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


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

All Classes are 1 hour long, 1 day per week for the weekly duration unless specified otherwise. See below for class descriptions


Puppy Kindergarten
[4 wks 150.00]
[email for details]
Monday Sept 29th 7pm [Grand St Studio]
Saturday October 18th 11am* [Eva's Play Pups]

*free pup playtime at 12:15 Saturdays after pup classes.

Basic Obedience [6 wks 230.00]
[email for details]
Monday Sept 29th 8:30pm [Grand St Studio]
Saturday Nov 1st 10am
[Eva's Play Pups]

Small Dog Obedience[6 wks 230.00]
[email for details]
Sunday Nov 2nd 10am [Kiki's Pet Spa/ ft greene]

Urban Agility[ 5 wks 195.00][email for details]
Tuesday Sept 30th 7:00pm
[Grand St Studio]

Tricks for Treats [ 5 wks 195.00][email for details]
Tuesday Sept 30th 8:00pm
[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.

Fall Seminars 2008[email for details]

Walking Nicely on Leash [$75. 2day seminar]
Thursdays October 16th &23rd 8:30pm [wburg/grand st]
We'll talk about equipment and strategies to improve leash walking. Dogs in attendance for week two.

Coming When Called Everytime
[$45. 1 day]

Sunday Sept 28th 12 PM [wburg/grand st]
Troubleshoot the issues interfering with your dog's recall.
Humans only seminar. Approximately 1.5 hours long.


Energy Burning for Rowdy Dogs [ $45. 1 day]

Monday Sept 22th 7:30pm[wburg/grand st]
Tips and tricks to resolve behavior issues relating to excess energy and exhuberance. Humans only seminar. Approximately 1.5 hours long.

Pre-Baby Prep! [ $75. 2day]
Saturdays Oct 11th/18th 3pm [wburg/grand st]
Find out what you need to know to prepare for the upcoming arrival. Everything from acclimating your dog to the baby items to their first interactions! Price is per couple.

Frisbee Catching for Any Size Dog [ $45. 1 day]
TBD 7pm [wburg/grand st]
Our enormously popular seminar to teach any size dog to catch a frisbee. Well socialized dogs in attendance for this class. Auditing without dogs also available.

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 LIVING inspired agility-using household objects and the sidewalks and parks of your neighborhood 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 or adjunct.

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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