Class Schedules - where and when?
Class Descriptions - what?

We offer classes in four convenient Brooklyn locations!
•Williamsburg, Brooklyn [Our Private Studio @415 Grand St.]
•Williamsburg, Brooklyn [Eva's Play Pups; 52 N 11th St]
•Greenpoint, Brooklyn [ Unleashed; 216 Franklin St.]
•Fort Greene, Brooklyn [Kiki's Pet Spa; 239 DeKalb Ave.]

*SUMMER classes are held ONLY at Grand St & Unleash
ALL other locations resume in the fall.

See bottom for more class descriptions


SUMMER DROP-IN Puppy Kindergarten
Sundays @ 10am & Tuesdays @ 7pm
[4 classes 150.00] or [6 classes 200.00]
@ Grand St Studio
Enjoy Puppy Kindergarten without the hassle of scheduling around vacations and missing spontaneous trips. Our flexible drop-in puppy kindergarten is ONLY offerred during the summertime. Join class at ANY time. Drop in on any Sunday and/or Tuesday until you've completed your round of classes.
Must use classes prior to Labor Day weekend.
Pre-registration required.
[email for details]

Basic Obedience [6 wks 230.00]
Tuesday July 7th 8:15 pm
[Grand St Studio]
Saturday July 11th 10:00 AM
[Unleash-Greenpoint]
[email for details]


Short Seminars 2009
[email for details]

Dog Tricks 101 [SINGLE SESSION $45]
Saturday July 11th 11:15 AM
[Unleash-Greenpoint]
Spin, Wave, Shake, Hi-five, Rollover, Sit Pretty, Take a Bow, Back up, Crawl and MUCH more. Learn how Clicker Training works to speed up your training too! Spend a fun packed summer day with us!
Lasts approximately 90 mins.
[email for details]

Confidence Building for Shy Dogs
[SINGLE SESSION $45]
Sunday July 18th 1pm
[Unleash-Greenpoint]
Bring your shy dog out of his shell with some fun training, tips and exercises to boost his self esteem and make him the life of the party. Dogs of all sizes welcome.

Frisbee! [SINGLE SESSION $45]
Sunday August 9th 1pm
[Grand St. Studio]
Our popular frisbee catching seminar to teach ANY size dog to catch a frisbee. We've taught Chihuahuas to Mastiffs. Your dog too can catch a frisbee!
Lasts approximately 90 mins.
[email for details]

Urban Agility[ 5 wks 195.00][email for details]
TBD
[Grand st studio]

Personal attention and assistance is emphasized, however, if you have an immediate problem you want to address, a private consultation is advised prior to any class.
Email for information.

Puppy Kindergarten

Our Puppy K class is specifically designed for pups who may not have finished all of their shots. Do not wait for your dog's vaccinations to be complete before signing up for this class.
Click HERE for more information on this.
Pups must be under 5 months old to begin this class.

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE

•Basic Commands [sit, down, coming when called]
•Greeting House Guests calmly.
•Housetraining
•Off leash play with other pups
•Preventing Destruction & Separation Issues

•Curbing Puppy Nipping & Biting
•Preventing Barking
• Time Managment
"What do I do with my pup while I'm at work all day?"
•How to successfully expose your dog to the sights and sounds of a big city.
•Calmly Greeting Dogs and People on Leash.
•Maximizing Your Training Time.
Click for the current schedule

Dog Behavior Experts believe that attendance in Puppy Kindergarten class provides the most lasting influence toward raising a friendly and well mannered family pet!
Click HERE to read about the benefits of beginning puppy classes as early as 8 weeks of age.

Small Dogs Rock! [obedience for toy breeds]

For the wee ones! A pet dog obedience class tailored to dogs 20 lbs and under. Similar topics as Pet Dog Obedience, with an added concentration on socializing off leash, barking, remedial housetraining and treating mild fearfulness. If your dog has a serious fear or biting problem, you should seek professional advice in a private consultation.

Basic Pet Dog Obedience

For well socialized dogs over 5 months old. Basic Pet Dog manners and general obedience commands. Also answers questions liks, "How do I keep my dog from jumping on people?", "How do I stop my dog from destroying things in the house?", and "What can I do with my dog when I'm at work all day?".
General obedience includes sit, down, stay, coming when called, walking on leash, calmly greeting people on leash and more. We will work both inside and ouside on leash.

Urban Agility® NEW!

Five weeks of URBAN-environment-inspired agility using the streets, parks and basic household furniture to practice navigating obstacles for fun and exercise. Teaches dogs advanced "placement" and obstacle negotiation. Can be a precursor to formal agility or a more accessible alternative. Dogs 35 lbs and under.

Frisbee Catching Seminar

Our popular frisbee catching seminar to teach ANY size dog to catch a frisbee. We've taught Chihuahuas to Mastiffs. Your dog too can catch a frisbee!

Basic Obedience Tips

Have the basics of obedience covered, but still struggling with the nuances? Join us in this class with your dog and we'll give you the tips you need to achieve PhD level Obedience.

Energy Burning in Young, Rowdy Dogs

The very first seminar of it's kind, designed to deal with energetic, rowdy dogs. We'll discuss management techniques and ways to conveniently tire out your energetic pooch.

Introduction to Clicker Training

Empire of the Dog has been teaching clicker training for over ten years, and also has commercially produced clicker training kits on the retail market. Join us in this class to learn the basics of using a clicker to expand your dog's training potential.

Baby makes four?

Two day seminar addressing preparing your dog for the new baby. From preparing for the newborn, to the toddler years. Email us HERE.

 

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