PAYMENT
Payment choice is indicated on the registration form.
Payment may be made by Credit Card, PayPal or check.
Payment submitted by check should be made payable to Sumac Grant-Johnson and mailed to Wag It Games, P.O. Box 153, Madison, NH 03849 Your spot will be held for 5 business days.
CANCELATION/REFUND POLICY
Refunds are not offered once payment has been made. The class session will be extended in the event a class must be canceled.
STORM POLICY
In the event of dangerous driving conditions classes will be canceled and the class session extended.
MANNERS CLASSES
MANNERS ONE
Build a strong foundation of basic manners, obedience, confidence and connection. A great place to start your puppy or older dog's training.
MANNERS TWO
Enhance manners, focus and skills along with tricks and games. Great preparation for Canine Good Citizen, Therapy Dog or dog sports.
Prerequisite: Manners level 1 or permission from the instructor.
WAG IT GAMES SMART DOG
Tricks and games for the ultimate in training fun! This class will build focus, connection and training skills. This class also includes some fun with Sniff It Scent Games and Shadow Skills heeling activities.
Great for puppies to senior dogs. Includes the opportunity to also earn Wag It Games Smart Dog Titles right in class.
Prerequisites: Dogs must have been conditioned and have experience working with a clicker or verbal marker.
Dogs must have basic manners, not be reactive, and be able to work comfortably in a room with other dogs without being disruptive.
Email Sumac with questions.
AGILITY FOR THE FAMILY DOG LEVEL 1
The focus is agility FUN for the family dog rather than competitive agility. Class includes tunnels, jumps, hoops, barrels and working up to short courses. Class includes off leash work.
Prerequisites: Dogs must be over 6 months old and in good physical condition. Dogs must have basic manners, not be reactive, and comfortable and quiet working in a room with other dogs. As class progresses teams perform short courses and dogs must be comfortable waiting in a crate between turns (crates are provided). *Please consider a manners class or private training if your dog may not be ready for this class.
AGILITY FOR THE FAMILY DOG LEVEL 2
This class focuses on handling and short courses of hoops, tunnels, barrels and jump. Teams will be offered the opportunity to perform Wag It Games Agility Tests and earn titles right in class.
Prerequisites: Handlers must have basic handling experience. Dogs must have experience with short courses that include jumps, tunnels and hoops. Dogs must have basic manners, not be reactive, and be comfortable and not disruptive working in a room with other dogs. Dogs should be comfortable waiting for their turn in one of the provided crates.
WAG IT GAMES SNIFF IT
DOGS LOVE TO SNIFF
Introduce your dog to the fun of scent games. Dog's will learn to search out, identify and alert their handler to various scents. This class is full of activities you can play at home. Scent games exercise your dog's brain and results in a contented tired dog. Great for when you don't have time for physical exercise. As teams advance Wag It Games Sniff It titles can be earned in more advanced classes.
Prerequisites: Dogs must be able to sit and down on cue. Dogs must have basic manners, not be reactive, and be able to work comfortably in a room with other dogs without being disruptive.
Puppies to senior dogs welcome
PUPPY CLASS - This is the most important class you can take with your dog.
For puppies 8-20 weeks old at the start of class. Class is limited to 5 pups.
Set the stage for your pup to become a well mannered adult dog at home and when out and about. It is so much easier to train your puppy while very young than to correct issues later. This class will include the basics of sit, down, leash walking manners, polite greeting, coming when called, leave it and stay. We will also include fun confidence games that build trust and enhance your dog's focus and connection to you. Time will be included to address puppy issues like grabbing chewing, housebreaking and other issues as needed for the group.
AKC S.T.A.R. PUPPY - All elements of the program are included. The S.T.A.R PUPPY test will be offered following the session.
"AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is an excellent first in-person training class for puppies." AKC
"AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy provides a good lead-in to earning the Canine Good Citizen title." AKC
S.T.A.R PUPPY Test fee - $20.00 AKC requires handlers to submit their passed test form along with $15.00 to enroll and will receive a framable certificate and medal.
Prerequisite: Most vets agree with the importance young puppies taking class. It is understood that puppies may not be fully vacinated. If you have concerns regarding this we encourage you to check with your veterinarian.
ONE NIGHT CLASSES
MANNERS REFRESH
Everyday manners and skills can deteriorate over time. This class will focus on refreshing skills including stays, recalls, and leave it.
Prerequisite: Dogs should have training in the basics and be able to work comfortably and quietly in a room with other dogs.
POLITE GREETING
Is your dog an over enthusiastic greeter? This class will offer training strategies and practice to mold a more polite greeting.
Prerequisite: Dogs should have training in the basics and be able to work comfortably and quietly in a room with other dogs.
AKC CANINE GOOD CITIZEN AND THERAPY DOG PREP & TEST
Two classes and to practice the items on each test with time between for you to practice. A test session is included with Love on a Leash Therapy Dog and AKC CGC tests offered.
Love On A Leash Therapy Dog Info and test items. AKC Test Items.
Prerequisite: Dogs must have basic manners and be able to work comfortably and quietly in a room with other dogs. Dogs must not be reactive or have any aggressive tendencies.
WAG IT GAMES SHADOW SKILLS
Heeling made fun. Wag It Games Shadow Skills teaches your dog to be your shadow by building focus and connection. As teams progress teams perform a short numbered course of various turns and maneuvers perfecting and testing their skills. Opportunities for earning titles are offered in 5 week classes. Prerequisite: Dogs should have training in the basics and be able to work comfortably and quietly in a room with other dogs.