7-Week Program • $180 per dog
Looking for a fun way to build teamwork and strengthen communication with your dog? Our Intro to Rally-O class is the perfect place to start.
The first class is an owner-only orientation with no dogs in attendance. During this session, you will learn the basics of Rally-O, how the course works, and what to expect throughout the program.
For the remaining six weeks, you and your dog will work together as a team, learning to confidently navigate Rally-O signs and complete a variety of obedience stations. This class is designed to improve focus, confidence, and teamwork while making training enjoyable for both you and your dog.
6-Week Program • $180 per dog
Whether your goal is improving your dog's overall fitness, enhancing athletic performance, or simply enjoying a fun activity together, this class is designed to build a healthier, stronger canine partner.
Through progressive, instructor-guided exercises, your dog will develop:
Each class is led by Marsha Durfee, an ASCTI-Certified Master Dog Trainer, who has successfully coached numerous teams in earning Do More With Your Dog Canine Conditioning Fitness Titles, from Novice through Championship.
Canine Conditioning Fitness is beneficial for family companions, performance dogs, working dogs, and senior dogs looking to maintain mobility and overall wellness.
Optional Titles Students may choose to earn Do More With Your Dog Canine Conditioning Fitness Titles. Title registration and testing fees are separate and paid directly through Do More With Your Dog.
6-Week Program • $160 per level
1 hour each week
Strengthen your bond with your dog while teaching fun, entertaining tricks the whole family will enjoy. Each 6-week class builds on the previous level, helping your dog gain confidence, focus, and new skills in a positive, rewarding environment.
Your dog will learn exciting tricks such as waving, sitting pretty, playing dead, covering their eyes, crawling, spinning, and many more.
Students may also choose to earn Trick Dog titles through Do More With Your Dog. Title testing is optional and requires an additional fee.
6-Week Course • $180.00 per dog
Has your dog ever been camera-ready?
Curious about what it takes for dogs to work in television, film, commercials, or live productions?
Join Animal Actor Evaluator Marsha Durfee for this fun and interactive 6-week class designed to introduce you and your dog to the foundational skills used by professional animal actors.
You and your dog will learn how to:
Whether you're interested in the entertainment industry or simply want to teach your dog unique, advanced skills, this class is a fun way to strengthen your teamwork while preparing your dog for the world of animal acting.
4-Week Course • $180 per dog
A 4-week hands-on training program designed to strengthen trust, communication, and the bond between you and your dog. This program is based on proven methods used with working K9 teams across the country and focuses on building engagement, focus, and teamwork in real-world training scenarios.
Cost includes select supplies to support your training at home and in class.
What to bring to class:
This program is ideal for owners who want to build a stronger working relationship with their dog while learning practical skills that carry over into everyday life and advanced training.
7-Week Course • $160 per dog
Discover the exciting world of AKC Scent Work!
This beginner-friendly class is designed to teach you and your dog the fundamentals of scent detection while building confidence, focus, and teamwork.
The first week is an orientation for handlers only - please leave your dog at home. We'll cover class expectations, training methods, equipment, and the basics of scent work to prepare you for success.
During the remaining six weeks, you and your dog will work together as a team, learning to search scent work boxes before progressing to vehicle and building searches.
Whether you're looking for a fun new activity or preparing for future AKC Scent Work events, this class provides a solid foundation in a supportive environment.
4-Week Course • $180 per dog
This isn’t your typical agility class. Our 4-week SAR Agility Skills course is designed to strengthen the bond between handler and dog while building confidence, core strength, and teamwork through real-world inspired challenges.
Teams will navigate a structured course that may include walking across an elevated ladder, crossing unstable rubble, balancing on uneven surfaces, and other confidence-building obstacles that encourage focus and control.
Requirements:
Dogs must be social, friendly, and comfortable working around people and other dogs.
A well-fitted harness with a secure handle is required for all participants.
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This is a specialized, hands-on training event featuring JJ and his two live rattlesnakes.
Designed to help dogs recognize and avoid the danger of rattlesnakes, this course focuses on real-world safety skills that can make a critical difference in the field, desert, or backyard.
Because this is a limited, scheduled event, dates, pricing, and registration details are announced periodically.
Please follow our announcements page and Facebook for upcoming sessions and instructions on how to sign up.
7-Week Course • $200 per dog
This introductory detection course is designed to introduce dogs and handlers to the foundations of scent work and odor movement.
Week one is handler-only, focusing on how scent behaves, how it travels, and how dogs naturally process odor. This session builds the understanding needed before working dogs on actual search work.
Over the following six weeks, handlers and dogs will begin working with a variety of target odors, including pseudo HRD and pseudo narcotics, along with weapons odor. Each team will have the opportunity to explore drive, focus, and natural interest in detection work to determine readiness for future certification pathways.
This course serves as a stepping stone into formal detection training and helps identify each dog’s potential for advanced scent work and certification development.
3-Day Course • $295
Thinking about becoming a dog trainer? This 3-day introductory course is designed for anyone interested in exploring the profession.
Topics include training methods, training tools, the 4 Fs of behavior, kennel management, client communication, and more.
Whether you're considering a career in dog training or want to expand your knowledge, this course provides a solid foundation to get started.
5-Day Course • $495
Take the next step in your dog training journey with our intensive Week-Long ASCTI Pet Trainer Course. This hands-on program is designed for individuals who want to develop a strong foundation in professional pet dog training.
Topics include ASCTI training standards, dog handling skills, kennel management, training techniques, client communication, and much more. Students will gain the knowledge and practical experience needed to begin working with pet dogs confidently.
Certification is available upon successful completion of the course for an additional fee.
Please note: This course has enrollment requirements. Contact us for eligibility requirements and complete course details before registering.
2-Week Course • $1,500
A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot.
Designed for those interested in becoming Human Remains Detection (HRD) K9 handlers, this intensive two-week course provides the knowledge and foundational skills needed to begin working in the field.
Topics covered include:
Students may attend without a dog.
Those wishing to train with their own dog must first complete a dog evaluation. Evaluations are conducted separately and require an additional fee. Dogs must successfully pass the evaluation before being accepted into the handler training portion of the course.
Course completion does not include HRD certification. Additional training and testing are required to achieve certification.
2-Week Course • $1,500
A $500.00 nonrefundable deposit is required to reserve your spot.
Take the first step toward becoming a Search and Rescue K9 Tracking Handler. This two-week course provides a solid foundation in tracking theory and practical field applications.
Topics include:
Handlers wishing to attend with a dog must have their dog successfully pass a pre-course evaluation. The evaluation is required before enrollment and is available for an additional fee.
Please Note: Successful completion of this course does not certify the handler or dog as a Search and Rescue Tracking Team.
Certification must be earned separately by meeting all applicable testing and certification requirements.
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