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CHRISTINE'S K-9 SERVICE OBEDIENCE CLASSES NOW FORMING

Class Registration  |   Class Descriptions 

  1. Puppy Preschool **AKC S.T.A.R Puppy Program!

  2. Make Up session for S.T.A.R Puppy Students

  3. Basic Beginning  |  Accelerated Basic Beginning

  4. Bully Breed - New Class!

  5. Canine Good Citizenship

  6. Golden Retriever Only Class - New Class!

  7. Lab Only Class - New Class!

  8. Progressive Learning  

  9. Outdoor Adventure Class

  10. Reactive Dog Class | Reactive Refresher

  11. Relationship Assessment and Training

Our Site is updated every month with new class options.....please check back often!

 

 

 For your convenience our site has been updated with a new option of handling class reservations and enrollment fee's online. When you fill out our Class Registration Form, you now have the option to pay Online!

An ongoing list of people interested in semi private lessons is being formulated/maintained.  If you need to work your dogs around other dogs and can't attend a weekly class, this is a great option.  Please notify Christine if this is of interest to you.

Please note that additional information on class participation is available at the bottom of this page, as well as on the Class Descriptions page, under General Class Information.

AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program

Christine's Puppy Classes are now AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Classes!

http://www.akc.org/starpuppy/

The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is an exciting new program designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start. The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program is an incentive program for loving dog owners who have taken the time to take their puppies through a basic training class.

Great article on why puppy classes like the ones you offer are so crucial to a dog's well being:

Veterinary Medicine Article

 

PUPPY PRESCHOOL
(AGE UNDER 5 MONTHS)

BASIC COMMANDS-SOCIALIZATION-PUPPY BEHAVIOR ISSUES

Note: S.T.A.R Puppy Make Up Sessions are listed below Puppy Preschool listings.

Class duration: 6 weeks

Pricing: $125

Class Start Dates

 
March 16th (Tuesday Evenings) 6:30- 7:30pm   FULL
Instructor:  Christine Grove-Williams
Location: Ada Hospital For Animals
  1770 Grand River Dr.
  Ada, MI 49301
  616-942-7387 (PETS)


March 16th (Tuesday Evenings) 7:35- 8:35pm  
Instructor:  Christine Grove-Williams
Location: Ada Hospital For Animals
  1770 Grand River Dr.
  Ada, MI 49301
  616-942-7387 (PETS)


March 22th (Monday Evenings) 6:30 - 7:30pm   
Instructor: Kristie Swan
Location: Woodland Hospital for Animals
  3012 Shaffer Ave SE
  Kentwood, MI 49512
  616-942-6780


March 22nd (Monday Evenings) 6:30 - 7:30pm  
Instructor:  Leah Seely
Location: Grand River Veterinary Clinic
  661 Lincoln Lake Ave.
  Lowell, MI 49331
  616-897-4900


April 17th (Saturday Mornings) 10:00 - 11:00am 
Instructor: Melissa Simpson
Location: Woodland Hospital for Animals
  3012 Shaffer Ave SE
  Kentwood, MI 49512
  616-942-6780

**AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program - Is available for AKC Canine Good Citizenship Evaluators to teach. Visit www.akc.org for more information.

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Make Up Session for S.T.A.R. Puppy Students
S.T.A.R. program requires that pups attend 6 group classes. We are offering formal make up session to accomodate this.

Pricing: $10

Class Start Dates

 
March 27th (Saturday Mornings) 12:30pm                                  
Instructor: Christine Grove-Williams
Location: Woodland Hospital for Animals
  3012 Shaffer Ave SE
Kentwood, MI 49512
  616-942-6780

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BASIC BEGINNING (101)  

(Scroll down for the Accelerated Basic class listed below)


(AGE 5 MONTHS AND OVER)

BASIC COMMANDS-SOCIALIZATION-ADOLESCENT/ADULT BEHAVIOR ISSUES

Class duration: 6 weeks

Pricing: $125

Class Start Dates

 

March 22th (Monday Evenings) 7:35 - 8:35pm                                  
Instructor: Kristie Swan
Location: Woodland Hospital for Animals
  3012 Shaffer Ave SE
  Kentwood, MI 49512
  616-942-6780


March 22nd (Monday Evenings) 7:35 - 8:35pm  
Instructor:  Leah Seely
Location: Grand River Veterinary Clinic
  661 Lincoln Lake Ave.
  Lowell, MI 49331
  616-897-4900


April 17th (Saturday Mornings) 11:15 - 12:15pm 
Instructor: Melissa Simpson
Location: Woodland Hospital for Animals
  3012 Shaffer Ave SE
  Kentwood, MI 49512
  616-942-6780

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ACCELERATED BASIC BEGINNING (101) 


Class duration: 4 weeks

Pricing: $100

 

Class Start Dates

 
TBD                               
Instructor:  Kristie Swan
Location: Woodland Hospital for Animals
  3012 Shaffer Ave SE
  Kentwood, MI 49512
  616-942-6780

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BULLY BREED CLASS
 Contact Christine for required interview/screening prior to enrollment

Class duration: 6 weeks

Pricing: $150

Class Start Dates

 
April 15th (Thursday Evenings) 6:30 - 7:30pm  
Instructor:  Christine Grove Williams & Kristie Swan
Location: Pawsitive Canine Training Center
  555 Lincoln Lake Ave
  Lowell, Michigan 49331
  616-897-9694

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GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLASS

(AGE 5 MONTHS AND OVER)

Training with owners that share the same passion for the Golden Retriever!

