Continuing Canine Education

Training Individualized to Your Needs and Your Dog's Personality and Temperament

Dogs are our passion and our goal at ACME canine is to assist our clients in building a better lifelong relationship with their canine companion. Canine relationships are not static but an on going process and so we remain in contact with our clients long after their training has been completed. These classes are only available to our clients and have been developed to reinforce our relationship with our family of clients.

Group classes are great for the average dog. They allow normal socialization with other dogs and people. They are not, however, designed to be effective with the overly shy or aggressive dog. Multiple owners are encouraged
to attend (after all, everyone in the home needs to be able to handle the dog!) Humans age 8 and up are welcome; please leave small children at home, unless you have alternate adult supervision for them. ACME canine client dogs 16 weeks of age or older are welcome.

TOTAL RECALL (Spring, Summer and Fall)

Everybody dreams of owning a dog who comes reliably every time he's called. Yet few people own such dogs. Coming to you when called is one of the more important skills your dog can learn. Getting your dog to come to you on cue is one of the nicest things you can do for your dog. Knowing that your dog will return whenever you want her to allows you to give her freedom to play and go where she wants to — within reason. The recall, along with a solid “emergency down” may save her life one day, so it’s worth putting some time into training her to respond quickly.

Although we strive never to put our dogs in unsafe situations, the "come" (or "recall") command can avert a car-dog collision, a deer chase, or other hazards. On a more mundane but practical level, the "come" command presents your dog with opportunities for freedom precisely because you know you can call her back - in the park, on hiking trails, or anywhere.

At the end of this 3-hour workshop you will have the skills to build a solid recall with your dog.

Cost: This class is only available to ACME canine clients. Please visit the Client Login section of our website for more information including cost and schedule. Class size is limited to 10 dogs so reserve your space early.

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING (Spring, Summer and Fall)

Looking for a fun way to refresh your dog’s obedience while socializing with other ACME canine dog owners? If you wish a non-competitive, group activity with your dog that goes beyond the regimented rules of obedience, here is one with absolutely no rules at all. Work? Yes. But the exhilarating sensation of being a part of two teams; you and your dog, and the team as a whole, must be experienced to be understood.

Cost: This class is only available to ACME canine clients. Please visit the Client Login section of our website for more information including cost and schedule. Class size is limited to 10 dogs so reserve your space early.

CANINE GOOD CITIZEN (Spring, Summer and Fall)

The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that teaches responsible dog ownership to owners and basic good manners to both purebred and mixed breed dogs. Students will receive verbal instruction, handouts and visual demonstrations. An optional noncompetitive CGC Test is available on the last class day for a fee of $10.00 per student. All dogs passing the test will be eligible to receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club.

During this 6-week course, ACME canine dog owners will learn what it takes to have a well-behaved dog and respected member of the community. Areas covered include sitting politely for petting, welcoming grooming, walking politely on a loose leash, sit and down on command/stay in place, coming when called, reacting politely around dogs and distractions as well as the dog maintaining its training and good manners when left with a trusted person.

Cost: This class is only available to ACME canine clients. Please visit the Client Login section of our website for more information including cost and schedule. Class size is limited to 10 dogs so reserve your space early.

DISTRACTION CLASS (Spring, Summer and Fall)

Dealing with Distractions and Your Dog. Learn how to teach your dog to accept real-life distractions such as the door bell ringing, toy destruction, mailmen, loud noises, food on the floor and more.This 3-hour workshop covering real life distractions and behavior modification includes an ACME canine distraction workbook.

Cost: This class is only available to ACME canine clients. Please visit the Client Login section of our website for more information including cost and schedule. Class size is limited to 10 dogs so reserve your space early.

FUN with FIDO (Spring, Summer and Fall)

Supervised fun and games will satisfy many of your pet's urges to dig, herd, chew, retrieve and chase. Acme Canine’s certified trained instructors will lead this 2-hour workshop on understanding exercises and appropriate dog toys, introduce a variety of games to play indoors and out, and how obedience can be mental exercise for your dog. You will leave this workshop with new games to play, an interactive toy, and the knowledge to mentally and physically challenge your dog.

Cost: This class is only available to ACME canine clients. Please visit the Client Login section of our website for more information including cost and schedule. Class size is limited to 10 dogs so reserve your space early.

Hours of Operation:

8:30am to 7:00 pm EST Monday through Friday
8:30 am to 4:00 pm EST Saturday
Sunday by appointment

“Acme Canine was so helpful with their expert advice on training Deno. The sessions were just the appropriate method for Deno’s behavior issues. Thanks again for teaching this owner new tricks.”
ANGIE BENNETT, DUBLIN