Ruff n’ tumble group classes

Our ruff and tumble classes have been postponed for the 2023 holiday season. Check back in with us after christmas for our up and coming classes in 2024. We look forward to assisting you soon!

We are still available for private lessons!
CALL TO SCHEDULE YOUR SPOT - 978-804-2498

The following Six programs are being offered at Ruff n’ Tumble Playcare in North Andover, MA.
​These group classes will have a maximum number of 6 dogs per class, and a minimum number of 4 dogs per class.

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silver package - $440

PURCHASE LEVEL 1 AND LEVEL 2 CLASSES
YOU RECEIVE - 12 WEEKS OF TRAINING &
A 20 MIN FREE PRIVATE LESSON WITH TRAINER
TO PRACTICE A BEHAVIOR OR
HAVE SOME ENRICHMENT TRAINING OR
TAKE THE AKC PUPPY STAR TEST
(Signing up for this package you save $90)

platinum package - $680

PURCHASE LEVEL 1, LEVEL 2, & CGC CLASSES
YOU RECEIVE - 18 WEEKS OF TRAINING &
A 60 MIN PRIVATE LESSON WITH TRAINER
& OBTAIN YOUR CANINE GOOD CITZENS TITLE
CGC TEST INCLUDED
(Signing up for this package you save $190)

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FOR THE PACKAGE OF YOUR CHOICE!

PUPPY BASICS
LEVEL 1

​Puppies Under 6 months - Start off on the right foot with your puppy.
6 Weeks - total $240/dog Class minimum is 3-4 dogs

***** THE FIRST CLASS IS THE SERIES OF 6 CLASSES IS JUST FOR THE HUMAN *****
NO DOGS ALLOWED AT THE FIRST CLASS
NOTE: If not enough dogs, classes may be postponed or
combined with another class for effective socialization.
QUALIFICATIONS - puppy shots, inc. Bortadella, Parvo, Distemper

CLASS 1 -
BEHAVIOR LECTURE - For the Human only
NO DOGS - You will learn
1.  Cognition in dogs in their thought process
2.  Socialization and what it means to the dog
3.  Mistakes we commonly made dog training
4.  Potty training if applicable
5.  Development as the dog ages
6.  Play and what it means to the dog
what to do and what not to do
7.  Exercise the good and bad of it
8.  Enrichment and keeping your pups busy
9.  Utilizing resources for training
10.  Canine body language and effective
communicating with our dogs​
11. Q/A

CLASSES 2 - 6
LEARN MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING TECHNIQUES

1. Problem puppy behaviors
Such as: jumping, nipping, barking, stealing.
2. Basic manners and key commands for real life situations including:
Focus, Name Game, Sit, Down, Come, Loose Leash, Impulse Control, Leave it, Drop it, & Body Handling.

ADULT BASICS
LEVEL 1

Adult dogs 6 months or older
Finding yourself dealing with some unwanted behaviors
from your adult dog, or newly adopted adult dog?
6 Weeks - total $240/dog - Class minimum is 4 dogs MAX 6 DOGS
***** THE FIRST CLASS IS THE SERIES OF 6 CLASSES IS JUST FOR THE HUMAN *****

SO NO DOGS ALLOWED AT THE FIRST CLASS.
NOTE: If not enough dogs, classes may be postponed
or combined with other classes
QUALIFICATIONS - Rabies, Bortadella, Parvo, Distemper, NO BITE HISTORY

CLASS 1 -
BEHAVIOR LECTURE - For the Human only
NO DOGS - You will learn
1.  Cognition in dogs in their thought process
2.  Socialization and what it means to the dog
3.  Mistakes we commonly made dog training
4.  Potty training if applicable
5.  Development as the dog ages
6.  Play and what it means to the dog
what to do and what not to do
7.  Exercise the good and bad of it
8.  Enrichment and keeping your pups busy
9.  Utilizing resources for training
10.  Canine body language and effective
communicating with our dogs​
11. Q/A

CLASSES 2 - 6
LEARN MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING TECHNIQUES

1. Problem adolescent and adult behaviors
Such as: jumping, nipping, barking, stealing.
2. Basic manners and key commands for
real life situations including:

Focus, Name Game, Sit, Down, Come, Loose Leash, Impulse Control, Leave it, Drop it, & Body Handling.

