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Training Schedule

Disclaimer: Our trainers specialize in obedience training; therefore, we are not equipped to aid in behavioral training. Except for our puppy class, our classes are designed for dogs who are already socialized. We appreciate your understanding.

Puppy Class
($100.00/6 Weeks) – This course lets puppies of similar ages to interact safely while teaching manners in dealing with dog to dog and dog to human interactions. Introductions to obedience training such as stays, heeling and leave it.
For puppies from 12 weeks to 6 months only please.
Class Dates Day Time Cost #of Weeks
09/09/2024 - 10/14 Monday 9:00 A.M. - 9:50 A.M. $100.00 6 weeks Register
09/23/2024 - 10/28 Monday 6:00 P.M. - 6:50 P.M. $100.00 6 weeks Register
10/06/2024 - 11/10 Sunday 4:00 P.M. - 4:50 P.M. $100.00 6 weeks Register
10/16/2024 - 11/20 Wednesday 7:00 P.M. - 7:50 P.M. $100.00 6 weeks Register
11/04/2024 - 12/09 Monday 9:00 A.M. - 9:50 A.M. $100.00 6 weeks Register
Boot Camp - Puppy
($85.00/5 Weeks) – In this class we will work on socializing your puppy to different people and situations . As well as working on common puppy behavior problems. Also in this class we will start some very basic obedience commands.
Class Dates Day Time Cost #of Weeks
11/17/2024 - 12/15 Sunday 5:00 P.M. - 5:50 P.M. $85.00 5 weeks Register
Beginner Obedience & Canine Good Citizen Course
($115.00/7 Weeks) – Teach your dog sit, down, heel, stay and the recall. We will also cover sitting politely for petting, meeting a stranger, walking thru a crowd and more. Now included in your seven week class is a special CGC test night. The test night to be announced 1st night of class . Anyone passing the test, mixed breed or purebred, can mail into the AKC for a certificate. Great 1st step for anyone interested in pet therapy.
Great 1st step for anyone interested in pet therapy.
Class Dates Day Time Cost #of Weeks
08/26/2024 - 10/14
(no class Sept 2)
Monday 7:00 P.M. - 7:50 P.M. $115.00 7 weeks Register
08/28/2024 - 10/09 Wednesday 6:00 P.M. - 6:50 P.M. $115.00 7 weeks Register
09/09/2024 - 10/21 Monday 10:00 A.M. - 10:50 A.M. $115.00 7 weeks Register
09/19/2024 - 10/31 Thursday 6:00 P.M. - 6:50 P.M. $115.00 7 weeks Register
09/29/2024 - 11/10 Sunday 5:00 P.M. - 5:50 P.M. $115.00 7 weeks Register
10/16/2024 - 11/27
( class full)
Wednesday 6:00 P.M. - 6:50 P.M. $115.00 7 weeks Register
10/21/2024 - 12/02 Monday 7:00 P.M. - 7:50 P.M. $115.00 7 weeks Register
11/04/2024 - 12/16 Monday 10:00 A.M. - 10:50 A.M. $115.00 7 weeks Register
11/04/2024 - 12/16 Monday 6:00 P.M. - 6:50 P.M. $115.00 7 weeks Register
Boot Camp - Beginner Obedience
($95.00/5 Weeks) – In this class you will learn the basic commands, sit, down, heel, stay and come when you are called. We will also learn the exercises that are needed to pass the canine good citizen test.
Class Dates Day Time Cost #of Weeks
11/07/2024 - 12/12
(no class November 28)
Thursday 6:00 P.M. - 6:50 P.M. $95.00 5 weeks Register
11/17/2024 - 12/15 Sunday 4:00 P.M. - 4:50 P.M. $95.00 5 weeks Register
Boot Camp Advanced Obedience
($95.00/5 Weeks) – This 5 week class will continue on the training you have learned in beginner obedience. Be prepared for a fun fast paced class.
Class Dates Day Time Cost #of Weeks
11/07/2024 - 12/12
(no class November 28)
Thursday 7:00 P.M. - 7:50 P.M. $95.00 5 weeks Register
Advanced Obedience
($115.00/7 Weeks) – This course builds on the basic obedience class and adds new material, including figure eights, stand for exams, timed stays, etc. We will break up the obedience with fun activities in our large fenced outdoor play area (weather permitting) or in the training room during inclement weather. This is a great class for brushing-up the training for you and your dog and/or to bond again with your 4-legged companion.
Class Dates Day Time Cost #of Weeks
09/09/2024 - 10/21 Monday 11:00 A.M. - 11:50 A.M. $115.00 7 weeks Register
09/19/2024 - 10/31
(Class Full)
Thursday 7:00 P.M. - 7:50 P.M. $115.00 7 weeks Register
11/04/2024 - 12/16 Monday 11:00 A.M. - 11:50 A.M. $115.00 7 weeks Register
Intro to Agility Class
($125.00/7 Weeks) – This course introduces agility equipment safely to the dogs and handlers, such as the dog-walk, jumps and tunnels. Mini courses are used to train dogs and handlers to go from one item to the next. Dogs must be over a year old for joint structure safety.
Class Dates Day Time Cost #of Weeks
09/07/2024 - 10/19
((CLASS FULL))
Saturday 11:00 A.M. - 11:50 A.M. $125.00 7 weeks Register
11/02/2024 - 12/14 Saturday 11:00 A.M. - 11:50 A.M. $125.00 7 weeks Register
Advanced Agility Class
($125.00/7 Weeks) – This classes is for dogs that have already taken intro to agility. We teach you handling skills to help your dog run thru courses successfully.
Class Dates Day Time Cost #of Weeks
09/07/2024 - 10/19 Saturday 12:00 P.M. - 12:50 P.M. $125.00 7 weeks Register
09/09/2024 - 10/21 Monday 12:00 P.M. - 12:50 P.M. $125.00 7 weeks Register
11/02/2024 - 12/14 Saturday 12:00 P.M. - 12:50 P.M. $125.00 7 weeks Register
11/04/2024 - 12/16
(class full)
Monday 12:00 P.M. - 12:50 P.M. $125.00 7 weeks Register
Therapy Dog Training
($125.00/7 Weeks) – This course is designed to prepare you and your dog to take the Therapy Dog Test. We will go over all of the steps needed to prepare you and your dog to go visit people in hospitals, nursing homes and hospice facilities. All dogs must have sound temperments, be great with people, and have passed the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test within the last year.
If you need to take the CGC test, Rio Gran offers this test approximately every 7-weeks.
Class Dates Day Time Cost #of Weeks
09/07/2024 - 10/19 Saturday 9:00 A.M. - 9:50 A.M. $125.00 7 weeks Register
Beginner to Intermediate Nosework
($125.00/7 Weeks) – Does your dog love to sniff? Have you ever wanted an outlet for your dog's sniffing? This class will give you the initial steps to teaching your dog to learn to search for targeted scents and introduce you to the idea of competing with your canine partner.

