Obedience, Puppy, and Specialty Classes
Fusion Pet Retreat’s training center has a wide range of class offerings to fit many dogs’ needs. Each class is lead by an experienced instructor, dedicated to personal growth and continuing education in the field. We focus on a positive and progressive approach to dog training and behavior.
All classes are hosted in the comfort of a climate-controlled 11,000 sq. ft. indoor facility.
Upcoming Puppy Classes and Playgroups
Puppy Socialization Class
Length: 6 – 1 hour lessons
Cost: $140
Give your puppy a head start in a fun, safe environment! This class features engaging socialization, supervised off-leash play with puppies of similar age and size, and essential foundation training.
Build your puppy’s confidence and skills while preparing them for a lifetime of adventures.
Who is this class appropriate for?
- Puppies between 8-16 weeks. All puppies must be 16 weeks or younger on the first day of class.
- Puppies that are up-to-date on age-appropriate vaccinations and/or boosters.
- Puppies of any breed or size.
Puppy Foundation Skills (Drop-In Class)
Length: 1 – hour long lesson
Cost: $25
This drop-in class is perfect for anyone interested in advanced training, dog sports, or building strong foundational skills with their puppy.
You and your puppy will have the opportunity to socialize and learn essential foundation skills to support future training and activities together.
Prerequisites:
- Puppies must be at least 10 weeks old at the start of the class.
- Puppies must have been in their home for at least one week before the start of the class
Puppy Playtimes (for puppies 8-12 weeks old)
Length: 1 – 45 minute playtime
Cost: $17
Enjoy watching your 8 -12 week old puppy romp and play with other friendly puppies in an engaging and stimulating environment. Our skilled trainers will carefully supervise the interactions, guiding the playtime to promote the development of healthy social skills. They will facilitate play that encourage positive behavior and good manners, all while ensuring that every interaction is safe and enjoyable. Rest assured, your furry companion will thrive and make new friends in this nurturing setting designed specifically for their growth and socialization.
Puppy Playtimes (for puppies 12-16 weeks old)
Length: 1 -45 minute playtime
Cost: $17
Enjoy watching your 12 -16 week old puppy romp and play with other friendly puppies in an engaging and stimulating environment. Our skilled trainers will carefully supervise the interactions, guiding the playtime to promote the development of healthy social skills. They will facilitate play that encourage positive behavior and good manners, all while ensuring that every interaction is safe and enjoyable. Rest assured, your furry companion will thrive and make new friends in this nurturing setting designed specifically for their growth and socialization.
Puppy Playtimes (for puppies 16-20 weeks old)
Length: 1 – 45 minute playtime
Cost: $17
Enjoy watching your 16 – 20 week old puppy romp and play with other friendly puppies in an engaging and stimulating environment. Our skilled trainers will carefully supervise the interactions, guiding the playtime to promote the development of healthy social skills. They will facilitate play that encourage positive behavior and good manners, all while ensuring that every interaction is safe and enjoyable. Rest assured, your furry companion will thrive and make new friends in this nurturing setting designed specifically for their growth and socialization.
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy
Length: 6 – 1 hour lessons
Cost: $140
Join us for an AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy class! This course focuses on everything you and your puppy need to start off on the right paw together.
“S.T.A.R.” stands for Socialization, Training, Activity, and Responsible Ownership.
At the end of the training course, the instructor will administer the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy test, and your puppy can earn their very first AKC Title!
Upcoming Obedience and Manners Classes
Basic Manners
Length: 6 – 1 hour lessons
Cost: $159
This class is the perfect starting point for dogs of all ages! Our Basic Manners class is expertly crafted to create a strong foundation that will lead to lifelong reliability and consistency in your dog’s behavior. This commitment will enhance your relationship for years to come.
We take an innovative approach by focusing on practical skills that will make a difference in your daily life, such as polite greetings, relaxing on a mat, mastering doorway manners, coming when called, loose leash walking, maintaining engagement amidst distractions, and much more!
Additionally, our program prioritizes thorough understanding over speed, ensuring that your dog learns to respond reliably and consistently, no matter where you are or when you call on them. Enroll today and set your dog up for a brighter future!
Beyond Manners
Length: 6 – 1 hour lessons
Cost: $140
This class is a must-attend, as it builds upon the hard work and foundational skills your dog gained in our Basic Manners class. “Beyond Manners” takes your dog’s training to the next level! This is your chance to engage in exciting and advanced training techniques that will significantly enhance your dog’s obedience and behavior.
