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1271 Route 22 East
Lebanon, NJ 08833
Phone: 908-996-9911
Fax: 908-236-8883

 

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For Puppies
For Dogs
For Fun!

Rules and Regulations
Pre-Class Check List
Registration Form

Barking Hills Country Club 
Class Schedule

Spring/Summer 2013
WORKING

  • If you wish to register, please print out these three pages:
  • The registration form for BASIC OBEDIENCE only, must be received 7 days before the start of class
  • Mail it, with a copy of your dog's immunization records to:
  • Barking Hills Country Club
    1271 Route 22 East - Suite 23
    Lebanon, NJ  08833
  • NO DOGS WILL BE PERMITTED ON THE PREMISES WITHOUT A COPY OF CURRENT IMMUNIZATION RECORDS
  • Please stop by, without your dog, and visit a class!
  • Barking Hills is closed Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving Weekend, December Holidays (December 24th through January 1st), Memorial Day and Easter. 
  • Please call (908) 996-9911 two hours, or less, before the start of your class to check for weather related closings.  The machine will state if classes have been cancelled, otherwise classes are on schedule.
  • All handlers must be 14 years of age or older except for the Kids and Dogs Workshop.  Children 10-14 may handle a dog in Puppy Agility with the instructor's permission.  Children who are members of a 4H Dog Club may handle a dog in various performance classes - call for more information.
  • The same handler must handle the dog for the entire session of classes.
  • Please call (908) 996-9911 with any questions you have or email us: barking@eclipse.net with "A question about classes" in the subject line.
  • Since we close our classes when they are full, there are no refunds once you have booked your class.
  • Prices good through September 30th.

Magic Skateboarding

carting - the narrows

Rhodesian - Lure Coursing 
Schedule at a Glance
Monday Puppy Kindergarten
Calming the Crazy Canine
Lights, Camera, Action Seminar
Puppy Playgroup
Shaping Behavior
Rally Obedience
Canine Troubleshooting
Tuesday Basic Obedience
Animal Assisted Therapy
Rally Obedience
Competition Obedience - Open
Shaping Behavior
Puppy Kindergarten
Managing Canine Stress
Canine Freestyle
Wednesday Show Handling
Junior Showmanship  
Thursday Competition Obedience - Utility
Animal Assisted Therapy
Leader of the Pack
Shaping Behavior
Calming the Crazy Canine
Canine Body Language
Rally Obedience
Silence is Golden: Teaching Self Control
Friday Basic Obedience
Card Tricks for Dogs
Tricks
Scent Games
Small Dog Agility
Bowling for Biscuits
Shaping Behavior
Intermediate Obedience
Canine Line Dancing
Skateboarding
Saturday Puppy Kindergarten
Kids and Dogs
Dogs Playing Cards
Rally Runthroughs
Calming the Crazy Canine
Basic Obedience
Competition Obedience - Novice
Canine Troubleshooting
Canine Good Citizen Examination
Lights, Camera, Action Seminar
Canine Line Dancing
Skateboarding
Game Night
Sunday Leader of the Pack
Carting
Real World Recalls
Introduction to Canine Body Language
Scent Games
Treibball
Flyball
A Walk in the Park
Due to storm damage, there will be no lure coursing until fall - please check back in September
Help!  My puppy or dog:           
Some New, fun things to try!
Canine Freestyle (follow the link for more information)  Whether you have two left feet or dance like Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire, you can enhance your relationship while having a great time learning to dance with your dog! 

Triebball  (follow the link for more information)  Does your dog try and herd the children?  Chase stuff?  Have lots of extra energy?  Are you looking for something to do with your dog which doesn't involve a lot of     equipment?  Or maybe you are looking for a dog sport which doesn't involve a lot of hander running.  Well, Triebball may be the sport for you.  Think herding (without the sheep) meets billiards!  Get eight exercise balls in a goal in the correct order.  A thinking dog and handler game and the new dog sport import from Germany!                                                                                                                                                                 

 Scent Games (follow the link for more information) Come and play with your dog!  Burn off that excess energy while building your dog's confidence and "brain power".

  Puppies, Puppies, Puppies! 

