Skelly Dogs Training

Skelly Dogs Training offers a range of programs including AKC certification classes and specialized “Mutt” classes. AKC programs include Trick Dog (five levels, ten tricks per level, four one-hour sessions), STAR Puppy (six sessions, five one-hour training sessions plus a final exam, for puppies eight months and younger), Therapy Dog (earning titles based on visits), Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Canine Good Citizen Community (CGCC), and Canine Good Citizen Urban (CGCU).

The three CGC levels involve four one-hour sessions, with the first two for training, the third for a pre-test, and the final for the exam. Other offerings include Core Commands I & II (basic obedience, recall, leash walking, CGC/Community Canine prep), Mutt Scent (scent awareness and isolation), Mutt Rally (combining obedience, rally, and agility), and Mutt Agility (introduction to agility commands.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not provided, but class structures are outlined. S.T.A.R. Puppy consists of 5 one-hour weekly sessions, most other classes are 4 one-hour weekly sessions, and workshops are 1 two-hour session. Clients are asked to call to reserve their place in class.

Policies

Skelly Dogs Training has a “no drop-ins” policy for classes. Other cancellation or rescheduling policies are not specified.

Skelly Dogs Training offers a variety of dog training classes and private lessons with a focus on positive, timely communication and mental enrichment to enhance the dog-handler relationship. They provide group classes in Ukiah and Willits, covering basic obedience, advanced commands, and specialized activities.

A key offering is their American Kennel Club (AKC) certification programs, open to all dogs regardless of breed, including purebreds and mixed breeds. These include Trick Dog, STAR Puppy, Therapy Dog, and the Canine Good Citizen series (CGC, CGCC, CGCU). Nancy Skelly, an AKC Canine Good Citizen Approved Evaluator, leads these programs.

Beyond AKC certifications, Skelly Dogs Training also offers “Mutt” classes like Rally, Agility, and Scent work, as well as “Core Commands” classes focusing on basic obedience, recall, and polite leash walking. Workshops are also available for specific skills.

Accomplishments

Nancy Skelly is an American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Approved Evaluator.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients are instructed to call Nancy Skelly at 707-513-5738 or email skellydogs@gmail.com to reserve a place in class.