We have a new session of classes starting the week of June 22.  Check out the schedule below to see what we have to offer you!  The next session will begin in August, and we will have a schedule posted in July. 

To register for a class, please contact us at pawsitivepawsaca@qwestoffice.net or 319-362-1991 and we will get you started!

Puppy and Adult Playgroups are $10/session or you may buy a punch card: 6 sessions for $50! These are pay as you go sessions!  *There will be no playgroup Friday, June 26.

You asked for it!  We now have puppy playgroups on Wednesdays as well!! Details below!!!!!

Puppy Playgroup is for puppies** 8 wks. to 10 mos. Please bring a copy
(not original) of your puppy's vet shots and lots of good treats. We make the learning experience for you and your puppy fun. We play games with the puppies to learn...Come...Sit...Stay...Settle (calm) Bite inhibition... take treats nicely Getting along with other dogs and with people.  Learning not to fear other dogs and people, not to jump up on people, bark too much, pulling on leash, etc. We are there to answer all of the questions you have that comes with a new puppy and help with any problems that may emerge with your puppy.  Puppy Playgroup meets WEDNESDAYS and/or Fridays from 6:00-7:00.  

Adult Playgroup is for adult dogs** who need work on socialization skills, with other dogs and humans. Dogs learn how to play and interact with each other, and will spend time off leash during this session.The playgroup style sessions also reinforce appropriate behaviors.  Adult Playgroup meets Fridays from 7:15-8:15. 

**Dogs will be evaluated for these sessions to ensure they receive the best experience possible.

The following one hour classes run for 7 weeks, $85 per 7 week-session.  See the schedule for day and time of each class.  We do rotate our class schedule per term to make it more flexible for those who want to take classes.

NEW CLASS SCHEDULE!  STARTING THE WEEK OF AUGUST 17!

Puppy PreSchool:  puppies 8 weeks to 5/6 months will do a lot of socializing, while learning all of the basics in a fun and rewarding way.  Also addressing potty training, bite inhibition, etc.  Includes training and testing for the AKC STAR program.  Sign up now to get a STAR Puppy!

Puppy Kindergarten: puppies 5/6 months to 12 months will have fun learning basics: walking on a leash, potty training, sitting, coming, & other positive skills!  Call now to get more information on how you can have a STAR puppy!

Puppy Agility: puppies 8 wks to 9 months will have a lot of fun with tunnels, low jumps, and other pieces, while reinforcing behavior and building confidence.

Puppy Agility 2:  for those puppies who have taken puppy agility 1 but are not yet old enough to go on to the regular agility classes!

Clicker is Quicker:  covers the same skills as Home Obedience 1 (sit, down, stay, loose leash walking, etc), while using a clicker as a positive training tool.  Great for dogs who struggle with focus.

Home Obedience 1: puppies/dogs 7 months and up will learn the basics: sit, down, loose leash walking, etc., addressing problem behaviors as needed. 

Home Obedience 2: for dogs ready to continue with basic skills, adding more skills, hand signals, distractions, etc. Prepares students for the CGC test if interested.  The test will be offered at the end of the class for those interested.  Home Obedience I (or equivalent) is recommended before taking this class. 
                  CGC Test:  Canine Good Citizen test shows your dog can behave appropriately in society. There are 10 skills toward mastering the AKC title.

Pet Therapy:  prep class will give you the opportunity to work out and prepare the dog's skills needed to take the TDI or Delta tests for pet therapy.  We will work on all aspects of the CGC, as well as other skills needed to pass these tests.  Additional information and references will be included to help you connect with evaluators for these tests as well. (Delta requires an additional session with them in addition to the test, however they do not work on the dog's skills for this test in their session).

Doggy Dancing (Freestyle): is a sport that combines obedience, teamwork, music, and movement to create an artistic dance. Recommended for dogs who have had basic obedience or the equivalent.  PPA offers classes for both beginning freestyle AND BEYOND!

Advanced Freestyle Workout:  is a time for those dogs that know freestyle to come and work on creating and perfecting their skills and routines.  This will be a pay as you go session.  Please contact PPA to see if your freestyle companion is ready for this workout session!

Rally Obedience: is an obedience obstacle course you and your dog handle as a team by following signs suggesting turns, halts, commands, etc.  A great way to practice your obedience while having a lot of fun.  You can even choose to compete if you want to!  Recommended for dogs who have had basic obedience or the equivalent. 

Off Leash:  class will work on getting dogs to work off leash in the home environment.  This class will start at the level of the dogs enrolled, and work from there.  We also teach formal obedience to go in the ring.  The size of the class allows us to work a lot on individual desires.  Recommended for dogs who have had basic obedience or the equivalent, and know basic commands.

Beginning Flyball:  get into the wonderful world of flyball!  A relay race of 4 dogs who trigger a box, catch the ball, and return to their owner.  This class starts will get your dog off to a great start in learning flyball!

****The age suggestions above may vary due to the maturity of your puppy. If you are unsure or have concerns, please contact us, and we will be more than happy to help you determine the appropriate class for your puppy.