training & classes
Kimberly Hughes
I joined the Valley View Canine family in 2007 with my mini Aussie. She was the smallest and most timid in the entire class. But through puppy play, social play hours and the basic obedience classes (obedience 1,2 and 3) I was able to take this scared little pup and make her the best companion one could ask for. Fast forward to 2022, I had gotten 2 more dogs, had 2 children and moved out of state. I had not successfully found a trainer who could help our dogs join our growing family. I had tried many different training techniques and all were unsuccessful at helping the dogs fit our lives. VVC offered virtual class which, not going to lie, I was skeptical. But I said “why not, let’s give it a try”. And wow!! My 1 year old Coltriever has passed obedience 1 and 2 all while being at home. I am very thankful and grateful that Valley View Canine offers the virtual option.
Puppy Preschool
Puppy Preschool
A six week course designed to inform you on the fundamentals of owning and caring for your puppy, age 3 to 6 months old. This course covers problem solving with housebreaking, chewing, biting, jumping up, digging, and barking. Also learn about nutrition, exercise, grooming, discipline, health care, and safe toys. Floor exercises include
A six week course designed to inform you on the fundamentals of owning and caring for your puppy, age 3 to 6 months old. This course covers problem solving with housebreaking, chewing, biting, jumping up, digging, and barking. Also learn about nutrition, exercise, grooming, discipline, health care, and safe toys. Floor exercises include walking on lead, heeling, sit and sit-stay, come, down and down-stay. This class is an opportunity to get a head start with your puppy's obedience training and to prevent any bad habits before they start.
Equipment needed for Puppy Preschool: Light weight training collar, 6ft leather or nylon lead and clean up supplies.
Obedience I
Puppy Preschool
A six week course designed for dogs six months and older. This class covers basic obedience exercises and is intended for puppy preschool graduates and dogs who have had little or no formal training. This class addresses proper training techniques and corrective procedures for unwanted behavior. Floor exercises include walking on lead, h
A six week course designed for dogs six months and older. This class covers basic obedience exercises and is intended for puppy preschool graduates and dogs who have had little or no formal training. This class addresses proper training techniques and corrective procedures for unwanted behavior. Floor exercises include walking on lead, heeling, left and right turns, sit and sit-stay, come, down and down-stay, wait, stand, and stand-stay.
Equipment needed for Obedience I: Light weight training collar, 6ft leather or nylon lead and clean up supplies.
Obedience II
A six week course for Obedience I graduates or dogs who can successfully demonstrate basic obedience skills. This class focuses on perfecting all basic obedience exercises. Obedience II offers off-lead, distance, and distraction training to prepare you and your dog for obedience III.
Equipment needed for Obedience II: All previous
A six week course for Obedience I graduates or dogs who can successfully demonstrate basic obedience skills. This class focuses on perfecting all basic obedience exercises. Obedience II offers off-lead, distance, and distraction training to prepare you and your dog for obedience III.
Equipment needed for Obedience II: All previous equipment with the addition of a 26ft Flexi lead and a wooden dumbbell.
Obedience III
Canine Fun & Agility
An intensive six week course all "off-lead" that includes jumping, retrieving, and "out of sight" work. Learn how to incorporate hand signals and eliminate voice commands. This class demands extra time, effort, and teamwork.
Equipment needed for Obedience III: All previous equipment with the addition of a traffic lead.
Obedience IV
Canine Fun & Agility
Canine Fun & Agility
A six week course all "off-lead" that is held outdoors. This class offers the ultimate in distance and distraction training.
Equipment needed for Obedience IV: All previous equipment may be needed.
Canine Fun & Agility
Canine Fun & Agility
Canine Fun & Agility
A five week class to help build your dog's confidence and coordination. This class is a "release" from strict obedience training & is intended for fun! Dogs must have Valley View Canine LLC's obedience II level of training to be eligible.
Equipment needed for Canine Fun and Agility: All previous equipment may be needed.
AKC CGC
Rally Obedience
Rally Obedience
Valley View Canine is proud to offer a four week course to familiarize, prepare, and test you and your canine partner for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Certification. The first three weeks of the course are considered the workshop portion of the course. Here, we will explain and practice the skills for each portion of the Canine Good Citiz
Valley View Canine is proud to offer a four week course to familiarize, prepare, and test you and your canine partner for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Certification. The first three weeks of the course are considered the workshop portion of the course. Here, we will explain and practice the skills for each portion of the Canine Good Citizen Test. The fourth and final week of the course will be the test. This is an excellent credential for your dog to obtain. Many Homeowner's Insurance policies require this; also rental, vacation properties and RV parks will require you to have this certification for your dog to be on premise.
Rally Obedience
Rally Obedience
Rally Obedience
This course practices skills included in AKC's Rally Obedience competition. This class is for fun and will include Rally Novice, Advanced, and Excellent exercises for you and your canine partner to learn and practice. Your dog must complete Obedience II level of training with Valley View Canine to enter this level of class.
Class Drop-Ins
Rally Obedience
Class Drop-Ins
Class drop-ins are available to anyone who has been in a training class with their dog here at Valley View Canine. You must contact us for availability and must have completed at least one full course of the class you intend to drop in on.