In this beginners reward based class, Christin teaches in a fun game oriented way that both you and  your dog will enjoy.

 We introduce basic cues like sit, down, stationary attention and the name game.   Dogs learn to sit, down and stand on cue learning hand signals and verbal cues while learning stay with duration, we also teach for dog's to  respond readily to his name with mild distractions.

 We then begin manners Training. We begin to work on walking politely on a loose leash without pulling, paying attention to the owner while walking and ignoring other dogs.  We also begin to work on come and stay. Our goal during our basic good manners class is to teach dog's to learn to walk nicely around the training area with attention on owner ( and no pulling) with other dogs 4-5 feet away.  Dog's also learn to come when called on leash with mild distractions.  They learn focus and impulse exercises, position changes and small stays all done in a fun and game oriented way.  How much you work and practice with your dog, will depend on how much your dog will learn to do these skills in any different situation or environment.  But Christin teaches you the skills to have on hand. Our first class is owners only where teams learn about dog behavior, handling skills and how to motivate their dog so that they will be prepared for when their dog joins them in class.  Enroll here!  https://comfycritterspetservices.newzenler.com/courses/basic-good-manners-in-person-class-introduction-and-registration

In our more advanced class, we build on the skills we learned in our basic good manners class.  We will work on a long distance come command, stay with distractions and distance, loose leash walking past distractions, and distance commands.  Dog will stay for one minute with mild distractions and owner standing on leash. Dog will heel past other dogs with leash over owner's shoulder. Dog will come from 20 feet with moderate distractions.

 We also work on polishing the come cue and teaching an emergency come, strengthen the stay command by teaching dog to stay for longer periods of time at a greater distance from the owner and working on turns and automatic sits or stand stops in heeling. 

Our Basic Good manners class is a 7 week class, tuition is $215

Our Advanced Good Manners class is a 6 week class, tuition is $180

All puppies will need to have had their first set of vaccines and have had one deworming at least 7 days prior to the first class that puppies join us.

 Our in person classes are a mix of off leash play with learning.  We also cover many of your puppy questions, like house training, biting, jumping and many more of the wonders of puppyhood.    Puppies and their families come to six in person classes where they will learn through fun and games.  Must attend all six in person classes to qualify for S.T.A.R. puppy program.

 This beginners course will give you step by step videos to help you begin a wonderful loving long-lasting relationship with your puppy. Easy to follow videos that cover how your puppy sees and learns, teaching enrichment fun, going on small little field trip adventures, and great learning games. Begin as soon as you enroll. 

 Attend an AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy class for at least 6 weeks. Your instructor will administer the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy test at the end of the course. Upon passing the test, you’ll get an application to send to AKC® for enrollment in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program. All dogs are welcome to participate in the program including purebreds and mixed breeds. 

Christin Benoit is a CPDT-KA certified professional dog trainer. She also is Certified through Cooperative Paws as a Service dog coach. She believes in a reward based learning platform teaching your dog more of what to do helping to improve relationships between dogs and their caretakers in a kind, loving, manner.  Bridging the communication gap!

When your having fun learning with your dog, you will continue to work with him in his world.  Creating a wonderful bond that you and he will enjoy for a lifetime! Are you ready to join this class?  Tuition is $285 for 6 in-person classes taught by reward based certified dog trainer Christin Benoit and her assistant Annastasia Miller,  Socialization in a safe and fun environment, coaching on raising a well adjusted puppy, extensive virtual library with over 80 step by step learning videos, AKC puppy Star testing opportunity, classes take place in Union City, Michigan from 5:30-6:30pm.

Travel out to work with Christin in her classroom located in rural Union City. Private session at the farm are ideal for puppies first sessions, Loose leash walking sessions or learning skills for teaching your dog life skills. This is an ideal situation for a dog that is not dealing with reactive or fear related problems. Sessions start at $65 for the first 50 minutes and then are charged a $1 a minute for time over.

Sometimes we need help working with our dog in our own home. Christin is able to come to you.  We will first have a zoom session to go over a plan and then Christin will travel to you to work with you and your dog. This is ideal for situations that having a trainer on site to evaluate and coach you would be helpful. This also is nice for our Service dog teams that need coaching in home.  Sessions start at $65 for a 50 minute session ($1 for any minute over) plus $.66 a mile to and from Comfy Critters location.  Christin does require three paid sessions for this service.