**The classes listed below are the current dates and times of the classes being offered. Once a class becomes full, the date and time of the class will be changed to the next available date. Therefore all classes listed below have availability. Basic Obedience classes for Junior and Senior Puppies & Dogs may be combined (with a start time of 7:30 PM in Virgina and 10:30 AM in Maryland) according to the number enrolled.

Observers are always welcome to sit in on any of C&C PALS' classes. Compare C&C PALS to all other trainers in the area and you will find we provide the highest quality and are the best value for your money.

Basic Obedience Class for Junior Puppies starts
at 8:30 PM Monday, August 2, 2010 in Tyson's Corner, Virginia and 8:30 PM Thursday, July 22, 2010 in Springfield, Virginia (see ** above)
(dogs 5 mos. or under) (Puppies must have their second set of shots before they come to class, which is Week 2.)
Class offers lots of fun & socialization for puppies. Puppies get a GREAT foundation for the rest of their lives! Puppies get used to the basics of being handled, learning how to focus, and learning how to learn! Basic commands are covered: Sit, Down, Recall, Down Stay, Loose-Lead Walking. In addition, owners learn how to promote good household manners, and how to deal with common puppy problems such as jumping, mouthing & biting and pulling. Puppies also enjoy a playgroup, which teaches them how to relate to and interact appropriately with other dogs and also how to respond to their owners while playing.

Class is 7 weeks (8.75 hrs.), one and a quarter hours/week, with Week One being an orientation for owners only (no dogs). Class size is limited to 10 dogs. Two instructors/class. Everyone in the family is encouraged to come to class! Make-up classes (max. 3/class) are available. Rate is $185.00 (for directions click on Directions)

Basic Obedience Class for Senior Puppies & Dogs starts
at 7:15 PM Monday, August 2, 2010 in Tyson's Corner,Virginia
and 7:15 PM Thursday, July 22, 2010 in Springfield, Virginia (see ** above)
(dogs over 5 mos. with no training)
Class similar to Basic Obedience Class for Junior Puppies but without the playgroup.

Class is 7 weeks (7 hrs.), one hour/week, with Week One being an orientation for owners only (no dogs). Class size is limited to 10 dogs. Two instructors/class. Everyone in the family is encouraged to come to class! Make-up classes (max. 3/class) are available. Rate is $185.00 (for directions click on Directions)

"Shaping Up" Training Skills Class starts
at 10:00 AM Saturday, August 28, 2010 in Tyson's Corner, Virginia
Class is geared for puppies and dogs graduating from the Basic Obedience Class. It takes the commands learned in that class and "shapes up" both the owner's and the dog's skills with these commands in a fun and exciting environment. Each week, owners learn techniques to help them build their training skills. Also each week the level of difficulty of various commands increases as the dogs are asked to generalize the commands and to perform commands more quickly, at a greater distance or around more distractions.

Class is 7 weeks (7 hrs.), one hour/week. Class size is limited to 8 dogs. Two instructors/class. Rate is $185.00 (for directions click on Directions)

Advanced Manners Class starts
at T.B.D. in Tyson's Corner, Virginia.
For dogs at least one year of age that have had previous obedience training using positive motivational methods. Emphasis is on reliability, confidence and rapid responses to commands. Dogs and owners start off-lead work. Dogs learn to be more reliable when faced with distractions; at a further distance from the owner; and for longer periods of time.

This class has little lecture, but rather much of this class is having the owners work with their dogs in more unique, demanding situations. Class is 5 weeks (7.5 hrs.), one and 1/2 hours/week. Class size is limited to 8 dogs. Rate is $190.00 (for directions click on Directions)

Outdoor Adventures: Leaving Tracks All Over Town Class starts
at 11:45 AM Saturday, September 11, 2010 in Virginia.
This class is the first of its kind in the DC Metro area! It takes the dog/handler team out of the classroom.

Besides giving your dogs additional socialization by getting them comfortable around a variety of sights and sounds, this class teaches reliability in real life situations by using previously learned skills. It puts classroom exercises to practical application by training around a variety of distractions.

Everyone wants to take our dogs with us, but can we trust them to behave? Our dogs are often well-behaved at home and in the classroom, but in real life our dogs and us often forget our training.

A major focus of this class is to train using Positive Training Methods in all situations while conditioning our dogs to use good manners, such as: walking nicely down a crowded street; greeting new people of all ages and appearances nicely; riding comfortably in a crowded elevator; sitting and staying in a variety of settings such as when a jogger or bicyclist or another dog passes. If you want to have fun and strengthen your relationship with your dog this is the class for you.

Field trips include places such as: shopping areas; office buildings; local parks and trails. (Directions for each location will be given out the week before each class.)

Prerequisite: Completion of "Shaping Up" Training Skills Class. Class is 5 weeks (7.5 hrs.), one and 1/2 hours/week. Class size is limited to 6 dogs. Rate is $190.00

Conformation Handling Class starts T.B.A. in Virginia.
This class is geared for those students working toward a Champion title with their dog or for students who what to learn how to better handle their dog in the show ring. All training is taught using positive motivational techniques. The instructor gears the class to the specific needs of the students, but in general the items covered are: attitude, gaiting, stacking, distraction work and competition rules.

