Zoom Coached Private Lesson
$50.00
$50.00
Private lesson via Zoom.
Dog and handler should have some fitness experience. We will discuss via email what you would like to work on prior to appointment. You get a list of what will be needed for equipment. You must have enough space and the ability to set up your camera for the Zoom Call.
Screen share directions and verbal coaching through exercises.
Approximately 30 mins
Starter K9 Fitness
$55.00
$55.00
ONLINE CLASS
About this class:
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- Perfect for new dog & handler teams
- 10 essential foundations skills
- Plenty of how to video & instruction
- Submit videos for feedback
- Work at your own pace
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Starter K9 Fitness
$55.00
$55.00
ONLINE CLASS
About this class:
Register with Donate Button Below
- Perfect for new dog & handler teams
- 10 essential foundations skills
- Plenty of how to video & instruction
- Submit videos for feedback
- Work at your own pace
Register with Donate Button Below
Canine Fitness & Conditioning |
130.00 |
4 weeks |
Starts on January 9, 2020 | 7:30pm |
Wondering what canine fitness is all about? This 4 week class will cover the foundation skills you need to start a fitness plan. We'll use canine fitness equipment as well as items you already have at home. Completing this class also makes you eligible for OPENgym at Power Up K9! Taught by CPCFT - Canine Fitness Trainer Intro to Canine Fitness & Conditioning will work for dogs of all ages and skill levels. |
Fur Fun Sports Sampler |
105.00 |
4 weeks |
Starts on January 9, 2020 | 6:00pm |
Wondering what sport your dog might like? Need a winter boredom buster class? FUR FUN is the class for you! This 4 week class will feature a different sport each week. We'll talk about the basics and learn some foundation skills. Canine Fitness • Agility • Nosework • Rally Obedience Fur Fun will work for dogs of all ages and skill levels. No reactive or aggressive dogs. It is not the right setting for them. |
Holiday Tricks |
145.00 |
5 weeks |
Starts on November 1, 2019 | 6:00pm |
This is FUN 5 week class where we'll work on everyday tricks with a holiday flair! •Roll out the red carpet for the holiday guests •Alumni Basketball Game •Put presents under the tree •Wreath Agility •Pack your suitcase for Grandma's •and more! On week 5 we get video of all the tricks and make our own Holiday Movie for you to share with friends and family! No classes on 11/8 or 11/29 |
Happy Heelers Level 1 |
175.00 |
6 weeks |
Check back for 2020 Dates |
Break free from the cookie lure! Heeling is a team exercise and can be lots of fun if you take the "boring" out! Your canine partner has to "heel" for their entire career in competitive obedience & rally...it's your job make it FUN!!! This class will be unlike any heeling you've done! No cookie lure, no collar pops! As a matter fact, a class requirement is a hands free leash! It is recommended that you while attend this class you refrain for heel work else where. This method works best when you can commit to it. |
Intro to Flyball Part 1 |
175.00 |
6 weeks |
Check back for 2020 Dates |
Looking for something fun to do with your favorite four-legged friend? Come play with us! Flyball is a fast-paced, tennis ball relay race for dogs. Each dog sprints over four jumps to catch a tennis ball released from a spring-loaded flyball box and then races back over the four jumps so the next dog can go. Part 1 and Part 2 will run consecutively. The course is 12 weeks total. $175 per 6 week session for a total of $350 |
Working Spots: $65
Auditing Spots: $25 Hosted by Power Up K9 at Happy Tails Dog Training Center in Portland, ME
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Agility Foundation Skills Workshop
with Anne Andrle Intro to Foundation Skills for Agility! Perfect for young dogs! All exercises will be adapted to age and skill level as we work. A great opportunity to learn some important skills you can practice on your own over the winter!!
This will be a 2 hours workshop with 6 works spots and unlimited auditing. Perfect for handlers with previous dog sports training experience. Topics will include: Hindend Awareness Equipment Foundations Wraps Attention Impulse Control & more |
Winter Workout! Fit-Thru Schedule
Saturdays - 5:00pm - circuit starts at 5:15!!