Best Deal!  The best deal is the Puppy Package - Puppy Kindergarten plus Basic Obedience Level 1 = all for $230.00
Housetraining Help (Follow the link for more information)
Teaching your dog or puppy to go when and where you want.  It doesn't have to be hard. You'll learn our proven method for quickly housetraining puppies and adult dogs.  Let's put an end to those indoor "accidents." Please leave your dog at home.  One session
Price When Date Location
$25.00 Call for an immediate appointment Days, Evenings or Weekends Lebanon Plaza
Canine Troubleshooting (Follow the link for more information)
OH NO! What have you gotten yourself into? Your adorable pup is turning into a pest -- nipping people, jumping up, stealing things and chewing everything in sight! Learn how to curb bad habits and teach your puppy or dog replacement behaviors you approve of.  Please leave your dog at home but bring your questions.  One session
Price When Date Location
$25.00 Call for an immediate appointment Days, Evenings or Weekends Lebanon Plaza
Calming the Crazy Canine (Follow the link for more information)
Is your dog driving you crazy? Are you the owner of "The Energizer Bunny"? Does your dog steal things, climb on the furniture, bank off the walls, jump on your company and run in circles around the living room? Learn great strategies for keeping your pet safe and busy while he or she learns to behave calmly and quietly in your home. Strategies for creative play, problem solving and environment enrichment will be discussed. Learn how and why dogs play and explore -- and use it all to your advantage. Great for "crazy" dogs and any dog who loves to play. Please leave your dog at home but bring your questions.  One session
Price When Date Location
$25.00 Call for an immediate appointment Days, Evenings or Weekends Lebanon Plaza
Puppy Kindergarten (Follow the link for more information)
For puppies under five months old at the start of class.   For owners who wish to raise a well-rounded pet. Focus on leadership, manners, establishing good habits, confidence building and problem solving. This is a very fun-focused, game-filled course geared specifically for young puppies. It includes an introduction to essential, basic training skills such as coming when called and walking nicely on lead.
Instructor:  Monday & Saturday: Donna Luzzo  Six Sessions (once a week)
Price When

Start Date

Location
$130.00 Mondays 7:30pm - 8:15pm 

May 6, Jun 24

Lebanon Plaza

Saturdays 10:00am - 10:45am  (NO CLASS MARCH 2nd)

Apr 13, Jun 1 Lebanon Plaza
American Kennel Club S.T.A.R. Puppy Kindergarten (follow the link for more information)
Barking Hills Country Club is now offering the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Kindergarten.  The same great Puppy K we have always offered and, if you choose, at the end of the six weeks of classes you may apply for the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Award!  For puppies of any breed or breeds under five months of age.  Instructor: Susan D. Greenbaum  Six Sessions (once a week)
Price When Start Date Location
$130.00 Tuesdays 9:00 - 9:45am Apr 23, Jun 11 Lebanon Plaza
  Tuesdays 7:00 - 7:45pm  (No Class February 26th)    
Barking Hills Puppy Kindergarten at Leaving the Barking Hills Country Club siteThe Barker Lounge (Follow the link for more information)
Barking Hills Country Club is pleased to offer our customers from New York City and the eastern part of New Jersey the Barking Hills Country Club Puppy Kindergarten at Leaving the Barking Hills Country Club siteThe Barker Lounge in Roselle, New Jersey.  It's the same great class, taught by a Barking Hills Country Club instructor, just at a different location.  All fees, veterinary requirements and registration information may be found at The Barker Lounge website.  To take classes at the Barker Lounge, you MUST register through their website.  For information, and to register for classes, please go the Leaving the Barking Hills Country Club siteThe Barker Lounge website. (Six Sessions - once a week)
When Start Date Location
Saturdays 10:00am - 10:45am Call the Barker Lounge Leaving the Barking Hills Country Club siteThe Barker Lounge - Roselle, NJ

Puppy Playgroup: (Follow the link for more information)
Puppies up to six months.  Your puppy must have veterinary clearance and you need to bring a copy of their inoculation records for us to keep - no puppies are permitted in the building without it.  Puppies running, jumping and playing with other puppies.  Monitored groups separated by size. Great for socializing and tiring out your puppy!  

Price When Date Location
$7.00
(or $30.00 for a book of 5)

Mondays 8:30 - 9:15PM

Please call before you come - if PlayGroup
has been cancelled, the answering machine will say

Every week! Ongoing
 

Lebanon Plaza
Puppy/Small Dog Agility - Tunnels and Jumps!: (Follow the link for more information)
Yes, you heard it.  Agility for puppies and small dogs up to 40 lbs.   Special contact obstacles -  small size.  Have your puppy or small dog learn the basics of agility, have a terrific time and stay safe.  Jump heights stay very low to keep those soft puppy bones and beginner dogs safe.  You need to bring a copy of their inoculation records for us to keep - no dogs are permitted in the building without it.
Instructor:  Donna Luzzo Four Sessions
Price When

