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Group Classes starting September 12th!
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We offer a positive approach to training and behavior modification.
Our positive and consistent training methods produce results. We teach owners of all skill levels the ability to train their dogs basic manners, gain control, and build a lifelong partnership. We encourage clicker/marker training with your best friend and reward good behavior with treats, praise, and/or toy motivators. We also work with you to establish consistent boundaries to curb unwanted behaviors. We don't shy away from the hard cases. We understand how dogs learn and what motivates them.

Offered at our location or yours within a 15 mile radius. First lesson includes a 30 minute consultation, thereafter, the rate is per hour. Prepaid packages are available to overcome specific problems or training issues.
Whether you have a full schedule, cannot commit to a weekly class, or your dog has a behavior that is best addressed in a private lesson - we can help! Extremely fearful dogs who lack socialization, reactive dogs who will disrupt a class, anxious dogs who struggle to be left alone, and aggressive dogs who may present a danger to other dogs or owners are better suited to private lessons. Private lessons are also beneficial to those who want more individualized time with a trainer to work on their training goals. We will let you know what kind of time commitment will be necessary to solve the issues to the best of our ability during our initial consultation.

For those who prefer us to train their dog for them. We know time is not in abundance these days with careers, children, family activities, and other obligations, etc. We can often teach dogs more quickly, effectively, and with longer lasting results because we understand how dogs think and learn.
Whether its due to a time constraint or lack of ability, we will train your dog for you! During residential training, we are able to remove dogs from current stimuli and create a productive learning environment. We teach through consistency, repetition, and reward without outside distractions. Examples of behaviors we have rehabilitated include dog aggression, fear biters, abuse cases, stool eating, separation anxiety, destructive chewing, obsessions, jumping, chasing cars, leash pulling, excessive barking, crate anxiety, and aggression, even biting. We start all dogs from the foundation, and use positive methods such as counter condition, redirection, and exercise to solve even the hardest cases. We know how and when to time discipline to correct promptly and move forward.
We offer 2 week or 4 week residential training for adult dogs here at our facility. Your dog will be taught a daily routine, get plenty of exercise, learn to be socialized with other dogs, and be worked with on the training program we discuss and tailor to them with your input during our initial consultation. At the end of the training we will have a lesson with you on what the dog has learned, and how you continue on from there.

We can take your dog for the day and work with them for an hour while you are at work, or otherwise engaged with other things. It is possible to have a trained dog, and a hectic schedule!
We will help you leash train, socialize, housetrain, or correct problem behaviors like jumping, nipping, barking, or pulling on a leash. High energy dogs can also benefit from a day school lesson to engage their problem-solving skills. Cost includes potty breaks and all day care between the hours of 7am-6pm weekdays. If your dog is already enrolled here for doggie daycare, an hour long training lesson can easily be fit into the day by reservation.
To get started, book a phone consultation or lesson at the farm so we can talk about your goals and establish a plan and schedule.

Group Classes are available for puppies and adult dogs. Learn in a group environment with other owners at your same skill level. Your dog will benefit from the social atmosphere and distractions. You will benefit from the camaraderie between owners, who embrace your struggles and celebrate your success with you.
We create a laid back and friendly environment for all of our classes. Whether you’re looking to get started with the basics for your new puppy or adult dog, are looking for something to do for fun with your high energy dog, or are hoping to compete in performance sports, we have a class for you!
Class descriptions listed below.
Super Pup
A 6 week class just for puppies who are under 10 months of age.
Weeks 1-5 will cover introductions to foundation behaviors such as sit, lie down, leash walking, and impulse control. We’ll discuss important topics such as potty training, mouthing, and sleep schedules. Week 6 is testing week for the AKC Star Puppy evaluation. Includes structured playtime for socialization at the end of every class.
Companion Obedience I
4 week class covering the basics of obedience and important life skills for our pet dogs.
Owners are introduced to the basics of reward-based training to teach foundation skills. We will work on leash manners, polite greetings, sit, leave it, recall, stay, and more!
Companion Obedience II
This 4 week course builds on your knowledge and skills from Companion Obedience I.
Working through more difficult distractions for leash manners and recalls, longer stays, sending to place, and building duration on stationary behaviors.
Prerequisite: Companion Obedience I
Canine Good Citizen
6 week class to teach and practice each item for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluation.
Weeks 1-5 will focus on teaching and practicing each item for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluation. These skills include polite greetings, leash walking through various distractions, stay, recall, and more. Testing day is the last week of class.
Passing students will receive a certificate and ribbon.
Prerequisite: Obedience I or SuperPup
Dog and handler teams who wish only to take the CGC test on week 6 are invited to do so after students have completed their evaluations. Pre-registration for testing is required.
Cooperative Care
A 4 week class designed to teach dog and handler teams how to acclimate their dogs to handling.
From nail trims and veterinary exams to eye drop applications and blood draws, teaching your dog to better tolerate and cooperate for handling will make visits to the groomer and vet a breeze.
*This class is intended as a preventative or for dogs displaying minor stress for handling.
Dogs who are displaying aggression for handling procedures should start with private lessons.
Trick Dog
Impress your friends, show off on socials, join the circus, but most importantly - earn your trick dog title! This 4-week class reviews the skills necessary to teach your dog tricks such as leg weaves, high five, roll over, and more for the AKC Trick Dog titles.
Class assignments are individualized for each team, making the class appropriate for all levels.
Rally Obedience 1
Ever wanted to try a performance sport with your dog, but feel overwhelmed by the equipment necessary for agility or the precision required for standard obedience? Rally is just for you! Rally Obedience is a sport in which you and your dog navigate a clearly marked course and move from sign to sign to complete the exercise named on each sign. No memorization or crazy handling required.
Level 1 is a 4-week course to teach your dog the necessary foundation skills for the sport of Rally Obedience. We’ll work on finding heel position, walking and working in heel, position changes, and solidifying your stay.
Required Pre-requisite: Companion Obedience 1, CGC, or SuperPup.
Rally Obedience 2
Build on the skills learned in Rally Obedience 1.
Heeling patterns and paces, turns, sequencing, building duration and more.
Required Prerequisite: Rally Obedience 1
Agility 1
Whether you’re just looking to try something new with your high energy dog, help your dog build self-confidence, or are hoping to compete, this 4 week intro class will get you started on the right foot.
We’ll work on the necessary foundation skills for working on the course together and begin introducing equipment such as jumps, tunnels, and the pause table.
Required Pre-requisite: Companion Obedience 1, CGC, or SuperPup.
Agility 2
Agility 2 is a 4-week class and continuation of Agility 1.
We’ll introduce contact equipment, jump patterns, and build our dog’s ability to work at a distance.
Required Pre-requisite: Agility 1
Agility 3
Agility 3 is a 4-week class and continuation of the skills learned in Agility 1 & 2. Completing contacts with confidence, learning weaves, and introduction to sequences.
Required Pre-requisite: Agility 2
Agility Competition
Agility Competition is a 4-week class for those who have completed Agility levels 1-3 and are ready to move onto running longer sequences, improve their handling skills, and are ready to move into competition level challenges.
Course difficulty and skill focus individualized for each class & dog/handler team.
Required Pre-requisite: Agility 3
Morning Star Farm Pet Resort
317 County Home Road, Thompson, Connecticut 06277, United States