Sirius Canine Training, Rapid City SD

08/27/2025

Lots of great skills being fine tuned tonight!
* But Facebook will only let me post one video on the original post. Please see comments for more.

08/26/2025

It's National Dog Day!!
Show us your favorite dogs, past or present!

08/26/2025

And, don't forget, upcoming Good Behavior class registration is due soon.

08/25/2025

Another activity in our local area!

08/15/2025

Tinder and Reaver love their frozen chicken paws.

A nice cold treat on a hot day and it's good for them!

08/13/2025

Good time at private lessons and classes (Little Stars & Competition Obediencel) tonight.
If you feel like you're missing out, sign up for the next ones!
Little Stars (Good Behavior) and CGC (Canine Good Citizen)

08/11/2025

Little Stars: Beginner Class for Good Behavior.

6 week class Starts 9 September, 2025.
Tuesday, 6:30pm 45-60 minute class duration.
Cost: $132.75, check or money order, no cash.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: To have registration and pmt to me, is Friday September 5th, 2025.

Location: The Lions Bldg @ the RC Central States Fairgrounds.
This class is for dogs 4 months old and older at the start of class.

This is a ‘good behavior’ class that covers 10-12 important skills that every dog should learn to be a good companion.
Skills include, walking nicely on a leash, sit, down, stay, sitting still for petting, coming when called, handling and more.

** This is NOT a class for aggressive or over reactive dogs (dogs that may bark the entire hour of class in an attempt to engage other dogs). If you are unsure if this would pertain to you, please give me a call so we can chat about it. **

All classes are ‘first come, first reserved’ and your Registration packet and payment MUST be received by me to secure your spot in class.
Registration Packet available on the Rapid City Kennel Club website. Scroll down to 'Classes' and click on the 2nd box "Download Class Documents and Release".

*** EXTREMELY IMPORTANT, let me know that you are sending Registration for a class. If I don't respond to let you know I received it, there may not be a spot for you in class as I didn't know you were coming if the mail is delayed **

If you have questions, please text or call: 605-787-0157.

08/07/2025

If you want to get involved in conformation, here is an excellent opportunity!

08/06/2025

The CGC Class is already starting to fill.
If you plan on taking it, please get your registration in ASAP.

Glowing Stars: Canine Good Citizen Class & Certification Opportunity (info at the bottom).

6 week class Starts September 9th 2025.
Tuesday evenings, 5:30pm, 45-60 minute class
Cost: $132.75, check or money order, no cash.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: To have registration and pmt to me, is Friday, September 5th, 2025.
Location: The Lions Bldg @ the RC Central States Fairgrounds.
45-60 minutes per class.

This class teaches all of the skills necessary to pass the CGC test and on Week 6, a testing opportunity will be provided. The class fee does not include the testing cost.

The CGC certification demonstrates that your dog is well mannered in a public setting. It is a great way to start training for future endeavors and many therapy organizations require a CGC in order to start to have your dog certified as a therapy dog.

** This is an intermediate class and all dogs should be able to loose leash walk relatively well and have self-control (no barking/lunging at other dogs).**

Skills covered: Accepting a friendly stranger, Sitting still for petting, (Allowing) Grooming (feet, ears, brushing), Loose leash walking with distractions, Walking through a crowd, Sit, Down, Stay, Coming when called, Reacting to another dog, Reaction to distraction, Supervised separation.

All classes are ‘first come, first reserved’ and your Registration packet and payment MUST be received by me to secure your spot in class.
Registration Packet available on the Rapid City Kennel Club website. Scroll down to 'Classes' and click on the 2nd box "Download Class Documents and Release".

*** EXTREMELY IMPORTANT, let me know that you are sending Registration for a class. If I don't respond to let you know I received it, there may not be a spot for you in class as I didn't know you were coming if the mail is delayed **

You are welcome to come the last night of class to Certify without taking the class. Please reach out to me for details.

If you have questions, please text or call: 605-787-0157.

AKC’s Canine Good Citizen program is the gold standard of behavior for dogs in our communities. One million dogs, purebred and mixed breed, have earned CGC.

08/04/2025

Sunday Share Day!
What have you in your companion been up to?