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. You can attend any available seminar prior to the start date of your course.
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| K9 Sampler * |
| Prerequisites: completion of Mannerly Mutts Course Have you taken a basic class or two and you’re not sure what you and your dog might like to do next? K9 Sampler is for you! Each week is an introduction to one new area of dog activities: Rally Obedience, Nose Work, Agility, Tricks, Canine Good Citizen/Therapy dog (more…) | CLASS IS FULL |
| Freestyle |
| Canine freestyle is a dog sport that is a mixture of obedience training, tricks, and dance that allows for creative interaction between dogs and their owners. (more…) |
Register |
| NoseWork II / Introduction to Odor * |
| Prerequisite: NoseWork I for NoseWork II. At least 3 NoseWork Courses at Redfern for Introduction to Odor This 4-week course is a split-level course designed both as a follow-up to NoseWork I and as a course to introduce dogs to searching for oil of birch. The focus of this course is to teach dogs to (more…) |
Register |
| Agility I * |
| Prerequisites: completion of Courteous Canines Course and approval of instructor One of the most popular dog sports in the country, this class introduces you and your dog to Agility at a beginner’s level. The focus of this class is on running your dog through the agility obstacles for fun and uses much of the same (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 |
| Introduction To NoseWork |
| Prerequisite: Dogs should be at least 6 months old at start of class Nose Work is a fun dog sport that any dog can do. All your dog needs is a nose! In this course your dog will learn to find hidden treats, which sounds easy – but it gets harder as the course goes (more…) |
CLASS IS FULL |
| Level I: Puppy (for puppies 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 at least 8 weeks old to less than 6 months old (at the start of class) focuses on socialization and teaches the following skills: sit, down, come, stand, loose (more…) |
Register |
| Puppy Travels * |
| The first week starts at 6:30pm; all other classes begin at 7:00pm Prerequisite: Redfern Puppy Class or Redfern Beginners Class. Dog must be under 1 year old at start of class. 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 (more…) |
CLASS IS FULL |
| Level I: Beginners (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 |
| Rally I * |
| Prerequisites: completion of Courteous Canines Course 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 one and perform the task listed on the sign. The (more…) |
Register |
| Introduction To NoseWork |
| Prerequisite: Dogs should be at least 6 months old at start of class Nose Work is a fun dog sport that any dog can do. All your dog needs is a nose! In this course your dog will learn to find hidden treats, which sounds easy – but it gets harder as the course goes (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 |
| Level I: Beginners (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 Prerequisite: Redfern Puppy Class or Redfern Beginners Class. Dog must be under 1 year old at start of class. 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 (more…) |
Register |
| Introduction To NoseWork |
| NOTE DAY AND TIME CHANGES FOR LAST 3 CLASSES! Prerequisite: Dogs should be at least 6 months old at start of class Nose Work is a fun dog sport that any dog can do. All your dog needs is a nose! In this course your dog will learn to find hidden treats, which sounds easy (more…) |
Register |
| K9 Sampler * |
| NOTE DAY AND TIME CHANGES FOR LAST 3 CLASSES! Prerequisites: completion of Mannerly Mutts Course Have you taken a basic class or two and you’re not sure what you and your dog might like to do next? K9 Sampler is for you! Each week is an introduction to one new area of dog activities: Rally (more…) |
Register |
| Level I: Puppy (for puppies 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 at least 8 weeks old to less than 6 months old (at the start of class) focuses on socialization and teaches the following skills: sit, down, come, stand, loose (more…) |
Register |
| Tricks Class * |
| Prerequisites: completion of Mannerly Mutts Course Do you have a fun and social dog that likes to show off a little? Is your dog a therapy dog? Has your dog done all the obedience classes and needs a new challenge? The Tricks class is a great way to have fun with your dog, strengthen your (more…) |
Register |
| Out And About * |
| Prerequisite: completion of Mannerly Mutts Course Once your dog has the hang of basic obedience skills, up the game by adding distractions your dog needs to work through! This six-week class meets in a different location each week, including local pet-friendly stores, parks, or other locations, to practice loose-leash walking, and basic obedience skills in (more…) |
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| Level III: Courteous Canine * |
| Prerequisite: Redfern Mannerly Mutts Course Courteous Canines follows Mannerly Mutts as Redfern’s third level of good doggy behavior. In this course, the focus is on ‘well-behaved’ pup behaviors such as greeting visitors calmly and not barking at doorbells, going through doorways without pulling or bolting, settling on a mat or under a chair, and the (more…) |
Register |
| 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…) |
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 |
| Freestyle |
| Canine freestyle is a dog sport that is a mixture of obedience training, tricks, and dance that allows for creative interaction between dogs and their owners. (more…) |
Register |
| Level I: Puppy/Beginners Class (for all ages) * |
| This is the perfect class for any dog who hasn’t had any basic training, or who needs a refresher. Dogs of all ages (at least 8 weeks old) are welcome. This entry-level class teaches the following skills: sit, down, come, stand, loose leash walking, no jumping, and attention. The first session of the course is (more…) |
Register |
| Level I: Puppy (for puppies 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 at least 8 weeks old to less than 6 months old (at the start of class) focuses on socialization and teaches the following skills: sit, down, come, stand, loose (more…) |
Register |
| 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…) |