In “Beyond Manners,” we will concentrate on important skills such as sending your dog to a mat while you answer the door, recalling your dog from distractions even when you are out of sight, walking on a loose leash amid distractions, and teaching your dog to leave highly tempting items alone on cue. Additionally, we will cover how to facilitate structured greetings on a leash with friendly strangers or other dogs, along with many more essential skills! Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your bond and transform your dog into an exemplary companion.
Canine Good Citizen Prep
Length: 6 – 1 hour lessons
Cost: $140
- Greeting a friendly stranger and sitting politely for petting
- Ability to be handled, examined and receive husbandry-type handling from a stranger
- Loose leash walking including; automatic stopping, u-turns, about-turns, passing a neutral dog and walking through a crowd.
- Common Obedience skills: ‘sit’, ‘down’, ‘wait’/’stay’, and recall
- Ability to recover after and accept a startling sound and movement
- Ability to be held on-leash by a stranger while their owner is out-of-sight for three minutes without becoming distressed.
Dog must have completed Beyond Manners or equivalent Intermediate/Advanced obedience class.
Community Canine (CGCA) and Urban (CGCU) Prep
Length: 6 – 1 hour lessons
Cost: $140
The AKC Community Canine program empowers you to train your dog to be an exceptional canine citizen. Through a 10-part AKC Community Canine test, you and your dog navigate real-life situations—like busy sidewalks and local parks—building confidence to fully embrace daily adventures, no matter what challenges come your way.
The AKC Urban CGC title takes your journey even further. It tests your dog’s skills in vibrant city settings. To earn the AKC Urban CGC title, your dog must pass 10 steps of the test, successfully handling environments filled with cars, streets to cross, sounds, and fast-paced distractions. Embrace the experience and watch your bond grow!
For more information on either of these programs, check out this link.
Prerequisite:
Dogs must have passed the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) evaluation to take this class.
Canine Good Citizen and Tricks Evaluation
Length: 1 hour Evaluation
Cost: $35
- Greeting a friendly stranger and sitting politely for petting
- Ability to be handled, examined, and receive husbandry-type handling from a stranger
- Loose leash walking including: automatic stopping, u-turns, about-turns, passing a neutral dog and walking through a crowd.
- Common Obedience skills: ‘sit’, ‘down’, ‘wait’/’stay’, and recall
- Ability to recover after and accept a startling sound and movement
- Ability to be held on-leash by a stranger while their owner is out of sight for three minutes without becoming distressed.
For more information about AKC Trick Dog title requirements, click here.
Impulse Control
Length: 6 – 1 hour lessons
Cost: $160
This six-week class is perfect for dogs that struggle with distractions, need to enhance their reliability, and tend to become overly excited easily.
We will draw on concepts and techniques from renowned trainers such as Leslie McDevitt, author of “Control Unleashed,” Susan Garrett, author of “Crate Games,” and Dr. Karen Overall, who developed the widely recognized “Protocol for Relaxation.”
Together, you and your dog will master practical skills that will significantly boost their engagement, reliability, and impulse control. This class will guide your dog in channeling their intelligence and energy into positive, stimulating activities—saving you from the stress of handling hyperactive behavior! Furthermore, your dog will learn essential techniques to manage their excitement and effectively relax, shaping a calmer and more focused companion. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your dog’s skills and strengthen your bond.
Leash Manners
Length: 3 – 1 hour lessons
Cost: $75
In this three-week-long class, you and your dogs will work together to achieve polite leash manners! Get ready to improve your leashed walks with your dog by focusing on engagement skills (such as; whiplash turn, re-orienting, and automatic re-engagement), working around distractions (skills such as; ‘Leave it’, ‘let’s go!’, and ‘practical premack principle’) and, of course, good old fashioned loose leash walking training using multiple different (minimally invasive and low-stress) methods to find what works best for your particular dog!
Reliable Recall
Length: 3 – 1 hour lessons
Cost: $75
It is possible to achieve a reliable recall with any dog, and we can show you how in this fun three-week class! You will learn how to manage distractions, practice effectively, and, most importantly, establish a strong recall that you can take on all your future adventures!