$20 per dog
Fit -Thrus will be moving to 119 Bishop Street.
Please check back for a new schedule soon!!!
Saturdays - 5:00pm - circuit starts at 5:15!!
$20 per dog
Fit -Thrus will be moving to 119 Bishop Street.
Please check back for a new schedule soon!!!
1 hour Fall Clinics
$40 per dog
FRONT & CENTER
Getting started & Polishing your fronts for recalls and retrieves
October 22nd
3:00pm
TAKE A STAND
Tips & Tricks for learning the SFE
November 19th
3:00pm
$40 per dog
FRONT & CENTER
Getting started & Polishing your fronts for recalls and retrieves
October 22nd
3:00pm
TAKE A STAND
Tips & Tricks for learning the SFE
November 19th
3:00pm
AMPED UP!
Canine Conditioning & Fitness
This class will take the exercises covered in the Intro Class (CCF) to the next level. We will also talk about structure angles, gait analysis and building a routine at home.
Taught by Rebeccah Aube
Certified Professional Canine Fitness Trainer
Please note this is NOT physical therapy.
Sound dogs are encouraged to join us in class.
Location: Finish Forward Dogs | Saco, ME
Starting: September 12, 2016
Time: 7:00pm
6 weeks - 45+mins
$140.00
Prerequisite: Canine Core Fitness (Intro)
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Canine Conditioning & Fitness
This class will take the exercises covered in the Intro Class (CCF) to the next level. We will also talk about structure angles, gait analysis and building a routine at home.
Taught by Rebeccah Aube
Certified Professional Canine Fitness Trainer
Please note this is NOT physical therapy.
Sound dogs are encouraged to join us in class.
Location: Finish Forward Dogs | Saco, ME
Starting: September 12, 2016
Time: 7:00pm
6 weeks - 45+mins
$140.00
Prerequisite: Canine Core Fitness (Intro)
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- Instructional Run-Thrus
All venue's are welcome, Beginner Novice - Open. (AKC, CDSP, UKC, etc) This class will be like having a mini-private lesson each week. When the working team is in the ring the remaining class members will be "auditing" and able to ask questions as well. All students in the class will also be participating as Ring Stewards, helping with set-up, figure eights and distractions. This will be a great learning experience for both dog and handler!
This class is open to all dog and handler teams that have the basic exercises for a Novice or Open routine. You don't have to have them 100% but foundation will be helpful. We will work on not just the exercises but ring experience, building precision and confidence.
Location: Finish Forward Dogs | Saco, ME
Starting: Look for the next session in July 2016
Time: 8:15 pm
6 weeks - 60 mins
$120.00
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All venue's are welcome, Beginner Novice - Open. (AKC, CDSP, UKC, etc) This class will be like having a mini-private lesson each week. When the working team is in the ring the remaining class members will be "auditing" and able to ask questions as well. All students in the class will also be participating as Ring Stewards, helping with set-up, figure eights and distractions. This will be a great learning experience for both dog and handler!
This class is open to all dog and handler teams that have the basic exercises for a Novice or Open routine. You don't have to have them 100% but foundation will be helpful. We will work on not just the exercises but ring experience, building precision and confidence.
Location: Finish Forward Dogs | Saco, ME
Starting: Look for the next session in July 2016
Time: 8:15 pm
6 weeks - 60 mins
$120.00
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Happy Heelers II
Such a fun class...we get to keep going!
Focusing on skill building with the foundation work done in HH1
Prerequisite: Happy Heelers 1
Location: Finish Forward Dogs | Saco, ME
Starting: June 6, 2016
Time: 6:00
6 weeks - 60 mins
$125.00
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Such a fun class...we get to keep going!
