TailLights Dogs

Group Classes

How Do I Get Started?

1. Email us or call 864.284.1024 during office hours to get scheduled. Or, fill out our Client Application, and we'll get right back to you.
2. To ensure that we help you make the right training choice, we may recommend a free orientation for you and your dog.

It's that easy.

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Obedience Group Classes

Rates:

Flexible dates and times to fit your schedule. You and your dog work at your own pace with our experienced trainers, attending as many classes as you like. ( please note: orientations are required for dogs 16 weeks and older to ensure this program is right for your pet )

Two month package: $200.00
Four month package: $350.00

Puppy Play & Learn

Open Enrollment - so your puppy doesn’t lose out on crucial socialization. Start anytime! Your puppy develops in the blink of an eye and will quickly move to Rover One and Rover Two
For: Puppies 8 weeks - 16 weeks (with your veterinarian's approval)
Prerequisites: First set of vaccinations 7+ days before class
When: Please call at least 24 hours ahead to schedule
Tuesdays, 6:15pm - 7:00pm
Saturdays, 10:00am - 10:45am

We Cover:

Puppy essentials - House-training. Crate and alone training. Bite inhibition and handling. Chew training. Puppy push-ups. Voluntary Check-in's
Good manners - Recall foundation, relaxation, name recognition, handling and preparation for vet and grooming visits. Conditioning your puppy to accept and follow cues, foundation positions.
Socialization - Early, positive introductions to new people, other puppies, noises, scents, etc. so your puppy grows up with confidence!
Super puppy parent - Puppy-proof your home. What to expect during your puppy's developmental stages.

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Rover One

For: All dogs 16 weeks and older
Prerequisites: Current vaccination certificate
When:
Tuesdays, 7:15pm - 8:15pm
Saturdays, 9:00am - 10:00am

We Cover:

The Basics - Sit, down, stand, stay-release, targeting, recall, impulse control and relaxation, foundations for loose leash walking, polite greetings, wait at the door and more.
Learn through fun - We use games and activities from agility, nose work, and obedience to teach your dog behaviors that will make him a pleasure to live with.
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy prep – Want your dog to be an AKC STAR Puppy? We take you through all the steps and administer the test when you and your puppy (1 year or younger) are ready.


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Rover Two

For: Dogs 16 weeks and older
Prerequisites: Rover One or equivalent, current vaccination certificate
When:
Saturdays, 10:15am - 11:15am

We Cover:

The Basics Continued with Distractions, Duration and Distance - Sit, down, stand, stay, targeting, recall, loose leash walking, polite greetings, go to your mat, tricks and more.
Canine Good Citizen prep - Planning to take AKC’s Canine Good Citizen test? We take you through the required behaviors, from walking through a crowd to supervised separation, and will administer the test when you and your dog are ready!



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Nose Work® Classes

Introduction to K9 Nose Work®

For: Any dog with a nose who is able, willing, and motivated to take high value food or play with a highly valued toy.
Prerequisites: Current vaccination certificate
Duration: 6 weeks, classes are 1.5 hours each
Start Dates:
Saturday, February 25, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Thursday, March 1, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday, May 3, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Cost: $165

We Cover:

Getting hooked - Searching for a favorite toy or treat gets your dog into the game—it’s fast and easy and any dog with a nose can do it.
Scent work - Soon your dog will move on to the scents of K9 Nose Work®: Birch, anise, and clove. You’ll learn to read his signals and he’ll get better and better at locating those scents.
Perfect for dogs with high energy and drive or mild environmental issues - Because during K9 Nose Work classes at Tail Lights, dogs will be motivated to "work" using their highly developed olfactory system.
Anytime fun - If you want a challenge, K9 Nose Work® competitions are sprouting up all over the place, but this is a sport just as easily played in the back yard as in the ring.
Your dog will love this class and so will you.

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K9 Nose Work®: Introduction to Odor

For: Any dog with a nose
Prerequisites: Minimum of 1 session of Introduction to K9 Nose Work® at Tail Lights Dogs or under other CNWI, current vaccination certificate
Duration: 6 weeks - Each class is 1.5 hours
Start Dates:
Monday, March 5, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Saturday, April 7, 1:30pm - 3:00pm - NO CLASS SATURDAY, APRIL 28
Cost: $175

We Cover:

Getting hooked, the sequel - When searching for a favorite toy or treat becomes its own reward, it’s time to progress to Odor Obedience.
Scent work - Your dog will move on to the first scent of K9 Nose Work®: birch. You’ll continue to read his signals and he’ll continue to get better and better at locating the source of the odor.
Anytime fun - If you want a challenge, K9 Nose Work® competitions are the place to be. We help you and your dog succeed at Odor Recognition Tests, and earn titles through Trials sanctioned by the National Association of Canine Scent Work®.
Your dog will love this class and so will you.


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K9 Nose Work®: Continuing Nose Work

For: Any dog with a nose
Prerequisites: Minimum of 1 session of Introduction to K9 Nose Work®, and 1 session of Introduction to Odor at Tail Lights Dogs or under other CNWI, plus current vaccination certificate.
Duration: Initial Course is 6 weeks - Each class is 1.5 hours
Start Dates:
Thursday, February 9, Special Session, 7pm - 8:30pm $25
Thursday, February 16, Special Session with Mock ORT, 7pm - 8:30pm $25

Saturday, March 3, 11:30am - 1:00pm Six Week Course Begins
Cost:
$175 for Six Week Course

We Cover:

Vehicle searches, exterior searches, a mock Odor Recognition Trial, and more to successfully prepare you and your dog for K9 Nose Work® trials sanctioned by the National Association of Canine Scent Work®.





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Specialty Classes

Rover Achievers

For: All dogs
Prerequisites: Rover One and Rover Two, current vaccination certificate
Duration: 4 weeks
When: Please contact us to Inquire
Cost: $100

We Cover:

Advanced manners, and first-rate life skills for all dogs.
Practice makes perfect - Want to move to the Head of the Class? We help you get there.
Learn through fun - We use games and activities from canine freestyle, agility, nose work, and obedience to teach your dog advanced behaviors. Come play your way to excellence.



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