Class duration: 6 weeks

Pricing: $125

Class Start Dates

 
Feb. 23rd (Tuesday Evenings) 7:35 - 8:35pm   Class in progress, FULL                            
Instructor: Melissa Simpson
Location: Woodland Hospital for Animals
  3012 Shaffer Ave SE
  Kentwood, MI 49512
  616-942-6780

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LABRADOR CLASS

(AGE 5 MONTHS AND OVER)

Training with owners that share the same passion for the Labrador!

Class duration: 6 weeks

Pricing: $125

Class Start Dates

 
Feb. 23rd (Tuesday Evenings) 6:30 - 7:30pm   Class in progress, FULL                             
Instructor: Melissa Simpson
Location: Woodland Hospital for Animals
  3012 Shaffer Ave SE
  Kentwood, MI 49512
  616-942-6780

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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CLASS**

DOGS SHOULD HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF BASIC COMMANDS OR HAVE COMPLETED EITHER A PUPPY OR BASIC OBEDIENCE CLASS.

**Dogs must be friendly towards other dogs and people to participate in this course.

Class duration: 4 weeks

Pricing: $100

Class Start Dates

 
May 1st (Saturday Morning) 11:00 - 12:00pm - limit 8 students   
Instructor:   Kristie Swan
Location: Shaggy Pines Dog Park - 1st class - other class locations/directions provided week #1
  3895 Cherry Lane SE
  Grand Rapids, MI 49301
  616-676-9464
 

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PROGRESSIVE/STEP CLASS

This is the next step - open to students at various levels.

DOGS SHOULD HAVE COMPLETED EITHER A PUPPY OR BASIC OBEDIENCE CLASS.

Class duration: 6 weeks

Pricing: $125

Class Start Dates

 
April 15th (Thursday Evenings) 7:35 - 8:35pm  
Instructor:  Christine Grove Williams
Location: Pawsitive Canine Training Center
  555 Lincoln Lake Ave
  Lowell, Michigan 49331
  616-897-9694

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CANINE GOOD CITIZENSHIP CLASS
(OBEDIENCE-SOCIAL SKILLS-CERT.)

DOGS SHOULD HAVE AN UNDERSTANDING OF BASIC COMMANDS.

AKC TESTING FOR CERTIFICATIONS OFFERED LAST EVENING OF CLASS.

Class duration: 6 weeks 

Pricing: $125

 

Class Start Dates

 

Next class in May - details coming soon!
   
   
   
   
   

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REACTIVE DOG CLASS*

(For dogs that have issues in the proximity of other dogs)

Class duration: 6 weeks

Pricing: $200

Class Start Dates

Next class in May - details coming soon!

We are currently available to work on this concern privately and semi privately. Contact Christine if interested.

 
   
 

 
   
   
   
 

*Please note:

  • Attendee's are not to bring their dogs to week #1.

  • Participants must be screened by Christine prior to enrollment to ensure this is an appropriate class for their dog.

  • Head Halters (Gentle Leaders or Halti's) strongly recommended and may be required.

  • Class size is limited (first come, first served).

  • This is a Growly dog class!

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    REACTIVE REFRESHER

    (FOR STUDENTS THAT HAVE TAKEN REACTIVE CLASS 1 AND NEED TO CONTINUE TO WORK ON REACTIVE BEHAVIOR)

    Class duration: 4 weeks

    Pricing: $125

    Class Start Dates

     
    Next Date to be Determined...Call Christine if interested
       
       
       
       
       

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    Relationship Assessment and Training

    (ENHANCING THE DOG HUMAN RELATIONSHIP)

    Relationship Based Training (RBT) consists of core concept and keys, all are focused on the dog/human relationship as central.  Holistic in its perspective and philosophy, RBT provides a practical, humane and soulful way to evaluate and build, repair or strengthen the connection between dog and human.

    Class duration: 4 weeks

    Pricing: $120

    Class Start Dates

     
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    In the event the above classes fill to capacity, additional classes may be offered to meet demand.  For additional class information Please call (616) 868-0057 or visit this web page Class Schedule.  

    • Class info is updated every 8 weeks.
    • Length of each class series: 6 Weeks*. (* except for accelerated classes)   
    • Class sizes are kept small to allow ample individual attention and coaching.
    • Verification of vaccines and fecal exam required before the 1st class start date - see General Class Information on the Class Descriptions page for full requirements.

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    Locations:

    Ada Hospital For Animals

    1770 Grand River Dr.

    Ada, MI 49301

    616-942-7387 (PETS)

     

    Animal Hospital of Lowell Dog Park - www.lowelldogpark.com

    Stoney Lakeside Park

    Bowes Rd.

    Lowell, MI.

     

    Christine's Home

    6013 Harrison Ave. SE

    Alto, MI 49302

    616-868-0057 

     

    Family & Friends Veterinary Hospital - www.familyfriendsvethospital.vetsuite.com

    6555 28th St. SE

    Grand Rapids, MI 49546

    616-575-6520

     

    Grand River Veterinary Clinic - wwww.grvh.com

    661 Lincoln Lake Ave.

    Lowell, MI 49331

    616-897-4900  

     

     

    Shaggy Pines Dog Park - www.shaggypines.com

    3895 Cherry Lane SE

    Grand Rapids, MI 49301

    616-676-9464

    Woodland Hospital for Animals -     wwww.woodlandvet.net

    3012 Shaffer Ave SE

    Kentwood, MI 49512

    616-942-6780

    Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made one week prior to the start of class to receive a full refund.  A 50% refund is available after that point, only if I am able to fill the last minute vacancy.

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