Dancing Dogs

Dancing Dogs offers a variety of training programs, from puppy kindergarten to competition rally and agility. They provide one-on-one private sessions that are tailored to specific needs and can address problem behaviors. These sessions are scheduled around group classes and are held outdoors.

Group classes are available for all breeds, focusing on skill building in a small, friendly environment to help dogs learn around other dogs and people. These include agility, rally obedience, and basic obedience. Beginner classes run for 8 weeks, while intermediate and advanced classes are ongoing.

The business also offers Canine Good Citizen Testing and remote learning options through online classes and phone consultations. All dogs must be current on vaccinations to attend training. It is important to note that they do not work with aggressive or reactive dogs.

Pricing Summary

Private sessions are $70 for a one-hour session. Beginner group classes cost $200 for an 8-week program, meeting once a week. Intermediate and Advanced classes use a punchcard system, costing $100 for 5 weeks.

Policies

All dogs must be current on vaccinations to attend training. Dancing Dogs does not work with aggressive or reactive dogs.

Dancing Dogs is a dog training business led by head trainer Mary Waugh Swindell, offering a variety of training services from puppy kindergarten to advanced competition rally and agility. They aim to help dog owners make their pets better companions by improving communication skills and reducing stress.

The business provides both one-on-one private sessions, which can be tailored to specific training needs and problem behaviors, and group classes for all breeds. Group classes focus on skill building in a social environment, covering basic obedience, agility, and rally obedience. Dancing Dogs also offers Canine Good Citizen Testing and remote learning options via online classes and phone consultations.

A key advantage is Mary Waugh Swindell’s extensive experience, having taught dogs and handlers since 1991 and led group classes since 1996. She is an experienced dog show competitor, owner, and judge, known for her Dobermans’ success in Rally, Agility, and Dock Diving. It is important to note that Dancing Dogs does not work with aggressive or reactive dogs.

Accomplishments

Mary Waugh Swindell, the head trainer, has been teaching dog communication skills since 1991 and leading group classes since 1996. She is an experienced dog show competitor, owner, and judge. Mary is well-known for her Dobermans’ achievements in Rally, Agility, and Dock Diving.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients need to fill out a general registration form and return it with proof of their dog’s current vaccinations. After this, a day and time can be set for a private lesson. During the first private session, a plan for further training can be made.