Focusing on skill building with the foundation work done in HH1
Prerequisite: Happy Heelers 1
Location: Finish Forward Dogs | Saco, ME
Starting: June 6, 2016
Time: 6:00
6 weeks - 60 mins
$125.00
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Beyond the Cookie!
Do you have a willing partner only if you have food in front of their nose? Does your dog have great behaviors at home but struggles in new settings? THIS is the class for you! Following the lead of the Denise Fenzi book “Beyond the Backyard” we will learn and implement several games and skills to help you and your dog become partners in distracting situations without relying on FOOD FIRST. This is a life skills based class that will also apply to competition dogs!
Location: Finish Forward Dogs | Saco, ME
Starting: June 6, 2016
Time: 7:00pm
6 weeks - 50 mins
$125.00
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Do you have a willing partner only if you have food in front of their nose? Does your dog have great behaviors at home but struggles in new settings? THIS is the class for you! Following the lead of the Denise Fenzi book “Beyond the Backyard” we will learn and implement several games and skills to help you and your dog become partners in distracting situations without relying on FOOD FIRST. This is a life skills based class that will also apply to competition dogs!
Location: Finish Forward Dogs | Saco, ME
Starting: June 6, 2016
Time: 7:00pm
6 weeks - 50 mins
$125.00
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Super Happy Heelers Level III
Such a fun class...we get to keep going!
Using all the skills developed in levels I and II we will start heeling patterns, handler confidence in footwork and team building.
Prerequisite: Happy Heelers I & II
Location: Finish Forward Dogs | Saco, ME
Starting: April 11, 2016
Time: 7:00pm
6 weeks - 50 mins
$125.00
REGISTER - CLASS IS FULL/Registration is closed
Such a fun class...we get to keep going!
Using all the skills developed in levels I and II we will start heeling patterns, handler confidence in footwork and team building.
Prerequisite: Happy Heelers I & II
Location: Finish Forward Dogs | Saco, ME
Starting: April 11, 2016
Time: 7:00pm
6 weeks - 50 mins
$125.00
REGISTER - CLASS IS FULL/Registration is closed
Open Flyball Training Time (drop ins)
Open to any dog & handler team that have completed the Intro to Flyball class or are currently racing and need problem solving. Everyone will be expected to help each other not only for set up but for training as well. The instructor will be working her own dogs as well. This is NOT a formal class.
Location: Finish Forward Dogs | Saco, ME
Starting: NOVEMBER 16, 2015
Time: 8:00
6 weeks
Cost will be determined on a week to week basis, dependent on number or participants and duration of the class each week. A message will be posted on Facebook Wednesday mornings for check-in.
Open to any dog & handler team that have completed the Intro to Flyball class or are currently racing and need problem solving. Everyone will be expected to help each other not only for set up but for training as well. The instructor will be working her own dogs as well. This is NOT a formal class.
Location: Finish Forward Dogs | Saco, ME
Starting: NOVEMBER 16, 2015
Time: 8:00
6 weeks
Cost will be determined on a week to week basis, dependent on number or participants and duration of the class each week. A message will be posted on Facebook Wednesday mornings for check-in.
This is a great class for puppies to seasoned dogs that need to gain more confidence entering the ring. The class will focus on creating a love of entering the ring, setting up and being ready to work. We will focus on building work ethic in the ring and motivation to EARN the reward.
Triebball Part 2
Further the skills you learn in the Intro class! We will continue to focus on impulse control, balance and direction. The goal for this class will be the foundation for level 1 certification with NATE.
Location: Finish Forward Dogs | Saco, ME
Starting: September 30, 2015
Time: 7:30
6 Weeks - 45mins*
$130
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Further the skills you learn in the Intro class! We will continue to focus on impulse control, balance and direction. The goal for this class will be the foundation for level 1 certification with NATE.
