Canine Craze Performance Center

Canine Craze Performance Center We offer daycare services for dogs and puppies, private and group classes, obedience training, and more. Saturdays and Sundays are By Appointment Only
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We're Canine Craze Performance Center and we've been a dog training and dog day school facility here in Urbandale, IA, since 2001. We believe in using positive reinforcement training and clicker training to help dogs learn. We're looking forward to growing our business to continue to serve the greater Des Moines area and partnering with Polk County's consumers to be the best dog training facility

in the area. We'd like to personally invite you to contact us today for all your dog training and dog day care services!

Happy Howl-O-Ween! We hope you're all having as much fun today as these cute pups!Our Craze Trained Club needs help dete...
10/31/2024

Happy Howl-O-Ween! We hope you're all having as much fun today as these cute pups!

Our Craze Trained Club needs help determining the winner of our 2024 costume contest! To vote for your favorite costume, simply like their photo. The contestant with the most likes at the end of the contest will win a special prize.

Voting ends at 11:59 PM on Sunday, Nov 3rd - stay tuned for the announcement of the winner!

Canine Craze 1-on-1 training is perfect for pet owners looking to have a trainer work with their dog while they're at wo...
10/31/2024

Canine Craze 1-on-1 training is perfect for pet owners looking to have a trainer work with their dog while they're at work. Your dog will get to work 1-on-1 with our skilled trainers to learn new skills! Message us or visit our website for more details!

Only two more days until our scheduled Therapy Dogs International evaluation. Please visit our website or message us to ...
10/22/2024

Only two more days until our scheduled Therapy Dogs International evaluation. Please visit our website or message us to get signed up!

Canine Craze is hosting a Therapy Dogs International evaluation this Thursday (10/24). Message us for information to get...
10/21/2024

Canine Craze is hosting a Therapy Dogs International evaluation this Thursday (10/24). Message us for information to get signed up!

Our Craze Trained Club is community for people passionate about enhancing their pup's lives. This club provides exclusi...
10/19/2024

Our Craze Trained Club is community for people passionate about enhancing their pup's lives. This club provides exclusive educational opportunities through special events, flexible classes, a virtual community, and challenges. Whether members are working toward earning titles, training a future therapy dog, or just having fun, connect with like-minded individuals who aim to strengthen their relationship with their dogs. Message us for more information about Craze Trained Club.

10/18/2024

Next week Canine Craze is offering a Therapy Dogs International evaluation. This evaluation will take place on Thursday 10/24 at 6:30 PM. Follow the link below to get signed up!

Train & Play is a unique program to Canine Craze. Your dog will get structured playtime with their friends as well as tr...
10/17/2024

Train & Play is a unique program to Canine Craze. Your dog will get structured playtime with their friends as well as training! In this program your dog will learn emotional regulation, impulse control, loose leash walking, and more! Message us for more information!

Here's to the little dogs! Here at Canine Craze we LOVE our littles! If your small dog needs more mental stimulation, tr...
10/15/2024

Here's to the little dogs! Here at Canine Craze we LOVE our littles! If your small dog needs more mental stimulation, training is the perfect way to keep them busy! Show us your small dogs below!

Is your dog's behavior spooky? We have classes that can help you out! Our Dog Perfect class is great for dogs 6 months a...
10/13/2024

Is your dog's behavior spooky? We have classes that can help you out! Our Dog Perfect class is great for dogs 6 months and older to address struggles like leash pulling, greeting people appropriately, being distracted by their environment, and MORE! Message us for more information!

With the weather cooling down, it's safe to say it's walk weather here in Iowa. Comment below your dog's favorite walkin...
10/11/2024

With the weather cooling down, it's safe to say it's walk weather here in Iowa. Comment below your dog's favorite walking spots!

How do you know when your puppy is ready to train? We recommend beginning training as soon as possible! If you're lookin...
10/09/2024

How do you know when your puppy is ready to train? We recommend beginning training as soon as possible! If you're looking for a good place to begin, check out our Game On! Relationship Through Play course for free on our website!

