Something Els Dog School LLC Positive Reinforcement Dog Training

Something Els Dog School offers a variety of group classes held in their indoor facility, “The Doghouse,” on AstroTurf. Classes typically run for 6 weeks, with some ongoing options like Competition Agility and Beginning Agility. Programs include Puppy Fun classes, Household Obedience levels I and II, various Agility classes (Pre-Agility, Beginning Agility, Puppy Agility), AKC Canine Good Citizen, AKC Trick Dog Training, Introduction to Therapy Dog Training, Therapy Dog Training and Evaluation, and Scent Work classes. They also offer a “4 Paws on the Floor” workshop for existing clients.

Pricing Summary

Most 6-week classes cost $150. The AKC Canine Good Citizen Program and Test is $160. The Therapy Dog Training Program and Evaluation is $200. Beginning Agility classes are sold in blocks of 6 hourly lessons for $130. The AKC Fit Dog Program ranges from $145 to $200 depending on equipment rental/purchase.

Policies

Clients are asked to stay home if sick or exposed to COVID-19. During classes, a 6-foot distance is maintained, and only 2 people per dog are allowed inside. Hand sanitizing stations are available, and the facility is disinfected between classes. Masks are not currently mandated but policies may change.

Something Els Dog School LLC is a positive reinforcement dog training business located near Erie, PA, specifically in Fairview, PA. Co-owners Burt and Els Cox teach dog owners how to work with their dogs in a positive way using rewarding and playful games to instill good manners and behaviors. Their approach aims to improve the relationship between dog and owner, leading to a more social and well-mannered dog both inside and outside the home.

The school operates from an indoor facility called “The Doghouse” on AstroTurf, allowing for year-round training. Burt and Els are committed to continuous education, regularly taking online classes, reading books, and participating in classes from other trainers to ensure they provide a strong foundation of knowledge and training. They believe dogs, like people, respond better to praise and reward-based training, leading to happy dogs and owners.

Accomplishments

Co-owners Burt and Els Cox have over 30 years of shared experience in dog training and have competed in Agility competitions Nationally and Internationally with their Border Terriers. They opened “Something Els Dog School” in Spring 2018 and have since trained over 50 dogs and their families. They are proud of their certified Therapy Dog teams and evaluate for Therapy Dogs United.

How to Get Started!

To get started, dog owners can contact Els at 814.566.6458 if unsure what class to take, or register directly for a class online. Prospective clients may observe a class by appointment before registering. Puppies are welcome after their first round of shots, from 8 weeks old.