In this class, you’ll discover how to avoid common mistakes in recall training, understand the different types of recalls, utilize your environment to your advantage, and reinforce a strong recall for the long term.
Brewery Manners at Unmapped Brewing
Length: 3 – 1 hour lessons
Cost: $75
Enhance your dog’s brewery etiquette at Unmapped Brewing Co. by enrolling in our exciting 3-week class, led by the skilled trainers from Fusion Pet Retreat! This educational experience will equip you and your furry friend with essential skills to make them the ultimate patio and brewery companion. You’ll learn invaluable tips and tricks, such as how to settle on a mat, ignore distractions, walk nicely, wait at the bar, and how to proactively manage your dog to ensure they excel in any social setting—all while enjoying quality time together.
Polite Greetings
Length: 3 – 1 hour lessons
Cost: $75
Greetings don’t need to be a full-contact sport! In this three-week long class your dog will learn the skills necessary to greet you and your guests politely. You and your dog will learn how to set them up for success during greetings, how to achieve a reliably polite greeting, protocols for when guests come over and a variety of other useful impulse control skills!
This class is fantastic for dogs of any age or skill level!
Upcoming Specialty Classes
Fungility
Length: 6 – 1 hour lessons
Cost: $160
This class was created with the average dog owner and newbie to dog sports in mind. This class is for the individual and their dog that want to dabble into dog agility and see if it is the dog sport for them. This class is not formatted for those with the intention to compete.
Who is this class best suited for?
Individuals with little to no interest in competing in agility and just want to give it a try or run for fun. (Note: this class can still benefit those that are interested to compete “someday” but rather want to see how their dog enjoys agility. This class is a great teaser to see what all the sport of agility can offer). Dogs that need to improve their confidence in new environments. (ie: dogs that may be stressed in a class with too much criteria).
Requirements: Dog must have completed Basic Manners or equivalent class. Dog must be at least 1 year of age.
Sports Sampler
Length: 6 – 1 hour lessons
Cost: $160
Not sure what sport you and your dog would enjoy most? Try a couple! In this 6-week class, you and your canine partner will get to dip your toes into a variety of exciting sports and activities! Jump into the exciting sport of Agility, go nose-deep into Scent Detection, pick up a new skill with FETCH, explore the fun of Rally, learn a new Trick, and experiment with mentally enriching games and activities!!
This class is ideal for dogs of all ages, sizes, and skill levels. Whether you are interested in dog sports or are just looking for a date-night activity with your dog, you can be sure that you’ll have a blast with this fun class!
Introduction to Therapy Dog
Length: 6 – 1 hour lessons
Cost: $140
Introduction to Therapy Dog is a fun 6 week class that will teach you the skills tested in the Pet Partners Therapy Dog Evaluation. A handler and a therapy dog are a team that offer comfort to people in settings such as schools, libraries, nursing homes, hospitals, and at events. This volunteer status is explored in this class as you learn and practice the basic skills needed for your dog and you to be successful. At the end of the class you will be provided some options for testing. This is a great opportunity to give back to your community the love your pet has to offer!
1.) Dogs must be over 12 months old.
2.) Dogs must have passed the Canine Good Citizen Evaluation or have the Instructors prior approval to enroll.
3.) Dog should enjoy meeting people and should not display reactivity to people or other dogs.
4.) Dogs must have been in your home for at least 6 months prior to the start of the class.
Get Sniffy with It
Length: 6 – 1 hour lessons
Cost: $140
Dogs see the world through their nose and in this just-for-fun class you will tap into their powerful sense of smell in an enriching, fun and (best of all) mentally exhausting game!
In this fun three-week long class your dog will learn how to hunt and search for hidden treats- and you will learn some new ways to burn off a surprising amount of you dogs extra energy!
This class is great for anyone that is interested in dipping their toes into the exciting sport of canine nosework in a relaxed, and beginner friendly environment. Dogs of any age, training ability and physical ability are invited to learn how fun it can be to engage your dogs nose!
Introduction to FETCH
Length: 6 – 1 hour lessons
Cost: $140
– How to achieve reliable retrieves on cue
– Fun drills and real test simulations
– Positive, reward-based training techniques
AKC Tricks
Length: 6 – 1 hour lessons
Cost: $140
Whether you want to teach your dog entertaining new tricks or are aiming to earn AKC Trick Dog Titles, this engaging 6-week class is the perfect choice! Each week, you and your pup will learn a variety of tricks—ranging from playful spins and high-fives to more advanced skills—using positive, reward-based training methods.