Start Date

Location
$100.00 Fridays 7:00pm - 7:45pm Apr 12, Jun 7, Aug 9 Lebanon Plaza
Puppy/Small Dog Agility - Contacts and More! (Follow the link for more information)
Yes, you heard it.  Agility for puppies and small dogs up to 40 lbs.   Special contact obstacles (A-Frame, Dog Walk and Teeter) built low for puppies and small dogs. Have your puppy or small dog learn the basics of agility contact obstacles and much more in a safe environment. They'll learn just how much fun agility can be! . You need to bring a copy of their inoculation records for us to keep - no dogs are permitted in the building without it. Instructor:  Donna Luzzo Four Sessions
Price When Start Date Location
$100.00 Fridays 7:00pm - 7:45pm Mar 15, May 5, Jul 12 Lebanon Plaza

   Classes for Dogs  
(5 months old and up at the start of class)

Best Deal!  The best deal is the Canine Package - Basic Obedience - Level 1 AND Basic Obedience - Level 2 PLUS a private lesson $275.00

Basic Obedience for the Family Pet - Level 1 - (Follow the link for more information)
For "teenage" and adult dogs 5 months and over at the start of class.  This course provides an introduction to essential obedience skills, reinforces good manners, and focuses on common training challenges. Includes sit, down, stay, coming when called, loose lead walking, greeting guests politely and manners around food. WE MUST HAVE YOUR REGISTRATION 7 DAYS BEFORE THE START OF THE FIRST CLASS. You need to bring a copy of his/her inoculation records for us to keep - no dogs are permitted in the building without it. 

Instructor:  Tues:  Susan D. Greenbaum  Fridays & Saturdays:  Donna Luzzo  Six Sessions

Price   When Start Dates Location
Mondays 6:30 - 7:15pm TBA Lebanon Plaza
$130.00
Tuesdays 10:00am - 10:45am

April 23, Jun 11, Jul 23, Sep 10

Lebanon Plaza

Tuesdays 7:00pm - 7:45pm

Apr 23, Jun 11, Jul 23, Sep 10

Lebanon Plaza
  Thursdays 7:00pm - 7:45pm   Lebanon Plaza

Saturdays 9:00am - 9:45am

Apr 13, Jun 1, Jul 20, Sep 21

Lebanon Plaza
Barking Hills Basic Obedience for the Family Pet - Level 1 at The Barker Lounge Leaving the Barking Hills Country Club site(Follow the link for more information)
Barking Hills Country Club is pleased to offer our customers from New York City and the eastern part of New Jersey the Barking Hills Country Club Basic Obedience - Level One at Leaving the Barking Hills Country Club siteThe Barker Lounge in Roselle, New Jersey.  It's the same great class, taught by a Barking Hills Country Club instructor, just at a different location.  All fees, veterinary requirements and registration information may be found at The Barker Lounge website.  To take classes at the Barker Lounge, you MUST register through their website.  For information, and to register for classes, please go the Leaving the Barking Hills Country Club siteThe Barker Lounge website. (Six Sessions - once a week)
When Start Dates Location
Saturdays 10:00am - 10:45am Call The Barker Lounge Leaving the Barking Hills Country Club siteThe Barker Lounge - Roselle, NJ
Basic Obedience for the Family Pet - Level 2 - (Follow the link for more information)
For "teenage" and adult dogs 6 months and over at the start of class. This class builds on and refines basic obedience skills and manners, with a focus on developing pet behaviors that are envied by relatives, neighbors and friends. Your dog will learn to "mind their manners" at home and in public, and stay focused on the task at hand even with temptations and distractions.

Instructor:  Tues::  Susan D. Greenbaum  Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays:  Donna Luzzo  Six Sessions

Price   When Start Date Location
  Mondays 6:30pm - 7:15pm Apr 22, Jun 10 Lebanon Plaza
$130.00 Fridays 8:00pm - 8:45pm   Lebanon Plaza
Canine Troubleshooting (Follow the link for more information)
OH NO! What have you gotten yourself into? Your adorable pup is turning into a pest -- nipping people, jumping up, stealing things and chewing everything in sight! Learn how to curb bad habits and teach your puppy or dog replacement behaviors you approve of.  Please leave your dog at home but bring your questions.  One session
Price When Date Location
$25.00 Call for an immediate appointment Days, Evenings, Weekends Lebanon Plaza
Calming the Crazy Canine (Follow the link for more information)
Is your dog driving you crazy? Are you the owner of "The Energizer Bunny"? Does your dog steal things, climb on the furniture, bank off the walls, jump on your company and run in circles around the living room? Learn great strategies for keeping your pet safe and busy while he or she learns to behave calmly and quietly in your home. Strategies for creative play, problem solving and environment enrichment will be discussed. Learn how and why dogs play and explore -- and use it all to your advantage. Great for "crazy" dogs and any dog who loves to play. Please leave your dog at home but bring your questions.  One session

