When: Thursday, 1/9/2025 7:30 pm
(six consecutive weeks)

Are you looking for a fun, fitness class to provide exercise for your canine companion? Do you want to keep your dog safe and prevent injury?

Is your dog a bit of a couch potato? OR, are they high energy and in need of safe exercise? Are they already an athlete and take risks that could lead them to a veterinary office?

AKC Fit Dog Level 1 is a program which encourages owners to engage in fitness-related activities with their dogs, while minimizing the risk of injury. Completion of this class earns 3 points toward the Bronze title (5 points total required). 

At the end of class, your dog will be able to:

* Tuck sit, kick back stand, and fold down 

* Spin left and right

* Cookie stretches

* Shake a paw

* Rear foot target

* Cavaletti poles

* Obstacle courses

* ... and more!

Learn more about the program here: https://www.akc.org/sports/akc-family-dog-program/akc-fit-dog/

This 4 week seminar course is with Michael to learn the fundamentals of using the remote collar for increased freedom with your dogs. 2 weeks on site and 2 weeks out in the field.

Class cost includes the e-collar and will be yours to keep at the end of the class. If you already have your own e-collar, & with Michaels approval we will credit $120 for providing your own equipment

Your dog should have some basic obedience and engagement skills to get the maximum value from this class. If you are unsure if your dog is ready for this class, please email us to schedule an evaluation with Michael prior to class start

Dogs will be brought in to work 1 or 2 at a time, your dog needs to be comfortable being contained in your vehicle of one of our crates while waiting their turn.

Nosework 201 is our class to take your foundation skills into new environments and search for odor.

Each week class will be notified of where to meet and practice searching for Target Odor.

PREREQUISTES: previously taken Nosework 101 or have instructor approval

When: Monday, 1/13/2025 6:15 pm (six consecutive weeks)

Instructors: Tyra & Nancy

Drop in: $30 / Package $200

Puppy class is coming! Who has a new baby in the works??

Every Saturday at 10am for one hour each week

This class is designed to help you along your journey to the best dog life possible.

This class will be open enrollment to allow you to come and go as needed from 8 weeks to 9 months.

This is a fabulous class for ANY puppy. Companion, Sport, Working, or a combination of all.

In this class each week we will work on:

- Leash walking

- Mat stay

- Crate training

- Handling for grooming and vet care

- Greeting people

- Basics of sit and down

- Recall

- Leave it

- Preventing Resource guarding

- Preventing Reactivity

- Confidence

- Social skills

- And problem solving!

There are no pre-requisites for this class and we will meet you and your puppy where we are needed.

This class is $30 per drop in.

Interested in the AKC Canine Good Citizen titling options? 

We've got a great new set up! This is a rolling entry class.

More information about the CGC: Canine Good Citizen (CGC) – American Kennel Club (akc.org)

Club Canine

This is the cool kids club :D 

Just teasing! This class is a rolling entry is every Sunday at 12p and runs 1hr with some overflow depending on the activity of each week. 

This class is the dream child of Michael, our lead Behavior modification trainer and avid dog sports trainer. 

Each week Michael will meet with the class at various locations to work on a hybrid of advanced training skills and fun sports foundations. 

Excursions may include:
- Hiking

- Farmers Market

- Swimming 

- Urban walks

- Obedience challenge games

- Problem solving and more! 

This class is $30 per drop in.

In this class you'll have the opportunity to drop in and out from Jan 5 until March 30th, each Sunday, for 1 hour each week to develop, polish, and practice your competition obedience skills.

This is a group class which will be run in a "club like atmosphere". This means, each week you'll arrive and write your name + three goals on a board. We will work down the list of the 4 students and their goals working one on one or paired and grouped as needed.

We are available to cover:

- Heeling

- Motion exercises

- Positions

- Retrieves

- Holds

- Fronts

- Go outs

- Jumps

- Problem solving

We have experience in titling and coaching in:

- AKC

- UKC

- IGP

- Schutzhund

- Mondioring

- French Ring

- And more

Prerequisite:

- Ideally a solid understanding of Relationship building and Engagement

- Dogs need not be dog or human social but they must be capable of working in a reasonably sized space with both safely

Cost:

- $30 per drop in

Join us for Rally 101 with trainer Matt Viera! 

Rally is a dog sport that showcases your communication and obedience training between you and your dog. Competitors follow a set course and perform the exercise indicated at each sing before continuing onto the next sign. Rally has both virtual and in person trials, and is a great way to see if you enjoy dog sports. 

During Rally 101, Matt will introduce you to the different exercises each sign may ask for, how to move through a course, and procedure for entering and competing in your first trial. Class will also include how to refine the precisions and execution of your obedience cues while maintaining the fun of training with your dog

This class is 6 weeks and a recommended introduction prior to our Rally 201 rolling practice class. 

When: Saturday, 1/11/2025 12:30 pm

Cost: $200

Had a blast with your first Relationship & Engagement class? Ready to challenge those skills?

This 4 week class is off site, and will meet at a different location each week

Maddie wants to support you in taking these games on field trips and helping you troubleshoot those real life what-ifs

Back by popular demand, now with enough space to be done at the Milwaukie shop!! Does your dog love running, jumping, and playing? Do they have endless energy? Maybe you’ve been told you should try agility and are ready to give it a try, but aren’t sure that you’ll ever want to compete. In our Fun-gility class we teach the basics of the sport, without the competitive angle. This class is for you and your dog to have maximum fun, while learning basic obstacles and agility handling skills. This class is perfect for people exploring agility for the first time and completely novice friendly. Once you and your dog have mastered some body awareness and floor work you’ll begin exploring obstacles and chaining fun courses.

