The Greater Dog
Service area: Stillwater, MN 55082
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Therapy Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
Training Formats Offered
- Group Classes
- Private Facility
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
Dog Training Methodology
The Greater Dog offers various training programs, including specialized classes for dog show handling. The “Dog Show Handling Foundations” is a 6-week class designed for new participants in dog showing or those needing a brush-up with a new show dog. This class helps build performance from the ground up, ensuring confidence and preparation for the show ring.
For ongoing skill development, they offer “Conformation Handling – Weekly Drop In” classes. These weekly sessions are limited to 8 students to ensure personal attention and require handlers to have completed the Foundations class or possess prior handling experience. Pre-registration is required by 2:00 on Wednesdays for these drop-in sessions.
Other available programs include Puppy K-12, Agility, Nose Work, Rally and Obedience, Therapy Dog, and Specialty Behavior.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
A multi-class discount package is available.
Policies
Pre-registration is required by 2:00 on Wednesdays for the Conformation Handling – Weekly Drop In class.
Testimonials
“I want to thank Sharon for her help with conformation training for my boy Gus. Her tips helped us finish with his final Major points in Ohio. She’s the best!!!”
– Laura
About the Trainer
The Greater Dog aims to build a great relationship between dog owners and their dogs. They provide a comfortable training environment with personalized attention through small classes, encouraging fun and laughter during the learning process.
Their curriculum is designed to make each training step easy and attainable, fostering a relationship of mutual respect and enjoyment of the training process between handlers and their dogs. They offer a variety of classes including Puppy K-12, Agility, Nose Work, Conformation, Rally and Obedience, Therapy Dog, and Specialty Behavior.
How to Get Started!
Clients can get started by registering for upcoming classes or sessions online. Pre-registration is required for certain classes.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Afternoon
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- Women-owned
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
- wheelchair accessible restroom
- wheelchair accessible seating
- restroom unisex
Location
1815 Greeley St S, Stillwater, MN 55082Listing Tools for Trainers
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