Location: Finish Forward Dogs | Saco, ME
Starting: September 30, 2015
Time: 7:30
6 Weeks - 45mins*
$130
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Ring Prep for Competition
Do you start to stress when you enter the ring? Does your dog wonder what is going because it looks nothing like their normal class? "Ring Prep" will simulate the a range of events that may happen at a dog show, teach you how to use what you have to keep your dog happy and confident.
This class may be repeated and games will be adapted to each dogs current level.
Location: Finish Forward Dogs | Saco, ME
Starting: September 30, 2015
Time: 6:30
6 weeks - 45mins*
$120.00
REGISTER
Do you start to stress when you enter the ring? Does your dog wonder what is going because it looks nothing like their normal class? "Ring Prep" will simulate the a range of events that may happen at a dog show, teach you how to use what you have to keep your dog happy and confident.
This class may be repeated and games will be adapted to each dogs current level.
Location: Finish Forward Dogs | Saco, ME
Starting: September 30, 2015
Time: 6:30
6 weeks - 45mins*
$120.00
REGISTER
Advanced Flyball
Open to any students that have completed the Intro to Flyball (parts 1 & 2) classes. We will continue to focus on boxturns, striding, passing and more.
Location: Finish Forward Dogs | Saco, ME
Starting: August 5, 2015
Time: 7:30
6 weeks - 45mins*
$120.00
REGISTER
Open to any students that have completed the Intro to Flyball (parts 1 & 2) classes. We will continue to focus on boxturns, striding, passing and more.
Location: Finish Forward Dogs | Saco, ME
Starting: August 5, 2015
Time: 7:30
6 weeks - 45mins*
$120.00
REGISTER
Heeling Games for Ob & Rally
Heeling is a team exercise and can be lots of fun if you take the "boring" out! Your canine partner has to "heel" for their entire career in competitive obedience & rally...it's your job make it FUN!!!
This class will cover all kinds of games to motivate your dog and increase attention. Take a break from those repetitive heeling routines and put some pep in their steps! ©Paws & Ink! 2011
This class may be repeated and games will be adapted to each dogs current level.
Location: Finish Forward Dogs | Saco, ME
Starting: August 5, 2015
Time: 6:30
6 weeks - 45mins*
$120.00
REGISTER
Heeling is a team exercise and can be lots of fun if you take the "boring" out! Your canine partner has to "heel" for their entire career in competitive obedience & rally...it's your job make it FUN!!!
This class will cover all kinds of games to motivate your dog and increase attention. Take a break from those repetitive heeling routines and put some pep in their steps! ©Paws & Ink! 2011
This class may be repeated and games will be adapted to each dogs current level.
Location: Finish Forward Dogs | Saco, ME
Starting: August 5, 2015
Time: 6:30
6 weeks - 45mins*
$120.00
REGISTER
FUR FUN Sports Class!
Have fun with your dog while learning a few tricks about basic manners! This class is all about fun and will incorporate exercises from several different canine sports. Flyball, competitive obedience, agility and nosework. Excellent for building your dog's confidence and polishing up those basic skills of sit stay, heeling and recalls. Your dog will be having so much fun he won't even know he's in "school!"
RUNNING TWO CLASSES THIS SESSION!!
Location: Finish Forward Dogs | Saco, ME
Starting: February 25, 2015
Time: 6:30 - 2 spots open
Time: 7:30 - FULL
6 weeks - 45mins*
$120.00
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Have fun with your dog while learning a few tricks about basic manners! This class is all about fun and will incorporate exercises from several different canine sports. Flyball, competitive obedience, agility and nosework. Excellent for building your dog's confidence and polishing up those basic skills of sit stay, heeling and recalls. Your dog will be having so much fun he won't even know he's in "school!"
RUNNING TWO CLASSES THIS SESSION!!
Location: Finish Forward Dogs | Saco, ME
Starting: February 25, 2015
Time: 6:30 - 2 spots open
Time: 7:30 - FULL
6 weeks - 45mins*
$120.00
REGISTER
Canine Core Fitness
ONE DAY Workshop
Location: Mr. Dog Training | Bath, ME
Starting: February 22, 2015
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm with a short lunch break.
