Group Classes
In person training to teach your dog everything from basic manners to sport skills.Group class with Sarah Forde
This scheduling page shows descriptions and upcoming times for group classes at Corral Creek Dog Sport Center with instructor Sarah Forde.
Sarah has been helping humans and their dogs work together and communicate clearly for over 10 years. Her background and first several years of training focused primarily on manners, tricks, behavior modification, and reactivity, but she now also loves working on sport specific training for fun and competition. Her training philosophy is that training is a team effort and should be fun for both dog and handler in order to be as effective as possible.
She shares her life with three border collies (Quest, Arrow, and Squid) and a senior terrier mix (Taffy), but has worked with hundreds of dogs from all breed groups. She currently competes in agility (AKC, UKI, USDAA) and has been on multiple national level podiums, rally obedience, competition obedience, and barn hunt.
Upcoming class interest list
Looking for a specific class or time that you don’t see yet? Help me plan the classes you want, when you want them! Fill out this quick form to let me know which classes you’d like to see in the future. As interest grows, more classes will be added to the schedule.
PLEASE READ BEFORE SIGNING UP
I will be traveling for most of the month of September for out of state competitions.
Because of this, some of the upcoming classes are scheduled for 5 weeks ($150), some for 6 weeks ($180), and one for 7 weeks ($210). Please check dates before signing up for classes! All classes have the number of weeks listed in the class title in the scheduling system.
Thanks for understanding!
Companion skills
Tricks
This 6 week group class covers both full tricks and foundations for more complicated skills. Tricks will vary each session based on what students want but may include:
+ Roll over/play dead
+ Crawl
+ Tell me a secret
+ Jump through hoop arms
+ Shy
+ Back up
+ Foot/back stall
+ Basketball/thing in a thing
+ Bounce
+ Cross your paws
+ And more!
Class is 6 weeks long (55 mins each week), utilizes positive reinforcement training, and is appropriate for all non-reactive dogs 16 weeks and older.
Upcoming session start dates:
11am Weds July 29
(This class is 6 weeks and runs from 7/29-9/2)
CGC Prep
This group class covers skills to prepare dogs for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test, including:
+ Focus and engagement without immediate food rewards
+ Loose leash walking
+ Polite greetings
+ Stays
+ Neutral dog passing
Class is 6 weeks long (55 mins each week), utilizes positive reinforcement training, and is appropriate for all non-reactive dogs 16 weeks and older.
Upcoming session start dates:
4pm Tues August 4
(This class is 5 weeks and runs from 8/4-9/1)
Sports
Agility Foundations
Agility is a fun, fast, exciting activity that’s all about teamwork for both dog and human. Because the sport can be pretty complex, foundations are critical for long term success and safety for both parts of the team. This class is all about building all the skills you and your dog will need BEFORE starting to learn the obstacles/equipment, including body awareness, handler engagement, reward skills, flatwork, and more.
Class is 6 weeks long (55 mins/week), utilizes positive reinforcement, and is appropriate for all non-reactive dogs 12 weeks and up.
Upcoming session start dates:
Indoor turf small ring (60 mins) – 5pm Tues July 21
(This class is 7 weeks and runs from 7/21-9/2)
Indoor turf small ring (60 mins) – 6pm Tues August 4
(This class is 5 weeks and runs from 8/4-9/2)
Novice Agility
After you’ve completed Agility Foundations, it’s time to learn about obstacles! This group class covers the foundations for individual obstacle skills, various handling techniques and when to use them, and building confident, happy teamwork and listening skills. There will be both group (all dogs out at once) and individual (one dog working at a time) time during this class as appropriate, adjusting week by week. Obstacles will be adjusted for safety for younger dogs as needed.
Class is 6 weeks long, utilizes positive reinforcement, and is appropriate for all non-reactive dogs 12 months and up.
Drop in spots currently available for 2pm (indoors)
Upcoming session start dates:
Indoor turf large ring (60 mins) – 2pm Weds August 5
(This class is 5 weeks and runs from 8/5-9/2)
Outdoor grass field (60 mins) – 6pm Weds July 29
(This class is 6 weeks and runs from 7/29-9/2)
Intermediate Agility
Once your dog can safely and confidently execute obstacles, it’s time to work on sequencing. This group class covers beginner/novice level sequences and is appropriate for dogs pre-competition through Open/Advanced level. Class will cover how to make handling choices that make sense for your dog, balancing obstacle vs handler focus, and getting skills independent. There will be both group (all dogs out at once) and individual (one dog working at a time) time during this class as appropriate, adjusting week by week.
