Canine Enrichment Center

Canine Enrichment Center offers a variety of programs designed to enhance a dog’s natural skills and abilities through enrichment activities, all within a fun and pressure-free learning environment.

For puppies under 5 months, they offer “Puppy Classes & Enrichment Sessions” including Enrich, Explore & Socialize Sessions, Confidence Class, Fun-gility Class, Fun-gility Run-Thrus, and Enrichment à la Carte. These focus on socialization and enrichment.

For dogs 6 months or older, “Enrichment Classes & Sessions” are available, such as Confidence Class, Skills for Life Class, Skills 2.0 Class, Fun-gility Class, Fun-gility Run-Thrus, Enrichment à la Carte, Play Care, and Fitness Bootcamp. They also offer “Private Play Sessions” for dogs of all ages, which include Private Play Rental, Staff-Assisted Private Play Rental, and Enrichment à la Carte. Additionally, “Private Lessons” are available to address specific needs like polite skills, leash walking, and focus for distracted dogs.

Canine Enrichment Center offers fun, game-based learning and enrichment courses designed to help dogs discover their natural strengths and abilities. They aim to deepen the bond between dogs and their owners in a pressure-free learning environment.

Their services are specifically designed to enhance a dog’s natural skills through enrichment activities. They provide Puppy Classes & Enrichment Sessions, Enrichment Classes & Sessions for Adult Dogs, Private Play Sessions, and Private Lessons. These programs focus on teaching concepts like confidence, optimism, self-control, focus, self-calming, and playfulness.

The center is owned and operated by Heidi LaCosse, who has over 25 years of experience as a professional groomer, certified dog trainer, and in-home dog sitting specialist.

Accomplishments

Canine Enrichment Center is owned and operated by Heidi LaCosse, an animal lover with over 25 years of experience in the animal industry. Her background includes being a professional groomer, a certified dog trainer, and an in-home dog sitting specialist.

Heidi has a strong commitment to community service, having volunteered hundreds of hours at the Wisconsin Humane Society. She also served as the Training Director for Pets Helping People, a Milwaukee-based therapy dog organization, since 2004, where she trained and certified handler pet teams for nearly two decades.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients can contact Canine Enrichment Center by filling out an inquiry form on their website, indicating their interest in puppy classes, adult dog classes, social/gym sessions, or private lessons. They can also directly register by contacting the center.