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Leashes & Leads Training Center

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    Leashes & Leads provides a state of the art training facility that will meet your needs and those of your beloved animal. We offer puppy, basic obedience, agility, conformation classes and private training sessions.

    Our trainers here at Leashes & Leads have experience in many different areas, from dog behavior and agility to conformation and competitive obedience. Our trainers regularly attend seminars to stay updated on new training techniques and to keep their skills in tip top shape. Many of our trainers also compete in different venues and all have earned titles in their venue of interest. In fact, Alice Howe, with her golden retriever Bobbi, was the 1st Minnesota team to achieve both Agility and Obedience Championship titles!

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TRAINERS!

 

Head Trainer Alice Howe and agility student. *photo credit to Greg Hostetter*

 

MONDAYS                                       

 

TRICKS CLASS

 

Tricks class is a fun and interactive way to build a trusting relationship with your dog. Tricks are a game of patience, waiting for the dog to offer the behavior you're looking for and shaping that behavior. You will learn more about how your dog learns, how to use a clicker properly,what motivates your dog most and many many fun tricks. Trick training builds confidence, independent problem solving skills, body awareness and helps build a wonderful relationship with your companion.

         Next Session: June 3rd

Where: Leashes & Leads Country Store
Day & Time:

Mondays at 5:00 pm (6 sessions)

Cost: $70.00
Prerequisites:  Obedience class
Registration:

Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required and payment is due upon registration. Phone: 507-282-2710

Instructor:  Tina Hince

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Basic Dog Obedience Class - "Where obedient dogs are happy dogs"

Basic Obedience classes are designed to build a close relationship between you and your dog.  This class covers basic skills such as sit, down, stay, loose leash walking and coming when called. Behavioral issues are addressed as requested from the class participants. Prepare to have fun, work hard, and learn a lot about your dog, his behavior, and even yourself.  NEEDED: a willing handler, a dog, plenty of patience, a sense of humor, an open mind, and WE WILL PROVIDE THE REST. Next Session: May 20th (pm classes) June 3rd at 10:30 am

Where: Leashes & Leads
Day & Time:

Mondays at 10:30 am, 6 p.m., or 7:15 p.m.  (8 Sessions)

Cost: $110.00
Prerequisites: Puppy's age must be 6+ months at class start date.
Registration:

 Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required and payment is due upon registration. Phone: 507-282-2710

Instructor: Tekla Viker

 

TUESDAYS                                        

Puppy ONE Class   

                                        

Puppy classes focus on socialization skills, introduce pups and their handlers to obedience commands, and provide plenty of information on crate training, puppy behaviors, potty training and much much more. Next Session: June 18th

Where: Leashes & Leads
Day & Time:

Tuesdays at 6 p.m.  (6 Sessions)

Cost: $70.00
Prerequisites: Puppy's age must be between 10 weeks to 5 months at class start date.
Registration:

Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required and payment is due upon registration. Phone: 507-282-2710

Instructor: Alice Howe

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Puppy TWO Class

 

Puppy II classes focus on reinforcing Puppy I socialization skills, further introducing pups and their handlers to obedience commands, provides plenty of info on canine behavior, and is an introduction to puppy agility. Next session: June 18th
Where: Leashes & Leads
Day & Time:

Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m.  (6 Sessions)

Cost: $70.00
Prerequisites: You must attend and complete Puppy 1
Registration:

Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required and payment is due upon registration. Phone: 507-282-2710

Instructor: Tina Hince & Rebecca Rolstad

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Rally Class

Rally is an AKC sport in which the dog and handler complete a course to demonstrate their obedience skills. The dog and handler manuever through a course of designated stations (10 - 20, depending on the level). Each of these stations has a sign providing instructions regarding the obedience to be performed.events are.

The next session:

Where: Leashes & Leads
Day & Time: Tuesdays Beginner Class 6:00pm - Advanced Class 7:15pm
Cost: $70.00 (6 sessions)
Prerequisites: Basic Dog Obedience
Registration: Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required and payment is due upon registration. Phone: 507-282-2710
Instructor: Jennie Brass, Lynn Grovadahl & Kate Thornton

             

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Conformation Class

Conformation will prepare you & your dog for the show ring. You will work on proper gaiting, stacking and presentation of your dog. The class is taught by instructors who have extensive experience competing with their dogs in the show ring. The are also approved AKC judges and have judged at numerous shows throughout the U.S.
Where: Leashes & Leads
Day & Time:

Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m.