In this class the dog and the handler are taught how to search for a scent using treats. Handlers will be taught to watch their dog for the dogs natural cues that the dog has located the scent being targeted. The handler will learn how to properly allow the dog to be independent in their search and not to look for indications from the handler. Initially, searches will be limited to a certain amount of space/rooms, using boxes on the ground as well as other containers. Gradually, environmental objects will be added, increasing the amount of space used for the search, change locations (inside) for searches, adding elevation, all the while ensuring that the dog's desire to search is encouraged and developed. By the end of the course, dogs will be working and targeting the scent during searches. Please bring in a sturdy crate (in non-winter month's dogs may be crated out of your car), LOTS and LOTS of good smelling treats your dog likes, and a 6 foot leash. Note: due to the nature of the training and the desire for the owner to not give cues, prong/pinch collars and e-collars should not be used during the class.

The Beginning Nose Work Class has a limit of 7 spots available. Once we are at the limit of the class, we will form a waiting list for additional classes/times. Reserve your space today!
Class Dates Day Time Cost #of Weeks
09/07/2024 - 10/19
(Class Full)
Saturday 10:00 A.M. - 10:50 A.M. $125.00 7 weeks Register
11/02/2024 - 12/14
(Class Full)
Saturday 10:00 A.M. - 10:50 A.M. $125.00 7 weeks Register
Activity Class
($95.00/5 weeks) – This class gets the dogs out and learning new items with different activities. Each week you will work some obedience with some fun work too; such as nose work, tricks, agility and rally. A great way to get your dog out and focused on good behaviors
For any age.
Class Dates Day Time Cost #of Weeks
11/02/2024 - 11/30 Saturday 9:00 A.M. - 9:50 A.M. $95.00 5 weeks Register
United States Association of Dog Trainers
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16440 Fischer Ave.
Hastings, Minnesota 55033
(651) 480-1122