Dog Training in Janesville

Common Questions

  • No. Classes are for members and non-members.

  • Each new session starts on the odd months. You can find our session schedule here. Class duration varies between four weeks and seven weeks depending on the class.

  • Waitlists are made once class is full and maintained until the class starts. We cannot enter you in the next session as registration is done online by the owner. We suggest that you follow JBKC Facebook page as we post when sessions are up and ready for sign ups. This is usually mid month on the even months. Please contact us if you have any other questions about class waitlists.

  • Yes! We welcome all mix breeds and purebreds dogs.

  • We offer single drop-in classes starting at $10. Session classes are between $100 and $140. We try to keep classes affordable so the public can train their dogs.

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  • Yes, visitors are welcome. Chairs are available for off mat use. One handler with dog on mat and it’s best to not mix handlers during a session.

  • Yes. Vaccines, including rabies, are age appropriate. However, bordatella is an annual vaccine that is required by JBKC and can be administered to very young puppies.

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  • Dog should have a well-fitting collar and six foot lead. Instructors may assist you with a proper collar if you have questions. Handler should be in comfortable clothes and shoes.

  • E-collars and flexi leads are not allowed, but all other equipment is allowed and will be discussed at class. Your dog must have a collar on to attend.

  • Littermate syndrome is a term used to describe behavioral challenges that may develop when two puppies are raised together, particularly puppies from the same litter or of similar ages. These challenges can include excessive dependence on each other, difficulty bonding with their handlers, separation anxiety, and increased fearfulness or reactivity. Not all puppies raised together experience these issues. Providing individual training, socialization, and one-on-one time with each puppy helps encourage independence and confidence.

  • While training multiple dogs from the same household is encouraged, having them in the same class can sometimes be challenging. Dogs that live together may become overly focused on each other rather than their handlers, creating distractions and making it difficult for either dog to learn. Some dogs may also become anxious or reactive when separated from their housemate during class. For these reasons, we may recommend enrolling dogs from the same household in separate classes to allow each dog to develop confidence, independence, and a stronger connection with their handler.

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