Group Classes

    My group classes offer small class sizes - (a maximum of 8 dogs). This allows for a lot of individual attention and coaching during the class. We focus on teaching your dog the commands and manners that help your dog learn how to be a well behaved member of your household. Basic classes address commands such as sit, down, stay, come, leave it and walking on a leash. I offer puppy classes, adult dog classes, advanced classes, agility for fun and K9 Nose Work®. All classes must have at least 3 signups or may be postponed.
    Livermore: Classes are held at Livermore Country Pet Hospital located at: 2110 Greenville Rd in Livermore.
    Pleasanton: NOTE: I am no longer teaching classes in Pleasanton. Cheryl Johnson-Collett now teaches these classes. Please contact Cheryl Johnson-Collett at: (510) 209-9122

    General Classes

    Class Date
    Perfect Puppies
    • Wednesdays, Jan 25-Feb 29, 2012, 6:15-7:15pm.
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      2 spaces left as of Jan 18
      Class taught by Wendy Krehbiel
    • Wednesdays, March TBD. Details will be posted by the end of January
    Family dog
    • Wednesdays, Jan 25-Feb 29, 2012, 7:30-8:30pm.
      Class full as of Jan 16
      Class taught by Wendy Krehbiel.
    • Wednesdays, March TBD. Details will be posted by the end of January
    Family Dog II
    • Saturdays, Jan 28-Feb 25, 2012, 9-10am. (4 week class - no class on Feb 11)
      One space remaining as of Jan 11.
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      Class taught by Sarah Stevens.
    Agility For Fun
    • TBD

    K9 Nose Work® Classes

    Note: Current students in my Nose Work classes are given priority sign up for the next level class (Into to Odor, Continuing and Advanced). If you have done nose work elsewhere and wish to sign up for one of those classes, please email wendy@tellatail.com for space availability.
    Class Location Date
    Intro to K9 Nose Work®
    Livermore Country Pet Hospital
    • Saturdays, Jan 28-Mar 10, 2012, 10:15-11:45am. (no class on Feb 11)
      Class full as of Jan 12. Email wendy@tellatail.com to be notified when the next class is scheduled.
      Class taught by Sarah Stevens and Gwen Marshall.

    • If you are interested in private sessions for K9 Nose Work, I recommend you contact Sarah Stevens at: sarahandterrier@gmail.com
    K9 Nose Work® - Intro to Odor
    This class is only for students who have completed Intro to Nose Work
    Livermore Country Pet Hospital
    • TBD
    K9 Nose Work® - Continued
    Class taught by Wendy Krehbiel.
    This class is only for students who have completed Intro to Odor
    Livermore Country Pet Hospital
    • Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm - Taught by Wendy Krehbiel

    • Mondays, Jan 16, 2012, 11am-12:30pm.
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      Class taught by Wendy Krehbiel

    • Thursdays, Jan 19, 2012, 6-7:30pm.
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      Class taught by Wendy Krehbiel

    • Thursdays, Jan 19, 2012, 7:30-9pm.
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      Class taught by Wendy Krehbiel


    Students in these classes may pay via paypal by visiting: http://www.tellatail.com/registration_complete.html.
    Note: The Continuing K9 Nose Work® classes cost $100 for 6 weeks of classes - you only pay for the classes you attend, however must use your 6 weeks of classes within 12 weeks.
    K9 Nose Work® - Advanced
    This class is only for students who have completed K9NW - Continuing
    Livermore Country Pet Hospital
    • Mondays, 9:30am-11am - Taught by Wendy Krehbiel
    • Mondays, 6-7:30pm (no class on 1/16, 2/20) - Taught by Wendy Krehbiel and Michele Garlick
    • Mondays, 7:30-9pm (no class on 1/16, 2/20) - Taught by Wendy Krehbiel and Michele Garlick
    • Tuesdays, 7:30-9pm

    Students in these classes may pay via paypal by visiting: http://www.tellatail.com/registration_complete.html.
    Note: The Advanced K9 Nose Work® classes cost $100 for 6 weeks of classes - you only pay for the classes you attend, however must use your 6 weeks of classes within 12 weeks.

    * Click on the class name for the description of the class



    Class Descriptions
  • Perfect Puppies - Begin teaching your puppy good manners and social skills!
    For puppies 10-20 weeks.
    The primary focus of this class is to give puppies the best start at life during this critical learning stage for dogs through socialization, beginning obedience, handling exercises and problem solving. We will address common puppy issues such as potty training and puppy biting and also begin to teach your puppy basic commands such as sit, down, stay, leave it and come. We will also focus on socializing your puppy to new experiences, people and have puppy play time!  Please bring proof of current vaccinations (the first 2 sets in the series) on the first day of class.

