Sports & Performance Training Courses
Teaching your dog one of the many amazing sports available to them is the perfect way for both of you to develop new skills and increase your bond. WonderDogs in West Berlin, NJ, offers several different exciting options.
Just for Fun Agility
Dogs will learn agility obstacles appropriately sized for non-competition agility training. They will also learn to focus on you and your directions while enjoying themselves.
Class Information:
Cost: $260.00
Course length: 6 weeks
Class length: Approximately 1 hour
Class size: 6 dogs
Instructor(s): Sally Lenhart
Class schedules are subject to change without notice.
Who Should Come?
Dogs of all breeds and ages are welcome to join, as well as any owner who wants to have fun with their dog while learning new skills.
There are no prerequisites for this course, but basic obedience is helpful.
Just for More Fun Agility
More obstacles and longer, more advanced sequences will be introduced. Dogs will be working off leash.
Class Information:
Cost: $260.00
Course length: 6 weeks
Class length: Approximately 1 hour
Class size: 6 dogs
Instructor(s): Sally Lenhart
Class schedules are subject to change without notice.
Who Should Come?
Those looking to sign up for this course must have completed at least one Just For Fun Agility or its equivalent. Must be able to work off-leash. No aggressive dogs, please.
Even More Fun Agility
New obstacles and more intricate sequences will make this more advanced course even more fun.
Class Information:
Cost: $260.00
Course length: 6 weeks
Class length: Approximately 1 hour
Class size: 6 dogs
Instructor(s): Sally Lenhart
Class schedules are subject to change without notice.
Who Should Come?
Applicants must have completed Just More Fun Agility or its equivalent. Must be able to work off-leash. No aggressive dogs, please.
Ragility
This is a new, non-traditional sport that you won't find anywhere else! We've combined the sport of rally obedience with agility to make RAGILITY! Learn to read and execute rally obedience signs, then to follow a course with both signs and agility obstacles.
Class Information:
Cost: $175.00
Course length: 4 weeks
Class length: Approximately 1 hour
Class size: 6 dogs
Instructor(s): Marci Lynne
Class schedules are subject to change without notice.
Who Should Come?
Dogs of all breeds and ages are welcome. Dogs must already know some basic obedience and be familiar with agility equipment.
Just For Fun
Rally Obedience
Rally obedience, also known as Rally-O or just Rally, is a dog sport that blends obedience training with elements of agility, where dog and handler teams navigate a course of numbered signs, performing specific exercises indicated on each sign, emphasizing teamwork and communication. Handlers are encouraged to use verbal cues, body language, and positive reinforcement to guide their dogs through the course. Please note,
this is a non-competition level course.
Class Information:
Cost: $260.00
Course length: 4 weeks
Class length: Approximately 1 hour
Class size: 6 dogs
Instructor(s): Julia Blackley
Class schedules are subject to change without notice.
Who Should Come?
Dogs of all breeds and ages are welcome. Dogs must already know some basic obedience.
Rally Obedience
Rally obedience, also known as Rally-O or just Rally, is a dog sport that blends obedience training with elements of agility, where dog and handler teams navigate a course of numbered signs, performing specific exercises indicated on each sign, emphasizing teamwork and communication. Handlers are encouraged to use verbal cues, body language, and positive reinforcement to guide their dogs through the course.
Class Information:
Cost: $260.00
Course length: 6 weeks
Class length: Approximately 1 hour
Class size: 6 dogs
Instructor(s): Kim Clark
Class schedules are subject to change without notice.
Who Should Come?
Students who are looking to begin their Rally Obedience journey would be a great fit for this class. This is a competition level course, however, students just looking to have fun with their dog are welcome, too.
Nose Work
Introduce dogs to the awesome game of Nose Work! Dogs of any age, size, or breed can play! Nose Work helps build confidence and provides a structured opportunity for dogs to do what they do best: SNIFF! No prior experience in any dog sport is required. Dogs will immediately be introduced to odor using a marker-based system. In addition, students will learn about odor hygiene, proper use of equipment, basic searching concepts, hide placement, searching behaviors, scent theory, and odor obedience.
Class Information:
Cost: $250.00
Course length: 6 weeks
*Drop-ins ($44) are welcome; call for availability.
Class length: Approximately 1 hour
Class size: 5 dogs
Instructor(s): Martha Windisch, CPDT-KA CNWI
Class schedules are subject to change without notice.
Who Should Come?
This class is appropriate for dogs of any age, breed, size, or physical ability and handlers of all ages and abilities. It can benefit dogs that lack confidence, dogs that are reactive around other dogs and/or people, convalescing dogs, dogs with anxieties that may prevent them from joining other group training classes, dogs with hearing or sight impairments, and retired conformation, competition, service, or working dogs in need of a "job."
Any dog, regardless of size, age, shape, or color. Must have a nose!
This is a competition level class, but beginners are welcome.
Dogs must be crated in between searches. Limited number of crates will be provided.
Conformation -
Show Handling
Learn proper techniques for showing off your dog’s best qualities.
Class Information:
Cost: $150.00
Course length: 6 weeks
Class length: Approximately 1 hour
Class size: 8 dogs
*Drop-ins ($30) are welcome; call for availability.
Instructor(s): Amanda Badillo
Class schedules are subject to change without notice.
Who Should Come?
This class is suitable for handlers who need ring practice and would like instruction from a professional on how to exhibit their dogs to their best advantage. They may be working with any level dog from novice through champion.
If you are new to the sport, please buy and read this book by our previous handling instructor. "Raising A Champion - A Beginner's Guide to Showing Dogs."
If new to the sport, we recommend you read “Raising A Champion: A Beginner’s Guide to Showing Dogs” by A. Meredith John & Carole Richards. Here's a link to a google search for the book: Raising A Champion - A Beginner's Guide to Showing Dogs. - Google Search
We’re here to help! Simply call 856-767-6464 to discuss your requirements.
Business Hours:
Mon - Fri: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
