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Valid through 10/31/26
K9O HOWL-O-WEEN FEST!
FREE PUBLIC EVENT AT THE K9OLOGY CENTER IN SPERRYVILLE!
SATURDAY 10/10/26 from 12-5pm!
12:00PM - DOORS OPEN ... ASK CHAR ANYTHING
1:00PM - TOE NAIL TRIMS & DEMO
2:00PM - BRUSHING ... ARE YOU DOING IT RIGHT?
3:00PM - PET COSTUME CONTENST!
4:00PM - NEW RESCUE ANNOUNCEMENT!
Additionally we will have games, raffles, photos, and prizes throughout the day! Open access to our agility yard and more! All friendly dogs and humans are welcome to join!
GROUP CLASSES AT K9OLOGY
We welcome you to join Charlotte at the K9ology Center in Sperryville for weekly group classes! As always, our attendance is limited to an average of 4 participants to ensure a truly semi-private learning environment. We offer a variety of classes for pet dogs and performance sports! Make sure to check back regularly to find our offerings!
Make sure to check out our Terms & Training Agreement before registering!
OBEDIENCE & MANNERS CLASSES
BASIC OBEDIENCE
MONDAYS AT 7:15 PM
This 4 week semi-private class is the perfect starting point and introduction to formal dog training!
We will be covering basic obedience commands including:
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Name Recognition and Focus
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Touch / Target Training
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Sit
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Down
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Come / Recall
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Stay
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Leash Skills and Walking
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Polite Greetings
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We will be covering the following handling and training skills:
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How to properly reward your dog
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Using a Marker during training
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Luring your dog into position (without bribery!)
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Using verbal and hand signal commands
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Leash handling for communication and control
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Requirements: Dogs over 16 weeks must be up-to-date with Rabies, Distemper, and Bordatella vaccines. Dogs must not have prior training or experience.
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NOTICE!
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Please ensure your dog is appropriate for a group setting before registering!
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Not suitable for fearful, anxious, reactive, or aggressive dogs!
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Due to small class sizes: no refunds, or substitutions offered
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Starts Oct 19
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IMPULSE CONTROL
MORE COMING FALL 2026!!!
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This course 4 week covers exercises to help your dog have good manners within the home and beyond! ​​​Great for dogs who have graduated from our Basic Manners class, those ready for more advanced skills and commands.
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We will cover the following commands and context scenarios:​
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WAIT: to keep the dog from bolting out the door as people enter and exit; to keep the dog away from the prep areas or the kitchen while cooking;
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PLACE: control behavior used to manage visitor arrival, greetings, begging, and more!
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SETTLE: to get dog to calm down after visitors arrive, decompression during moments of stimulation
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LEAVE IT: to address counter surfing, to prevent dog from snagging food from guests, to prevent dog from ingesting something dangerous (alcohol, raisins, chocolate)
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We will be covering the following handling and training skills:
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Shaping behaviors for better compliance
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Capturing behavior for improved performance
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Rewarding for impulse control and focus
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Integrating training into your daily routine
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Requirements: Dogs should have a foundation of sit, down, and stay, in order to excel at class.
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NOTICE!
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Please ensure your dog is appropriate for a group setting before registering!
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Not suitable for fearful, anxious, reactive, or aggressive dogs!
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Due to small class sizes: no refunds, or substitutions offered
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235 US dollars