Dog Training Dayton OH
Big Times Kennel offers a complete dog training program. Whether you would like a well-behaved pet or an accomplished competitor we have it. All programs start with the Manners 101 classes where basic handling and good manners are taught. From there we offer a variety of classes in obedience and agility for all skill levels. This year we are also offering an advanced obedience class in Manners 201 and for our new puppy owners, a “Puppy Class” for puppies 9 to 16 weeks old.
As always, all of our instructors are experienced dog trainers and they participate regularly in the dog performance events such as agility, obedience, herding, dock diving, and confirmation. With our competition grade instructors, we feel we are well prepared to handle your pet’s problems in a professional manner. All of our classes are small and offer a lot of one-on-one attention so that each dog and handler is given personal attention.
Best Dog Training in Dayton OH
Training Center
| The Training Center is located south of the kennel with ample parking and plenty of open grassy areas to walk your dog before class begins. |
Please Note: All group classes are $90.00 for the 6-week session.
Session 1 – January 2019 -Registration Information below.
Monday, January 7, 2019
11:00 am Canine Good Citizen
6:30 pm Manners 101
8:00 pm Manners 101
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
9:30 am Manners 101
11:00 am Manners 101
6:30 pm Manners 101
6:30 pm Puppy Class
8:00 pm Manners 101
8:00 pm Manners 201 – FULL!
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
6:30 pm Agility 101
8:00 pm Agility 201
Thursday, January 10, 2019
11:00 am Agility 101
6:30 pm Agility 301
8:00 pm Agility 401
Questions? CALL 937-885-3427
How to Register
To register for a class just print out the registration form and mail it in with your check (we do not cash checks till the 2nd week of classes) and we will respond with a confirmation note back to you.
Send to:
Big Times Kennel
10650 Clyo Rd
Centerville, OH 45458
Puppy Class
With new puppies joining your household, it is important to get them started on the right foot. For that reason, we have added a class just for puppies ages 9 to 16 weeks. The class focus will be on giving you and your puppy the tools to establish a strong obedience foundation and a positive learning experience. We will work on puppy/handler interaction, basic commands and overcoming bad behaviors. All puppies should have their first puppy shots and a bordatella shot administered by a veterinarian. Also, puppies must be in good health and alert, no diarrhea, vomiting, eye or nasal discharge.
6-week course $90.00 (7 Puppy Limit)
Manners 101
Our basic dog training manners course focuses on making your pet a well-mannered companion. The course concentrates on walking on lead, sit, down, stay and come on recall. We also address those normal pet problems like barking, digging and jumping. Need help with housebreaking or counter surfing we can help. Want your pet to be a perfect neighbor? “Manners 101” is the place to start. Children must be 14 years or older. This is a class for puppies and adult dogs.
6-week course $90.00 (7 Dog Limit)
Canine Good Citizen
This is a course designed to prepare you to take and successfully complete the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen Program. The course will focus on the proper meeting of strangers, dog-on-dog meetings and interactions, loose lead healing, distraction work and strong stays and recalls. So if it is a therapy dog you are looking for or just a better-behaved dog, this is the class for you. The AKC Canine Good Citizen Test will be offered to those who would like to take it during the last class of the session.
Prerequisite: Manners 101
6-week course $90.00 (7 Dog Limit)
Manners 201
This class will capitalize on the basic foundations established in Manners 101 by improving on the reliability of the dog under a variety of challenges. Longer sit-stays and down-stays and better leash manners. Introduction of the place command and continuing work on the recall. All exercises will be done at higher distraction levels in order to ensure a more confident handler.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Manners 101 class.
6-week course $90.00 (7 dog limit)
Agility 101
This class will focus on the proper execution of each obstacle from the placement of the handler to the proper set up of the dog. Start line stays, strong attention skills and the proper execution of each and every obstacle with special emphasis given to the contacts and weave poles. It is our belief that a strong foundation in contact obstacles and weave poles will lead you to future successes in agility.
Prerequisite: Manners 101 and 201 (strong stay and recall)
6-week course $90.00
Agility 201
Now that you have the basics down you are ready for step 2, Agility 201. Work will begin on a series of obstacles and the importance of handler positioning. Most of your class time will be spent working with different obstacle combinations and different obstacle placements. Special emphasis will continue to be placed on the contact obstacles and weave poles and their proper execution, crossing techniques will be introduced and each week new challenges will be presented to keep you and your dog at the top of your game. Come and join the fun!
Prerequisite: The successful execution of all obstacles off leash, and the ability to successfully complete 12 upright weave poles at a Maximum of 6/8 inches apart off leash and under control.
6-week course $90.00
Agility 301
Now that you have the basics down you are ready for step 3. In agility 301 we step up your game to the next level. The weave poles are now closed, the challenges are at more of a competitive level and the game starts coming together. Each week the class is presented with new problems with the challenge of how to run faster and cleaner. The 301 students are getting competition ready and each week they are put to the test.
Prerequisite: The completion of the Agility 201 Class with the successful execution of all obstacles, and the ability to successfully complete 12 upright inline weave poles.
6-week course $90.00
Agility 401
This is a class for the true competitor as the focus will be on increasing dog speed and handler skills. Each week a new course will be presented with new and different problems. The courses and the problems presented are designed to push you and your dog to the limit. All types of AKC Standard, Jumpers and Fast excellent level courses will be presented. This is a class for the true competitor.
Instructor approval required.
6-week course $90.00
Private Lessons
Are you having a difficult time making our evening classes or maybe you need more individual attention working on those special problems? We can help. We are now offering private lessons 6 days a week. So if you have a problem with your best friend and have been putting it off don’t delay, call now and make an appointment with one of our professional trainers to help you.
For private lessons at our training facility:
$60 / Hour
$150/ 3 one-hour Sessions
**Cash or check only
For private lessons in your home in the following Postal Codes 45036, 45458, 45459, 45066 & 45068:
$150 for 2 one-hour in-home Sessions
**Cash or check only
Outside the area? Call for information 937-885-3427
Board and Train
Sometimes you just need to get a jump start on things to make your project successful. And so it is with dog training, those first few steps are tough ones but we can help. We are now offering a board and train program as requested by so many of our customers. The program is a 10 day stay with us plus a 1-hour lesson when you pick the dog up. In addition, you are also enrolled in the next Manners 101 class in order to continue your training. The dogs are worked twice a day with a concentration on sit, down, stay, come and walking on a leash. These basic skills will correct a lot of the common problems people have with their pets. All Dogs are properly fitted with a training collar and a 6 ft leather leash. Training treats are provided, just let us know if your pet has any food allergies or is a bed chewer.
When not training the dogs will be comfortably housed in our air-conditioned boarding facility where they will have 11 hours a day access to their outside area to enjoy the summer weather. Fresh water and a cool place will always be available to them. They will be cared for and watched over by an adult staff of animal lovers. No surprises or added costs. We do require a full documentation of current shots DHLPP, Bordetella and Rabies at check-in.
10 Day Board and Train
$1000.00 Payable at check-in
**Cash or check only
- 10 Days of Boarding
- 20 training sessions
- 1 professional leather leash
- 1 properly fit Training Collar
- 1 Owner private lesson
- 1 six week group session Manners 101