Hi D Ho Dog Training

Hi-D-Ho Dog Training offers a variety of group classes and private instruction. Group classes are typically six-week courses, meeting once a week for 50 to 60 minutes. The first class meeting for Beginner/Novice may have specific instructions, with dogs not attending the first session. Proof of vet care and shots is required for the first night of classes.

Puppy Kindergarten is for puppies 10 to 17 weeks, focusing on basic commands, socialization, and common puppy problems. A Puppy Mini-Course is also available, covering sit, down, and come over three weeks. Beginner/Novice Obedience is for dogs 4 1/2 months and older, teaching basic commands like sit, down, stay, come, greeting people, and walking nicely on leash, with added distractions. An Intermediate Obedience/Canine Good Citizen Class builds on beginner skills, adding more distractions, heeling, and off-leash work, preparing for the AKC Canine Good Citizenship Test. Advanced or Competition Obedience prepares dogs and handlers for obedience competition, focusing on the Companion Dog Title exercises.

Specialty classes include Rally Obedience (introducing rally maneuvers), Advanced Rally/Competition Obedience (upper-level rally and competition exercises), Introduction to Nose Work or Scent Work (for dogs of any age to search for food/toy then essential oils), and Novice/Level 1 Nose Work (building on scent work skills). Agility training is offered in small groups, introducing dogs to equipment and handling skills. A Tricks Class teaches handlers how to teach various tricks to dogs who have completed Puppy Kindergarten or Beginner class.

Private Instruction and Consultations are available for any age of dog and can be customized to specific needs, covering basic commands, competition work, or behavior problems like aggression. Special Lecture Classes are also offered periodically without dogs, covering topics like problem-solving, new dog/puppy tips, and safety for children around dogs, including the “Be A Tree” program.

Pricing Summary

Group classes are $120.00 for a six-week course. Private training is available at $75.00 per hour. Registration for classes is handled through Christiansburg Parks and Recreation or Blacksburg Parks and Recreation.

Hi-D-Ho Dog Training Inc. is a dog training business dedicated to helping dogs become better canine citizens. Rosie Higdon, the owner and trainer, provides dog training classes and services in the New River Valley in Virginia and surrounding areas.

They offer a variety of group classes and private instruction, with classes typically meeting once a week for 50 to 60 minutes. Rosie Higdon has been teaching dog obedience classes since 1985 and is an active member of the Association for Professional Dog Trainers (APDT). She also trains and competes with her own dogs in multiple dog sports, which informs her teaching methods.

Accomplishments

Rosie Higdon is the owner and trainer. She has been teaching dog obedience classes since 1985. She is an active member of the Association for Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) since 1994, attending conferences and networking. She continuously educates herself through seminars and workshops.

Rosie trains and competes with her own dogs in various dog sports, which helps her understand dog learning and owner challenges. Her teaching career began in high school, teaching swimming and other activities, and later information systems at a university, which honed her teaching skills for dog training. She is a licensed presenter for the “Be A Tree” dog bite prevention program.

How to Get Started!

To register for group classes, clients can register online through Christiansburg Parks & Recreation or print a registration form. Specific links are provided on the Schedule page under Registration columns. For assistance with online registration, clients can call 540-382-2349. For private training sessions, clients should call 540-552-9112 or email hidho@hi-d-ho-dogtraining.com to schedule.