spring 2024 CLASS SCHEDULE
See below for a list of our current classes AND POLICIES.
Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Deposit required to hold your class spot.
To register for a class or schedule a private lesson:
Send an email to treefrogfarm@gmail.com with your full name, phone,
your dog’s name / age / breed(s) and the class you’d like to join.
You may also include any information about your dog that you’d like us to know.
PUPPY CLASSES
PUPPY CLASS IS FOR PUPPIES AGES 8 WEEKS TO 20 WEEKS.
THE COST OF THE 7-WEEK PUPPY CLASS IS $250.
The first class of each 7-week Puppy Class is a 90-minute orientation without puppies.
Start dates of current and upcoming Puppy Classes:
Thursday, March 7, 3:30 to 4:30pm, instructor Lauren FULL
Tuesday, March 26, 4:30 to 5:30pm, instructor Lauren FULL
Thursday, April 11, 5:00 to 6:00pm, instructor Liz FULL
Tuesday, April 9, 9:30 to 10:30am, instructor Liz FULL
Wednesday, April 24, 12:00 to 1:00pm, instructor Liz
Thursday, May 16, 9:15 to 10:15am, instructor Karen
Monday, May 20, 5:00 to 6:00pm, instructor Karen FULL
FAMILY DOG CLASSES
THE COST OF THE 7-WEEK FAMILY DOG CLASS IS $250.
FAMILY DOG CLASS IS FOR DOGS 5 MONTHS AND OLDER.
The first class of each 7-week Family Dog class is a 90-minute orientation without dogs.
Start dates of current and upcoming Family Dog Classes:
Thursday, March 7, 10:30 to 11:30am, instructor Karen FULL
Monday, March 4, 5:45 to 6:45pm, instructor Karen FULL
Tuesday, March 26, 5:45 to 6:45pm, instructor Lauren FULL
Monday, March 25, 4:30 - 5:30 pm, insructor Karen FULL
Thursday, April 11, 6:15 to 7:15pm, instructor Liz FULL
Tuesday, April 9, 10:45 to 11:45am, instructor Liz
Monday, May 20, 6:15 to 7:15pm, instructor Karen FULL
Tuesday, May 21, 5:00 to 6:00pm, instructor Lauren
CHARM SCHOOL FOR DOGS
THE COST OF THE TEN-WEEK CHARM SCHOOL IS $350.
The first class of each 10-week Charm School is a 2-hour orientation without dogs attending.
Previous professional training is a prerequisite for Charm School.
New students to Tree Frog Farm must attend a private lesson ($75) before Charm School.
Monday, March 25, 12:00 to 1:00pm, instructor Liz
Wednesday, April 3, 5:00 to 6:00pm, instructor Liz FULL
Tuesday, April 23, 12:00 to 1:00pm, instructor Liz
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN CLASS
THE COST OF THE SIX-WEEK CGC CLASS IS $200.
Prerequisite: Prior professional training.
The goal of the Canine Good Citizen Class is to have everyone take and pass the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test at the last class. The CGC is a huge accomplishment to reach in your dog training journey. The test items reflect you and your dog's ability to work as a team and as good members of the community. Each week we will focus on exercises to practice the different test items and to challenge the handlers and the dogs
Tuesday, March 26, 7:00 to 8:00pm, instructor Lauren
Thursday, May 16, 10:30 to 11:30am, instructor Karen
Tuesday, May 21, 6:15 to 7:15, instructor Lauren
CANINE FITNESS FUN CLASS, 4 WEEKS, $140
Through specific exercises we can improve body awareness, flexibility, balance, speed, mobility and muscular strength –- overall improving our dog’s performance and reducing their risk of injury. Conditioning increases our dog's ability to carry load on their muscles. This is important as injuries occur when muscles experience excessive lengthening and stretching and are unprepared for such a load. Another factor in injuries is muscular fatigue, which causes our dogs to lose their ability to maintain position or causes stumbles and falls. While exercise like long walks or running in the back yard is good for maintaining large muscle groups, the deeper muscles which activate when our dog loses balance or tries to avoid slipping are often neglected and are often the areas in which we see greater injury. Conditioning exercises not only have physical benefits to your dog but also mental ones! They are a great way to strengthen the bond you have with your dog – they love playing with you!
Thursday, March 21, 9:15 - 10:15am, instructor Karen
AGILITY CLASSES
It is required that your dog have some professional training before enrolling, as
agility is a very stimulating sport with many distractions.
Outdoor agility classes have ended for 2023. We will resume in the spring.
Indoor, private, half hour lessons are available year-round.
COMBO FUN CLASS, 4 weeks, $140
A four-week class “sampler” that will give you and your dog an opportunity to enjoy a different activity each week. The class will include NOSEWORKS, TRICKS and CANINE FITNESS with activities designed to engage your dog mentally and physically.
Class meets once per week for 4 weeks. The cost is $140.
Thursday, January 18, 10:30 to 11:30am, instructor Karen
TRICKS CLASS
If you’re looking for something fun and interesting to do with your dog, you’ve found it!
Improve communication with your dog while doing something fun together. You’ll enjoy
successfully teaching your dog some “tricks” and celebrating his/her successes.
NOSEWORKS !
A four week class where your dog learns how to search and find his or her special treat. Each week, we will continue to challenge our dogs with new obstacles and hiding places. This is non-competitive and all about having fun with your dog!
The Noseworks class runs for four weeks and the cost is $160.
THE CONFIDENT CANINE
The Confident Canine is a four-week class that goes at each dog's individual speed. We do have materials to work with in each of the four classes, but few are "traditional" obedience behaviors. When working with dogs who may be overwhelmed by their environment, we must move slowly as to avoid making them uncomfortable and unable to learn. Participants are encouraged to take the necessary time to acclimate their dog to new environments and to reward desirable behaviors frequently. These behaviors may be as simple as the dog quickly looking up toward the "owner." Little steps mean a lot when a dog is riddled with fear and/or anxiety, so we celebrate each "baby step" of progress. The Confident Canine is a 4-week class and the cost is $160.
Friday, April 5, 4:00 to 5:00pm, instructor Liz
CLASS AND LESSON POLICIES
1) Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
2) A $50 non-refundable deposit will hold your spot in a class. Your enrollment is considered confirmed upon receipt of your deposit.
3) LESSON PRE-PAYMENTS ~~~ For lessons scheduled for 4:30pm or later, we require prepayment as follows: For either a one-hour lesson or the first lesson of a 4-pack, a prepayment of $100 is required. Payment may be made by Venmo (@Elizabeth-Langham) or PayPal (treefrogfarm@gmail) or Zelle.
4) Proof of a negative fecal exam within the past 2 months is required for Puppy Class and Family Dog Class.
5) For Puppy Class, Family Dog Class and Charm School, the first class is an orientation without dogs attending.
6) We’ll be meeting both indoors and outdoors. Masks are optional.
7) No refunds or credits will be given after your class starts or after your first lesson of a 4-pack.
8) You may make up a missed class, as long as there is a corresponding class for you to attend.
9) Hybrid private lessons and 4-pack private lessons must be used within 4 months of your first meeting.
10) Twenty-four hours notice is required for a lesson cancellation. One no-show (or less than 24 hours notice) is forgiven; subsequent no-shows (or less than 24 hours notice) count as a lesson and payment is therefore expected.
11) We sometimes photograph or video in class. If you’d like to opt out of being in videos or photos, please let us know.