Foundational Skills for Your Dog & You

training class focused on developing a strong connection for your dog and you

In CIC’s Foundational Skills For Your Dog & You, your dog and you will:

  • Experience calming techniques for your dog and you

  • Develop and strengthen your basic obedience skills

  • Work through polite loose-leash walking & greeting skills

  • Create a strong bond and better understand your dog

Open to dogs 6 months and older, Foundational Skills For Your Dog & You is a relationship focused group training class that supports most human and dog teams!

Not all participants are expected to be on the therapy dog path, however if you are considering doing good with your dog as a CIC therapy dog team, completion of our Foundational Skills Class and trainer approval are required prior to joining our Therapy Dog Training Class.

Upcoming Class Dates & Times:

Tuesdays 5-6pm

March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14 & 21st

or

Saturday 10am - 11am (1 spot remaining!)

April 4, 11, (NO CLASS 4/18), 25, May 2, 9 & 16th

or

Wednesdays 6-7pm (class is FULL)

April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6 & 13th

or

Thursdays 5-6pm

April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21 & 28th

or

Saturday 10-11am

May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20 & 27th

or

Tuesdays 5-6pm

June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & July 7th

Location

2300 Myrtle Ave, Suite 220

St. Paul, MN

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Important information for dog training classes:

  • Click here to review CIC’s Participant Accident Waiver and Release of Liability form.

  • For puppy class:

    Puppies of all ages will need to have started their DA2PP (or equivalent) vaccine series before beginning class, ideally 7 days prior to the first day of class. We strongly encourage you to discuss other vaccines with your veterinarian, including but not limited to, Bordetella, Leptospirosis, and Canine Influenza before starting class.

    Puppies 16 weeks and older are required to have their Bordetella and Rabies vaccine.

    For all other training classes:

    Dogs 16 weeks of age and older are required to have their DA2PP(or equivalent), Bordetella, and rabies. We strongly encourage discussing other vaccinations with your veterinarian, including but not limited to leptospirosis, canine influenza, lyme.

    Proof of vaccinations are not required to be submitted before the start of class, however CIC may request records at anytime.

    Dogs completing Therapy Dog training are required to complete an Annual Health form, click to view all required veterinary items.

  • Training class participants may receive a full or partial refund if they are no longer able to

    participate in class. Refund requests must be made via email to Taylor at taylor@canineinspiredchange.org.

    Request received prior to the first day of class:

    • 7 or more days: Full refund of enrollment fee; or transfer payment to future class

    • 6 - 3 days: Partial refund of enrollment fee minus $25; or transfer payment to future class

    • 2 or less days: Partial refund of enrollment fee minus $50; or transfer payment to future class

    • Withdrawal after class session has started: Transfer payment to future class

    Training teams that are unable to complete a training class due to trainer recommendation may receive a full refund based on trainer and CIC staff discretion.

  • Each training class will have different recommendations for training tools, treats, and equipment. CIC will reach out to you about 1 week before the start of your class with more information and what to expect. If you did not receive this email, check your spam folder.

  • We offer financial assistance for both private training and training classes. Scholarships are available to help cover part or all of your training. Click here to apply!

  • Puppy Class:

    In order to graduate as an AKC STAR Puppy, students may not miss any classes.

    Foundational Skills:

    Students cannot miss more than 1 class session in order to move into Therapy Dog training class.

    Therapy Dog Training:

    Attendance at the first and final class sessions are mandatory. You will not bring your dog to the first session. Evaluations will be held on the final day of class. In order to be eligible for evaluation participants can miss no more than 1 class session. Anyone who wishes to volunteer as a CIC therapy dog team must be present with their dog throughout training.

    With all dog training classes, we recommend selecting a class in which you can attend all classes. Dogs (and humans!) best learn through consistency.