PREREQUISITES:
- ALL of our courses (other than Nosework, which is not an obedience course) require completion of either a Beginners Class or Puppy Class here at Redfern Canines. (The Puppy and Beginners courses present the same course material but are divided based on age — you do NOT need to attend both courses.)
- Puppy and Beginners Classes include a REQUIRED introductory seminar that you must attend before your first class date.
- Other prerequisites are noted on the individual course registration pages.
All class dates and times are subject to change due to weather or other emergencies. Classes may be canceled if there are insufficient sign-ups.
Please review our Refund Policy before registering for classes.
Dogs cannot be enrolled in two courses at the same time without instructor approval.
| Event | Date | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rally I * |
| Prerequisite: Beginner obedience skills Rally Obedience can be done just for fun or as a competitive sport for you and your dog. AKC Rally is all about teamwork, and you and your dog will walk a course of 10-20 signs, stop at each and perform the task listed on the sign. The course and tasks (more…) | Register |
| NoseWork - Exteriors |
| Prerequisites: Introduction to NoseWork and NoseWork II / Intro To Odor Nose Work is a fun dog sport that any dog can do. All your dog needs is a nose! In the class your dog will learn to find hidden treats, which sounds easy – but it gets harder as the class goes on! The (more…) |
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| Introduction to Fetch Dog |
| Course will introduce the new AKC event — Fetch Dog — and will focus on skills needed for playing retrieve games with your dog. (more…) |
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| NoseWork - Buried/Vehicles |
| Prerequisites: Introduction to NoseWork and NoseWork II / Intro To Odor All dogs have the ability to use their noses. This class focuses on the techniques of scent-searching and the handler’s skill in recognizing the dog‘s signals that it has located the ‘hide’. Not only do the dogs LOVE this activity, but it is also (more…) |
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| Introduction to Training Seminar * |
| All Entry-Level Courses (Puppy, Beginners & Reactive Rover) include participation in a 2 hour, one time “Introduction to Training Seminar” prior to the first class session. This mandatory Introductory Seminar (for humans only — no dogs necessary) is included in the course fee, and will be offered at a variety of times to enable all (more…) |
CLASS IS FULL |
| Beginners Class (for dogs over the age of 6 months by start date of class) * |
| This is the perfect class for any dog over 6 months of age who hasn’t had any basic training, or who needs a refresher. (Yes, you CAN teach an old dog new tricks!) The Beginner’s class focuses on the same basic skills as the Puppy course (sit, down, come, stand, loose leash walking, no jumping, (more…) |
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| C.L.A.S.S.—B.A. * |
| Prerequisites: completion of Puppy/Beginners Class and Advanced Manners Help you dog earn his or her Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. in this three-part course designed to help your dog be welcome anywhere! Full of games that teach but are fun for you and your dog, your pup will become an expert at loose leash walking, greeting (more…) |
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| Puppy Class (for dogs under the age of 6 months by start date of class) * |
| It’s never too early to get that puppy started with the basic skills they will need to be good family members. This entry-level class for puppies under 6 months old (at the start of class) focuses on socialization and teaches the following skills: sit, down, come, stand, loose leash walking, no jumping, and attention. The (more…) |
CLASS IS FULL |
| Beginners Class (for dogs over the age of 6 months by start date of class) * |
| This is the perfect class for any dog over 6 months of age who hasn’t had any basic training, or who needs a refresher. (Yes, you CAN teach an old dog new tricks!) The Beginner’s class focuses on the same basic skills as the Puppy course (sit, down, come, stand, loose leash walking, no jumping, (more…) |
Register |
| Advanced Manners * |
| Prerequisite: Redfern Beginners Class OR Redfern Puppy Class AND Redfern Puppy Travels Advanced Manners focuses on helping your dog gain self-control and on the skills dogs will need to interact with others. These skills include good walking habits, settling quietly while you talk with someone, behaving well around other leashed dogs, staying put when asked, (more…) |
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| Beginners Class (for dogs over the age of 6 months by start date of class) * |
| This is the perfect class for any dog over 6 months of age who hasn’t had any basic training, or who needs a refresher. (Yes, you CAN teach an old dog new tricks!) The Beginner’s class focuses on the same basic skills as the Puppy course (sit, down, come, stand, loose leash walking, no jumping, (more…) |
Register |
| Introduction to Training Seminar * |
| All Entry-Level Courses (Puppy, Beginners & Reactive Rover) include participation in a 2 hour, one time “Introduction to Training Seminar” prior to the first class session. This mandatory Introductory Seminar (for humans only — no dogs necessary) is included in the course fee, and will be offered at a variety of times to enable all (more…) |
CLASS IS FULL |
| Beginners Class (for dogs over the age of 6 months by start date of class) * |
| This is the perfect class for any dog over 6 months of age who hasn’t had any basic training, or who needs a refresher. (Yes, you CAN teach an old dog new tricks!) The Beginner’s class focuses on the same basic skills as the Puppy course (sit, down, come, stand, loose leash walking, no jumping, (more…) |
