Sport Classes

Sport classes are a great way to build your bond, burn off some energy and try something new with your dog.

Why Sport Classes?

Try something New!- If you want a way to keep your active dog busy or your older dog mentally spry, there is a sport for every dog. Check out our Nosework, Rally and Trick classes to find the best fit for you.
Small Classes- Classes are limited to 5-6 teams so they are a great supportive environment! Our 1200sq ft open space facility provides enough room to spread out and work through exercises.
Have Fun!- Whether you are interested in competing or just want to do something different with your dog, our low pressure classes are a great way to experience dog sports.

Dogs must be comfortable and friendly around other dogs and people and up to date on vaccinations to participate in group classes.

If your dog barks, lunges, bites or is fearful of other dogs and/or people, please email Lela for recommendations.

Nosework

Dogs are trained to locate and indicate on specific odor (birch, anise, clove and cypress)

Odor is hidden to mimic real uses for dogs such as searching vehicles, interior spaces, luggage or outdoors

Particularly great for adolescent or generally independent dogs to do something they take the lead on

Easy to set up and play at home!

Rally

A sport where teams navigate a course of obedience skills designed to display their relationship

Done well, rally looks like a dance

Build your bond while learning skills that are practical for daily life such as heeling and stays

Taught like a series of tricks so dogs find obedience skills fun!

Tricks

Learn a variety of tricks to challenge your dog's brain and up your training skills

Classes vary in which tricks are taught based on students goals and abilities

AKC Trick Title evaluations are offered as a part of the class!

Check out the Trick Lists for titles here for ideas!

Nosework Classes

Intro to Nosework

6 Week Class for $189

July 30th Thursdays at 7:15pm- Class Full

September 28th Mondays at 6pm

Dogs will learn to associate a novel scent (birch) with reinforcement and how to search for it. Teams will build their searching and indicating skills through a variety of games. Dogs learn to search items indoors, outdoors (if weather permits) and containers.

Starter kits will be included for all students so you can practice at home!

NOTE: Classes are run in a group not one at a time. If your dog is not comfortable in a group please reach out for other options.

Nosework Skills

6 Week class for $189

July 14th Tuesdays's at 6pm

September 17th Thursdays at 7:15pm

This class introduces your dog to a variety of searches you would see in competition which mimics ways dogs are used in the real world.

Your dog will learn to search for multiple hides, high hides, buried and water hides, challenging container searches, and vehicles (weather dependent). Get an idea of all of the ways your dog can use their nose!

Scent kits will be provided. Must have completed Intro to Nosework!

Nosework Puzzles

$20 drop in class

Fridays at 7:15pm

Need more nosework? Interested n Trialing or need to hone some specific trailing skills? Join us for a weekly drop in class where searches are set for teams to practice. Different skills can be focused on depending on goals and requests are welcome!

Class is held outdoors in nice weather and is a relaxed and fun group.

Must have completed Intro to Nosework or equivalent. This class is for dogs who have been paired with odor and have basic searching skills.

Rally

Rally Skills

6 Week Class for $189

September 3rd Wednesdays at 6pm

Want a way to build a positive relationship with your dog while sharpening practical skills? Rally is a sport where teams navigate a course of skills designed to test your connection with your dog. It is a fun way to really add some precision to practical skills like heeling and stays. Think of it like a dance with your dog!

Learn skills needed for Rally such as heeling, stays, position changes (sit/down/stand), fronts and finishes.
Start learning how to read Rally Signs so we can put skills in sequences.
Build focus with your dog with skills that are a benefit in your daily lives.
Teach your dog skills like a series of tricks so they think obedience is FUN! I promise!

Tricks Classes

Tricks!

6 Week Class for $189

Tricks are a great way to get your dog thinking and bond as a team, not to mention a great way to show off. The class will cover foundations for teaching tricks, and then appropriate tricks will be worked on by each team. Tricks taught will be chosen based on each dog’s interest and abilities.

The option to be evaluated for the AKC Trick Dog titles will be offered at the end of class. For more information on the AKC Trick Dog program, check out their website.

Get in touch with us

Fitnacity Dog Training is located 20 minutes west of Frederick MD providing easy access for Harpers Ferry WV, Lovettesville VA, Middletown MD, Jefferson MD, Boonsboro MD, Bruswick MD and more. Fitnacity provides a NEW 1200 sqft climate controlled indoor area plus outdoor area for more space to practice.