The class is designed to build your dog’s confidence, strengthen your bond, and help you achieve your training goals in a supportive, encouraging environment. By the end, you’ll be well prepared to earn AKC Trick Dog Novice Title or simply enjoy showing off your dog’s new talents!
Introduction to Rally for Beginners
Length: 6- 1 hour lessons
Cost: $140
Discover the exciting world of Rally with your dog in this welcoming, beginner-friendly class—perfect for anyone brand new to the sport! You’ll get hands-on practice with every Novice level sign, while you and your dog master the step-by-step mechanics behind each skill. Plus, we’ll break down the rules and scoring so you feel confident going into our Rally Beginner/Novice classes. If you’ve ever been curious about Rally but felt intimidated to start, this fun and supportive 6-week course is the perfect way to jump in and enjoy learning together!
Prerequisites for this class:
-We recommend dogs complete both Basic Manners and Beyond Manners classes before enrolling.
-Dogs should be able to walk next to your side on a loose leash for at least 50 feet.
-Dogs should reliably sit and lie down on cue.
-Dogs should be able to stay or wait in position while you walk at least 6 feet away.
AKC Rally Obedience- Beginner/Novice
Length: 6 – 1 hour lessons
Cost: $140
Jump into the exciting world of Rally with your dog in this fun 6-week class, perfect for newcomers or those at the Beginner/Novice level! Experience the joy of teamwork as you and your pup learn to navigate AKC Rally Novice signs and develop the skills behind each one. With plenty of hands-on practice, fun challenges, and opportunities to build confidence, you’ll discover just how rewarding this sport can be!
Skills they will need before taking this class:
-Your dog is able to walk directly next to your left side on a completely loose leash for at least 3 minutes or for 100 feet (with the use of rewards)
-Is able to sit and lay down reliably on cue next to your left side (in heel position)
-Is able to sit and stay reliably on cue in a sit, down and standing position.
-Is able to lay down and stay reliably on cue
Our Obedience and Puppy Training Team
Fusion’s passionate team of professionals are trained by a certified behaviorist and take continuing education seriously.
Denise Nord
Puppy And Competitive Obedience Instructor
Bio coming soon!
Jaceil Carreux CPDT-KA
Puppy, Obedience & Behavior Instructor
Bio coming soon!
Kayla Salsberg
Puppy and Obedience Instructor
I love watching puppies and adult dogs grow into the well-mannered dogs we know they can be. I’m happy to work with each owner to accommodate their dog’s specific needs and abilities, as each dog learns differently. Let me get to know you and your dog and show you how fun and rewarding training can be!
Taylor Drankiewicz CPDT-KA
Puppy and Obedience Instructor
I have a 3 year old German Shepherd named Maggie. I have experience in obedience, service dog training (diabetic alert and mobility aid), and agility. I am a CPDT-KA. I also have a Bachelors degree in Animal Science with an emphasis on companion animals. My passion is strengthening the bond between humans and their dogs.
Timera Cyr CPDT-KA
Puppy and Obedience Instructor
Science, animal behavior and training have been my passions since childhood. I love helping people develop deeper connections with their dogs through better communication and understanding. I have 2 dogs and 2 cats named Adenine, Cytosine, Thymine and Guanine. They are named after the DNA base pairs.
Connie Priesz CTDI
Therapy animal Instructor & Evaluator
Connie has had therapy animals since 2011 and loves teaching others and help them to bring joy and comfort to those in need through volunteering with their animal. She is a Pet Partner Therapy Dog evaluator and AKC Canine Good Citizen and Trick Dog evaluator. She is a therapy dog team and a Animal Assistance Crisis Response team with her dog Kimber. She is the President of North Star Therapy Animals who have Pet Partner registered teams.
Aria Frazer
Rally and Obedience Instructor
Bio Coming Soon…
Susanne Wollman
Puppy and Obedience Instructor
Bio Coming Soon…
Alysha Riel
Rally and Tricks Instructor
Bio Coming Soon…
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- Monday 10-11am,
- Tuesday 10-11am or 5-6pm,
- Wednesday 10-11am or 2-3pm,
- Thursday 10-11am or 5-6pm,
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