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Thank you for choosing Cloud Nine Training School for Dogs. We look forward to helping you understand your dog, train your dog, improve your dogs’ good manners, and enjoy doing your favorite dog-related activities.
As of May 2021 we now are able to allow two people to attend class per dog. Masks are not required.
And remember, please don’t attend class if you’re not feeling well.
If your dog is not feeling well, is recovering from spay/neuter surgery or is in season, you may attend class without him/her so you don’t fall behind on your lessons.
- Cloud Nine is located at 11528 – 96th Ave. N, Maple Grove, MN 55369. GPS often takes you to the Park and Ride lot. To avoid that, from Zachary Lane, go west on 95th Ave. N to 96th Ave. N. Turn right on 96th Ave N. Follow the street as it turns east. We are in the last building you come to and we are on the end closest to Hwy 610.
- Before attending a class at Cloud Nine, please make sure your puppy/dog has received vaccinations that are appropriate for its age based on the vaccination protocol of Dr. Jean Dodds. Please bring proof of your puppy’s or dog’s vaccinations to your first lesson.
- Please read and understand the policies at Cloud Nine before signing up for a class.
- Refunds are given only if your registration is canceled 48 hours before the first lesson of the class in which we reserved a spot for you and your dog. Cancellation requests must be submitted by email to dawn@cloudninedogtraining.com. A $10 administration fee will apply to any canceled registration.
AGILITY SKILLS TOPICS
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Each session will focus on a specific topic to give teams an opportunity to improve or practice that skill. ($20/dog per session)
Prerequisite minimum: completion of Agility Skillz classes.
Limit: 12 dogs per topic
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- Weaves
- Rear Crosses
- Blind Crosses
- Front Crosses
- Start Line
FOUNDATION AGILITY SKILLS 6: JUST WEAVES
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New to our Agility Foundation Skillz series. If you’re ready to start weave training or want to improve your dog’s weave performance, This is the class for you. We will tackle weave poles using 2 x 2s, channels, guide wires (all the things) with the goal of independent weaving of 12 poles with confidence and as much drive as your dog is capable of. Participants must be able to attend all six sessions. No exceptions. $140 for the six lessons that meet more than once/week. Note dates and times. Must be able to attend all six sessions.
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- Thursdays (8:30pm) 5/11, 5/25, Mondays (8:00pm) 5/15, 5/22, Wednesdays 5/17, 5/24 (8:30pm) (FULL)
PUPPY AGILITY GAMES
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For puppies under one year of age. Play some puppy-appropriate agility games, learn some puppy-appropriate agility exercises, do some short, puppy-appropriate obstacle sequences, and HAVE FUN!
- Puppy Agility Games ($20/session)
AGILITY FOUNDATION SKILLZ CLASSES
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Please note: You must complete Obed. 1 (minimally) and possibly Obed. 2 as well, or the equivalent, in order to participate in the Skillz classes.
All Foundation Agility Skillz classes (or equivalent) are prerequisite for Beginner Agility.
- Agility Foundation Skillz 1 ($140 for six-session class)
- Thurs., Oct, 5-Nov. 9, 5:30pm (FULL)
- Thurs. Oct. 19-Nov. 30, 6:30pm
- (no class 11/23)
- Agility Foundation Skillz 2 ($140 for six-session class)
- Agility Foundation Skillz 3 ($140 for six-session class)
- Agility Foundation Skillz 4 ($140 for six-session class)
- Agility Foundation Skillz 5 ($140 for six-session class)
AGILITY CLASSES
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Completion of Agility Foundation Skillz classes (or equivalent) is the prerequisite for Agility Classes.
- Beginning Agility ($170 for 10-session class – for dogs who have completed our Foundation series or the equivalent.)
