Ventura Pet Wellness is now Truly Force Free!

The 6 week class is $185

Puppies must be 8 to 18 weeks old

Must have had at least 1 vaccine and deworming

Handlers 14 y/o to Adult  (to attend class without supervision)

Ultimate Puppy Kindergarten Includes: 

In the Ultimate Puppy Kindergarten Class we will introduce “clicker training” and your puppy will learn how to sit, stay, down, drop it, come, leave it, loose leash walking, go to bed, sit-stay, potty-training, brushing your dogs teeth, some agility fun and playtime at the end of each class (playtime is supervised by the instructor in an x-pen).
* Basic Obedience Cues

*Socialization 
* Beginning agility fun 
* A chance to have all your puppy questions answered

View our Safety Precautions for Ultimate Puppy Kindergarten here!

Check out the Positive Puppy Podcast here! 

The 6 week class is $185

For dogs 19 weeks and older

Must be current on vaccines

 Handlers 14 y/o to Adult  (to attend class without supervision) 

Good Manners 1 Class Includes:  

You and your dog will learn using modern, science based training. This class focuses on the beginnings of eye contact, sit/down/release, recall, loose leash walking, leave it/mine and an introductory target behavior. Dogs must be ready to work in a class environment around other people and dogs; dogs showing signs of moderate to severe fear or anxiety should do private training to get them ready to work in a class environment. This class gets you and your dog off to a great start on your relationship together! Whether you have a teenage pup, an adult dog, or a senior pup, all are welcome in Good Manners 1!

Prerequisites:  Dogs must be current on vaccines and ready to work in a class environment. Dogs 19 weeks and older are welcome, although puppies between the ages of 8 to 18 weeks in age are better suited for our Ultimate Puppy Kindergarten class! 

This class is in high demand! Has it been hard for you to get into the in-person Good Manners 1 Class? 

If you live in the Ventura, CA area, completion of the Truly Force Free Animal Training Good Manners Course allows you to enroll in Good Manners 2A at

Ventura Pet Wellness & Dog Training Center (www.venturapetwellness.com). 

 Students must submit the certificate of completion received after completing the online course to Ventura Pet Wellness & Dog Training Center via email to shannonvpw@gmail.com prior to enrolling into Good Manners 2A.  

The 6 week class is $185

For dogs 19 weeks and older

 Must be current on vaccines

 Handlers 14 y/o to Adult 

(to attend class without supervision)  

Good Manners 2 Class Includes: 

Good Manners 2 is for intermediate handlers and dogs. In Good Manners 2, we take the beginning behaviors from Good Manners 1 and work on adding in distractions, distance, and duration. This is where things really start to get fun! We also cover the handling skills of capturing, targeting, and shaping for an introduction to trick training and we start to work on beginning skills for the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) class and the Beginning Agility class. 

Prerequisites: Dogs must be ready to work in a class environment and have completed Good Manners 1 at Ventura Pet Wellness. 

The 6 week class is $195

Dogs of all ages are welcome!

 Must be current on vaccines 

 Handlers 14 y/o to Adult 

(to attend class without supervision) 

Good Manners 3 / CGC Class Includes:

This 6-week program includes 5 weeks of training followed by the CGC Test which will be held on the final day of class. (There will be no practice time on the final day of class). 

To view the list of items that your dog will be tested on 

please visit AKC.org!

Prerequisites: Good Manners 1, Good Manners 2A and Good Manners 2B at Ventura Pet Wellness.

The 6 week class is $185

Handler must be 14 years-Adult
Dogs of all ages welcome! 

 Must be current on vaccines

 Handlers 14 y/o to Adult (to attend class without supervision)   

Beginning Agility Class Includes:

Agility Courses are a great way to train, exercise and bond with your dog as they learn to go over jumps, through tunnels, planks, weave poles and master agility obstacles. Bring lots of soft, easy to eat treats for your dog and a 4-6 foot leash Dogs must be on a flat collar, harness or gentle leader. No choke chains or prong collars.

Prerequisites: Recommend attending 
Good Manners 1 & Good Manners 2 (not required)

The 6 week class is $185

Handler must be 14 years-Adult  

Dogs of all ages welcome! 

 Must be current on vaccines 

 Handlers 14 y/o to Adult (to attend class without supervision) 

Intermediate Agility Class Includes:

Intermediate Agility is for dogs that have taken the Beginning Agility class but still need work with the equipment. Dogs are introduced to all Agility equipment in this class. Dogs may do off leash work in this class, if appropriate. Intermediate Agility must be taken twice before moving forward to Advanced Agility. Bring lots of soft, easy to eat treats for your dog and a 4-6 foot leash. Dogs must be on a flat collar, harness or gentle leader. No choke chains or prong collars.  

Prerequisites: Requires permission from instructor to advance to next class

The 6 week class is $185

Handler must be 14 years-Adult 
Dogs of all ages welcome! 

