FNT’s Specialty Classes are ones that we run periodically throughout the year. Please let us know if you are interested – when we see enough interest in a specific class we will always try to schedule it.
ACK Canine Good Citizenship (CGC) | AKC Community Canine (CGCA) | AKC Urban Canine (CGCU) | Control Unleashed | Leash Walking/Come When Called Combo Class | Trick Dog | Weave Pole & See Saw Focus
CONTROL UNLEASHED
A class for dogs that are exuberant, high energy, easily aroused or get overstimulated by things in their environment. This class will help them learn to relax, focus, and engage with their handlers in new, exciting, and/or stressful environments.
Your dog must be able to tolerate seeing other dogs or people at a distance without undue barking or pulling. Dogs that have difficulty seeing other dogs or people while on leash should take the Reactive Dog class or inquire about private lessons.
Who should take Control Unleashed?
Over-enthusiastic greeters of people or dogs, people who have struggled handling their dog’s exuberance in agility or other classes, those who have gone through basic and intermediate and want to do more with their dogs.
- Cost: $250 for 6 weeks (1 hour a week for 6 weeks)
- Location: The Adams Mall, 108 Newburyport Turnpike, Rowley, MA
- There will be no make-ups for this class.
COME WHEN CALLED / LEASH WALKING COMBO CLASS
This class will focus on walking on a loose leash, and the always important “Come When Called” — two important safety-conscious life skills.
This is not a competition heeling class, but a pleasure walking class. Focusing on the dog not pulling allows you to enjoy your walks. Teaching your dog to walk on a loose leash takes time and we will show you in short, easy steps how to work towards your goals. It is also important to learn about the correct, safest equipment for your dog for you both to enjoy your walks.
Come When Called is another very important life skill. This class can teach a young dog CWC, or re-teach an older dog, how to respond to you by building your relationship and making things fun, with easy steps towards your goal of your dog coming when called.
For real life situations while walking your dogs, when weather permits, this class will be held outdoors as well as indoors.
- This class is NOT for reactive dogs
- Cost: $190 for 6 weeks (1 hour a week for 6 weeks)
- Location: Adams Mall, 108 Newburyport Tpk, Rowley, MA
Tuesday: 7:10pm
February 25
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WEAVE POLE & SEESAW FOCUS
A class for dogs that have either not been introduced to the seesaw or weave poles yet. Also for dogs that have been introduced but still have not mastered, have fears, or are still using wires or/and open channels.
This class will start from the ground up, building positive behaviors and associations for both obstacles. All level dogs in class will start from step 1, so good for rehab dogs as well as newbies.
Seesaw methods will be the 2 tables method , and if needed, the old fashion low to high method. Weave pole method will be channel poles with wires, and possibly x pens for independent weave pole performance.
- $190 for 6 weeks (1 hour a week for 6 weeks)
- Location: 103 Haverhill St., Rowley, MA
- PREREQUISITES: Dogs must be 10 months or older, not be dog reactive and have taken a 6-week obedience class.
Saturday: 2:30 pm
April 5
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AKC CANINE GOOD CITIZENSHIP (CGC)
Prep & Test
This is a class where you will be training and learning the tasks required to pass the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test.
The Canine Good Citizen (GGC) program sponsored by K9 Advantix®, is an AKC certification program designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The CGC Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs.
All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test (http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/training_testing.cfm) may obtain a certificate from the American Kennel Club. Tests are given throughout the country. This 6-week course teaches the basic obedience skills needed to pass the CGC test, which will be given on the last (6th) session.
- The first 5 weeks will be training and practice for the test. The test will be given in the 6th week.
- Cost: $190 for 6 weeks (1 hour a week for 6 weeks)
- Location: The Adams Mall, 108 Newburyport Turnpike, Rowley, MA
Interested?
When we have enough people we will
schedule this class.
AKC COMMUNITY CANINE (CGCA)
Prep & Test
AKC Community Canine℠ is the advanced level of the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen Program. Dogs who pass the AKC Community Canine test earn the official AKC Community Canine title that is designated by the letters “CGCA” (Advanced CGC) on the dog’s title record.
Whereas Canine Good Citizen tests are most often tested in a ring and situations are simulated (e.g., 3 helpers serve as a “crowd”), the AKC Community Canine test is done in real situations including at shows, classes, and in the community.
AKC Approved CGC Evaluators will administer the AKC Community Canine test.
- The first 5 weeks will be training and practice for the test. The test will be given in the 6th week.
- Cost: $190 for 6 weeks (1 hour a week for 6 weeks)
- Location: The class will meet at a few different locations. Session 1 will meet at the Adams Mall, 108 Newburyport Turnpike, Rowley, MA
- Prerequisites: There is no age limit for dogs taking the AKC Community Canine test. However, before taking the test, dogs must have a Canine Good Citizen test on record at AKC.
Interested?
When we have enough people we will
schedule this class.
AKC URBAN CANINE (CGCU)
Prep & Test
AKC Urban CGC requires that the dog demonstrate CGC skills and beyond in a setting that includes traffic, crowds, noises, smells and other distractions that are present in a city or town. As with Canine Good Citizen, AKC Urban CGC is a 10-step test of skills that dogs must pass to earn the official AKC Urban CGC title. This is a title that appears on the dog’s title record at AKC.
To earn the AKC Urban CGC (CGCU) title, dogs must meet the following two requirements:
Must already have a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certificate or title on record at AKC. If the CGC and CGCU are tested on the same day, both forms should be sent in the same envelope to AKC so that the CGC can be applied to the dog’s record first.
Must have an AKC number of one of 3 types (AKC registration number, Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL) number, or AKC Canine Partners number). All dogs, including mixed breeds, can get an AKC number. The reason for the AKC number requirement is that this is how we create titles at AKC; we attach the titles to the dog’s number. Read more information on getting an AKC number.
- The first 5 weeks will be training and practice for the test. The test will be given in the 6th week.
- Cost: $190 for six weeks (1 hour a week for 6 weeks)
- Prerequisites: There is no age limit for dogs taking the AKC Urban Canine test. However, before taking the test, dogs must have a Canine Good Citizen test on record at AKC.
- Location: The first session of this class will meet at The Adams Mall, 108 Newburyport Turnpike, Rowley, MA.
Interested?
When we have enough people we will
schedule this class.
TRICK DOG
BEGINNER / INTERMEDIATE DOG TRICKS
A class to learn lots of fun tricks like ringing a bell, putting on a light, and retrieving. There’s also go to mat, leg weaves, and rollover. There are really just too many tricks to name here. If you love training and love having fun with your dog, join us for this combined Beginner/Intermediate Tricks class!
The last class will be the test for your Trick Dog title.
- $190 for 6 weeks (1 hour a week for 6 weeks)
Wednesday: 7:30 pm
February 26
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