Welcome To the Academy

The Academy of Dog Training and Agility is dedicated to the belief that both dog and handler can be improved in well being, mentally and physically by training together.

 

“8 Weeks of training is better than 8 Years of wishing you had."

 

 Our training methods are always positive reinforcement, to shape a positive behavior.  We feel that punitive methods tend to weaken the bonding process that is fundamental to the dog/trainer relationship.  Praise, food and clickers are used.  It must be fun for both dog and trainer or no real learning takes place.

As a team develops the bonding process is advanced. As mutual respect increases, mental stress is reduced. As the team progresses from performance wishes and dreams to expectation, the bond is completed. Expectation turns into measurable performance.

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Our 8 week classes start you and your dog on the way to a lifetime partnership.  Most classes meet for 1 hour each week during the 8 week sessions. New sessions starting all the time, year round.

• Obedience
  • Rally Obedience
  • Gateway
  • Beginners Obedience
  • Advanced Obedience
  • Competition Obedience
• Show Handling
• Agility
  • Fundamentals Agility
  • Pre-Beginners Agility
  • Basic Agility
  • Beginners Agility
  • Intermediate Agility
  • Advanced Agility
  • Competition Agility
• Puppy Head Start
• Canine Good Citizen Class
• Click Here to sign up for a Class with our online Class Registration

LESSONS: Small classes of generally 12 students or less.
PRIVATE LESSONS: Affordable one on one training.
FAMILY PRIVATE LESSONS: For all family members, who actively interact with the dog. Our goal is to get all individuals using the same commands so as not to confuse the dog. Also, it helps kids and dogs to respect each other.
SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS: 2 to 6 teams of about the same skill level. Form your own small classes.
SEMINARS: Several seminars on Dog Related Topics are also planned.
SWIMMING PAWS: Swimming Paws is available in the K9 pool. All dogs will be given a swim evaluation prior to starting any swim program. Good for your companion and great fun too!

The Indoor Area

We believe that our facilities are the best in the tri-state area. The indoor facility is fully matted with state of the art shock absorbing non-slip rubber flooring The training center is 10,000 square feet, well lighted, heated and air conditioned.

Advanced Rally Obedience and Agility students meet at our outdoor location when the weather permits. This location is close by the indoor facility. The outdoor location is well lighted and fenced. This 15,000 square foot paddock allows for full agility ring training for practice runs on real course layouts.

 

The Academy Club

The “Academy Club” provides:

• Indoor all weather training facility
• Agility and Obedience Equipment on premises
• 24/7 facility access

The Academy Club offers handlers and their dogs a place to practice.  It is set up for advanced obedience and agility handlers and their dogs.  You must have completed an advanced obedience class and at least a beginners agility class.

The Academy Store

Our store, open when there are classes, provides show and competition dog equipment and supplies.

Some of our specialty items include:

• Dog Coats
• Guardian Gear Crates
• Dog Seat Belts
• Collars and Leads for Performance Dogs
• Motivational Dog Games
  

 

Swimming Paws

We are pleased to announce that "SWIMMING PAWS", an exclusive swim club for exceptional dogs, is now accepting appointments for swimming evaluations, lessons and sessions. Call 302-588-4636 now!

 

The purpose of the "Swimming Paws" Swim Center is to provide a state of the art year round swimming facility for our dogs. The pool is 25' x 15', it is solar heated (with back up heat when there is no sun). The decking and stairs are safe slip proof materials. "Swimming Paws" provides scheduled evaluation of your dog's water abilities, swimming lessons if needed, and swim time.

It is located within the Academy of Dog Training & Agility at 89B Albe Drive, Newark, DE 19702.

Please go to "SWIMMING PAWS" to find out all about this new service for your dogs.

 

Canine Sports Massage Therapy By Sue Schneider, Certified Massage Therapist

The Academy of Dog Training and Agility is pleased to now offer the benefits of Sports Massage Therapy to our canine athletes and partners. (You do not need to be a club member to take advantage of this service.)

Sports massage therapy is used universally as a pre-event, post-event, and maintenance therapy for animal athletes involved in all types of competition. Because this therapy has been found useful in relieving and modifying the symptoms of a variety of ailments and conditions, its benefits also extend to healing, aging, arthritic, and obese dogs. 

 

Click here to learn about canine message therapy sessions and how to make an appointment.

 

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Click Here to learn about the Special Swimming Offer for PAWS for People teams.  We want to encourage all to take advantage of the superior conditioning and enjoyment that your dog will get from swimming.