Course Descriptions

Enjoy browsing this page to see the variety of classes offered at TCCA. Be sure to SCROLL DOWN to see the entire list - it is long. Classes are grouped by category to help you narrow things down. Not every class is offered every session. Please check current schedule to see if the class you are interested in is being offered during this session.

Click on class names to see full course descriptions which include details such as who the class is best suited for, what to bring to class, and other special notes.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This page contains a list of courses and links to course descriptions only.

To register for classes, go to the Class Registration page.

PREP: understanding how learning happens

Take a look at our PREP Class, where you’ll get a peek at how dogs learn. TCCA is a positive reinforcement based training facility. Because this is the method of choice in every class, we want and need our students to understand why positive reinforcement is so effective and how to use it to train your dog. Even if you have taken classes at other facilities, you will really enjoy this two-hour class that is packed with fun activities. You’ll have a chance to practice Positive Reinforcement training skills before attempting to train your dog. You’ll also have the opportunity to experience training from your dog’s perspective. YOUR DOG WILL THANK YOU FOR TAKING THIS COURSE!!

PREP (Positive Reinforcement Experience and Practice) Class 1 two-hour class session, $20

PUPPY & FAMILY DOG MANNERS Classes

These fun, interactive classes will get you and your dog started right in building a foundation of teamwork! These classes will help you have that well-adjusted, well-behaved dog who is a pleasure for everyone to be around. If you have previous training, simply check to see if you and your dog have the skills described in the prerequisites before enrolling.

Puppy Kindergarten 4 one-hour class sessions, $80 (Prerequisite: PREP Class)

Family Dog Manners I 6 one-hour class sessions, $120 (Prerequisite: PREP Class)

Family Dog Manners II 3 one-hour class sessions, $75 (Prerequisite: Family Dog Manners I)

TRICKS Classes

With clickers and positive reinforcement, dogs can learn an amazing variety of tricks and have a blast doing so. As an added bonus, our tricks classes correlate to the AKC Trick Dog titles, which ANY dog can earn, if you choose. It’s FUN!

Novice Tricks 6 one-hour class sessions, $120 - price includes some props. Two different sessions (A and B) will teach different sets of tricks. (Prerequisite: Family Dog Manners I)

Intermediate Tricks 6 one-hour class sessions, $120 - price includes some props (Prerequisite: Novice Tricks)

AGILITY CLASSES

Dogs love agility and humans do too! TCCA’s current goal is to focus on non-competition agility. We will teach people the basic concepts of agility, and how to create fun, enriching experiences for both you and your pet. +(If you have previous agility training, simply check to see if you and your dog have the skills described in the prerequisites before enrolling.)

Beginner/Novice 1 Agility 6 one-hour class sessions, $120 (Prerequisite: Family Dog Manners I or equivalent skills)

Novice 2 Agility 6 one-hour class sessions, $120 (Prerequisite: Novice I or equivalent skills)

Intermediate/Advanced Agility Coming Soon!

Rat Sports

RATS may not be your favorite animal but your dog might have a significant difference of opinion. Dogs who like to hunt rats – LOVE to hunt rats. In many parts of the world dogs still do the job of “ratting” to keep homes, barns and grain storage free of rodents. This sport celebrates dogs being dogs!

The sport of “Barn Hunting” has risen to mainstream doggy fun in the U.S. in just the last few years. “Barn Hunt” is a registered trademark of one of the organizations that offer competitions and they have many trials in MN. (Important: rats are highly protected, no rat is hurt during competitions or our Rat Sports classes.)

Intro to Rat Sports 2 one-and-one-half-hour class sessions, $110 (Prerequisite: Family Dog Manners I or equivalent skills)

If you are looking for:

Private Lessons/Consultations - click here

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