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“Dr. Ericka is so gentle and patient, and thanks to her training Clancy has become a joy to all: Neighbors, family, and our friends. We can never thank Dr. Ericka enough. She is truly one in a million.” –Ann O’Connor, Palm Coast
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Want a polite & friendly puppy?
At our classes, puppies learn good manners and social skills for life in a safe environment.
Puppy Kindergarten
Puppy First Grade
Tricks Class
Agility For Fun (Beginning, Refresher)
**Classes will not be available until 2012**
Early training and socialization give you the best chance of raising your puppy into a well-behaved, friendly, safe adult dog. We cover all the fundamentals—from house-training and puppy manners to handling, chew training, and alone training.
- Basic obedience. The 5 must-know commands.
- Prevent common behavior problems. Like house-soiling, aggression, and destructiveness.
- Socialization. Positive experiences with new people and dogs are crucial to your dog’s behavioral well-being.
- The puppy A–Z. Tips, tools, and survival skills. How to puppy proof your home, choose a leash and collar, and much more.
For: Puppies 8–16 weeks old (max 6 puppies per class).
Where: Lobby of Flagler Animal Hospital.
When: NA
Duration: 6 weeks.
Prereqs: Must have first set of DHPP vaccinations 7+ days before class start. Intranasal bordetella recommended. Must complete negative stool sample before first class.
Cost $100.
Download registration form (doc 29KB).
Download the FREE textbook (PDF 4.7MB): Dr Ian Dunbar’s AFTER You Get Your Puppy.
Puppy First Grade
Build on the foundation you laid in Puppy Kindergarten. Train your adolescent dog to pay attention, mind his manners in company, and generally develop into a well-behaved, easygoing adult dog. We perfect your dog’s basic behaviors—and tell you how to get safely through your dog’s teenage phase.
- Basic obedience. Sit, down, stay, and come are the cornerstones of good manners.
- Impulse control. Adolescence is when jumping, leash-pulling, and barking can get out of control. We won’t let rude doggy behavior get the better of you.
- Paying attention. Young dogs have the attention span of a gold fish. Help your dog build this skill and you will reap the benefits his whole life.
- Socialization. Socialization maintenance is important—don’t let your dog regress into wariness of strangers or children. Keep him confident and friendly with this fun class.
For: Dogs 4 months–2 years old (max 6 dogs per class).
Where: Lobby of Flagler Animal Hospital. Map.
When: NA
Duration: 6 weeks.
Prereqs: Current proof of vaccinations. (Distemper, parvo, and rabies required. Bordetella and canine influenza recommended.)
Cost: $100.
Download registration form (doc 30KB).
Tricks Class
Learn new things, keep existing skills sharp—and do it while having fun. Not only will your dog learn showstopping tricks to impress friends and family, you will learn how to break any complicated behavior into small, easy-to-teach components.
- Good tricks for good manners. Make home life easier with Go To Your Mat, Chill, etc.
- Dog about town. Greetings are always polite when your dog knows Say Hi, Shake, and High Five.
- Freestyle moves. Boogie with your Beagle, tango with your terrier. You’ll learn Spin, Back Up, and Weave Through Legs.
- The showstoppers. Be the life of the party with Roll Over, Play Dead, Crawl, Take A Bow, Sit Up, and Jump Through Hoop.
For: Dogs of all ages.
Where: Lobby of Flagler Animal Hospital. Map.
When: NA
Duration: 5 weeks.
Prereqs: Current proof of vaccinations. (Distemper, parvo, and rabies required. Bordetella and canine influenza recommended.) Dogs must be dog- and people-friendly, and must have completed one basic obedience class.
Cost: $100.
Download registration form (doc 32KB).
Agility For Fun
Agility is the most popular dog sport around the globe. It’s fun, provides great exercise for both you and your dog, and dogs of any size and breed can take part.
What’s more, it’s a great way to spend time with your dog. Agility practice strengthens manners, sharpens your dog’s attention, and allows the two of you to work together as a team.
Beginning Agility For Fun
- Obstacles. Learn how to navigate the jumps, the tunnel, the weave poles, and the A frame.
- Sequencing. Once you master the obstacles individually, we practice putting them into a sequence.
- Body movement. Teach your dog how to move in synchronicity with you. Learn how to communicate to your dog what comes next using your body language.
For: Dogs 6+ months.
Where: Backyard of Flagler Animal Hospital. Map.
When: NA
Duration: 5 weeks.
Prereqs: Current proof of vaccinations. (Distemper, parvo, and rabies required. Bordetella and canine influenza recommended.) Dogs must be dog- and people-friendly, and must have completed one basic obedience class.
Cost: $120.
Download registration form (doc 32KB).
Refresher Agility For Fun
- Obstacles. Now we take on the chute, the dog walk, and the tire jump.
- Sequencing 201. Build on what you learned already and start putting together longer sequences.
- Body movement. Teach your dog how to move in synchronicity with you. Learn how to communicate to your dog what comes next using your body language.
For: Dogs 1+ year.
Where: Backyard of Flagler Animal Hospital.
When: NA
Duration: 5 weeks.
Prereqs: Current proof of vaccinations. (Distemper, parvo, and rabies required. Bordetella and canine influenza recommended.) Dogs must be dog- and people-friendly, and must have completed one agility class (Dr Ericka’s or equivalent).
Cost: $120.
Download registration form (doc 32KB).
Class Location
Flagler Animal Hospital: 130 Old Kings Rd. S.,
Flagler Beach, FL 32136 (386-439-1606)
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