 Must be current on vaccines 

 Handlers 14 y/o to Adult (to attend class without supervision) 

Advanced B Agility Class Includes:
This course is for dogs that are learning to run Agility Courses with instruction; additional handling skills are introduced. Dogs will do off leash work in this class. Bring lots of soft, easy to eat treats for your dog and a 4-6 foot leash. Dogs must be on a flat collar, harness or gentle leader. No choke chains or prong collars.

Prerequisites: Requires permission from instructor to advance to next class

The 6 week class is $185

Handler must be 14 years-Adult 
Dogs of all ages welcome! 

 Must be current on vaccines 

 Handlers 14 y/o to Adult (to attend class without supervision)

Advanced A Agility Class Includes:

This course is for dogs that are able to run courses with little or no instruction. Students must have permission from the instructor for this class. This class is for dogs that have successfully completed the Beginning, Intermediate (twice), and Advanced "B" Agility courses and are very comfortable on the equipment. Dogs will work off leash in this class. Bring lots of soft, easy to eat treats for your dog and a 4-6 foot leash. Dogs must be on a flat collar, harness or gentle leader. No choke chains or prong collars.

The 6 week class is $185

 Must be current on vaccines 

Age minimum dog – 6 months

 Handlers 16 y/o to Adult (to attend class without supervision) 

The Intro to Nose-Work Class (Interior) - Part 1 Includes: 

All dogs have an amazing sense of smell.  With this 6-week class, we will show your dog how to hone in on this amazing ability AND work them out both mentally and physically. Remember, a tired dog is a happy dog!  Nose Work is also one of the fastest growing dog sports in the country.  This introductory class is a great way to get started!  You can learn more about the sport of Nose Work here: www.nacsw.net.  In this class, dogs will be hunting for food hidden inside boxes, containers and throughout the interior of a room. Each week the dogs will be expected to work out increasingly difficult puzzles designed to increase their confidence, hunting ability and odor obedience. You will also receive weekly reviews containing tips on how you may practice at home.  Only one dog will work at a time, and all other dogs must be crated or secured in the car.  Crating dogs in between turns gives them a much needed rest, as Nose Work can be very taxing.  Dogs who are reactive to other dogs are welcome, but must wear a red bandanna.  However, this class is not appropriate for dogs who are people reactive/aggressive or have a biting history.  We are happy to work with these dogs individually. 

Course Requirements: Dogs must be comfortable being in a crate or secured in a car waiting their turn

 The 6 week class is $185 

Must be current on vaccines A

ge minimum dog – 6 months 

Handlers 16 y/o to Adult (to attend class without supervision)  

The Intro to Nose-Work Class (Exterior) - Part 2 Includes:

The objective of this class is to enhance the basic elements of K9 Nose-work taught in the Introduction K9 

• Increase the dog’s hunt drive to search for primary odor (food)
• Advance to complex problem solving exercises in searching for the primary odor
• Beginning leash handling skills for the dog handlers to support the dog during the searches
• Introducing exterior searches weather and dog comfort level permitting
• Introducing vehicle searches weather and dog comfort level permitting

All exercises will be adjusted to dog/handler skill and comfort levels within a certain environment.

Course Requirements: Introduction to K9 Nose-Work - Part 1 for dog/ handler team with Brigitte or other ANWI/CNWI, or a similar K9 Nose-work workshop (subject to instructor approval). Dogs not working, must be comfortable being either crated away from search area or secured in the car (weather permitting).

 The 6 week class is $185

 Must be current on vaccines 

Age minimum dog – 6 months Handlers 

16 y/o to Adult (to attend class without supervision)  

 The Intro to Nose-Work Class (Odor) - Part 3 Includes: 

Building on your dog’s experience in the Introduction to Nose Work class, this six-week class introduces your dog to the novel odor of Birch. We also work your dog on the four elements of Nose Work: Interior, Exterior, Vehicle and Container searches to increase his/her problem solving skills during searches and build drive and confidence.

Course Requirements: Registration must be pre-approved by a trainer. Completion of an NACSW® K9 Nose Work: Introduction to Nose Work class is required. Bring your dog’s favorite motivation, whether it is high-value treats or toys. All dogs must be either crated or confined to the car (weather permitting) when they are not working. You must bring your crate with you to class.

 The 6 week class is $185 

Must be current on vaccines 

Age minimum dog – 6 months 

Handlers 16 y/o to Adult (to attend class without supervision)  

 The Advanced Nose-Work Class (Odor) Includes:   

Advanced Class Objectives:

• thresholds and corners
• environmental considerations around airflow and weather conditions
• aged hides
• non-box containers
• how to set up and work through distractions
• how to evaluate search are challenges/approach,
• how to effectively search an area,
• multiple hides
• source inaccessible hides
• advanced vehicle searches
• building search stamina
• combo odors
• what to expect when trialing
• assessing trial readiness and
• problem solving individual team skills

Course Requirement: Dog must be on at least target odor birch and has completed Intro to Nose-Work (Odor: Interior, Exterior, Vehicle and Container Search)