Price

When

Date

Location

$25.00

Call for an immediate appointment Days, Evenings, Weekends Lebanon Plaza
Real World Recalls (Follow the link for more information)
Does your dog have selective hearing when you call? Are you tired of chasing your dog across the park? Does your dog come when HE feels like it? Then this is the class for you! All recall work, all the time! We'll use treats and toys as well as a long line.  We’ll be working with real world distractions including other dogs, balls, leaves, sticks and more.  This class is held indoors and, weather permitting, outdoors so please dress appropriately.  You deserve to have a dog that comes when called!
  Three Sessions
Please check back - due to Hurricane Sandy all outdoor classes are postponed until repairs are done.
Price When Start Date Location
  Sundays - 6:00pm - 6:45pm TBA  

$80.00

Sundays - 3:00pm - 3:45pm

 

Lebanon Plaza
A Walk In The Park (Follow the link for more information)  Walking your dog should be a pleasure, not a chore.  Teach your dog to keep an eye on you and the leash loose.  We'll use treats and toys as well as a long line.  We'll be working with real world distractions including other dogs, balls, leaves, sticks and more.  Whether your dog pulls all the time or just sometimes, we can help!  This class is held indoors and, weather permitting, outdoors so please dress appropriately.  Walking your dog should be a pleasure, not a chore.  Three Sessions

Please check back - due to Hurricane Sandy all outdoor classes are postponed until repairs are done.
Price When Start Date Location
Sundays 5:00pm - 5:45pm TBA
$80.00 Sundays 3:00pm - 3:45pm   Lebanon Plaza
Silence is Golden: Teaching Self Control (Follow the link for more information)
Does your dog give you a toy and bark at you?  Maybe she barks when she's waiting for supper or to be let out.  Is it hard to put on a leash because your dog is bouncing up and down or spinning?  Maybe your dog pulls you on lead because he's so excited to get to the car or park.  Perhaps she jumps all over your company or grabs your hand when you come home after work.  Does she run past you on stairs, or bolt out the door or maybe he grabs too roughly for treats?

Everyone needs a little self control, even a dog.  Help your dog learn to get what he wants by doing what you want!  East and fun to learn for any dog!  We will use your dog's natural ability to learn from experience and teach your dog manners - without saying a word!  You'll need lots of treats and a little patience but the results will be worth it.  Three sessions.

Price When Start Date Location
$80.00 Tuesday - 8:00pm - 8:45pm   Lebanon Plaza
  Thursday - 7:00pm - 7:45pm    
Intermediate Obedience for the Family Pet - Level One (Follow the link for more information)
This class helps build attention, introduces more advanced obedience skills, begins the transition to off-lead walking, and improves the handler's verbal control over the dog's behavior. 

 Instructor:  Monday/Friday  Donna Luzzo Sunday: Susan D. Greenbaum Six Sessions
Price When Start Date Location
  Mondays 6:30pm - 7:15pm    
$130.00 Fridays 8:00pm - 8:45pm Jul 12 Lebanon Plaza
Intermediate Obedience for the Family Pet - Level Two (Follow the link for more information)
Further improve your dog's impressive repertoire of skills, and his or her general behavior.  Your dog will learn to heel off lead, respond reliably to verbal commands and hand signals - even when you are at a distance, and work reliably when there are considerable distractions.  Instructor:  Susan D. Greenbaum Six Sessions
Price When Start Date Location
$130.00 Thursdays 8:00pm - 8:45pm Sep 13 Lebanon Plaza
 Canine Good Citizen Prep Class (Follow the link for more information)
Preparation class for the American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Test  Instructor: Donna Luzzo  Four Sessions
Price When Start Date Location
$100.00 Mondays 6:30pm - 7:15pm Jul 22 Lebanon Plaza
 Canine Good Citizen Certification (Follow the link for more information)
You need not have taken the prep class to take the certification examination.  Please bring a comb or a brush and a copy of your dog's rabies certificate.
Price When Date Location
$15.00 Friday 7:00pm - call for appointment Call to schedule Lebanon Plaza
  Saturday Noon - call for appointment Call to schedule  
Continuing Education
 Introduction to Canine Body Language (follow the link for more information)
Whether you own one dog or many, if you work at a doggie daycare or kennel this seminar will open your eyes and enhance your ability to "speak dog".  This program will help you recognize what canine postures, movements and positioning really mean. You'll learn to identify signals we humans often miss or misinterpret. What is one dog trying to communicate to another? Is your dog's (or his playmate's) body language friendly? Fearful? Agitated? Are you witnessing enthusiastic play or bullying. We'll help you break down the language barrier.
Price When Date Location
$25.00 Tuesday 7:00pm - 7:45pm TBA Lebanon Plaza
  Thursday 7:00pm - 7:45pm    
 Leader of the Pack - Living and loving multiple dogs
For the multi-dog or soon to be multi-dog owner, the doggie daycare provider or kennel manager. This program will help you become an effective, fair and fun leader of your very own pack. Gain a better understanding of the differences between living or managing one dog and living or managing multiple dogs.  Discover simple strategies for keeping your household or workplace safe and sane.  This seminar is for people only, please no dogs.
Price When Date Location
  Tuesday 7:00pm - 7:45pm TBA Lebanon Plaza
  Thursday 7:00pm - 7:45pm    
  Understanding and Managing Canine Stress (follow the link for more information)
Whether your dog is a favored family member or a partner doing Obedience, Agility, Animal Assisted Therapy and other activities, this seminar will help you understand and manage your dog's day to day stress.  This seminar is for people only, please leave your dog at home.
Price When Date Location
$25.00 Thursday 7:00pm - 7:45pm TBA Lebanon Plaza
Scent Games (follow the link for more information)
A fun, game based class for any age dog of any breed or breeds!   Your dog has an amazing sense of smell and a natural curiosity to seek and find.    Channel all that energy and bounce into a great skill for your dog.  It builds confidence and burns lots of energy.  Let's use your dog's natural ability and give them an outlet for all that physical and mental energy.  Four Sessions

