Classes Available at The American Canine Institute

Our Puppy Kindergarten program is a sixteen week puppy class that covers the importance of properly raising a puppy. The class covers Socialization, Training, Activity, Responsibility, health, nutrition, grooming, first aid, and housebreaking. We also address individual puppy behavioral problems in the class.

At the end of eight weeks, the Canine Good Citizen Program begins. This is a two part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for the owners and basic good manners for the dogs concluded with an AKC CGC test.

Eligibility:

10 weeks to 6 months of age
Current vaccinations

Duration:

Once a week for 1 hour for up to 16 weeks

Equipment:

Leash and properly fitted flat collar or a properly fitted training collar if needed

Price:

$250

In the class the handler and dog are taught the basic commands: sit, down, stay, and recall. During a class session the handler and dog are taught how to properly execute left and right turns, left and right turns-about, turn against the dog, a formal recall, and a stand.

Eligibility:

Dog is 6 months of age and older

Duration:

Once a week for 1 hour for 8 weeks

Equipment:

6 ft Leash and properly fitted “Training” Collar

Price:

$260

In this class, the handler and dog improve and advance their skills attained in Basic Obedience. New in place turns, perform sit and down stays while in motion, with some off leash exercises preparing the team for Advanced Obedience training.

Eligibility:

Dog and Handler have successfully completed Basic Obedience class

Duration:

Once a week for 1 hour for 8 weeks

Equipment:

6 ft Leash and properly fitted “Training” Collar

Price:

$290

All commands taught in Basic and Intermediate Obedience classes are performed off leash. A sit, down and stand commands are added during a recall, sit and down commands are completed at 40ft, 3 minute sit stays and 5 minute down stays are performed while the handler is out of sight of the dog.

Eligibility:

Dog and Handler have successfully completed Intermediate Obedience classes

Duration:

Once a week for 1 hour for 8 weeks

Equipment:

Leash and properly fitted “Training” Collar

Price:

$320

Regardless how a behavioral problem was created, no guilt feelings are warranted, only a resolve to eliminate the problem is needed.

Duration:

Varies based on the problem being solved. Most sessions are once a week for 1 hour. Training can take 12 weeks and sometimes longer

Price:

$175/session hour

American Canine Institute has developed one of the highest set of training standards in the service dog industry by adopting the principles of the International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP), American Kennel Club (AKC), and Canine Good Citizen programs. We also combined with recommendations of a leading medical community and ACI’s Behavioral Analyst to ensure that American Canine Institute’s training for service dogs are being met. All ACI standards and curriculums exceed the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.

We offer private training for owners and/or caregivers. Training includes teaching task training, such as retrieving dropped items, hearing alert, stability/mobility assistance, opening or closing doors, customized tasks, diabetic alert, and public access training.

Price:

$8,000 – $15,000