Cost: $10.00/class
Registration: Drop in
Instructor: Amy Gau & Rick Miller

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Beginner Conformation Class

This 6 week course is for those people who have never shown in the conformation ring.  Gaiting, stacking, and ring procedures will be covered.

Next Session: TBD

Where: Leashes & Leads
Day & Time:

Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.

Cost: $70.00
Registration: Pre registration is required please call 507-282-2710

 

WEDNESDAYS                              

 

CGC PREP SKILLS CLASS

Are you looking to get your dog tested to become a Canine Good Citizen (CGC). Well we have the perfect class for you. This class will cover all the skills needed and help for you and your dog to pass the test. The CGC test is an AKC program that is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community.

         Next Session:

Where: Leashes & Leads Country Store
Day & Time:

Wednesday at 5:00 PM in the country store (puppy room)

Cost: $50.00 (4 sessions)
Requirements: Your dog must be at least 6 months old and has taken an obedience class. All breeds are welcomed to participate purebred or mixed.
Registration:

 Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. Payment is due upon registration. Phone: 507-282-2710

Instructor: Tina Hince

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Puppy ONE Class   

                                        

Puppy classes focus on socialization skills, introduce pups and their handlers to obedience commands, and provide plenty of info on canine behavior. Next Session: June 5th.

Where: Leashes & Leads
Day & Time:

  Wednesday at 6:00 PM

Cost: $70.00 (6 sessions)
Prerequisites: Puppy's age must be between 10 weeks to 5 months at class start date.
Registration:

Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required and payment is due upon registration. Phone: 507-282-2710

Instructor: Tekla Viker

 

THURSDAYS                                 

 

Puppy ONE Class   

                                        

Puppy classes focus on socialization skills, introduce pups and their handlers to obedience commands, and provide plenty of info on canine behavior. Next Session: June 6th.

Where: Leashes & Leads
Day & Time:

 Thursdays at 10:30 am

Cost: $70.00 (6 sessions)
Prerequisites: Puppy's age must be between 10 weeks to 5 months at class start date.
Registration:

Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required and payment is due upon registration. Phone: 507-282-2710

Instructor: Alice Howe

 

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Therapy Dog Class

This 6 week course is geared to get you and your dog started on becoming a therapy dog. The course will take you through many scenarios that resemble therapy visits and also help you understand and become a handler for the dog.
Where: Leashes & Leads Puppy room (in the back of the country store)
Day & Time:

Thursdays at 6:30pm-7:30pm (wait list in place)

Cost: $100.00 (6 sessions)
Registration:

Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required and payment is due upon registration. Phone: 507-282-2710

Requirements: Handler must be at least 16 years of age and the dog must be10 months of age. You must have completed an obedience class with the dog or have been pre-screened through one of our therapy dog trainers.
Instructor: Don & Stephanie Vaughn

 

 

SATURDAYS                                   

Puppy ONE Class   

                                        

Puppy classes focus on socialization skills, introduce pups and their handlers to obedience commands, and provide plenty of information on crate training, puppy behaviors, potty training and much much more. Next Session: June 1st.

Where: Leashes & Leads
Day & Time:

Saturdays at 11:00 am   (6 Sessions)

Cost: $70.00
Prerequisites: Puppy's age must be between 10 weeks to 5 months at class start date.
Registration:

Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required and payment is due upon registration. Phone: 507-282-2710

Instructor: Kim Radke

 

                                                    

 

Dog Agility Classes


Where: Leashes & Leads Training Room
Day & Time:

Call for more information (there is a wait list in place)

Cost: $110.00 (8 sessions)
Registration:

Phone: 507-282-2710

Requirements:        Owner and dog must have passed an obedience class with Leashes and
                                  Leads. Must have a reliable stay and come command.

Instructor(s):           Alice Howe, Tina Hince, Renee McGovern, Amy Edstrom &
                                  Denise Wedel

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Private "One-on-One" Training available at $25 per half-hour. 

Please call us at 507-282-2710 to schedule a time with one of our trainers.


       

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