Classes

Badger Kennel Club uses positive reinforcement training methods in its training programs.  We strive to use the most humane, up-to-date rewards-based training methods available. 

Many of our training methods are based on those used by Ian Dunbar, Susan Garrett, Anne Braue, Super Trainers, and Puppy Culture.  Badger Kennel Club does not endorse nor utilize techniques such as hitting, alpha rolling a dog, or other methods that can cause undue stress or harm to a dog.  

If you have any questions or concerns about our methodology please contact Training Management at ccatalino7@gmail.com  Thank you for your trust in Badger Kennel Club and its training programs and instructors.

BKC provides training classes for all stages of your dog’s life. We offer many different options in your pursuit to build a better relationship with your canine companion.

And don’t forget… BKC welcomes dogs of all breeds including mixed-breed dogs!

To sign up for a class, please use the Class Registration button located on each class page. Or you may review all available class list here.

Before signing up for a class, click the Red class title for more information to ensure your dog is the right age or level. Click the Sign-Up button below to register.

Please click on the class title for more information about any class.

Not sure which class to take? Review the chart or choose the age of your dog below.

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Puppy (8 weeks to 18 months)

1. Puppy Basic (8 to 16 weeks)
2. AKC STAR Puppy (4 to 12 months)
3. Adolescent Journey (6 months to 18 months)

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Family Dog Training

Prerequisites – Beginning Family Dog: age 6 months and up. No experience is necessary.

1. Beginning Family Dog
2. AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
3. AKC Community Canine
4. AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen

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Obedience

Prerequisites – 6 months old and up.  Competition Novice Skills: AKC BN title or permission of instructor.  Open and Utility Skills: AKC CD or PCD title or permission of instructor.

1. Beginner Obedience
2. Competition Novice Skills
3. Open and Utility Skills

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Rally

Prerequisites – CGC, Beginning Family Dog and permission of the instructor.

1. Rally 1 – The dog must have gone through basic obedience training or with approval from the instructor.
2. Rally 2 – The dog must have RN (or be able to perform all exercises to a rally novice level).
3. Rally 3 – The dog must have RA title or RI title (or be able to perform all exercises to a rally intermediate/advanced level) with demonstrated reliable off-leash heel.

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Conformation

Prerequisites – Can start as young as 8 weeks old.

1. Beginner Conformation
2. Advanced Conformation

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Therapy

Prerequisites – AKC CGC class is recommended.

1. Therapy Dog

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Agility

Prerequisites – Completion of Adolescent Agility or Adult Dog completion of CGC or well-mannered dog with reliable recall.

1. Intro to Puppy Agility
2. Agility Basics
3. Agility Level 1
4. Agility Level 2