Private Class: 24-hour notice is required to cancel a class and retain class position.

Late arrival: You will be granted a 15-minute grace period. This time will be subtracted from the hour class. Being more than 20 minutes late will cancel the class for the day, and you will be charge for the missed class.

Group Class: Missing one class will place you behind. We recommend that you make every effort to maintain good attendance. Missing more than two classes will cancel your program. This is because all classes are based upon the class before.

Late arrival: You will be granted a 15-minute grace period. This time will be subtracted from the hour class. Being more than 20 minutes late will cancel the class for the day, and you will be charge for the missed class.

Failure to disclose issues with your dogs personality to include severe reactivity, as this can pose a danger to other dogs. This will result in immediate dismissal from the class, and you will not be granted a refund.

AVGK9 reserves the right to cancel and reschedule classes at our discretion.

As you are committing to your dogs health and wellbeing, AVGK9 is committing our training to the best of our ability to you. We will make the commitment of time to you and your dog. We do not offer refunds.

All dogs will have to provide proof of vaccinations to include DAPP and Rabies vaccines

Puppies up to six months are required to have at least one round of DAPP administered a week prior to the start of class.

We are an indoor/outdoor training facility. All of our Basic Obedience classes, are on the grounds of our training site. We keep group classes small to provide all participants with consistent attention. Most Group classes will start with 3 individuals and can go as high as 8 individuals per class.

All dogs must complete a paper evaluation prior to class approval. Applicants can engage in an on-site Assessment. This is done with the trainer. If reactivity is identified, based upon the level of reactivity; class participation will be evaluated by the trainer. If a dog is not a candidate for group classes, private lesson may be an option.

All of my dogs get their names from from Dean Koontz Book characters. Einstein and Kipp received their names from Watchers & Devoted. Nickie is from the Darkest Evening of the Year.

Kipp loves everything, including Bananas!

No. There will be homework for the both of you! Homework is assigned at 30 minutes a day. This can be broken up into several smaller parcels of time throughout the day. Make it fun and exciting!

That is a good question. Lets ask him. Kipp, do you like being a working dog? Bark, bark, woof, bark!

It is not recommended to miss a group class. All classes and homework are designed to get you to the next class. Missing a class will leave out important information and training you will need for the next class.

The minute you get out of the car with you dog on lead. You will begin training by showing you can keep your dog with you and that you have some degree of control. Do not let you dog engage other dogs.

Before class starts, you will be sent information on what to bring to your first class. During the class we will explain how each tool is used.

Yes, just provide proper notice, and reschedule the class.

Yes.

I have done mostly what most men do,

And pushed it out of my mind;

But I can't forget, if I wanted to,

Four-Feet trotting behind.

Day after day, the whole day through,

Wherever my road inclined,

Four-feet said, "I am coming with you!"

And trotted along behind.

Now I must go by some other round,,

Which I shall never find,

Somewhere that does not carry the sound

Of Four-Feet trotting behind.

My educational background is that I hold an MBA, and I am a Certified Service Dog Trainer #9102517893. We are a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. I believe in continuing education in our field. I feel there is always something new to learn, and we should always strive to continue to better our knowledge base.

That is an easy one, my dog and son Einstein. He taught me the most important things in life are not things but living in the moment. It is not the years in a life, but the life in the years.

Thanks, Einstein. I miss you.