Four Sessions

Price When Start Date Location
$100.00 Saturdays 5:00pm - 5:45pm Jul 13 Lebanon Plaza
Canine Freestyle (follow the link for more information)  New!  Dancing with your dog!  You and your dog can really be in synch - learn some great moves, pick some music and by the end of class you will be dancing with your dog.  For those interesting in competing we will be using the WFO rules - for everyone else, impress your friends and build an even greater relationship with your dog.  Can't dance?  Don't worry!  Your dog will do most of the fancy moves!
Price When Date Location
$30.00 Call to schedule - private and semi-private classes available   Lebanon Plaza
       
Rally Novice (follow the link for more information)
It’s the latest and greatest in dog sports! You can learn Rally to compete, or just for fun!  Rare Breeds, All breeds and combinations of breeds can also compete. AKC recognized on January 1, 2005. Use all the skills and communication you and your dog have developed in an organized event. You might even win prizes or earn a title! Dogs and handlers follow a pre-set course and complete a variety of exercises. Great communication, and well-practiced obedience skills are all you need to succeed! Rally is low-pressure, lots of fun and a great way to spend time with your dog. This course covers the specific skills needed to participate in the Novice level of Rally Obedience; participants will hone their skills, learn the rules, and, in general, have a great time!.  
Instructor: Susan D. Greenbaum - Thursdays/Donna Luzzo - Mondays  Six Sessions

