up form