2 hours of learning equipment, break, 30 min Fit Thru Circuit Training
$60 Working Spot (Full)
$25 Auditing Spot
ONE DAY Workshop
Location: Mr. Dog Training | Bath, ME
Starting: February 22, 2015
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm with a short lunch break.
2 hours of learning equipment, break, 30 min Fit Thru Circuit Training
$60 Working Spot (Full)
$25 Auditing Spot
Photo from Hundeschule Harmony Life with dogs
TREIBBALL - Soccer for dogs!!
"FIND IT" FUN! Scent Games
A fun class to introduce your pups to scent games. Designed to develop your dog’s natural scenting abilities
by using their love of toys, food and exercise. It’s a great way for your dog to have fun, build confidence,
and burn lots of mental and physical energy.
Location: Telling Tails, Fryeburg, ME
Starting: November 4, 2014
Time: 7:00
4 Weeks
Visit www.tellingtailstraining.com to register
A fun class to introduce your pups to scent games. Designed to develop your dog’s natural scenting abilities
by using their love of toys, food and exercise. It’s a great way for your dog to have fun, build confidence,
and burn lots of mental and physical energy.
Location: Telling Tails, Fryeburg, ME
Starting: November 4, 2014
Time: 7:00
4 Weeks
Visit www.tellingtailstraining.com to register
Novice Obedience 101
Are your rally signs pointing to the obedience ring?
CDSP Obedience is a great way to get started! The 101 class is for those dog and handler teams that have competed in any venue of rally and would like to give obedience a try. We will go over each exercise in detail, problem solve trouble spots and discuss handler etiquette in the ring. This is also a great class for those already in Novice and need some polishing.
Location: Finish Forward Dogs | Saco, ME
Starting: October 22, 2014
Time: 6:30
6 Weeks - $120.00 Limited to 6* dogs per class
**Class may be combine with open depending on registration. It would stay at 6:30pm
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Novice/Open/Utility Obedience
Getting ready for the ring? This is the class for you! Our focus will be on attention heeling, stand for exam, retrieves and “go outs” for CDSP. This is excellent work for those showing in AKC and UKC as well. We will accommodate exercises as needed. In N/OO some section of class will be group oriented (everyone working at the same time) and others will be dog/handler teams working individually with the instructor.
Full Run Thrus for either level on week 6.
Location: Finish Forward Dogs | Saco, ME
Starting: October 22, 2014
Time: 7:30
6 Weeks - $120.00 Limited to 6* dogs per class
**Class may be combine with 101 depending on registration. It would start at 6:30
REGISTER
Are your rally signs pointing to the obedience ring?
CDSP Obedience is a great way to get started! The 101 class is for those dog and handler teams that have competed in any venue of rally and would like to give obedience a try. We will go over each exercise in detail, problem solve trouble spots and discuss handler etiquette in the ring. This is also a great class for those already in Novice and need some polishing.
Location: Finish Forward Dogs | Saco, ME
Starting: October 22, 2014
Time: 6:30
6 Weeks - $120.00 Limited to 6* dogs per class
**Class may be combine with open depending on registration. It would stay at 6:30pm
REGISTER
Novice/Open/Utility Obedience
Getting ready for the ring? This is the class for you! Our focus will be on attention heeling, stand for exam, retrieves and “go outs” for CDSP. This is excellent work for those showing in AKC and UKC as well. We will accommodate exercises as needed. In N/OO some section of class will be group oriented (everyone working at the same time) and others will be dog/handler teams working individually with the instructor.
Full Run Thrus for either level on week 6.
Location: Finish Forward Dogs | Saco, ME
Starting: October 22, 2014
Time: 7:30
6 Weeks - $120.00 Limited to 6* dogs per class
**Class may be combine with 101 depending on registration. It would start at 6:30
REGISTER