While we all recognize the benefits of training big dogs, it's just as important to train small dogs! Whatever size dog ...
10/07/2024

While we all recognize the benefits of training big dogs, it's just as important to train small dogs! Whatever size dog you have, we'd love to train them! Check out our website for more information!

Every dog is an individual, we love learning what the perfect outlet for your dog is! Whether it be chasing a ball, or g...
09/26/2024

Every dog is an individual, we love learning what the perfect outlet for your dog is! Whether it be chasing a ball, or going for a nice long sniffy walk. What is your dog's perfect outlet?

Taking your dog to the vet can be stressful for all involved. High levels of fear, stress, and anxiety affect everyone ...
09/24/2024

Taking your dog to the vet can be stressful for all involved. High levels of fear, stress, and anxiety affect everyone involved from the dog to the client to the staff at the clinic. Fear Free and cooperative care training can lessen and in some cases eliminate the fear, stress, and anxiety that accompany the idea of visiting the vet and we have a program designed especially for this! Please reach out to us for more information about this unique program!

Are you looking to have a well-behaved pup? Our Dog Perfect class is the perfect starting point for your training journe...
09/20/2024

Are you looking to have a well-behaved pup? Our Dog Perfect class is the perfect starting point for your training journey! In this class your dog will learn the basics of obedience all the way to practicing these skills in a busy, distracting environment. Contact us for more information!

These dogs would agree, Train & Play is the place to be! All of the dogs in our Train & Play program learn to seek out a...
09/17/2024

These dogs would agree, Train & Play is the place to be! All of the dogs in our Train & Play program learn to seek out a designated platform that we call "Place". These dogs are doing an excellent job showcasing this helpful skill! Contact us for more information about Train & Play.

Meet one of our Client Relations Specialists, Claire!
09/16/2024

Meet one of our Client Relations Specialists, Claire!

Our unique Puppy Building Blocks program sets up the foundation for a well-trained dog. This program is perfect for busy...
09/13/2024

Our unique Puppy Building Blocks program sets up the foundation for a well-trained dog. This program is perfect for busy families who need a jump-start on their puppy's training! Reach out for more information about this program!

Are you looking for a personalized approach to dog training? Private Training is the perfect service for you! Our team o...
09/12/2024

Are you looking for a personalized approach to dog training? Private Training is the perfect service for you! Our team of talented trainers will personalize your training sessions to meet you and your dog's goals! Please reach out for more information.

If your family just brought home a puppy, this is the class for you! Our Puppy Perfect class allows you a fun and safe p...
09/11/2024

If your family just brought home a puppy, this is the class for you! Our Puppy Perfect class allows you a fun and safe place to socialize your puppy to a variety of different fun things! Please reach out for more information.

Train & Play is a program unique to Canine Craze where your dog can play with their pals as well as learn new things! Th...
09/10/2024

Train & Play is a program unique to Canine Craze where your dog can play with their pals as well as learn new things! This program is amazing for busy dog owners who need an outlet for their dog during the day! Contact us for more information.

Thank you so much to our friend Ruthie for the delicious sweet treats! ❤️
08/29/2024

Thank you so much to our friend Ruthie for the delicious sweet treats! ❤️

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Our Train & Play student, Jack, is competing for the Grand Prize in Flooring America of Iowa's 'Pet Perfect' contest and we think he's got what it takes! If Jack wins, he'll be the spokesdog for their new Pet Perfect carpet, and with a super handsome face like his, he's the perfect guy for the job! Not only is Jack incredibly handsome, he's also the sweetest guy around! Cast your vote for our friend Jack on the Flooring America of Iowa page or at the link above!

