Training Creatively

Skelly Dogs Training Philosophy for Dogs and Their People

The dog education philosophy focus is on positive, timely communication within the team, supportive mental enrichment tailored to the situation and designed to enhance their relationship.

Group classes now being offered
in Ukiah and Willits!

Core Commands I & II
Trick Dog
Mutt Rally
Mutt Agility
Mutt Scent
Private Lessons/Consultations Available
Heel & Recall Workshops
American Kennel Club (AKC) Evaluator
Canine Good Citizen testing
S.T.A.R. Puppy Program

  • Core Commands 1 – basic obedience commands, recall and walking politely on leash, Canine Good Citizen test preparation
  • Core Commands 2 – working on eventual off leash reliability using game challenges, Community Canine test preparation
    Both Core classes include some class lecture, games and rally exercises.
  • Trick Dog – teaches practical and fun tricks, improved mental stimulation, five levels with titles
  • Mutt Scent -increases awareness of scent, learn to isolate scent, find object using their nose
  • Mutt Rally – handler/dog complete guided courses which combines obedience, rally and agility stations, Canine Good Citizen preparation
  • Mutt Agility – introduction to commands and technique used by handler/dog to complete guided course
  • S.T.A.R. Puppy Program – socialization and confidence boosting for puppy/handler while using basic agility equipment, class question and answer

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