- Tues., Sept. 5-Nov. 7, 8:20pm
- (no class 7/4)
- Tues., Sept. 5-Nov. 7, 8:20pm
- Novice Agility ($170 for 10-session class)
- Thurs., March. 23-July 6, 4:30pm
- (no class 4/6, 4/20, 5/4, 5/18, 6/1, 6/8)
- Thurs., July 27-Oct. 5, 6:30pm
- (no class 8/10)
- Wed., July 19-Sept. 20, 8:30pm
- Wed., July 26-Oct. 5, 10:30am
- (no class 8/2)
- Mon., Aug. 7-Oct. 16, 3:45pm
- (no class 9/4)
- Tues., Sept. 12-Nov. 14, 6:00pm
- Thurs., March. 23-July 6, 4:30pm
- Super Duper Novice Agility
- Novice/Interm Agility
- Sat., June 24-Oct. 7, 11:00am
- (no class 7-22-8/19 & 9/2)
- Sat., June 24-Oct. 7, 11:00am
- Intermediate Agility ($170 for 10-session class)
- Thurs., July 20-Sept. 28, 5:30pm
- (no class 8/10)
- Tues., Aug. 15-Oct. 17, 7:00pm
- Tues., Aug. 22-Oct.24, 2:00pm
- Wed., Sept. 20-Nov. 29, 6:30pm
- no class 11/22)
- Thurs., Oct. 12-Dec. 21, 7:30pm
- (no class 11/23)
- Thurs., July 20-Sept. 28, 5:30pm
- Advanced Agility ($170 for 10 lessons)
- Sat., June 24-Oct. 7, 9:45am
- (no class 7/22-8/19 & 9/2)
- Thurs., June 29-Sept. 7, 7:30pm
- (no class Aug. 10)
- Wed., July. 26-Oct. 4, 11:40am
- (no class 8/2)
- Wed., July 26-Oct. 4, 12:45pm
- (no class 8/2)
- Tues. Sept. 5-Nov. 7, 4:30pm
- Wed., Sept. 20-Nov. 29, 7:30pm
- (mo class 11/22)
- Wed., Oct. 11-Dec. 20, 3:30pm
- (no class 11/22)
- Sat., June 24-Oct. 7, 9:45am
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN
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- CGC Prep Class & Eval ($75/dog)
DAYTIME
COMPETITION OBEDIENCE
COMPETITION RALLY
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- Competition Rally-Daytime ($100/six lessons)
- Wednesdays, 9:30am
- Competition Obedience-Daytime ($100/six lessons)
- Tuesdays 1:30pm
CONFORMATION HANDLING
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- Conformation Handling Class ($10/handler)
FLYBALL
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- Flyball 3 ($150 for six-session class)
- Sun., Oct. 8-Nov. 26, 5:45pm
- (no class 10/15, 10/22)
- Sun., Oct. 8-Nov. 26, 5:45pm
- Flyball Continued ($150 for six-session class)
- Sun., Oct. 8-Nov. 26, 7:00pm
- (no class 10/15, 10/22)
- Sun., Oct. 8-Nov. 26, 7:00pm
MICRO CLASSES
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- Stop Jumping ($25)
- Quiet Please ($25)
- TBD
ONGOING/DROP-IN CLASSES
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- Puppy Social Hour ($20/visit – for puppies 9-16 weeks old)
- Obedience Level 3 ($100/six lessons)
- Mondays, 7:00pm
- Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 27
- Tuesdays, 8:00pm
- Sept. 19, Oct. 3 & 17, Nov. 7 & 21
- Wednesdays, 11:00am
- Mondays, 7:00pm
- Competition Obedience ($100/six lessons)
- Mondays, 7:45pm
- Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 27
- Tuesdays, 1:30pm
- Mondays, 7:45pm
- Rally Run Through Class ($100/six lessons; prerequisite is Intro to Rally-O or equivalent)
- 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 8:00pm Sept. 12 & 26, Oct. 10 & 24, Nov. 14 & 28
- Daytime Competition Rally ($100/six lessons)
- Wednesdays 9:30am
- Conformation Handling Class ($10/lesson; can pre-register or pay at the door)
TRACKING CLASSES
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- Tracking Intro Lesson ($125 for 4-session class; it’s likely lessons 2, 3, 4 will take place at Mississippi West Regional Park)
- Sun., April 16-May 7, 9:30am (FULL)
TRICKS CLASSES
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- Tricks for Kicks ($125 for 5-session class)
OBEDIENCE CLASSES
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- Obedience 1 Good Manners ($140 for six-session class)
- Mon., Aug. 21-Oct. 2, 6:15pm (FULL)
- (no class 9/4)
- Tues., Aug. 29-Oct. 3, 6:00pm (FULL)
- Thurs., Aug. 31-Oct. 5, 7:15pm
- Tues., Sept. 12-Oct. 17, 7:00pm (FULL)
- Mon., Sept. 18-Oct. 23. 7:15pm (FULL)
- Wed., Oct. 4-Nov. 8, 12:30pm
- Mon., Oct. 9-Nov. 13, 6:15pm (FULL)
- Tues., Oct. 10-Nov. 14, 6:00pm (FULL)
- Mon., Oct. 9-Nov. 13, 7:00pm
- Thurs., Oct. 12-Nov. 16, 7:00pm
- Mon., Oct. 30-Dec. 4, 7:15pm
- Mon., Nov. 13-Dec. 18, 6:00pm
- Wed., Nov. 29-Jan. 10, 6:15pm
- (no class 12/27)
- New classes are added to the schedule on Tuesdays. Please check back.
- Mon., Aug. 21-Oct. 2, 6:15pm (FULL)
- Obedience 2 Good Manners Cont ($135 for six-session class)
- Thurs., Aug. 31-Oct. 5, 6:15pm
- Wed., Sept. 6-Oct. 11, 7:00pm
- Tues., Sept. 12-Oct. 17, 6:15pm
- Wed., Oct. 4-Nov. 8, 11:45am
- Tues., Oct. 24-Nov. 28, 7:00pm
- Tues., Nov. 21-Jan. 2, 6:00pm
- (no class 12/26)
- Obedience 2 PLUS ($135 for six-session class)
Obedience Two Plus is for people who want to keep advancing their teamwork and good manners training with the their dogs. If/when appropriate, a field trip may be planned for one of the lessons. If you want even better, more reliable good manners or if you have an eye on any of the CGC certifications or therapy dog training, this class is for you!
