Ann Gafke’s Dogschooling

Training is structured in progressive levels: Puppy Kindergarten (under 6 months), Level 1 (6+ months), and advanced levels up to Utility obedience. Each level includes weekly group classes, private coaching sessions, video critiques, and access to online tutorials. Achievement exams are offered at key milestones, leading to formal certificates. Therapy and Service Dog training requires enrollment in Level 1 first, followed by specialized Saturday classes. Programs are offered year-round in eight-week sessions with multiple weekly options.

Pricing Summary

Group classes start at $285 for Puppy Kindergarten, which includes unlimited participation until mastery, one-on-one coaching, class materials, and free phone/email consultations. Private lessons and advanced programs are available with customized pricing. Payment is by credit/debit card.

Ann Gafke’s Dogschooling is a dog training business with over 50 years of experience, offering all-breed training from Puppy Kindergarten to advanced Utility levels. They provide both group classes and private lessons in-person and online, with a focus on positive, reward-based methods that make training fun for dogs and owners alike. Their unique specialties include Sassy Dog Training for aggression and fear-based behaviors, as well as comprehensive Therapy and Service Dog Training programs. The facility spans 27 acres with a dedicated 3,200-square-foot training building, a 15,900-square-foot fenced yard, and a 10-acre wooded dog park, offering ample space for obedience, agility, and tracking training. They also help dogs earn certifications like AKC Canine Good Citizen, Therapy Dogs International (TDI), and American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) titles.

Ann Gafke’s team supports families in solving common behavior issues such as biting, jumping, leash pulling, and separation anxiety, while also preparing dogs for roles as therapy or service animals. Their programs include one-on-one coaching, video critiques, phone/email consultations, and weekly class meetings. They also offer brain games and interactive training tools to engage dogs mentally and physically.

The business is deeply rooted in the community, serving as evaluators for the AKC CGC program and ATTS, and frequently participating in school and library reading programs with therapy dogs. Their approach is grounded in decades of hands-on experience, with training methods developed through real-life dog adventures documented in Ann’s award-winning book, _Sheep to Showbiz_.

Accomplishments

Ann Gafke has over 50 years of dog training experience. Her book _Sheep to Showbiz_ is #1 on Amazon’s New Releases in Travel with Pets. The school serves as official evaluators for the AKC Canine Good Citizen program and the American Temperament Test Society. Multiple champions have been bred and trained at the facility, and their dogs have won national dog care awards. They are frequently invited to community events and school reading programs with therapy dogs.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can contact the school via phone or email to inquire about availability, then register online for a class or private lesson. A free initial consultation is offered to assess needs and recommend the best program. Enrollment begins with selecting a program (Puppy Kindergarten, Level 1, or Therapy/Service class) and completing online registration.