Information on Puppy & Adult Behavioral Classes

Dog training is critical to a long, happy and safe relationship with your canine friend.  Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for dog owners to become frustrated when they try to train their dogs.  We encourage your entire family to get involved and attend the training classes.  Dog training is most effective when both you and your dog are enjoying yourselves and having fun!

Cascade Hospital for Animals is fortunate enough to have an expert in positive reinforcement dog training techniques with Michael Humphreys. 

Puppy 101

This course is designed to help you train, socialize and communicate with your puppy.
Training will cover basic obedience skills such as:
"Heel" (walking on a leash),"Sit", "Down", "Stay", "Come", and "Leave it",
We offer assistance with socializing, housetraining, chewing, barking, biting and other behavioral concerns you may have.
This class meets one hour per week for six weeks.  We welcome puppies between the ages of 10 and 17 weeks.

Adult 101

This course is designed to lay a foundation in the basic obedience skills that will help in developing a well-behaved family companion.  You will develop an understanding of how your dog learns and discover how to communicate in a way your companion understands.
Training will cover basic obedience skills such as: "Heel" (walking on a leash), "Sit" and "Sit Stay", "Down" and "Down Stay", "Come", "Leave it", and "Watch".
We offer assistance with socializing, housetraining, chewing, barking, biting and other behavioral concerns you may have.
This class meets one hour per week for six weeks.  This class is intended for a dog 4 months and older that has not participated in Puppy 101 or other obedience class.

Adult 202

This class will continue to work on important basic behaviors, while helping the dog to become more skilled in each.  Your dog will learn to perform these basic behaviors with increasing proficiency.
This class meets one hour per week for six weeks.  This class is intended for a dog that has completed Puppy 101 or Adult 101, is heeling nicely on leash, able to sit/stay and down/stay, and understands the word “come”.

Class Requirements

Your pet must be current on Distemper, Rabies, and Bordetella vaccines.  If your pet's vaccinese were not performed at Cascade Hospital for Animals, a copy of their vaccine certificate must be provided to our staff member prior to starting the class.

Call (616) 949-0960 for class pricing and availability.