The Canine Clubhaus

The AKC Family Dog Program is a 6-week class that prepares dogs and owners for AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, Canine Good Citizen, AKC Community Canine, and AKC Urban CGC, including the test. It also covers fun activities like AKC Therapy Dog, Trick Dog, and FIT DOG.

Dog Training Classes, offered at the facility, online, and at Agri Feed Pet Supply, are weekly for all ages and experience levels. Topics include basic and advanced obedience, leash manners, fun agility, sniffing classes, natural health/nutrition, and AKC classes. Private behavior classes focus on specific struggles like aggression, fear, and basic/advanced obedience.

The Agri Feed Pet Supply classes are 6 x 60-minute positive reinforcement sessions held weekly on Saturdays, covering basic obedience cues, proper socialization, good manners (chewing, biting, jumping), crate training, potty training, and leash training, concluding with a graduation ceremony. The 6-Week Dog Beginner Obedience Class, for dogs 8 weeks and older, is a 6 x 60-minute group class held weekly on Saturdays, covering basic obedience cues, socialization, manners, crate training, potty training, and leash training, also ending with a graduation.

In-Home Private Training uses Manuela’s 6 ACTION Target process (Assess Coach Train Inform Obedience Nurture) to create customized programs. These sessions are held at the client’s home or an agreed location and address issues such as aggression (dog-to-dog, dog-to-people), house manners (housebreaking, jumping, separation anxiety, barking, chewing), and loose leash walking. Unlimited phone and email support are included for private training clients.

Pricing Summary

AKC Family Dog Program is $400 for a 6-week class or $50 for the test only. Facility classes are $400 for 6 classes or $120 for a single class. Aggression/Fear classes at the facility are $160. Agri Feed Pet Supply classes are $199.99 + tax for 6 classes. Beginner Obedience is $200 for 6 classes. In-home private sessions are $220 for 1 session, $650 for 3 sessions (includes 1 workshop), and $1,300 for 6 sessions (includes 2 workshops).

The Canine Clubhaus is a dog training business founded in 2012 by Manuela Connatser, a certified professional dog trainer. Manuela’s vision is to help owners have well-behaved, compassionate, and loyal canine companions.

The business offers a variety of dog training services, including general and advanced dog training, dog behavior and behavior modification, concept dog training, and Service Dog Training through the TADSAW program. They also teach and test for all American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen programs, including AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, Canine Good Citizen, AKC Community Canine, and AKC Urban CGC. Additionally, they offer fun activities like AKC Therapy Dog, AKC Trick Dog, and AKC FIT DOG.

Training is provided through non-shock collar, positive reinforcement methods, focusing on building trust, respect, and companionship. They offer customized, easy-to-follow, and flexible training plans designed to meet the specific needs of each dog household. Services are available in various formats, including group classes at their facility, online platforms, and at Agri Feed Pet Supply Store, as well as in-home private training sessions. Manuela also specializes in Games and Tricks, Public Speaking, and Whole Dog Health. The Canine Clubhaus aims to help dog households achieve a harmonious and calm relationship with their companions.

Accomplishments

Manuela Connatser is a certified professional dog trainer who founded The Canine Clubhaus in 2012. She graduated with honors in 2008 from a Behavior College in California.

Manuela has worked as a dog trainer in Germany, California, and North Carolina. In East Tennessee, she has collaborated with various organizations, including The Humane Society of East Tennessee, Young Williams Animal Center, Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, and several rescues. Her specialties include Service Dog Training through the TADSAW program and teaching/testing for all American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen programs.

How to Get Started!

Clients can begin by booking a session online through specific sign-up forms for facility classes, in-home training, or AKC programs. All classes are available by appointment only.