CLASS IS FULL |
| NoseWork - Advanced Exteriors * |
| Prerequisite: Nosework – Exteriors OR approval of instructor (more…) |
Register |
| Level II: Mannerly Mutt * |
| Prerequisite: Redfern Beginners Course OR Redfern Puppy Class AND Redfern Puppy Travels Mannerly Mutts is designed to continue the basics taught in Puppy I and Beginners I and focuses on teaching stay, helping your dog gain self-control and on the skills dogs will need to interact with others. These skills include staying put when asked, good walking (more…) |
Register |
| Canine Good Citizen/Therapy Dog Preparation * |
| Prerequisites: completion of Courteous Canines Course 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 (more…) |
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| Fit Dog I * |
| Prerequisite: Advanced Manners or other obedience class at Redfern The AKC Fit Dog program is a series of 3 levels of courses for helping to keep you and your dog in top condition. Level 1 is a six-week class designed to increase your dog’s strength and flexibility through exercises that help prevent sport-related injuries. The (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 |
| Level I: Beginners (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 |
| Level I: Puppy (for puppies 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 at least 8 weeks old to less than 6 months old (at the start of class) focuses on socialization and teaches the following skills: sit, down, come, stand, loose (more…) |
Register |
| Tricks Class * |
| Prerequisites: completion of Mannerly Mutts Course Do you have a fun and social dog that likes to show off a little? Is your dog a therapy dog? Has your dog done all the obedience classes and needs a new challenge? The Tricks class is a great way to have fun with your dog, strengthen your (more…) |
Register |
| NoseWork - Exteriors * |
| Prerequisite: NoseWork II The exterior NoseWork 4-week course introduces the dogs to searching outside. Focus will be on air currents, surface variations, and challenging distractions. Dogs can be either searching for food or introduced to odor in this course. (more…) |
Register |
| Level I: Puppy/Beginners Class (for all ages) * |
| This is the perfect class for any dog who hasn’t had any basic training, or who needs a refresher. Dogs of all ages (at least 8 weeks old) are welcome. This entry-level class teaches the following skills: sit, down, come, stand, loose leash walking, no jumping, and attention. The first session of the course is (more…) |
Register |
| NoseWork II / Introduction to Odor * |
| Prerequisite: NoseWork I for NoseWork II. At least 3 NoseWork Courses at Redfern for Introduction to Odor This 4-week course is a split-level course designed both as a follow-up to NoseWork I and as a course to introduce dogs to searching for oil of birch. The focus of this course is to teach dogs to (more…) |
Register |
| Level I: Puppy/Beginners Class (for all ages) * |
| NOTE TIME CHANGE FOR 8/1 This is the perfect class for any dog who hasn’t had any basic training, or who needs a refresher. Dogs of all ages (at least 8 weeks old) are welcome. This entry-level class teaches the following skills: sit, down, come, stand, loose leash walking, no jumping, and attention. The first (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 |
| Level III: Courteous Canine * |
| Prerequisite: Redfern Mannerly Mutts Course Courteous Canines follows Mannerly Mutts as Redfern’s third level of good doggy behavior. In this course, the focus is on ‘well-behaved’ pup behaviors such as greeting visitors calmly and not barking at doorbells, going through doorways without pulling or bolting, settling on a mat or under a chair, and the (more…) |
Register |
| Level I: Beginners (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 |
| Level I: Puppy (for puppies 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 at least 8 weeks old to less than 6 months old (at the start of class) focuses on socialization and teaches the following skills: sit, down, come, stand, loose (more…) |
Register |
| Level II: Mannerly Mutt * |
| Prerequisite: Redfern Beginners Course OR Redfern Puppy Class AND Redfern Puppy Travels Mannerly Mutts is designed to continue the basics taught in Puppy I and Beginners I and focuses on teaching stay, helping your dog gain self-control and on the skills dogs will need to interact with others. These skills include staying put when asked, good walking (more…) |
Register |
| Puppy Travels * |
| The first week starts at 6:30pm; all other classes begin at 7:00pm Prerequisite: Redfern Puppy Class or Redfern Beginners Class. Dog must be under 1 year old at start of class. 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 (more…) |
Register |
| 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…) |
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 |
| Level I: Beginners (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 |
| Level I: Puppy (for puppies 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 at least 8 weeks old to less than 6 months old (at the start of class) focuses on socialization and teaches the following skills: sit, down, come, stand, loose (more…) |
Register |
| Rally I * |
| Prerequisites: completion of Courteous Canines Course 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 one and perform the task listed on the sign. The (more…) |
Register |
| Introduction To NoseWork |
| Prerequisite: Dogs should be at least 6 months old at start of class Nose Work is a fun dog sport that any dog can do. All your dog needs is a nose! In this course your dog will learn to find hidden treats, which sounds easy – but it gets harder as the course goes (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 |
| Agility I * |
| Prerequisites: completion of Courteous Canines Course and approval of instructor One of the most popular dog sports in the country, this class introduces you and your dog to Agility at a beginner’s level. The focus of this class is on running your dog through the agility obstacles for fun and uses much of the same (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 |
* 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 has prerequisites noted in the course description.
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.
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