The Greater Dog

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 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.

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.