2025 INTRODUCTORY CLASSES
BEFORE YOU REGISTER FOR A CLASS, please refer to our Important Info page.
If you are interested in signing up for introductory classes please fill out our CLASS INTEREST FORM and we will contact you when classes are available.
pre-agility
This is where the fun starts! Come and join this class to learn the skills needed to hit the ground running in agility. This 6 week rewards-based class covers important foundation behaviors from the ground up. Whether this is your first agility dog or your next agility champion this class will help you build solid teamwork from the start. Pre-Agility is primarily done on leash.
Upcoming Sessions:
Tuesdays @ 11am (2/11-3/18)
Tuesdays @ 4pm (2/11-3/18)
sports sampler
Whether you are looking for a new sport or just want a non competitive weekly activity to do with your dog, Sports Sampler is for you. This 6 week class allows students to get a taste of three of our classes (Agility, Scent Work and Tricks). Every two weeks, students will be exposed to each sport in a fun low pressure environment. Come join us for a homework free hour of fun with your dog!
These classes are done primarily on a leash/long line. Flat collars/harnesses allowed. No head halters/choke/prong/electronic equipment allowed for training.
Course Length: 6 weeks
Cost: $350
Class duration: 50 min
Enrollment limit: 6 students
Prerequisite: Dogs must be at least 9 months old at the start of class and meet our classroom behavior requirements. See GGDS Classroom Behavior Policy.
Upcoming Session:
Saturdays @ 12pm (1/4-2/22); No Class 1/18 & 2/15
This session has SOLD OUT.
Intro to k9 nose work®
K9 Nose Work® is a fun activity for dogs of all ages, sizes, and levels of physical ability. In K9 Nose Work® dogs use their noses to lead the search, learning independence and confidence, while burning mental and physical energy. This 5 week rewards-based class will teach you and your dog how to play a game that encourages and develops your dog’s natural scenting abilities by using their desire to hunt and their love for food and/or toys.
Upcoming Sessions:
Saturdays @ 3:30pm (1/4-2/15); No Class 1/11 & 2/8
Saturdays @ 4:30pm (1/4-2/15); No Class 1/11 & 2/8
Intro to flyball
This is an introductory workshop that meets once and will introduce you and your dog to the sport of Flyball. In brief, Flyball is a relay race between two teams of four dogs. Each dog must jump four jumps, trigger a spring loaded box, catch the ball and then carry that ball back over the four jumps.
Upcoming Workshop:
Saturday, 1/11 @ 1:30pm
INtro to urban locating
This is an introductory workshop that meets once and will introduce you and your dog to the fun scent game of Urban Locating. In Urban Locating dogs search for live rats, contained safely in specially made quarry boxes. Open to any dog of any size, breed or mix and are fantastic games for older retired dogs.
Upcoming Workshop:
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