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

Puppy Play & Learn

Taught by Allison Andrews, CPDT-KA (http://www.ccpdt.org)
Start anytime! Includes AKC STAR Puppy evaluation.

For: Puppies 8 weeks - 16 weeks (with your veterinarian's approval)

Prerequisites: Two sets of vaccinations, or veterinarian's approval

When: Tuesdays, 6:15pm-7:15pm / Saturdays, 10:00am-11:00am (Call to schedule at least 24 hours ahead)

Cost: $100 - 6 visits, must complete by 16 weeks of age (exceptions made with instructor's approval)

We Cover:

Puppy Essentials

House-training. Crate and alone training. Bite inhibition and handling. Chew training. Puppy push-ups. Voluntary Check-ins.  Much, much more!

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!

Being a Super Puppy Parent

Puppy-proof your home. What to expect during your puppy's developmental stages.

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Rover One

8 week courses taught by Sarah Hatfield, CPDT-KA and Allison Andrews, CPDT-KA (http://www.ccpdt.org)

For: For dogs 5 months and older, with instructor approval and current vaccination certificate

Prerequisites: Tail Lights Puppy Play & Learn or equivalent

When:
Tuesday, July 9, 7:15pm - 8:15pm
Please call 864-284-1024 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more upcoming class dates.

Cost: $200

We Cover:

The Basics

Attention, sit, down, stand, release, targeting, recall, go to and relaxation on mat, handling, foundations for polite walking and greeting, handler movement and body language and more.

Learning = 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.

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Nose Work® Classes

Introduction to K9 Nose Work® I, Interiors and Containers

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:
June 8, Saturdays, 2pm - 3:30pm NO CLASS July 6 and July 13
For additional class dates and information, please call 864-284-1024 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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 a Trial.

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Introduction to K9 Nose Work® II, Exteriors and Vehicles

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: Introduction to K9 Nose Work I, Interiors and Containers

Duration: 6 weeks - Each class is 1.5 hours

Start Dates:
Please contact us at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 864-284-1024

Cost: $165

We Cover:

Exteriors and Vehicles

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K9 Nose Work®: Introduction to Odor

For: Any dog with a nose

Prerequisites: Instructor Approval, Minimum of 1 session of Introduction to K9 Nose Work® at Tail Lights Dogs, current vaccination certificate

Duration: 6 weeks - Each class is 1.5 hours

Start Dates:
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Cost: $175

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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 Trials.

Your dog will love this class and so will you.

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K9 Nose Work®: Continuing Nose Work

For: Dogs who are searching independently for target odors.

Prerequisites: Instructor Approval

Duration: Please call to reserve a spot at least 72 hours ahead (3 days), each class is 1.5 hours. Must have a minimum of 4 participants per class.

Start Dates:
June 22, Saturday, Noon - 1:30pm
July 17, Wednesday, 6:45pm - 8:15pm
July 24, Wednesday, 6:45pm - 8:15pm
For additional class dates and information, please call 864-284-1024 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Cost:
Each class is $25

We Cover:

Vehicle searches, Exterior searches, a mock Odor Recognition Test

Tail Lights Dogs instructors will guide you and your dog through all this and more to successfully prepare for K9 Nose Work® trials. 

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