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ULTI 097 Puppy Head Start (Day School)

Pre-Req: Puppy must be between 3 months – 5 months and have been in the current home for at least two weeks

Puppy must have the following vaccinations: Rabies and Distemper (as recommended by your veterinarian for the age of your puppy) at least 7 days prior to the first day. Vaccinations should be kept up-to-date throughout the duration of enrollment. Proof of vaccination is required.

Course Description: Our Puppy Head Start is a day school option, geared to get a puppy off to a great start! The program runs three days a week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays) for one month and combines play and learning in a clean, safe, structured environment. We introduce and lay the foundation of basic obedience cues and knowledge puppies will need throughout the rest of their lives. This includes, but is not limited to, sit, down, touch, wait, come, impulse control. Puppies will also experience basic socialization, work on crate training, and learn the beginnings of loose leash walking. Weekly progress reports and in person feedback included. Space for this class is limited.


ULTI 098 Puppy PreK (Day School)

Pre-Req: Puppy must be between 5 months – 10 months and been in the current home for at least two weeks

Puppy must have the following vaccinations: Rabies and Distemper (as recommended by your veterinarian for the age of your puppy) at least 7 days prior to the first day. Vaccinations should be kept up-to-date throughout the duration of enrollment. Proof of vaccination is required.

Course Description: Our Puppy PreK is a day school option that continues where the Puppy Head start class leaves off. It is geared for older puppies 5 months – 10 months. The program runs four days a week (Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays) for one month and combines play and learning in a clean, safe, structured environment. We continue working on foundational obedience cues and knowledge that the puppy will need throughout the rest of his/her life. This includes, but is not limited to, sit, down, touch, wait, come, name recognition, impulse control. Puppies will also experience basic socialization, continue working on crate training, and fine-tune loose leash walking skills. The course also focuses on learning how to relax in a crate, waiting to get out of the car or go out a door and learning to be comfortable with vet and grooming visits. Field trips may be included. Permission slips required. Weekly progress reports and in person feedback included. Space for this class is limited.


ULTI 401 Enrichment Club (Daycare/Day School)

Pre-Req: None

Vaccinations should be up-to-date. Proof of vaccination or titers is required.

Course Description: The Enrichment Club is an elevated daycare program to give pups the opportunity to try new activities, explore and enjoy the company of only a human handler. Like people, dogs have individual preferences, interests and needs. Activities can range from cuddle time to a fun Sniffari walk around the farm - it is all based on his or.her needs. This is the ideal program for guests that cannot safely be in group play. (aka Private Study students), shy guests that need to warm up to new experiences, smart dogs that need challenges and dogs that need their activity limited or adjusted due to physical limitations. Due to high demand and one-on-one activities, space is limited and reservations are required.


ULTI 501 Senior Social Club (Daycare/Continuing Education)

Pre-Req: Senior Status or with permission from faculty

Vaccinations should be up-to-date. Proof of vaccination or titers is required.

Course Description: The Senior Social Club is a custom daycare program for our older guests that balances fun, enriching activities with quiet, relaxing rest periods. Activities are always tailored the needs of each individual dog. In addition to all of our activity options, senior dog activities can also include watching movies in our Zen Den movie theater, sun-bathing outside on sunny days, assisting staff with laundry folding, and snuggling with a favorite staff member. This program is designed for our older guests, guests with mobility issues and guests that prefer hanging out with wiser, more settled friends. Reservations are required.


Boarding School

ULTI 099 Puppy Kindergarten (M-F Boarding School)

Pre-Req: Puppy must be between 5 months – 10 months and have been in the current home for at least two weeks

Puppy must have the following vaccinations: Rabies and Distemper (as recommended by your veterinarian for the age of your puppy) at least 7 days prior to the first day. Vaccinations should be kept up-to-date throughout the duration of enrollment. Proof of vaccination is required.

Course Description: The Puppy Kindergarten program is a Monday through Friday sleepover program that focuses on the same course material as our Puppy PreK (Day School) but at a slightly more focused pace. The program runs Monday – Friday for two or three weeks and combines play and learning in a clean, safe, structured environment. Puppies study hard during the week (Monday AM – Friday PM) and can have their parents pick them up for the weekend to show off their new knowledge. Lodging is available for students that wish to stay for the weekend. Puppy students stay in comfortable, clean “dorm rooms”. We cover basic obedience cues and knowledge that the puppy will need throughout the rest of his/her life. This includes, but is not limited to, sit, down, touch, wait, come, name recognition, impulse control. Puppies will also experience basic socialization, continue working on crate training (if needed), and fine-tune loose leash walking skills. The course also focuses on skills such as how to relax in a crate, waiting to get out of the car or go out a door and learning to be comfortable with vet and grooming visits. Your puppy will be treated to a spa day with bath and blow-dry on the final pick-up day. There will be a transfer session with the pet parent at the end of each week to show off your puppy’s new skills, teach her to follow her new rules with you and answer any questions you have. Field trips will be included each week. Permission slips required. Space for this class is limited.


ULTI 101 Primary School – Manners & Basic Obedience (Boarding School)

Pre-Req: Puppy/dog must be at least 10 months and have been in the current home for at least two weeks

Dogs must have the following vaccinations: Rabies, Bordetella and Distemper at least 7 days prior to the first day. Vaccinations should be kept up-to-date throughout the duration of enrollment. Proof of vaccination or titers is required.

Course Description: The Primary School program is ideal for any dog 10 months and older to teach a solid foundation of basic obedience skills. Do you have a new rescue dog that needs some basic obedience skills? Or an older puppy that would like to continue learning? This two-week sleepover course works on cues such as: sit, down, touch, wait, come, name recognition, impulse control. The program runs Monday – Friday for two or three weeks and combines play and learning in a clean, safe, structured environment. Dogs study hard during the week (Monday AM – Friday PM) and can have their parents pick them up for the weekend to show off their new knowledge. Lodging is available for students that wish to stay for the weekend. Students stay in comfortable, clean “dorm rooms”. Students will experience basic socialization (only if social with other dogs), fine-tune loose leash walking skills and polite greetings (no jumping). Your dog will be treated to a spa day with bath and blow-dry on the final pick-up day. This course is not for dogs that have behavioral issues such as aggression, separation anxiety or reactivity. Field trips may be included each week (as needed). Permission slips required. Space for this class is limited.


ULTI 201 Middle School – Intermediate Obedience *COMING SOON!*


ULTI 301 High School – Advanced Obedience *COMING SOON!*


University

ULTI 411 CGC Prep Course *COMING SOON!*


ULTI 421 TDI Prep Course *COMING SOON!*


Continuing Education

ULTI CE110/210/310 Specialized Study *COMING SOON!*


Pet Parent/Teach Consultation

Are you unsure of which program would suit your dog? Set up a 30-minute consultation appointment at our facility with one of our trainers to discuss your dog’s higher education goals.