Register |
| Puppy Travels * |
| The first week starts at 6:30pm; all other classes begin at 7:00pm Prerequisites: Redfern Puppy or Beginners class. For puppies 12 months of age and younger. Puppy Travels is a course designed to work on skills and self-confidence in multiple, public settings. During the course, we will hold the first class at Redfern’s Training Center, (more…) |
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| Puppy Class (for dogs under the age of 6 months by start date of class) * |
| It’s never too early to get that puppy started with the basic skills they will need to be good family members. This entry-level class for puppies under 6 months old (at the start of class) focuses on socialization and teaches the following skills: sit, down, come, stand, loose leash walking, no jumping, and attention. The (more…) |
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| Reactive Rover Evaluations RR |
| You will be assigned a specific time to arrive within this window. Reactive Rover (RR) is a program for dogs who react inappropriately to other dogs when they are on leash in public or in controlled settings like a class. It is not a program for dogs who are reactive or aggressive to humans. It (more…) |
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| Reactive Rover RR |
| Prerequisite: Reactive Rover Evaluation and approval from the instructor The start time of your introductory session may be different from the start time of your weekly classes — please check the schedule. Reactive Rover (RR) is a program for dogs who react inappropriately to other dogs when they are on leash in public or in (more…) |
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| Introduction to Training Seminar * |
| All Entry-Level Courses (Puppy, Beginners & Reactive Rover) include participation in a 2 hour, one time “Introduction to Training Seminar” prior to the first class session. This mandatory Introductory Seminar (for humans only — no dogs necessary) is included in the course fee, and will be offered at a variety of times to enable all (more…) |
CLASS IS FULL |
| Puppy Class (for dogs under the age of 6 months by start date of class) * |
| It’s never too early to get that puppy started with the basic skills they will need to be good family members. This entry-level class for puppies under 6 months old (at the start of class) focuses on socialization and teaches the following skills: sit, down, come, stand, loose leash walking, no jumping, and attention. The (more…) |
Register |
| Puppy Class (for dogs under the age of 6 months by start date of class) * |
| It’s never too early to get that puppy started with the basic skills they will need to be good family members. This entry-level class for puppies under 6 months old (at the start of class) focuses on socialization and teaches the following skills: sit, down, come, stand, loose leash walking, no jumping, and attention. The (more…) |
Register |
| Advanced Manners * |
| Prerequisite: Redfern Beginners Class OR Redfern Puppy Class AND Redfern Puppy Travels Advanced Manners focuses on helping your dog gain self-control and on the skills dogs will need to interact with others. These skills include good walking habits, settling quietly while you talk with someone, behaving well around other leashed dogs, staying put when asked, (more…) |
Register |
| Beginners Class (for dogs over the age of 6 months by start date of class) * |
| This is the perfect class for any dog over 6 months of age who hasn’t had any basic training, or who needs a refresher. (Yes, you CAN teach an old dog new tricks!) The Beginner’s class focuses on the same basic skills as the Puppy course (sit, down, come, stand, loose leash walking, no jumping, (more…) |
Register |
| Canine Good Citizen/Therapy Dog Preparation * |
| Earn the AKC (American Kennel Club) Canine Good Citizen title in this class that proves to the world that your dog is a well-behaved one in public. Since many of the skills taught in this class are also ones required for Therapy Dogs, this class blends those obedience skills with experience around wheelchairs, crutches, and (more…) |
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| Kidz ‘n K9s Day Camp |
| Redfern offers a week-long, summer program for children and teens ages 7 and up. Campers may bring their own well-adjusted dogs or borrow a Redfern dog. Activities and topics covered include dog safety, training techniques, agility, nosework, basic obedience, rally obedience, and teaching tricks in addition to craft activities. Both Beginner and Advanced camps are (more…) |
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* All Entry-Level Courses (Puppy, Beginners, Reactive Rover) include participation in a 2 hour, one time “Introduction to Training Seminar” prior to the first class session. The Introductory Seminar (for humans only — no dogs necessary) is included in the course fee, and will be offered at a variety of times to enable all students to choose a session that fits their schedule. Introduction to Training Seminar dates for Puppy and Beginners can be selected during registration for the course. The Reactive Rover course includes its own Introductory Seminar as part of the the course schedule.
* This course requires completion of a Puppy or Beginners course at Redfern Canines as a prerequisite.
RR – In order to determine if the Reactive Rover class is the best option for your dog, you must first register for and complete a detailed behavior history and a one-on-one mini-consult/evaluation before you register for the Reactive Rover class sessions. Contact for more information on this program.
For more info on specific courses, including those not currently on the schedule, see our Course Descriptions page.
If the course you want is FULL, you can sign up for the wait list (if available), or review the schedule for alternate class dates.
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