Price

When

Start Date

 
  Tuesdays 8:00pm - 8:45pm  Jun 4  

$130.00

Thursdays 7:00pm - 7:45pm

  Lebanon Plaza
  Friday 8:00pm - 8:45pm April 12  
  Saturdays 4:00pm - 4:45pm May 11  
 Rally Advanced/Excellent (follow the link for more information)
Hone your skills, learn new signs and and become familiar with all you need to play or compete in the Advanced and Excellent classes in Rally.
Instructor: Monday/Friday- Donna Luzzo, Tuesday/Thursday - Susan Greenbaum: 6 Sessions
Price When Start Date  
$130.00 Mondays 6:30pm - 7:15pm   Lebanon Plaza
Tuesdays 8:00pm - 8:15pm  
  Thursday 7:00pm - 7:45pm    
  Fridays 8:00pm - 8:45pm May 31  
  Saturdays 4:00pm - 4:45pm Jul 13  
 Rally Coursework (follow the link for more information)
Have fun and practice your skills - all coursework, all the time!  Whether you are getting ready to compete in Novice, Advanced or Excellent, everyone needs coursework to practice their skills and work on ring strategies that will help you and your dog.  Instructor: Donna Luzzo   4 Sessions or Drop in 
AS WITH ALL DROP IN CLASSES, PLEASE CALL BEFORE YOU COME AS THE ANSWERING MACHINE WILL HAVE ANY ANNOUNCEMENTS
REGARDING CANCELLATIONS OR CHANGE IN SCHEDULE
Price When Date  
$100.00  OR Mondays 6:30pm - 7:15pm TBA Lebanon Plaza
$30.00 Drop in Saturdays 12:00pm - 12:45pm Ongoing  
Canine Country Line Dancing (follow the link for more information)
You’ve seen “Dancing With The Stars”… now it’s time for Dancing With Your Dog. Learn simple, but impressive moves, and put them all together in a fun and easy country line dance routine! No dance experience needed     — you’ll have a "ball" dancing with your dog!  (Dogs should have Basic Obedience skills) Two Sessions
Price When Start Date  
$50.00 Fri 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Lebanon Plaza
Card Tricks for Dogs and Other Games PLUS Bowling for Biscuits (follow the link for more information)
Card Tricks: Your dog can learn to play poker and a few card tricks as well. Whether you have a therapy dog or great family pet, card tricks are fun for your dog and a terrific audience pleaser. Dogs of all sizes and breeds will have fun learning to play cards, roll dice and help with board games – just don’t expect them to shuffle!  Bowling: Little dogs, big dogs, therapy dogs and family dogs will all enjoy learning to bowl!  This is an easy, fun class for dogs with any level of training experience.  Fido will be bowling strikes and picking up spares before you know it!  If you can, bring a ball which is too big for your dog to put in his or her mouth.  No bowling shoes required!  Two Sessions
Price When Start Date Location
$50.00 Sat 5:00 - 5:45pm Aug 10 Lebanon Plaza
Skateboarding (follow the link for more information)
Safe and fun for all breeds of dogs.  Your dog may not become Tony Hawk but he or she will have a blast learning to skateboard.  Fun for dogs and people!  Bring a board if you have one, or borrow one from us. One Session
Price When Start Date  
$35.00 Sat 9:00am - 9:45am   Lebanon Plaza
  Thu 7:00pm - 7:45pm    
Shaping Behavior - Level 1 (follow the link for more information)
One of our most popular classes - learn a great communication system to help you and your dog succeed at ANYTHING!
Various Instructors - Four Sessions
Price When Start Date Location
  Saturdays 3:00pm - 3:45pm Jul 13, Sep 14  
  Saturdays 4:00pm - 4:45pm Apr13  
  Mondays 6:30pm - 7:15pm   Lebanon Plaza
$100.00 Tuesdays 7:00pm - 7:45pm    
  Thurs 8:00pm - 8:45pm Mar 7, Jun 27  
  Friday 8:00pm - 8:45pm    
Shaping Behavior - Level 2 (follow the link for more information)
Shaping Behavior Level 1 required.  Learn to chain complex behaviors - like go to the refrigerator, open the door and get a soda! 
Instructor: Various Instructors  Four Sessions
Price When Start Date Location
$100.00 Mondays 6:30pm - 7:15pm   Lebanon Plaza
  Thursday 7:00pm-7:45pm Aug 1  
  Friday 8:00 - 8:45pm    
Shaping Behavior - Level 3 (follow the link for more information)
Shaping Behavior Level 1 required.  Learn to use targets and target sticks to help shape the behaviors you want to teach. 
Instructor: Susan D. Greenbaum  Four Sessions
Price When Start Date Location
$100.00 Tuesdays 8:00pm - 8:45pm TBA Lebanon Plaza
Introduction to Treibball (follow the link for more information)  
Treibball is a new way to play with your dog!  It's a competitive sport for dogs of all ages and sizes (but, of course, you don't ever have to compete!).  It promotes improved teamwork and communication between dog and handler.  It's great fun for any energetic dog who works off leash and needs a job ... or any dog who likes to herd and doesn't have sheep.
Instructor: Susan D. Greenbaum Six Sessions
Price When Start Date Location
$130.00 Saturdays 5:00pm - 5:45pm Apr13, Jun 1 Lebanon Plaza
  Tuesdays 8:00pm - 8:45pm    
  Thursdays 7:00pm - 7:45pm    
Treibball - Intermediate (follow the link for more information)
For started dogs.  Your dog will need to know how to push, maneuver the ball, take basic direction and go out.  These classes will be held outdoors so please call before you come to see if "weather permits" - the answering machine will say if class has been canceled due to weather. Instructor:  Susan D. Greenbaum Four Sessions - PLEASE CHECK BACK - DUE TO HURRICANE SANDY DAMAGE OUTDOOR CLASSES ARE TBA.
Price When Start Date Location
$100.00 Sundays 5:00pm TBA Lebanon Plaza
Pet Tricks
Whether you are looking for tricks for fun, tricks that are handy, tricks to impress your friends, tricks to use during Animal Assisted Activities visits, Canine Freestyle, or just something fun for you and your dog to do - these trick classes are sure to please.  Each set of classes features different tricks that are great fun for your dog.  Take one set or take them all!  Or bring your own ideas and we'll help you teach those!
Instructor:  Various  Three Sessions
Pet Tricks (Follow the link for more information)
Price When Start Date Location
  Thursday 7:00pm - 7:45pm   Lebanon Plaza
$75.00 Friday 8:00pm - 8:45pm    
  Sat 4:00pm - 4:45pm Jun 22  
Pet Tricks Workshop
Can't spare three weeks?  How about one night and as many tricks as your dog can learn in one session?  Come on by and have a great time giving your dog some new skills.
$30.00 Monday 7:30 - 8:15pm   Lebanon Plaza
 Jumping and Retrieving (Follow the link for more information)
Whether it's the newspaper or a competition dumbbell - retrieving is something any dog can do!  This quick four session class, using positive methods, will teach a dog of any breed to happily retrieve anything they can lift!  If you have a dog who runs after the ball but doesn't bring it back, we can help.  If you're stuck after competing in Novice Obedience because you just can't lick the retrieve - let us guide you through it.  Teach your dog to jump safely, whether for fun or to help with agility or competition obedience. 
Instructor: Susan D. Greenbaum  Four Sessions
Price When Start Dates Location
$100.00 Thursday 5:00pm - 5:45pm Call for more information Lebanon Plaza
Lights, Camera, Action! - Informational Seminar (Follow the link for more information)
Have you ever wondered if your dog could be a star? Find out what it is really like to have a working "show biz" dog. The Barking Hills Canine All Stars have been seen for seven seasons on Saturday Night Live as well as Conan O'Brien and One Life to Live as well as numerous commercials including Home Depot, Claritin, Citizen's Bank, Lowe's, Pedigree, Subway and Verizon. You may have seen them on the cover of US News and World Report or on the Purina Beneful Bag. Leave your dog at home but feel free to bring a picture of your dog (not wearing anything) that we can keep.  YOU MUST HAVE ATTENDED THIS INFORMATIONAL SEMINAR IN ORDER TO HAVE YOUR DOG SEEN AT THE AUDITION   One Session
Price When Date Location
$5.00 Mon 7:30 - 8:15pm




