Training Classes at The Coventry School

(The dates listed below are the starting dates of eight-week programs.)

Kindergarten Puppy Training I: $175
Sit, down, come when called, retrieving. Learn not to pull or jump. Learn how to socialize for the life ahead! Intro to stay. For puppies aged 10-18 weeks, as of the start of the class.

Day

Time

Start Date

 Wednesday  6:30 pm  June 18 *FULL*
 Thursday  6:30 pm  July 10
 Wednesday  7:30 pm  July 23
 Wednesday  7:30 pm  TBA

Kindergarten Puppy Training II $175
This is the class for your puppy after completing one of our KPT I classes. Expand previously learned behaviors: sit, down, come, walk on lead. Add: stays, heel, distraction, distance and lots of strategies for the teenage dog.

Day

Time

Start Date

 Monday  7:30 pm  July 28

Beginning I: $175 
For dogs over 18 weeks of age who have not been through training. Sit, stand, down, come, stay, heel ... with distractions. Limited to friendly dogs.

Day

Time

Start Date

 Friday  11:00 am  June 13
 Tuesday  6:30 pm  June 17 *FULL*
 Thursday  7:30 pm  July 10 *FULL*
 Tuesday  7:30 pm  July 22
 Tuesday  7:30 pm  TBA

Beginning II: $175
Prerequisite: Beginning I class and good targeting, stays, recall. The dog that has a good foundation can go on to learn some distance work and more hand signals.  New skills are taught and higher level learning is developed.  This is not a remedial course.

Day

Time

Start Date

 Monday  6:30 pm  Jun 30

Maintenance: $150

Designed as a continuation training for Beginning II or Intermediate class graduates. This class will challenge dogs with advanced exercises and loads of fun!

 Saturday  1:00 pm  Call to get on Waiting List!

Agility: $150

Fun for the family dog! Not intended for competition. Dogs must be at least 9 to 12 months of age, have basic skills, and be dog-friendly. Preference to students who have completed a Beginning I or Puppy class.

Day

Time

Start Date

 Agility I Saturday
 (first-time agility students)
 2:00 - 3:30 pm  Call to get on Waiting List!
 Agility II
 (pre-requisite is Agility I)
 3:30 - 4:45 pm  Call to get on Waiting List!

Applications are accepted only with fee and copy of inoculation records.
NO REFUNDS ARE GIVEN AFTER THE FIRST CLASS.
For enrollment in groups, complete the
application form.  Mail the completed form and innoculation records to:  The Coventry School Inc. For Dogs and Their People, 7165 A-H Oakland Mills Rd, Columbia, Maryland 21046. Classes usually fill 2-4 weeks in advance.