Class is 6 weeks long (90 mins/week), utilizes positive reinforcement, and is appropriate for all non-reactive dogs 12 months and older.
Drop in spots currently available for 3pm (indoors) Weds class
Upcoming session start dates:
Indoor turf large ring (60 mins) – 3pm Weds August 5
(This class is 5 weeks and runs from 8/5-9/2)
Outdoor grass field (60 mins) – 5pm Weds July 29
(This class is 6 weeks and runs from 7/29-9/2)
Drop in classes
Want to try out a class that’s currently running without committing to a full session? Or sign up for an extra class time on a week you have more availability? This calendar shows available times for drop in spots for currently running classes.
Dog Defined has moved!
Sarah, the owner of Dog Defined, has moved to Newberg, OR.
Classes will no longer be located in Lacey, WA – if you are looking for great dog training classes in Lacey then look no further than the fabulous Happy Dog Institute.
If you are looking for classes in Newberg, OR, use the scheduler above!
Classes not currently scheduled
See a class here you want to take? Let me know by signing up for the interest list or via email. This helps me schedule the classes you want, when you want them!
Good Dog Basics
This 6 week group class covers the foundations dogs need to be great companions at home and around town! Skills learned in this class include:
+ Engagement and focus
+ Stay
+ Loose leash walking
+ Reliable recalls
+ Polite greetings
+ Listening without seeing treats
+ And more!
Class is 6 weeks long (55 mins each week), utilizes positive reinforcement training, and is appropriate for all non-reactive dogs 16 weeks and older.
Not currently scheduled
Loose Leash Walking
Tired of your dog pulling towards everything (or nothing)? Ready for your dog to stop lunging, zig zagging, or lagging on walks?
This class dives into why dogs pull, and covers how to teach solid loose leash walking for all kinds of situations. This is NOT a heeling class – it covers walking with a loose leash. Position on leash is up to the handler.
Class is 6 weeks long (55 mins each week), utilizes positive reinforcement training, and is appropriate for all non-reactive dogs 16 weeks and older.
Not currently scheduled
Focus and Engagement
Is your dog easily distracted? Does he have a hard time listening to skills he knows at home when out in public? Does she run up to people (or ring crew) and forget that you exist?
This class is designed to teach dogs that distractions are actually a signal to listen to you even BETTER, plus give you the skills needed to get real world (and ring) focus.
Class is 6 weeks long (55 mins each week), utilizes positive reinforcement training, and is appropriate for all non-reactive dogs 16 weeks and older.
Not currently scheduled
Reinforcement skills for sports
Does your dog struggle with overarousal or frustration around food/toys? Want to use NFC/FEO time better for training in the ring? Learn how to effectively use food/toys as training reinforcement!
Perfect for dogs who:
+ Get frustrated or overexcited during training/competition
+ Shut down or avoid reinforcement under pressure
+ Go for hands instead of toy
Class is 6 weeks long (55 mins/week), utilizes positive reinforcement, and is appropriate for all non-reactive dogs 16 weeks and up.
Not currently scheduled
Agility skills and drills
This class covers small skills, drills, and other challenges to help set you up for success on a variety of different courses. We will focus on obstacle discrimination exercises, small pieces of coursework, multiple handling approaches to the same challenge, and more. Many exercises can be practiced with minimal equipment in small spaces, making it easier to practice at home in your yard.
Class is 6 weeks long, utilizes positive reinforcement, and is appropriate for dogs who are currently competing. Instructor approval required before signing up.
Not currently scheduled
Masters Agility coursework
This class covers skills needed to be successful on masters level courses, and is appropriate for dogs who are about to or are currently competing in Master/Senior level courses. Instruction is tailored to student goals with a focus on precise, confident listening at any distance from our dogs, and clear, smooth handling from the human half of the team. Learn to find good lines and choose the best handling options for your dog.
Class is 6 weeks long, utilizes positive reinforcement, and is appropriate for dogs who are currently competing. Instructor approval required before signing up.