Apr 27
Lebanon Plaza
Tuesday 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Thurs 7:00 - 7:45pm
Friday 8:00pm - 8:45pm
Saturday 5:00am -5:45am
Lights, Camera, Action! - Workshop (Follow the link for more information)
Have you ever wondered if your dog could be a star? Find out what it is really like to have a working "show biz" dog.
The Barking Hills Canine All Stars have been seen for nine seasons on Saturday Night Live as well as Conan O'Brien and One Life to Live as well as numerous commercials including Home Depot, Claritin, Citizen's Bank, Lowe's, Pedigree, Subway and Verizon. You may have seen them on the cover of US News and World Report or on the Purina Beneful Bag.

You dog does NOT have to take this seminar in order to be auditioned. This is a working seminar to teach you how to work with your dog to make them more "employable" and give them skills that the agency and the clients like dogs to have. You may take this without taking the informational seminar, however, YOU MUST HAVE ATTENDED THE INFORMATIONAL SEMINAR IN ORDER TO HAVE YOUR DOG SEEN AT THE AUDITION.

Price When Date Location
$25.00      
Mon, Tues, Thu, Fri, Sat

Call to schedule

Lebanon Plaza
Lights, Camera, Action! - Audition (Follow the link for more information)
This is a working audition for the dog. YOU MUST HAVE ATTENDED THE INFORMATIONAL SEMINAR IN ORDER TO HAVE YOUR DOG SEEN AT THE AUDITION. This audition is to choose the dogs that will be submitted to the agency for future work. Please think carefully before auditioning and be sure you understand what having a working dog entails.
Price When Date Location
Free Saturday

YOU MUST HAVE ATTENDED THE INFORMATIONAL SEMINAR
IN ORDER TO HAVE YOUR DOG SEEN AT THE AUDITION.

Lebanon Plaza
Competition (Follow the link for more information)
For anyone training to compete in AKC or UKC competition obedience.  All breeds and combinations of breeds can do competition obedience.  Open to dogs and handlers who have completed any beginners class who wish to train to compete in AKC or UKC obedience trials.    Six Sessions or Drop In
Price When Start Date Location
$130.00 for six OR Saturdays 11:00am - 11:45am (Novice and Open) Ongoing  Lebanon Plaza
$30.00 - Drop In Thursdays 8:00pm - 8:45pm ( Beginner Novice and Novice) Ongoing 
Competition Novice Ring Prep
Learn the "ins and outs" of competition.  How to sign up for a trial, when to arrive, how to warm up, how to dress, and many "tricks" of the ring.  Give yourself the winning advantage by being familiar with ring protocol and some of the great ways to help your dog do his or her best.  Learn how to use matches to your advantage and much more!  Two Sessions
$50.00 Saturday 12:00pm - 12:45pm Call for information Lebanon Plaza
Competition Troubleshooting  (Follow the link for more information)
Retrieving problem?  Heeling needs some work?  Your drop on recall has disappeared?  Group stays getting you crazy?  Let's solve it before it becomes a habit.  For folks working on competing in obedience trials.  Focusing on problem prevention and problem solving.  Six Sessions