PUPPY BASICS
LEVEL 2

PUPPIES UNDER 6 months
6 Weeks - Class minimum is 4 dogs MAX IS 6 DOGS

QUALIFICATIONS - 2nd set of puppy shots, inc. Bortadella, PARVO, DISTEMPER
NOTE: If not enough dogs, classes may be combined.


Puppies graduating level one.
We will continue working with our Basic manners by adding distance, distractions, duration with the key commands:
Focus, name game, Sit, Down, Come, Loose Leash, Leave it, Drop it.

We be working in real life situations, by adding noises, other dogs, etc.
We will learn advanced techniques such as: cooperative care (grooming, vet visits), target training (nose target, chin rest, body rest), station training (go to mat, bed or crate), and proper greetings, etc.

ADULT BASICS
LEVEL 2

Adult dogs 6 months or older
6 Weeks - Class minimum is 4 dogs CLASS MAX IS 6 DOGS.
IF YOU HAVE TAKEN OUR LEVEL 1 CLASS YOU WILL RECIEVE $72 OFF THIS CLASS.

QUALIFICATIONS - Rabies and Bortadella, PARVO, DISTEMPER
NOTE: If not enough dogs , classes may be combined

Adult dogs graduating level one.
We will continue working with our Basic manners by adding distance, distractions, duration with the key commands:
Focus, name game, Sit, Down, Come, Loose Leash, Leave it, Drop it.

We be working in real life situations, by adding noises, other dogs, etc.
We will learn advanced techniques such as: cooperative care (grooming, vet visits), target training (nose target, chin rest, body rest), station training (go to mat, bed or crate), and proper greetings, etc.

CLICK IT

CLICK IT TRAINING
6 Weeks - total $240/dog

lEARN HOW TO MOVE TO A CLICKER INSTEAD OF A VERBAL MARKER
lEARN MORE ADVANCED SHAPING, CAPTURING & BACK CHAINING TECHNIQUES
PRACTICE WITH EXISTING BEHAVIORS, AND LEARN NEW BEHAVIORS.
SUCH AS.. DOG pOSITIONS, TRICKS, RECOVERY & MOTIVATION

​QUALIFICATIONS -
NO BITE HISTORY, lEVEL 1 AND LEVEL 2,
Rabies, Bortadella, PARVO, DISTEMPER

CALM THE STORM

Make your walks better
6 Weeks - total $240/dog - MAX 4 DOGS

Is your dog reactive on leash towards other dogs?
Do you have resource guarding, people, food, toys?
Can you tell the difference?
Is it excitement, fear or aggression?

​QUALIFICATIONS - NO BITE HISTORY, Rabies and Bortadella, PARVO, DISTEMPER

Start Dates: T.B.D. Please inquire

trick training

Trick training
6 Weeks - total $240/dog

This class is a beginners trick training class.
You will learn, Roll Over, Spin, Left, Right, Center, Front, Jump, Paw,
High Five, Sit Pretty, Crawl, Play dead, if time allows, put your toys away.

​QUALIFICATIONS - NO BITE HISTORY, Rabies and Bortadella, PARVO, DISTEMPER

Start Dates: T.B.D. Please inquire

nosework training

nosework training
6 Weeks - total $240/dog

This class is a beginners Nosework class.
You will learn the basics of Nosework. AKA Scent training.
Hides will increase in difficulty over the 6 weeks.

​QUALIFICATIONS - NO BITE HISTORY
Rabies, Bortadella, Parvo, Distemper

Start Dates: T.B.D. Please inquire

CGC CERTIFICATION

AKC - Canine Good Citizen
6 Weeks - total $240/dog

Preparation classes for taking the CGC exam.
Pre-curser certification for Therapy Dogs and Service Dogs

​QUALIFICATIONS -
NO BITE HISTORY, lEVEL 1 AND LEVEL 2,
Rabies, Bortadella, PARVO, DISTEMPER


Start Dates: T.B.D. Please inquire