The Canine Connection offers private lessons in addition to Family Pet Classes and Competition Classes. If you are interested in private lessons feel free to contact us!

Very small classes ensure plenty of individual attention. Some classes include the introduction of Agility obstacles to build confidence and teamwork.

Family Pet Classes

Puppy Play & Train

Calling New Puppy Owners! Puppy Play & Train is a 2 hour session for puppies under 20 weeks. Along with supervised play time, puppies are introduced to some of the foundation exercises while people learn how to manage their puppies for successful housebreaking, socialization and bad-habit prevention.See the schedule and register here!

"I've been a breeder, trainer and exhibitor of Labrador Retrievers for over 20 years. The Family Manners class is simply THE BEST basic class I've ever taken!" Gail F., Newtown

Family Manners

Family Manners is a 6 week class for puppies and dogs over 12 weeks. People learn how to establish leadership positvely and how to manage their dog for success. Dogs learn polite behavior like walking nicely on leash and not jumping on or mouthing people and the basic obedience commands(sit, down, stand, stay, come, leave it and settle). If you have an out of control adolescent, this is the class for you! See the schedule and register here!

"This is not your average 'march you around in a circle for an hour' class. The instructors really take time with each person to make sure they understand each exercsie." Paula, Milford

Intermediate

Intermediate is a 6 week class for dogs who have completed Family Manners or its equivalent. This challenging class keeps dogs and people busy by presenting them with a variety of distractions and teaching them the new skills needed for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test and therapy dog work. See the schedule and register here!

Advanced/ Intro to Agility

Advanced/Intro to Agility is a 6 week class for those who want to get the most from their dogs. Off lead work and "Outward Hound" field trips build on the skills from the Intermediate class for increased reliability, while more challenging distractions and agility obstacles build confidence and teamwork. Includes lifetime membership to Outward Hound . See the schedule and register here!

Special Classes

Special Classes and seminars are offered on a rotating basis, depending on demand. Therapy Dog, Competition Basics and Small Dog Basics are just a few of the special sessions available.

Outward Hound

Outward Hound (seasonal) is a drop in (by reservation) class for members and graduates of the Advanced class. Classes will meet at various locations (hiking, dog parks, pet stores) for a "real world" training experience.

Competition Obedience Classes

Competition Obedience

Competition Obedience is a drop-in class that teaches and proofs all of the Novice, Open and Utility exercises for competing in AKC obedience trials. (Prerequisite: Advanced class)

Mixer

For the teams that love training and want to do more the Mixer class gives them a chance to practice Advanced obedience and Agility skills, along with working on the requirements for The Companion Dog and Rally Novice obedience titles. Spring through Fall, tracking is also intoduced.

Contact us for details.

Click here to find out more about registration, our current schedule and what to bring to class!

	The Canine Connection Dog Training, LLC 194 Bridgeport Ave., Milford, CT 06460 (203) 876-2441 [email protected]
	The Canine Connection offers private lessons in addition to Family Pet Classes and Competition Classes. If you are interested in private lessons feel free to contact us! Very small classes ensure plenty of individual attention. Some classes include the introduction of Agility obstacles to build confidence and teamwork. Puppy Play & Train Calling New Puppy Owners! Puppy Play & Train is a 2 hour session for puppies under 20 weeks. Along with supervised play time, puppies are introduced to some of the foundation exercises while people learn how to manage their puppies for successful housebreaking, socialization and bad-habit prevention.See the schedule and register here! "I've been a breeder, trainer and exhibitor of Labrador Retrievers for over 20 years. The Family Manners class is simply THE BEST basic class I've ever taken!" Gail F., Newtown Family Manners Family Manners is a 6 week class for puppies and dogs over 12 weeks. People learn how to establish leadership positvely and how to manage their dog for success. Dogs learn polite behavior like walking nicely on leash and not jumping on or mouthing people and the basic obedience commands(sit, down, stand, stay, come, leave it and settle). If you have an out of control adolescent, this is the class for you! See the schedule and register here! "This is not your average 'march you around in a circle for an hour' class. The instructors really take time with each person to make sure they understand each exercsie." Paula, Milford Intermediate Intermediate is a 6 week class for dogs who have completed Family Manners or its equivalent. This challenging class keeps dogs and people busy by presenting them with a variety of distractions and teaching them the new skills needed for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test and therapy dog work. See the schedule and register here! Advanced/ Intro to Agility Advanced/Intro to Agility is a 6 week class for those who want to get the most from their dogs. Off lead work and "Outward Hound" field trips build on the skills from the Intermediate class for increased reliability, while more challenging distractions and agility obstacles build confidence and teamwork. Includes lifetime membership to Outward Hound . See the schedule and register here! Special Classes Special Classes and seminars are offered on a rotating basis, depending on demand. Therapy Dog, Competition Basics and Small Dog Basics are just a few of the special sessions available. Outward Hound Outward Hound (seasonal) is a drop in (by reservation) class for members and graduates of the Advanced class. Classes will meet at various locations (hiking, dog parks, pet stores) for a "real world" training experience. Competition Obedience Competition Obedience is a drop-in class that teaches and proofs all of the Novice, Open and Utility exercises for competing in AKC obedience trials. (Prerequisite: Advanced class) Mixer For the teams that love training and want to do more the Mixer class gives them a chance to practice Advanced obedience and Agility skills, along with working on the requirements for The Companion Dog and Rally Novice obedience titles. Spring through Fall, tracking is also intoduced. Contact us for details. Click here to find out more about registration, our current schedule and what to bring to class!
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