Price

When

Start Date

Location

$130.00

Tuesdays 9:00pm - 9:45pm

Ongoing 

Lebanon Plaza

$30.00 Drop In      
Competition Open/Utility (Follow the link for more information)
For dogs and handlers who are preparing for/competing in Open or Utility or UDX Competition - emphasis on problem prevention and problem solving.    Six Sessions
Price When Start Date Location
$130.00 Thursdays 6:00 - 6:45pm Ongoing Lebanon Plaza
$30.00 Drop In      

Animal Assisted Therapy - Level One (Follow the link for more information)
For dogs and handlers who are interested in volunteering doing Animal Assisted/Activities  or Animal Assisted Therapy visiting patients in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes and other facilities.  Prepare for the American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Certification plus Therapy Dog certification through various organizations.
Instructor: Susan D. Greenbaum . Six Sessions

Price When Start Date Location
$130.00 Tuesdays 8:00pm - 8:45pm Sep 10 Lebanon Plaza
Thursdays 7:00 - 7:45pm Apr 4
Animal Assisted Therapy - Level Two (Follow the link for more information)
For dogs and handlers who have their national certification and are interested in improving and adding to their team skills.  Various skills for working with Physical, Occupational, Recreation and Speech Therapists as well as skills for Animal Assisted Crisis Response.
Instructor: Susan D. Greenbaum Six Sessions
Price When Start Date Location
$130.00 Tuesdays 8:00pm - 8:45pm Apr 23 Lebanon Plaza
  Thursdays 7:00 - 7:45pm May 16  
Game Night!  (Follow the link for more information)
Okay, so I know it sounds crazy but where else can you take your dog on a Saturday night?  Come join us and play games with your dog.  No special training needed just the ability to relax and have fun with your dog.  You need to bring a copy of their immunization records for us to keep - no dogs are permitted in the building without it. PLEASE CALL, 2 HOURS OR LESS, BEFORE YOU COME.  The answering machine will state if there have been any changes to the schedule.
Price When Date Location

$ 15.00

Saturdays 7:30pm - 8:15pm

TBA Lebanon Plaza
 Carting (Follow the link for more information)
Dogs of any size and any breed can enjoy learning to pull a wagon or cart. A special carting harness must be ordered before the start of class. A "measuring party" will be held at the Lebanon training space so that participants can order a harness in time for classes - Feb 6 or call for a different time. Your dog must have veterinary clearance for pulling before the start of class. Prior experience in an obedience class is preferred. A great skill for any dog who participates in Animal Assisted Therapy or has children at home. A terrific way to spend time with your dog and collect firewood, the groceries or laundry as well!  Four Sessions
Price When Start Date Location
$100.00 Saturdays 4:00pm - 4:45pm Sep 14 Lebanon Plaza
Introduction to Flyball (Follow the link for more information)
For dogs who LOVE their tennis balls - fast and fun! Dogs of all sizes and breeds will love the fast pace and a chance to play with their favorite toy!  Indoors. 
Four Sessions
Price When Start Dates Location
$100.00 Saturdays 5:00 - 5:45pm Sep 14 Lebanon Plaza

 Show Handling (Follow the link for more information)
Give your dog the winning edge!  Whether you are showing your dog in conformation (breed) yourself or having a handler take out your dog - give your dog the winning edge by having him/her comfortable and secure in all aspects of the breed ring.  Learn how to show your dog to his/her best!  You must bring proof of your dog's immunization for our records.   Instructor: Denise Garber  This is drop in class so we have no roster to contact you if class cannot be held. Please call after 4pm the day of class to check for cancellations - the machine will say if class has been cancelled.

Price When Start Date Location

$ 8.00
($70.00 for a book of 10)

Wednesdays
7:00pm - 7:45pm Big Dogs
8:00pm - 8:45pm Table Dogs


Ongoing

Lebanon Plaza
Junior Showmanship (Follow the link for more information)
Juniors (under 18) who wish to compete in the Junior Showmanship classes.  Emphasis on handling skills, dog structure, breed specifics and ring procedures.  Learn how to show your dog to his/her best!  You must bring proof of your dog's immunization for our records.   Instructor:  Denise Garber  This is drop in class so we have no roster to contact you if class cannot be held.  Please call after 4pm the day of class to check for cancellations - the machine will say if class has been cancelled.
Price When Start Date Location

$ 7.00
($60.00 for a book of 10)


Wednesdays
6:00pm-6:45pm
Ongoing Lebanon Plaza
Due to storm damage there will be no Lure Coursing until fall.  Please check back in September.

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Barking Hills Country Club
1271 Route 22 East - Suite 23
Lebanon, NJ 08833
908-996-9911
FAX 908-236-8883
barking@eclipse.net