Class is 5 weeks (5 hrs.), one hour/week. Class size is limited to 8 dogs. Rate is $135.00 (for directions click on Directions)

"Canine Good Citizen (CGC)" Class starts T.B.A. in Tyson's Corner, Virginia.
This class assumes your dog already has the basic obedience to pass the CGC test. The focus of this class is to help people break down the various components of the CGC test and help the student understand what they need to do and work on to pass the test with their dog. The class was specifically designed to pin point the areas that need to be focused on by each student.

Class is 5 weeks (7 1/2 hrs.), one and a half hours/week with the test being given on the 5th week. Class size is limited to 8 dogs. Rate is $190.00 (for directions click on Directions)

"Foundation for Dog Sports" and "Competition Obedience/Rally" Class starts
at T.B.A. in Tyson's Corner, Virginia
The "Foundation" level is for people who enjoy training their dogs and want to know what's next. You and your dog will be introduced to a variety of dog sports, including Rally; Obedience; Freestyle (dancing with your dog); Weight-pulling; etc. Classes emphasize a mixture of foundation skills (such as: attention heeling; recalls; sit/down/stand; and stays) and many new behaviors to play with (such as freestyle spins; attention games; distance work; jumping; pivots; canine body awareness exercises; and some agility skills). Key concepts include developing reliability around distractions; fading/delaying/varying reinforcements; and shaping complex behaviors.

The "Competition" level eventually prepares dogs with committed owners to earn all levels of Rally titles, plus Companion Dog and Companion Dog Excellent obedience titles. However, the top priority is making it fun for the dog & person, while building the pet/owner relationship. Some students go on to earn titles, while others simply enjoy training new things!

Each class is tailored to the interests, needs, and abilities of the students. These two levels may be combined or divided according to number enrolled, and ability level.

Class is 7 weeks (7 hrs.), one hour/week. Class size is limited to 8 dogs. Rate is $190.00 (for directions click on Directions)

Tricks Class starts
T.B.A. in Virginia
Want to have some fun with your dog and impress your family and friends? Our brand new Tricks Class may be just for you. Learn to teach your dog to spin, kiss, or take a bow using techniques such as luring, shaping and targeting. The class will offer a relaxed environment where we will help each other problem-solve and come up with creative ideas about how to teach these tricks and many more. Our goals (in addition to having lots of fun) are to create a stronger bond between you and your dog, improve handling skills and, of course, bring lots of smiles and laughter to friends and family. Your dog can become a full fledged entertainer!
Please note: The students and dogs attending this class should know some basic obedience commands in order to get the most benefit out of the class.

Class is 6 weeks (6 hrs.), one hour/week. Class size is limited to 8 dogs. Two instructors/class. Rate is $175.00 (for directions click on Directions)

Agility I Class in Maryland are presently no longer being offered until further notice. We are presently looking for additional instructors.
An introduction to the fastest growing dog sport. Introduces agility concepts using clicker training. Introduces agility obstacles (jumps, table, dog walk, tire, teeter, weaves, A-frame, tunnels and chute). For dogs with basic obedience skills this class emphasizes safe, confident execution of the obstacles.

Prerequisite: Basic obedience and ability to work around other dogs.
Any dog having behavioral and/or aggression issues in class will be excused from the class for the remaining sessions with all fees forfeited.

Class is 7 weeks, one hour/week. Class size is limited to 8 dogs.
Rate is $175.00 (for directions click on Directions)
Private Agility Lessons – offered on request ($50.00/ ½ hr. & $90.00/hr.)

Agility II Class in Maryland are presently no longer being offered until further notice. We are presently looking for additional instructors.
This class will continue to build upon the foundations taught in Agility I and will also emphasize handling skills and improving obstacle execution, including refinement of contacts and weave skills.

Prerequisite: Agility I (or basic agility obstacle skill), Basic obedience and ability to work around other dogs.
Any dog having behavioral and/or aggression issues in class will be excused from the class for the remaining sessions with all fees forfeited.

Class is 7 weeks, one hour/week. Class size is limited to 8 dogs.
Rate is $175.00 (for directions click on Directions)
Private Agility Lessons - offered on request ($50.00/ ½ hr. & $90.00/hr.)

Agility III Class in Maryland are presently no longer being offered until further notice. We are presently looking for additional instructors.
This class will continue to build upon the foundations taught in Agility II. Focus will be on further development of handling skills and continuing to improve and stretch the dog’s obstacle skills.

Prerequisite: Agility II (or agility obstacle skill), Basic obedience and ability to work around other dogs. Dogs must be evaluated for placement in this class if they have not taken class with C&C PALS.
Any dog having behavioral and/or aggression issues in class will be excused from the class for the remaining sessions with all fees forfeited.

Class is 7 weeks, one hour/week. Class size is limited to 8 dogs.
Rate is $175.00 (for directions click on Directions)
Private Agility Lessons - offered on request ($50.00/ ½ hr. & $90.00/hr.)