  • Family Dog - For dogs 5 months and older
    During this course, dogs and their humans will be introduced to basic obedience commands and good manners. The primary focus of the program is to give dogs the best chance at being a good member of your family by starting beginning obedience, and behavior problem-solving by the use of the most modern and powerful positive training principles. Please bring proof of current vaccinations including DHLPP and Rabies on the first day of class. Families are welcome to attend. This class meets outside and will be weather dependent. If a class is cancelled, the makeup classes will be scheduled on the same day of week/time of day in the weeks following the scheduled class.

  • Family Dog II - For dogs 5 months and older
    Take the skills you have learned in Perfect Puppies and Family Dog to the next level. Improve your dog's reliability with increased distractions. Continue to work on fading out treats and extraneous cues. Start teaching your dog to respond at a distance and begin the steps to achieve off-leash control. Improve your dog's come and stay commands and work on teaching your dog to heel. Dogs are required to have completed a basic obedience class before taking this class and must have current vaccinations on the first day of class. Families are welcome to attend. Junior handlers must be over the age of 14 and accompanied by a legal guardian during the entire class. Please bring your dog on a flat collar, harness or head halter and lots of tiny treats to the first class

  • Agility For Fun
    Introduce your dog to the sport of agility in a fun and safe way! Teach your dog to go through tunnels, over jumps and start learning to do the weave poles and teeter. This class will introduce your dog to several pieces of agility equipment and the handler to basic agility handling manuvers. Dogs are required to have basic obedience including sit, down, stay and come in a distracting environment. Dogs must also be dog and people friendly. Bring your dog to the first class on a regular flat buckle collar with lots of tasty tiny treats. Humans should be comfortably dressed and ready to be active. This class meets outside and will be weather dependent. If a class is cancelled, the makeup classes will be scheduled on the same day of week/time of day in the weeks following the scheduled class.

  • Agility For Fun Continued
    Continue on from Agility for Fun and continue to practice teaching your dogs how to perform each piece of agility equipment and practice directing your dogs through short courses. Dogs are required to have basic obedience including sit, down, stay and come in a distracting environment. Dogs must also be dog and people friendly. Bring your dog to the first class on a regular flat buckle collar with lots of tasty tiny treats. Humans should be comfortably dressed and ready to be active.

  • Intro to Nose Work - Have fun teaching your dog how to use his nose!
    For dogs 5 months and older. Class is 1.5 hours in duration. Cost: $150 for 6 week class ($120 for previous Tell a Tail Students)
    Dogs have an amazing sense of smell and a natural desire to hunt. This class focuses on teaching you how to encourage and develop your dog's natural scenting abilities by using their desire to hunt and their love of toys, food and exercise. It is a great class for your dog to have fun, build confidence, and burn lots of mental and physical energy and to find out just how good your dog's nose is. High food or toy motivation is beneficial for this class.
    • Dogs in this class must be capable of handling confinement, either crated away from their handlers or in a properly equipped vehicle.
    • Students must have instructor approval to take this class. Approval is based on your dog's motivation for food or toy over distractions. No obedience or manners required!

  • K9 Nose Work® - Intro to Odor - For dogs 5 months and older. Class is 1.5 hours in duration. Cost: $100 for 6 week class
    This class advances the dog's scent discrimination skills taught in the Introduction to Nose Work class. All dogs are taught to identify the first target odor, a natural essential oil. Additionally, we introduce techniques and tactics for building better dog/handler teamwork.
    • Prerequisite: Introduction to Nose Work.
    • Dogs in this class must be capable of handling confinement, either crated away from their handlers or in a properly equipped vehicle.

  • K9 Nose Work® - Continued - For dogs 5 months and older. Class is 1.5 hours in duration. Cost: $100 for 6 week class
    This class continues to advance the dog's scent discrimination skills taught in the Introduction to Odor class. Dogs will be working exclusively on the target odor. We will introduce vehicle searches and continue to increase the team's skills at both interior and exterior searches. Additionally, we will continue to enhance the handler's skills for building better dog/handler teamwork.
    • Prerequisite: Introduction to Odor.
    • Dogs in this class must be capable of handling confinement, either crated away from their handlers or in a properly equipped vehicle.