Our Philosophy

From Our Founder: Donald Brown

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Our Classes

 

Our 8 week classes start you and your dog on the way to a lifetime partnership.  Most classes meet for 1 hour each week during the 8 week sessions. New sessions starting all the time, year round.

Let's start with the Basics - Level 1:

• Basic Puppy Head Start (for puppies 6 months or less)
• Basic Manners/Obedience (for dogs from 6 months to 15 years)

After completing one of the Basics, let's Focus - Level 2:

• Focus on Practical Tricks
• Focus on Therapy Dog
• Focus on Moving Along
• Focus on Jobs for Busy Dogs
• Focus on Fun and Games

Now you're focused, let's get serious:

• Rally Obedience

  • Rally Obedience Beginners

  • Rally Obedience Intermediate

  • Rally Obedience Advanced Competition

• Canine Good Citizen
• Fun with Tricks Class II (Advanced)
• Fun with Loose Leash Walking
• Fun With Recall
• Fun with Painting
• Fun with Fitness
• Fun with your Senior Dog
• Show Handling
• Agility
• • 1st Class : Fundamentals Agility
  • 2nd Class : Beginners Agility 1
• 3rd Class : Beginners Agility 2
• 4th Class : Beginners Agility 3
• 5th Class : Intermediate Agility
• 6th Class : Advanced/Competition Agility
• Special Classes
  • How to Help Your Over-the-Top Dog
  • Special Agility 2x2 Weavers
  • Nose Work
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• Private Lessons: Affordable one on one training, available in groups of 4 lessons to help you get that team going!
• Click Here to sign up for a Class or Club Membership with our online Class Registration

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LESSONS: Small classes of generally 15 students or less.  We have a ratio of 1 instructor to 3 students for any given class!

PRIVATE LESSONS: Affordable one on one training.

FAMILY PRIVATE LESSONS: For all family members, who actively interact with the dog. Our goal is to get all individuals using the same commands so as not to confuse the dog. Also, it helps kids and dogs to respect each other.

SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS: 2 to 6 teams of about the same skill level. Form your own small classes.

SEMINARS: Several seminars on Dog Related Topics are also planned.

SWIMMING PAWS: Swimming Paws is available in the K9 pool. All dogs will be given a swim evaluation prior to starting any swim program. Good for your companion and great fun too!

Our next session of classes will begin soon, click here to see the Class Schedule and Register Online!!!
Basic Puppy Head Start (8 Weeks): Starts Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays - Check Schedule Basic Manners/Obedience (8 weeks): Starts Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays - Check Schedule Focus on Tricks Class (8 weeks): Starts Mondays - Check Schedule Focus on Therapy Dog (8 Weeks): Starts Mondays and Thurdays - Check Schedule Fundamentals of Agility (8 weeks): Starts Thursdays - Check Schedule Canine Good Citizen (4 Weeks): Starts Saturdays - Check Schedule Advanced Canine Good Citizen (6 Weeks): Starts Saturdays - Check Schedule Focus on Moving Along (8 Weeks): Starts Tuesdays and Saturdays - Check Schedule Show Handling/Conformation (Ongoing): Starts Tuesdays - Check Schedule   Click to see the Schedule & Register Online!	We are located at 89-B Albe Drive, Newark, Delaware 19702 (Map provided by Google Maps)
These AKC Trick Dog Performers Know the Benefits of Trick Training By Stephanie Gibeault, MSc, CPDT Our own Ruby-Do, owned by Carrie has a starring roll in this article, click on the title and read more...Ruby-do, the German Pinscher, has been learning tricks since she was only 12 weeks old. Her owner, Carrie Eicher, says, “It is such a positive beginning to teach a dog how to learn and how to be part of the team.”
Peak Performance Canine Rehabilitation and Agility "Our mission at Peak Performance Canine Rehabilitation and Agility is to combine two unique, specialized services to you and your best friend.  We strive to raise the bar on your dog's performance by providing reliable and reputable rehabilitation services for maintaining the strength and fitness of your canine partner, the qualified expertise necessary if your dog is recovering from an injury, and/or professional agility training for you and your dog." Click Here to Learn More ...
	Congratulations to Carrie, receiving the Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed!

The Indoor Area

We believe that our facilities are the best in the tri-state area. The indoor facility is fully matted with state of the art shock absorbing non-slip rubber flooring The training center is 10,000 square feet, well lighted, heated and air conditioned.

 

The Academy Club

The “Academy Club” provides:

• Indoor all weather training facility
• Agility and Obedience Equipment on premises
• 24/7 facility access

The Academy Club offers handlers and their dogs a place to practice.  It is set up for advanced obedience and agility handlers and their dogs.  You must have completed an advanced obedience class and at least a beginners agility class at the Academy.  Click Here to sign up for a Club Membership with our online Class / Club Registration to submit for approval.

The Academy Store

Our store, open when there are classes, provides show and competition dog equipment and supplies.

Some of our specialty items include:

• Training Books
• Dog Seat Belts
• Collars and Leads for Performance Dogs
• Motivational Dog Games and Toys
• And Delicious Dog Treats
  

 

Swimming Paws

Due to the OVERWHELMING Positive Response we can only offer you a spot on the waitlist.  The waitlist has grown to 3-4 months.  The only way to get on the waitlist is to fill out a Swimming Evaluation online (click here to begin).  We will not be taking a payment from you until the service is rendered.  We have only 4 evaluation/lesson slots available per week. The rest of our slots are filled with existing clientele of independent swimmers.  When a spot becomes available, you will first be contacted through email and then by phone.  Thank you for your interest and support.

 

The purpose of the "Swimming Paws" Swim Center is to provide a state of the art year round swimming facility for our dogs. The pool is 25' x 15', it is solar heated (with back up heat when there is no sun). The decking and stairs are safe slip proof materials. "Swimming Paws" provides scheduled evaluation of your dog's water abilities, swimming lessons if needed, and swim time.

It is located within the Academy of Dog Training & Agility at 89B Albe Drive, Newark, DE 19702.

Please go to "SWIMMING PAWS" to find out all about this new service for your dogs.

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