This class asks for food and/or toy play. It is appropriate for dogs who are successful in a group class setting, as we will work on skills together first before we run courses one at a time. It is not ideal for a human reactive dog as the instructors will provide hands-on support.

This is a small class that we run infrequently so sign up quickly to snag a spot! The instructors are Maddie and Amanda. Cost:

AKC STAR Puppy is a class program offered by the American Kennel Club which utilizes Positive Reinforcement training to build appropriate and healthy habits with puppies and their owners as a team. Upon completion, the AKC will send owners a certificate and medal 

Open to ages from 8 weeks to 10 months. At the end of class your puppy will be able to:

• walk on a loose leash

• sit & down

• come when called

• drop it

• greet people appropriately

• tolerate handling for basic grooming and care

• ... and more!

*AKC STAR Puppy does include an attendance requirement to attend the 6 classes to receive the certificate. 

AKC CGC? Responsible Dog Owner’s Pledge

I will be responsible for my dog’s health needs. These include:

• routine veterinary care including check-ups and vaccines

• adequate nutrition through proper diet; clean water at all times

• daily exercise and regular bathing and grooming

• I will be responsible for my dog’s safety.

• I will properly control my dog by providing fencing where appropriate, not letting my dog run loose, and using a leash in public.

• I will ensure that my dog has some form of identification when appropriate (which may include collar tags, tattoos, or microchip ID).

• I will provide adequate supervision when my dog and children are together.

• I will not allow my dog to infringe on the rights of others.

• I will not allow my dog to run loose in the neighborhood.

• I will not allow my dog to be a nuisance to others by barking while in the yard, in a hotel room, etc.

• I will pick up and properly dispose of my dog’s waste in all public areas such as on the grounds of hotels, on sidewalks, parks, etc.

• I will pick up and properly dispose of my dog’s waste in wilderness areas, on hiking trails, campgrounds and in off-leash parks.

• I will be responsible for my dog’s quality of life.

• I understand that basic training is beneficial to all dogs.

• I will give my dog attention and playtime.

• I understand that owning a dog is a commitment in time and caring.
  

Basic Obedience is our New to Training? Start Here class. This cycle is taught by trainer Matt

What we will cover each week:

1. luring, clear communication & reward strategies 

2. touch, down, introduction to Loose Leash Walking & Tug

3. Recall, Loose Leash Walking & tug pt 2

4. thresholds - go to your bed, wait at the door

5. leave it/drop it

6. putting it all together and next steps

Other topics we will cover include jumping, inappropriate play biting,  basic care (husbandry) and grooming

Our wonderful and requested class is back!

New to Nosework (previously Nosework 101) is our introduction class for scent based games taught by Nancy. This class will teach you the fundamentals of how to teach your dog to put value to odor, indicate, and search an area

Dogs do not need to have any previous experience with nosework. 

Nosework Field trips, practice, and coaching! 

FRIDAY evenings

Listen, Reactivity is the #1 challenge for most every pet dog we deal with. You are not alone and we are proud to say with our program Reactivity is not a life sentence. 

Join us for a six week class where we help you work on a two prong path to a better dog life. 

We will help you develop control and work to change the core reason for the reactivity itself. 

This is a 1 hr long class that occasionally runs over. We work at the dogs pace and would like to work each dog individually the first week or two. With this said you may need to either crate in our AC, crate in your car, or have a second handler to help hang with your pup until they're ready for the group setting. 

Contact us with any questions, all are welcome. We're here to help! 

Harmony Canine Presents: "Talent Show" with Nancy 

Ready to be the star of the dog park? Or at least stop blaming your pup for not fetching the remote? ? Come join our "Talent Show" class, where you (yes, YOU!) and your dog will learn some amazing tricks that’ll have your friends thinking you secretly hired a Hollywood trainer.

Trainer: Nancy, who’s not only a pro at dog training, but also SO much fun you’ll want to come just for her corny jokes. Seriously, she's a treat (see what we did there? TREAT?). 

What's the deal

Perfect for newbie dog owners (and seasoned pros who accidentally taught their dog to roll over and spill their drink).

Learn a couple of fun tricks to wow the crowd.

Strengthen your bond with your furball while practicing your human-dog communication skills.

 Class Finale: Show off your hard work in a real-life TALENT SHOW for your friends and family. This is your chance to prove your dog can do more than chew socks! ? Feeling a bit of stage fright? Just stay for the party at the end and tell your friends you’re at yoga.

Impress your friends. Delight your family. Confuse your neighbors. Sign up now! 

Discover the Heart of Therapy Dog Work with Nancy! 

Is your dog a natural comforter, bringing smiles and joy wherever they go? Our Therapy Dog 101 class is the perfect entry-level course for you and your pup to explore the world of therapy work together!

 Trainer: Nancy, an experienced therapy dog handler, has trained and worked with several therapy dogs throughout her career. She’s ready to share her expertise and guide you through the first steps of becoming a successful therapy dog team!

What You'll Learn:

What it takes to be a therapy dog and the role they play in providing comfort and support.

The skills your dog will need to interact with people in various environments (think hospitals, schools, and care facilities).

How to build a strong, calm, and caring partnership with your dog.

Why Join?

It’s a fantastic introduction for anyone curious about therapy dog work.

You and your dog can bring happiness, calm, and connection to those who need it most.

Strengthen your bond with your pup as you work towards a meaningful goal together.

Ready to start your journey toward becoming a therapy dog team and making a real difference? 

Join us in spreading comfort, one wag at a time!

Maddie is excited to refine your dogs Fetch skills into a jaw dropping performance.

This 4 week class will build the foundation of fetch, introduce distance and then take it on the road to overcome distractions