Training your dog.

Training your dog is an absolute necessity. Dogs come into the world filled with love and curiosity, but not manners. They need to be taught how to get along in the family and with each other. There are also a wide variety of canine activities and sports that can challenge and entertain you and your dog.

Puppy Kindergarten

Open to all puppies up to six months of age.
Learn how to start your pups off on the right paw from the very beginning. Early training and socialization are the keys for well behaved dogs. Puppy kindergarten teaches pups and their owners, the first important steps to becoming well mannered dogs for many years to come. 
Classes will include valuable training tips for puppy owners, such as house training, basic grooming, and practical skills for puppies, including coming when called.  
For more information contact
Janis Flaherty  at 773-415-9111 
Members $40.00,  Non-members $80.00
FIVE weeks of one hour classes.
Training is in the Arena. Come in through the front doors and head straight back the Arena. 

Conformation

This class is designed to prepare you and your dog for the conformation ring.  It is an informal class that meets weekly.  Participation will be on a week-to-week / drop-in basis.  The class may be divided into beginner and advanced levels.
The class will include: how to put on the lead, how to present your dog on the table and on the floor, ring etiquette, how to dress for success, how points are won, and how your dog becomes a champion.
For more information contact 
Janis Flaherty at  773-415-9111 ​
Members $5.00,  Non-members $10.00
​Each Monday at 7:30 PM
Conformation Classes resume September 18
No Classes until January 8, 2024
Training is in the Arena. Come in through the front doors and head straight back the Arena. ​

'Buffet Style’ Classes at Meadowbrooke Dog Training Center

At Meadowbrooke, we’ve been using our language-based training methods for over 25 years to help people with their dogs. Come learn new ways to communicate with your dog and encourage your dog to work for you consistently. 
Have you ever been in a buffet line where you wanted two or more helpings of a particular dish and none of another? With our buffet-style classes, you have flexibility to choose the classes you want to take, when you want to take them. Classes are focused on subjects like Fundamentals, The Art of Heeling and Loose Leash Walking, and The Amazing Stay. 
Classes can prepare your dog to become an AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy or Canine Good Citizen. When you and your dog master all the basics, you can move on to more advanced skills. Buffet classes can include Intro to Agility and Rally Fundamentals.
To get started, submit the Training Enrollment form and schedule the INTRO class, where you’ll meet your instructor, Susie Stout, and learn 'how we talk to dogs'. This will allow us to all get on the same page before your dog attends their first class.
If you have questions, call
(844) MBK-DOGS (844-625-3647)
TVKC Members enjoy a 15% Discount 

​Intro to Agility  

Includes three classes. Entry point for those interested in trying agility for the first time. Basic agility skills are introduced, and aspects of the sport are presented. Each dog/handler team will receive supervised opportunities to work on safe versions of the obstacles. Without investing a lot of time and money, you’ll find out if you and your dog want to continue training in agility. Prior obedience training is strongly recommended before starting agility training. Graduates move on to Agility 1.

​If you have questions, call
​(844) MBK-DOGS (844-625-3647) 
TVKC Members enjoy a 15% Discount ​

Agility 1

Ongoing ‘drop-in’ classes can be purchased singly or in packages of 5 or 10 sessions. We introduce you and your dog to the fundamentals of agility training and most of the agility obstacle types without stressing your dog. Prior obedience training is strongly recommended before starting agility training. If you're brand new to agility, please take the Intro to Agility classes first. 
We offer classes with several trainers with flexible scheduling. 

​If you have questions, call
​(844) MBK-DOGS (844-625-3647) 

​Agility 2

Ongoing ‘drop-in’ can be purchased singly or in packages of 5 or 10 sessions. We help your dog gain increased familiarity with all obstacle types and we help you to become more confident with the basics of handling. The focus is on fundamental agility skills and communicating effectively with your dog when running course sequences. Agility I is a prerequisite for this class. Feel free to contact us if you feel you have sufficient background to begin at this level. We offer classes with several trainers with flexible scheduling. 

If you have questions, call
​(844) MBK-DOGS (844-625-3647)

Agility 3

​Ongoing ‘drop-in’ sessions can be purchased singly or in packages of 5 or 10 sessions. For those currently competing or ready to compete. Focus on individual problems, especially with weave poles, contact obstacles (A-frame, dogwalk, and seesaw), and jumping issues. Longer sequences and more difficult handling challenges. Agility 2 is a prerequisite. Feel free to contact us if you feel you have sufficient background to begin at this level. We offer classes with several trainers with flexible scheduling. 

​If you have questions, call
(844) MBK-DOGS (844-625-3647) 

Agility Parties

Unstructured training sessions. No set curriculum, just an informal atmosphere, possible offers of help and supervised sharing of time and equipment. Check Meadowbrooke's calendar and Facebook page for upcoming sessions.

​If you have questions, call
​(844) MBK-DOGS (844-625-3647)

Rally Group Sessions

Ongoing drop-in 60-minute sessions can be purchased singly or in packages of 5 or 10 sessions. Focus on the skills required for all levels of competition in AKC Rally trials (Novice and higher classes). Prior obedience training is strongly recommended before starting Rally training.

​If you have questions, call
​(844) MBK-DOGS (844-625-3647) 
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