dog training classes

The Rex Center offers a variety of classes from teachers in the Bay Area. We try to bring classes that are fun and "beyond the basics" in addition to puppy and basic classes!
Starting in January 2012:

canine good citizen classes 1 & 2

 Saturday mornings (4-weeks) with Jane Henner

Imagine how pleasant it would be if you and your dog could walk through a crowd of other people and dogs calmly on a loose leash. What if your dog could wait relaxed and quiet with a friend while you are of sight for a few minutes? Just think of the smile on the vet or groomer's face if your dog was comfortable being handled and groomed. If you have already mastered the basics: sit, down, stay, come, and loose leash walking, then this is the class for you!

Please visit the AKC website for more details.

CGC 1 Course Prerequisites: Dogs should already know sit, down, stay, come, and be able to walk on a loose leash. Dogs must be comfortable being handled by a stranger and be able work calmly around people and other dogs. This is not an appropriate class for dogs with aggression issues, either to people or other dogs. Private lessons are available for those not quite ready for CGC1.
CGC2 Course Prerequisites: Successful completion of CGC1

Cost: $65* per dog per 4-week session (CGC1 or CGC2)

First class: Bring shot records, check/cash payment, treats, a 6' leash

Supplies for all classes: 4-6' leash and flat collar, no prong or pinch collars please. Bring soft, small treats. The treats should be smaller than a pea for large dogs and smaller than a split pea for small dogs. Bring your dog's brush or comb. A 20 foot long line is optional.

Dates:
(Session 1) 4 weeks
Saturdays: Jan. 21st, 28th, Feb. 4th, 11th
CGC2 9:30 AM
CGC1 10:30 AM

(Session 2) 4 weeks
Saturdays: Feb 25th, Mar. 3rd, 10th, 17th*
CGC2 9:30 AM
CGC1 10:30 AM

*Official AKC CGC test to be given on 17 Mar. The cost is $10 for CGC2 class participants. If you are not ready for the official test a practice test is free to CGC2 class participants.

Register: Call 650-738-8739 or email info@therexcenter.com or register/pay online

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loose leash walking

 Sunday mornings (4-weeks) with Jane Henner

Do your neighbors laugh and ask, "Who is walking who?" when you take your dog out for a walk? Does your dog cough or choke because he is pulling? Do you want to look forward to strolling or power walking with a well-behaved pooch? Then this is the class for you.

Course Prerequisites: Basic dog training class or Puppy 2

Cost: $65 per dog per 4-week session

First class: Bring shot records, check/cash payment, treats, a 6' leash

Supplies for all classes: 4-6' leash and flat collar, no prong or pinch collars please. Bring soft, small treats. The treats should be smaller than a pea for large dogs and smaller than a split pea for small dogs.

Dates:
(Session 1) 4 weeks
Sundays 9:30am Jan. 22nd, 29th, Feb. 5th, 12th

Register: Call 650-738-8739 or email info@therexcenter.com or register/pay online

apdt rally obedience

 Sunday mornings (6-weeks) with Jane Henner

APDT Rally is a fun and exciting team sport for dogs and their handlers! Dog and handler teams navigate a course with numbered signs indicating different exercises to perform such as

  • Sit-Down-Sit
  • Straight Figure Eight
  • Send Over Jump
  • Pivot 180° Right
  • Spiral Right with Dog on the Outside
  • Side Step Right
  • Drop on Recall

APDT Rally is different from traditional obedience competition, in that it is fresh and new every time you try it. Every course is a new challenge for the dog and handler. APDT Rally combines the “functional” with “fun” because all of the behaviors in the course are useful in “real-life” situations with your dog.

Course Prerequisites: Basic dog training class or Puppy 2

Cost: $100 per dog for each 6-week session

First class: Bring shot records, check/cash payment, treats, a 6' leash

Supplies for all classes: 4-6' leash and flat collar, no prong or pinch collars please. Bring soft, small treats. The treats should be smaller than a pea for large dogs and smaller than a split pea for small dogs.

Dates:
(Session 1) 6 weeks
Sundays 10:30 AM Jan. 22nd, 29th, Feb. 5th, 12th, 26th, Mar. 4 (Skips 19 Feb holiday)

Register: Call 650-738-8739 or email info@therexcenter.com or register/pay online

Sirius puppy classes and basic adult manners

Sirius offers Puppy 1, Puppy 2, Adult 1 at The Rex Center on Wednesday nights with Natalie Bayless

For puppy parents looking for a great class, we recommend taking your puppy to one of the 18 Bay Area locations of the renowned Sirius Dog Training program. Created by positive reinforcement training pioneer Dr Ian Dunbar, PhD, the Sirius program represents the very best of humane, effective, and comprehensive puppy training.

Register: Call Sirius Dog Training at 800-419-8748 or register online