Group Classes – Obedience and Manners
“Every interaction is a learning interaction”
ThunderHawk Canine is very excited to be expanding our group classes in HUGE ways! All classes are taught at Thunderhawk’s Academy on 111 in Cookeville TN unless otherwise noted. In an effort to continue meeting the needs of the Upper Cumberland pet owner, we are also offering classes taught by guest instructors! So check it out – we probably have what you are looking for!
Unless otherwise specified, classes are taught by Certified Thunderhawk Instructors who have passed an Industry Standard Board Exam. For Thunderhawk Trainers to earn our official stamp of approval, they must have trained within our specific program for a minimum of 12 months, and have passed an exam demonstrating a strong working understanding of behavior, instruction, ethology and physiology.
All class registration is handled online, unless specified in description
Puppy Kindergarten- AKC STAR Puppy Program
$150 / 7 Weeks
This class was created for young dogs, typically under the age of 5 months. Puppies will learn appropriate social skills while owners learn various tips to prevent problem behavior. Some issues discussed are; housebreaking, crate training, destructive behaviors, preventing anxiety and preventing aggression. Motivational introductory obedience is also covered. All puppies must be current on vaccines including distemper, rabies (age dependent) and kennel cough.
UPCOMING SESSIONS:
Academy on 111:
Mondays at 5:30pm – Starting June 23, 2025
Thursdays at 9:00am – Starting June 26, 2025
Taught by Emily Eastham and Carmen Trojcak, CCFT
$150 / 7 Weeks
If you enroll your dog in only one class in its life, make it Basic Obedience. In this class, we cover the commands of sit, sit-stay, down, down-stay, loose leash walking, wait, leave it, place and more. More important than the actual commands, owners are taught HOW to teach their dog in a motivational, non-stressful way. Once you learn how to communicate, the sky is the limit! All dogs must be current on vaccines including distemper, rabies and kennel cough.
UPCOMING SESSIONS:
Academy on 111:
Mondays at 4:30 and/or 6:30pm – June 23, 2025
Taught by Emily Eastham and Carmen Trojcak, CCFT
Thursdays at 10:00am – Starting June 26, 2025
Taught by Emily Eastham and Carmen Trojcak, CCFT
Fridays at 4:30pm – March 14, 2025
Taught by Jo Claudia Austin
$150 / 7 Weeks
Looking to go beyond Basic Obedience? In this class, we take the basic skills and increase duration, distance, and distraction. Emphasis is put on perfecting those skills required to pass the Canine Good Citizen Test and a Therapy Dog Evaluation (using the standards of Therapy Dogs International). The Canine Good Citizen test is offered free of charge on the last meeting of this class. All dogs must be current on vaccines including distemper, rabies and kennel cough.
UPCOMING SESSIONS:
Academy on 111:
Mondays at 7:30pm – Starting June 23, 2025
Taught by Emily Eastham and Carmen Trojcak, CCFT or
Thursdays at 11:00am – Starting June 26, 2025
Taught by Emily Eastham and Carmen Trojcak, CCFT
Advanced Obedience! – CGCA
$150 / 7 Weeks
Has your dog passed the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test, and you want to further your dog’s skills? Join us to prep your dog for the next level! This class is prepping for the AKC Community Canine(CGCA), AKC Urban Canine (CGCU) and focusing on all things functional when out in public. We will meet at the Academy on 111 for the first session, and then be “Out ‘N About” meeting in different locations each week. The only prerequisite is your dog having the Canine Good Citizen title. All dogs must be current on vaccines including distemper, rabies and kennel cough.
UPCOMING SESSIONS:
Call today to get more information on our next session!
Saturdays at 11:00 am and/or 12:00 pm – Starting January 11, 2025
Taught by Emily Eastham, CPDT-KA and Carmen Trojcak, CCFT
Advanced Obedience Level Two – CGCU
$150 / 7 Weeks
Has your dog passed the AKC Community Canine(CGCA), and you want to further your dog’s skills? Join us to prep your dog for the next level! This class is prepping for AKC Urban Canine (CGCU) and focusing on all things functional when out in public. We will be meeting “Out ‘N About” meeting in different locations each week. The only prerequisite is your dog having the Canine Good Citizen title and have also taken our CGCA class. All dogs must be current on vaccines including distemper, rabies and kennel cough.
UPCOMING SESSIONS:
Call today to get more information on our next session!
Taught by Emily Eastham, CPDT-KA and Carmen Trojcak, CCFT
Rally Obedience
Guest Instructor – Sherry Spivey
$150 / 6 Weeks
This is a six week class for those interested in learning about the sport of Rally or continuing on the skills they have already established! Rally is a sport that showcases the team work between dog and handler. It is less strict than most competitive obedience. You are allowed to talk and encourage your dog.
Suitable for all ages and types of dogs, must be a minimum of six months of age. Basic obedience commands will be utilized and expanded upon, so a good understanding of loose leash walking, sit and down stay is required.
Each week we will be learning the various signs applicable to the novice level rally courses and how to begin to put them together for an actual novice course. A full course will be run on the last night of class. All work is done on leash. You should bring lots of treats to reward your dog as you both learn the ins and outs of Rally. A four foot leash and whichever collar you normally use. Class will be fast paced!
To view Sherry’s bio – click HERE
Email – Gsdspivey@gmail.com – to enroll
UPCOMING SESSIONS:
Academy on 111:
Intro / Beginner / Novice Starting February 11th
Wednesdays 6:15pm
Tuesdays 9:00am
Advanced / Excellent
Wednesdays 7:30pm
Tuesdays 10:45am
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