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Christine's K-9 Service

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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. Basic Beginning  

  3. Bully Breed

  4. Canine Good Citizenship

  5. C.L.A.S.S. Phase 1 (B.A.) **New class offering!
  6. C.L.A.S.S. Phase 2 (M.A.) **New class offering!
  7. C.L.A.S.S. Phase 3 (Ph.D.) **New class offering!

  8. Doodle Rama

  9. Golden Retriever Only Class

  10. Labrador Only Class

  11. Rottweiler Only Class **New class offering!

  12. Progressive Learning  

  13. Accelerated Progressive

  14. Outdoor Adventure Class

  15. Reactive Dog Class

  16. Senior Companion Class

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

Discount Programs:

  • Preferred Client Discount: Repeat class students receive a $10 discount.
  • Multi Dog Discount: Students having more then one dog enrolled in class during the same semester receive a $50 discount off one enrollment fee.

Drop in option now available in our Monday evening Progressive Class. (early intermediate level) Cost is $20. Please contact Christine for information and to make a reservation.

 

 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

Jan 9th (Monday Evenings) 6:30 - 7:30pm   Class in Progress 
Instructor:  Leah Seely CPDT-KA
Location: VCA Woodland Animal Hospital 
  3012 Shaffer Ave SE
  Kentwood, MI 49512
  616-942-6780


Jan 14th (Saturday Afternoons) 1:00 - 2:00pm
Instructor:  Leah Seely CPDT-KA
Location: Grand River Veterinary Hospital
  661 Lincoln Lake Ave.
  Lowell, MI 49331
  616-897-4900


Jan 24th (Tuesday Evenings) 6:30 - 7:30pm  
Instructor:  Christine Grove Willimas CPDT-KA
Location: Ada Hospital For Animals
  1770 Grand River Dr.
  Ada, MI 49301
  616-942-7387 (PETS)


Feb 25th (Saturday Afternoons) 1:00 - 2:00pm
Instructor:  Leah Seely CPDT-KA
Location: Grand River Veterinary Hospital
  661 Lincoln Lake Ave.
  Lowell, MI 49331
  616-897-4900


Feb 27th (Monday Evenings) 6:30 - 7:30pm
Instructor:  Leah Seely CPDT-KA
Location: VCA Woodland Animal Hospital 
  3012 Shaffer Ave SE
  Kentwood, MI 49512
  616-942-6780


March 13th (Tuesday Evenings) 6:30 - 7:30pm  
Instructor:  Christine Grove Willimas CPDT-KA
Location: Ada Hospital For Animals
  1770 Grand River Dr.
  Ada, MI 49301
  616-942-7387 (PETS)

**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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BASIC BEGINNING (101)  


(AGE 5 MONTHS AND OVER)

BASIC COMMANDS-SOCIALIZATION-ADOLESCENT/ADULT BEHAVIOR ISSUES

Class duration: 6 weeks

Pricing: $125

Class Start Dates
 
Jan 9th (Monday Evenings) 7:35 - 8:35pm  Full - Class in Progress    
Instructor:  Leah Seely CPDT-KA
Location: VCA Woodland Animal Hospital 
  3012 Shaffer Ave SE
  Kentwood, MI 49512
  616-942-6780


Jan 14th (Saturday Afternoons) 2:05 - 3:05pm
Instructor:  Leah Seely CPDT-KA
Location: Grand River Veterinary Hospital
  661 Lincoln Lake Ave.
  Lowell, MI 49331
  616-897-4900


Feb 25th (Saturday Afternoons) 2:05 - 3:05pm
Instructor:  Leah Seely CPDT-KA
Location: Grand River Veterinary Hospital
  661 Lincoln Lake Ave.
  Lowell, MI 49331
  616-897-4900


Feb 27th (Monday Evenings) 7:35 - 8:35pm    
Instructor:  Leah Seely CPDT-KA
Location: VCA Woodland Animal Hospital 
  3012 Shaffer Ave SE
  Kentwood, MI 49512
  616-942-6780

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C.L.A.S.S. Phase 1 (B.A.)

 

Class duration: 8 weeks

Pricing: $200 (Includes test/evaluation)

 

Class Start Dates

 

Jan 28th. (Saturday Afternoons) 3:00 - 4:00pm
Instructor:  Christine and Chy Williams
Location: VCA Woodland Animal Hospital  
  3012 Shaffer Ave SE
  Kentwood, MI 49512
  616-942-6780


April 18th. (Wednesday Evenings) 6:30 - 7:30pm
Instructor:  Christine and Chy Williams
Location: VCA Woodland Animal Hospital  
  3012 Shaffer Ave SE
  Kentwood, MI 49512
  616-942-6780

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C.L.A.S.S. Phase 2 (M.A.)

 

Class duration: 6 weeks

Pricing: $150 (Includes test/evaluation)

 

Class Start Dates

 

April 18th. (Wednesday Evenings) 7:35 - 8:35pm
Instructor:  Christine and Chy Williams
Location: VCA Woodland Animal Hospital  
  3012 Shaffer Ave SE
  Kentwood, MI 49512
  616-942-6780

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C.L.A.S.S. Phase 3 (Ph.D.)

 

Class duration: 6 weeks

Pricing: $150 (Includes test/evaluation)

 

Class Start Dates

To be determined.


