Competitive Sport Classes
Fusion Pet Retreat’s training center has a wide range of class offerings to fit many dogs’ needs. Each class is lead by an experienced instructor, dedicated to personal growth and continuing education in the field. We focus on a positive and progressive approach to dog training and behavior.
All classes are hosted in the comfort of a climate-controlled 11,000 sq. ft. indoor facility.
Upcoming Competitive Sport Classes
Conformation Run Thrus (Drop In)
Length: 1 – 1 hour lessons
Cost: $13
Practice your handling skills and get another eye on you before upcoming show. Dogs over 4 months and up-to-date on vaccinations welcome; handlers should have some prior knowledge of Conformation skills.
Classes:
Every Monday at 1:15pm with Beckie or Gretchen
Rally - Beginner/Novice
Length: 6 – 1 hour lessons
Cost: $140
In this fun 6 week class you and your dog will learn the AKC Rally Novice signs and the skill associated with those signs. You will learn ring etiquette and practice Novice courses.
Skills they will need before taking this class:
1.) Your dog is able to walk directly next to your left side on a completely loose leash for at least 3 minutes or for 100 feet (with the use of rewards)
2.) Is able to sit and lay down reliably on cue next to your left side (in heel position)
3.) Is able to sit and stay reliably on cue
4.) Is able to lay down and stay reliably on cue
We recommend completing our Basic Manners and Beyond Manners before this course but it is not required for this course as long as your dog has the required skills mentioned above.
Rally Obedience Run Thru's (Drop In)
Length: 1 – 1 hour lessons
Cost: $23
Each week one Novice Rally course will be nested into one higher level Rally course in our classroom addition to accommodate practice for AKC Rally shows.
Each team will be given 10 minutes to walk the course and discuss signs. Then each team may get 3-4 timed opportunities to practice. We use a 3 minute timer.
Positive and fair training methods only please. This hour is meant to be fun and supportive to dog and handler alike. (Practice for non AKC venues are welcome, just know signs and equipment will be set up per AKC regulations.)
Please email Lori with your practice levels each time you register for a daytime run-thru: lorimck66@yahoo.com.
Competitive Obedience Skills (Drop In)
Length: 1 – 1 hour lessons
Cost: $23
Join us to learn about the exciting sport of Competitive Obedience! This class is great for all levels; from people (and dogs) completely new to Competitive Obedience and would like to dabble in a new sport or activity with their dog to people who are actively competing in Competitive Obedience with their dog already!
This class is also appropriate if you’d like to work on Rally skill-building (no Rally courses will be set for this drop-in class)
AKC Tricks
Length: 6 – 1 hour lessons
Cost: $140
We all love seeing dog do fun tricks but did you know that your dog can get AKC titles for doing tricks?! There are a total of 5 AKC Trick Dog titles ranging from Novice Trick Dog (TKN) to Trick Dog Elite Performer (TKE).
In this 6 week class you and your dog will learn fun new tricks that you can use to earn Trick Dog titles! This class will also include an evaluation for a Trick Dog title at the end of the 6 weeks.
For more information about AKC Trick Dog you can learn more on the AKC website here.
Puppy Foundation Skills
Length: 1 – 1 hour lessons
Cost: $24
This drop-in class is an excellent option for those that are interested in pursuing sports and competitions with their puppies. In this class you and your puppy will socialize with other puppies, learn important foundation skills for whatever direction you and your puppy are going together.
Prerequisites For Puppy Foundation Skills Drop-In:
Puppies must be at least 10 weeks old at the start of the class
Puppies must have been in their home for at least one week before the start of the class
Our Team
Fusion’s passionate team of professionals are trained by a certified trainer and behavior consultant and take continuing education seriously.
Connie Priesz
Therapy Dog Intstructor
Bio coming soon!
Aria Frazer
Rally Instructor
Bio coming soon!
Denise Nord
Puppy and Obedience Instructor
I love watching puppies and adult dogs grow into the well-mannered dogs we know they can be. I’m happy to work with each owner to accommodate their dog’s specific needs and abilities, as each dog learns differently. Let me get to know you and your dog and show you how fun and rewarding training can be!
Mercedes “Sadie” Miller
FUNgility Instructor
Bio coming soon!
Sarah Mann
Fungility Instructor
Bio coming soon!
Alysha Riel
Tricks and Rally Instructor
Bio coming soon!
Timera Cyr – CPDT-KA
Puppy, Obedience, and Behavioral Instructor
Science, animal behavior and training have been my passions since childhood. I love helping people develop deeper connections with their dogs through better communication and understanding. I have 2 dogs and 2 cats named Adenine, Cytosine, Thymine and Guanine. They are named after the DNA base pairs.
Take a Tour
Want to learn more about us?
Our staff would love a chance to show you around and answer all of your questions.
If you would like to tour our facility after watching the virtual tour, feel free to come in during any of these time windows:
- Monday 10-11am,
- Tuesday 10-11am or 5-6pm,
- Wednesday 10-11am or 2-3pm,
- Thursday 10-11am or 5-6pm,
- Friday 10-11am.