Prerequisite: completion of Obed. 2 at Cloud Nine or the equivalent or permission of instructor.
- Obedience Level 3 ($100 for six drop-in lessons)
- Mondays, 7:00pm
- Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9, 23, 30. Nov. 6, 13, 27
- Tuesdays, 8:00pm
- Sept. 5 & 19, Oct. 3 & 17
- Wednesdays, 11:00am
- Mondays, 7:00pm
- Competition Obedience ($100 for six drop-in lessons)
- Mondays, 7:45pm
- Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9, 23, 30. Nov. 6, 13, 27
- Tuesdays, 1:30pm
- Mondays, 7:45pm
SPECIALTY CLASSES
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- Something for Seniors ($75 for the four-session class) Dogs age seven years and up will learn low-impact, age-appropriate games, enrichment activities and exercises that will engage their brains and help keep their bodies fit.
- Choose to Heel ($100 for the four-session class limited to six dogs) Learn precision heeling for competition, for CGC and therapy dog certification, or as a solid foundation for walking through a crowd with a loose leash. Halts (straight sits) and ignoring distractions will be included. No prerequisite.
- TBD
PUPPY SOCIAL HOUR
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- Puppy Social Hour ($20/visit – for puppies 9-16 weeks old)
S.T.A.R. PUPPY OBEDIENCE
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- S.T.A.R. Puppy Obedience ($155 for seven-session class – for puppies up to one year of age)
- Mon., Aug. 14-Oct. 2, 7:00pm (FULL)
- (no class 9/4)
- Tues., Sept. 5-Oct. 17, 7:15pm (FULL)
- Sat., Sept. 9-Nov. 4, noon (FULL)
- (no class. 10/14, 10/21)
- Wed. Sept. 20-Nov. 1, 6:00pm (FULL)
- Wed., Oct. 4-Nov. 15, 6:15pm
- Thurs., Oct. 19-Dec. 7, 6:15pm
- (no class 11/23)
- Tues., Nov. 28-Jan. 16, 6:45pm
- (no class 12/26)
- Mon., Aug. 14-Oct. 2, 7:00pm (FULL)
RALLY-O CLASSES
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- Intro to Rally-O ($135 for six-session class)
- Rally Run Through Class ($100 for six drop-in lessons; prerequisite is Intro to Rally-O or equivalent) 2nd, 4th Tuesday of the month 8:00pm
- Sept. 26, Oct. 10 & 24, Nov. 14 & 28
REACTIVE DOG
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- Reactive Dog Workshop ($95 for three-part workshop; dog kennel required)
SCENT WORK CLASSES
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- Intro to Scent Work ($140 for six-lesson course)
- Mon., Sept. 11-Oct. 16, 8:00pm (FULL)
- Scent Work Continued ($140 for six-lesson course)
- Fri., Sept. 22-Nov. 10, 5:00pm
- (no class 10/12, 10/20)
- Fri. Sept. 22-Nov 10, 6:00pm
- (no class 10/13, 10/20)
- Wed., Aug. 23-Sept.27, 3:00pm
- Mon., Oct. 23-Nov. 27, 8:00pm
- Fri., Sept. 22-Nov. 10, 5:00pm
- Advanced Scent Work ($140 for six-lesson course)
THERAPY DOG CLASSES
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- Therapy Dog Basics ($160 for seven-session class for dogs who have complete Obedience Level 2 or the equivalent and who are a minimum of one year old.)
ACTIVITIES
RSVP by email 24 hours in advance to participate.
- Agility Run & Done $6/five min/dog; nested courses Novice -Master (AKC). Timer “GO/READY” will be used. Treats and toys may be used. After you register, click here to reserve a time:
- Obedience Run Throughs 7-9pm $12/team first run; $10/team second run same dog. Held on the 2nd and 4th Monday each month. Limit to 12 Utility Runs, 12 Open runs, 5 Novice runs. Email dawn@cloudninedogtraining.com to reserve a spot. Pay at the door cash or check. Please note: no pinch/prong/e-collars; choke collars as allowed in the ring by the AKC. Email dawn@cloudninedogtraining.com to reserve a spot.
- July 24
- Flyball Fun Night $20/dog; here’s a chance to see if your dog might like the game of flyball. Diggin Balls flyball team will teach some introductory exercises and assess each dog’s aptitude for the sport.
- Agility Open Ring Time $10/team; each team gets a turn for three-minutes for as many turns as time allows, depending on the number of people in attendance. Email dawn@cloudninedogtraining.com to RSVP a spot in one of the time slots. Limit 6 teams/hour. For teams who have completed all five Foundation Skillz courses at Cloud Nine or the equivalent or who are competing.
- Saturday, Feb. 25 noon-1pm or 1pm-2pm