Granite State Dog Training Center has an extensive dog training program. Working
with one of our instructors, you can decide what type of training is right for your
pet. Our instructors teach you how to handle your dog with feeling and techniques
suited to the temperament and abilities of both dog and handler. We stress relational
training between you and your dog. GSDTC provides many training options for different
developmental stages and needs.
We limit our classes to eleven teams of dogs and handlers to make sure that you
get the individual attention that you need. Our classes are built upon one another.
We add distractions and a more difficult degree of control as your dog matures.
Please call us to schedule a class. We require all dogs participating in our classes
to be up to date on their rabies, distemper, parvo, and bordetella (canine cough)
vaccinations.
Prerequisite – Dogs must be 14 weeks of age and have their 3rd set of shots.
This is a fun, positive, and motivational five week course in which you are
educated in dog psychology, pack theory, and instinctive drives and behaviors.
The course teaches proper upbringing and keep, as well as problem prevention, i.e.
chewing, house soiling, barking, etc. We also teach a calming technique called
the settle exercise. This exercise shows your dog that by handling him it does
not lead to physical harm and builds a strength of bonding and sets the foundation
for a leader/follower relationship. Pups also receive vital social interaction
between people and other dogs during their first fear period.
Prerequisite – Dogs must be 5 months of age.
This is a six week course. The first week is orientation (with your dog) and then
5 weeks of lessons. Owner education includes additional pack theory and relationship,
and understanding of the temperament and character of your own dog. For the dog, the
fundamental of manners and obedience: sit, sit stay, down, down stay, heeling, coming
when called, stay back at the door, and let's go which is an attention exercise.
Additional problem resolving solutions are addressed, such as jumping up, barking, etc.
Prerequisite – Basic Obedience Class
The mid-point between on-lead and off-lead obedience, this six week course includes:
recall, hand signals from side and front, heeling without a hand on the leash, and
working closely with other dogs. We also teach under a higher level of distraction.
This brings in drive responses and teaches your dog to come under control even when
emotionally excited.
Prerequisite – Intermediate Obedience Class
This 8 week course brings your dog to the point of off-lead control. The
class teaches off lead heeling, sit - stay and down - stay while the owner is
out of sight. Hand signals without verbal commands are also taught,
strengthening visual attention between dog and handler. This focus
increases response time which can be very valuable especially in
potentially dangerous situations.
The AKC CGC is a certification program that is designed to reward dogs who have good
manners at home and in the community. This 5 week class teaches all of the 10 items
that the CGC test includes. The first four weeks of the class is instruction and the
final week is the CGC test. All dogs who pass the test may receive a certificate
from the American Kennel Club.
This is a one on one consultation with our training directior Jim. This consultation
is designed for specific problems such as aggression, fear, anxiety, etc. Jim will
come up with a training strategy based upon your dogs specific issues. This training
program will be tailored to the needs of your dog and situations arising in your
environment.
One of our most popular forms of training, this is designed for those
who prefer to have their dogs handled by our expert staff, or for dogs
which have extreme behavior problems. Dogs are dropped off for a
minimum of one week of boarding. The all
inclusive rate includes boarding, daycare for those dogs with suitable
temperament, and training. A private lesson is scheduled for you when
you pick your dog up, so you can learn the handling techniques and
obedience commands taught to your dog.
For our clients who drop their dog off for daycare,
training is also available. After 5 training sessions, you can choose to
schedule a private lesson.
Prerequisite – Behavior Evaluation may be required
One on one lessons with our instructors can help you with anything from
behavioral issues, brushing up on your dogs obedience, getting ready
for a competition and wanting a few pointers, coming when called, or an
array of other challenges you may be dealing with.
Private lessons can be arranged for those people who want to learn about
schutzhund. This is a three part German sporting competition for dogs
consisting of obedience, tracking, and protection. In addition, we
sometimes have small or large group seminars scheduled or arranged by request.
Please call us for more information.