Flex-training Courses

Frequently asked questions

Training for dogs who have completed a basic level obedience course.

If you are looking for a flexible training schedule to teach your dog,
you're going to love our Flex-Training Program.

Do you hesitate to sign up for dog classes because your
busy schedule makes it difficult to attend classes every week?

Would you like the opportunity to try a variety of training activities
without having to commit to a 6 week course?

Do you own more than one dog? 
Joining our flex-training program allows you to
to choose individual classes to suit your dogs' personalities.

Our Flex-Training program offers you the choice of several different classes
 each week. You can choose the days and times that fit into your schedule.
Mix and match classes to fit your schedule

Join our flex-training program by registering online, by mail or over the phone
for either 6 or 9 classes.  Once you're registered simply call to reserve a place
 for your dog in any of the classes in our flex-training program.

Step 1: Register your dog in our flex-training program by registering online, by mail or over the phone for either 6 or 9 flex-passes. Flex-passes can be used for up to four months.

Step 2:  Call the training center to hold a place for your dog in any flex-class. You may call and schedule classes you up to 2 weeks in advance or call on the day you want to come to class. ( Calling ahead helps us limit the class size, you will be told if the class is filled for that day )

Step 3: Check our website to find out about additional classes available to you in our flex-training program. 

You may email us suggestions of wanted class times or type of class.
 

Current Classes
 

Tuesday’s at 7:30 pm - Cross training:
General communication and control building exercises.  If you want to improve your dog’s  life skills, this is a great class for you.

Sunday’s at 3:00 pm - Shy dog confidence course: 
This course is to help shy dog's gain confidence.  This is a closed course open only to dogs with specific needs. email me at marty@candlewicktraining.com to determine if your dog would benefit from this course.  

Sunday’s at 4:30 pm - Cross training:   
General communication and control building exercises.  If you want to improve your dog’s  life skills, this is a great class for you.

Sunday’s at 5:30 pm - Activities Course;   ( No Flex class on Sunday 3/23 - Easter)
Here’s an opportunity to try new things with your dog.  Backpacking, Hiking, Carting, Movie night, Dancing with dogs and specialized training such as Trick training, Coming when called and Canine Good Citizen Courses. Activities will be prescheduled and posted on our website for your selection. (activities may also be offered at other times)

Classes soon to be scheduled
Teaching your dog to come when called
Canine Senior Citizen Recreation

What will be taught in the classes ?

Do I have to call ahead to participate in a class ?

What are the requirements for registering my dog in the flex-training program ?

How do I find out about classes that are offered in the flex-training programs ?

When can I sign-up for the flex-training program ?

What if I have more than one dog ?
 

How do I sign up and reserve a place for my dog ?
Register your dog in the flex-training program by calling our office or using our online registration form to pay by credit card or you may mail in the form with credit card information or a check.  Once registered you may call to reserve a place for your dog in the classes that you wish to attend.  You may sign up for classes up to a month in advance or call us the day of the class.

What will be taught in the classes ?
We offer a variety of classes in the flex-training program.

The foundation course is our cross training format.  Each course will have elements of the following types of training... Obedience commands, Behavioral commands, Directional training, Obstacle confidence exercises and Agility skills. 

We also offer a free style agility course in our flex training program.

We will be adding additional classes which focus on specific training goals.  Trick training, carting, dog dancing, hiking are a few of the activities that will be included.


Do I have to call ahead to participate in class ?
Once you have registered your dog in the flex-training program it is not necessary to call ahead, however space in each class is limited. People who have called ahead are guaranteed a place for their dog in the class.

What are the requirements for registering my dog in the flex-training program ?
Dogs must have completed a basic level obedience program or be able to demonstrate basic skills.  You should be able to sit and down your dog. Your dog should understand a basic stay command, you should be able to control your dog while walking on leash around other dogs. If you do not have these basic skills our Behavioral Obedience Course is better suited to your dogs training needs.

We will continue to ad additional training classes offering you the opportunity to try new things with your dogs. Some of these courses may have restrictions. Any restrictions will be clearly listed on the schedule.

How do I find out about classes that are offered in the flex-training program ?
Dates and descriptions of classes in the flex-training program will be posted on our website.  We will gladly send email updates to clients registered in the program informing them of new class options.

When can I sign-up for the flex-training program?
You may sign-up at any time.  Your flex-passes are good for four months and may be used in any of our flex-training classes or activities.
 

What if I have more than one dog ?
Our flex-training program is perfect for families that have more than one dog. You may use your flex-passes for any of your dogs as long as they have met the criteria of having basic level obedience.  If you choose to bring more than one dog to a class, each dog must have a handler.