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DOODLE RAMA CLASS


LabradoodleGoldendoodle

The Labradoodle and Goldendoodle breeds have become very popular. The class is open to all types of Doodle's! Come learn and have fun with owners that share the same breed passion. This is an early intermediate level class)
(basic commands, development of social skills, and behavior problem resolution)

Class duration: 6 weeks

Pricing: $125

 

Class Start Dates

 
Feb 7th. (Tuesday Evenings) 6:30 - 7:30pm
Instructor:  Cheyenne Williams
Location: VCA Woodland Animal Hospital  
  3012 Shaffer Ave SE
  Kentwood, MI 49512
  616-942-6780

 

 

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GOLDEN RETRIEVER CLASS

golden class

Training with owners that share the same passion for the Golden Retriever!
This is an early intermediate level class.

Class duration: 6 weeks

Pricing: $135

 

Class Start Dates

 
Feb 27th. (Monday Evenings) 7:35 - 8:35pm
Instructor:  Christine Grove Williams
Location: Grand River Veterinary Hospital
  661 Lincoln Lake Ave.
  Lowell, MI 49331
  616-897-4900

 


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LABRADOR CLASS

Lab Class

Training with owners that share the same passion for the Labrador!
This is an early intermediate level class.

Class duration: 6 weeks

Pricing: $135

Class Start Dates

Feb 7th. (Tuesday Evenings) 7:35 - 8:35pm
Instructor:  Cheyenne Williams
Location: VCA Woodland Animal Hospital  
  3012 Shaffer Ave SE
  Kentwood, MI 49512
  616-942-6780

 



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ROTTWEILER CLASS

Training with owners that share the same passion for the Rottweiler!
This is an early intermediate level class.

Class duration: 6 weeks

Pricing: $135

Class Start Dates

May 24th* (Thursday Evenings) 6:30 - 7:30pm
*This is an outdoor class.
Instructor:  Christine Grove Williams
Location: Christine's Home
  6013 Harrison Ave. SE
  Alto, MI 49302
  616-868-0057

 



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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: $135

Class Start Dates


Jan 9th* (Monday Evenings) 6:30 - 7:30pm   Class in Progress DROP IN OPTION AVAILABLE-CONTACT CHRISTINE FOR INFORMATION/RESERVATION

*CGC test option available to those that are interested at the end of the class series.

Instructor:  Christine Grove Williams
Location: Grand River Veterinary Hospital
  661 Lincoln Lake Ave.
  Lowell, MI 49331
  616-897-4900


Feb 27th* (Monday Evenings) 6:30 - 7:30pm  

*CGC test option available to those that are interested at the end of the class series.

Instructor:  Christine Grove Williams
Location: Grand River Veterinary Hospital
  661 Lincoln Lake Ave.
  Lowell, MI 49331
  616-897-4900

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ACCELERATED PROGRESSIVE CLASS

Intermediate level 4 week class
Dog must be comfortable/solid socially around various stimuli

Class duration: 4 weeks

Pricing: $100

 

Class Start Dates


Next date TBD, contact Christine if interested.

 

 

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SENIOR COMPANION CLASS

Senior Dog

The goal of this class is to address the senior dog's special needs and enrich your relationship with your aging companion. We will talk about geriatric health concerns, geriatric behavior and cognitive function, provision of mental stimulation, and alternative exercise options. The program will be a combination of educational topics and hands on work with our senior dogs.

Class duration: 4 weeks

Pricing: $125

 

Class Start Dates

 

Please contact Christine if interested. We will proceed in holding the class as soon as there are enough interested students.
  
Instructor:  Christine Grove Williams
Location: Woodland Hospital for Animals  
  3012 Shaffer Ave SE
  Kentwood, MI 49512
  616-942-6780

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

cgc class

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

 

Classes will resume in the spring.

 

 

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BULLY BREED CLASS
Contact Christine for required interview/screening prior to enrollment
"Bully Breeds" are welcome in our mainstream classes.

 

Class duration: 6 weeks

Pricing: $150

Class Start Dates

 

May 22nd* (Tuesday Evenings) 6:30 - 7:30pm
*This is an outdoor class.
Instructor:  Christine and Chy Williams
Location: Christine/Chy's Home
  6013 Harrison Ave. SE
  Alto, MI 49302
  616-868-0057

 

 

 

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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 24th* (Thursday Evenings) 6:45 - 7:45pm
*This is an outdoor class with a rotating location.
Instructor:  Cheyenne Williams
Location: Christine/Chy's Home
  6013 Harrison Ave. SE
  Alto, MI 49302
  616-868-0057

 

 

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REACTIVE DOG CLASS*

(For dogs that have issues in the proximity of other dogs)
Prospective students to be evaluated by Christine at no charge.

Class duration: 7 weeks

Pricing: $250

Class Start Dates

May 21st* (Monday Evenings) 6:30 - 7:30pm
*This is an outdoor class.
Instructor:  Christine/Chy Williams and Rick Wiersum
Location: Christine/Chy's Home
  6013 Harrison Ave. SE
  Alto, MI 49302
  616-868-0057
 

*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 (at no charge).
  • 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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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 - www.adaanimals.com

1770 Grand River Dr.

Ada, MI 49301

616-942-7387 (PETS)

 

Christine's Home

6013 Harrison Ave. SE

Alto, MI 49302

616-868-0057 

 

Grand River Veterinary Hospital - www.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

 

VCA Woodland Animal Hospital - www.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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