We love this Susan Garrett quote, and what a great reminder! But what does it mean? People often think using a positiv...
08/22/2024

We love this Susan Garrett quote, and what a great reminder! But what does it mean? People often think using a positive reinforcement approach to dog training means never telling your dog "no," but this isn't the case. Using positive reinforcement doesn't mean that you can't have and enforce boundaries with your dog; having clear boundaries is important for dogs. Using a positive approach simply means choosing not to use aversive methods to enforce those boundaries and rewarding your dog when they do something that you like. When setting boundaries, it is important to be proactive with what you give your dog access to. Susan Garrett conveyed this sentiment wonderfully with this quote!

Happy birthday to our Train & Play student, Chief! We hope you have a great day, buddy!
08/21/2024

Happy birthday to our Train & Play student, Chief! We hope you have a great day, buddy!

Address

3101 104th Street #3
Urbandale, IA
50322

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

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+15152221112

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Our Craze Trained Club just celebrated their first anniversary. What a year it has been! We are so grateful for each and every one of you who has been a part of this amazing journey. A big thank you to our dedicated members, talented instructors, and fantastic guest experts who made our first year so special. We've seen lots of growth, learning, and fun, and we can't wait to see what the next year has in store for our members and their furry companions. Here's to many more adventures ahead!

Paddle with your Pup was a success! This afternoon we hosted one of our CTC workshops where we taught both the people and their dogs how to ride on paddle boards and kayaks!

Our friend Fenrir has done such a great job since joining Train & Play a few short months ago! He's learned so much, including appropriate ways to play and interact with friends!

Check it out! Our Train & Play student, Marzipan has been working on a ton of skills! In this video, she demonstrates appropriate play with her friend Bandit and recalling out of play! Way to go, Marzipan! 🎉

Train & Play student Molly has been hard at work adding distance to her “place” behavior. This skill is a favorite of Canine Craze trainers because it can be helpful in such a wide variety of situations. A few examples are: keeping dogs from running up to guests as they enter your home, keeping your dog away from the dinner table while you eat, giving them a place to go relax instead of barking out the windows, etc. The list could go on forever! Interested in learning more about this and tons of other great foundational skills and behaviors? Head on over to caninecraze.com and check out our Dog Perfect course, offered both in-person and virtually!

How good are you at reading dog body language? It’s something we watch and talk about a ton at Canine Craze! Understanding even the most subtle body language helps us to better understand how our dogs are feeling, and in turn can help us figure out what people, dogs, settings, and situations our dogs are comfortable being in and around. Our Train & Play student Roadster can be nervous about loud or unfamiliar noises. When she’s stressed or nervous, she shows us very clear and obvious signals. What body language do you see in this video that tells you that Roadster is feeling nervous?

Penny’s hard work in the classroom is really paying off! Interested in learning more about our Train and Play program? Head over to https://www.caninecraze.com/private-school

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Loose Leash Walking

Today's discussion was on Loose Leash Walking, different types, equipment, and SO much more! We also want to take the time to invite you to our sponsored Turkey Trot on Saturday at 3:00pm. Follow this link to learn more: https://fb.me/e/36j9GNWeK

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Happy, well trained dogs don’t just happen. At Canine Craze Performance Center we believe the key to effective training is understanding canine learning and effective communication. We teach owners to communicate with their puppies and dogs by luring, shaping and capturing acceptable behaviors. We believe training for both the dogs and people must be positive, productive, and FUN!

Our story started with the Late Scott Jetter, Founder of Canine Craze, inspired people for years through dog training. During his years of teaching he motivated Canine Craze trainers and clients to go outside their comfort zone, push the envelope, and be innovative. He inspired people to be the best they could be, always ask “why?”, and taught with compassion. Many trainers and clients remember him and his many shenanigans, such as his catchy phrase, “Have the Best Day EVER!”. Canine Craze’s trainers and staff are honored to continue his legacy. http://www.caninecraze.com/our-team/scott-jetter/

Scott and Renee (current owner) met at Canine Craze. Renee Jetter started her career with dogs when she was 9 years old by volunteering for her local animal shelter. By the young age of 12, Renee received the “Pets Choice Award” for her kindness and love of animals, in addition to her dedication and work ethic. Jetter has been professionally training dogs since her graduation from the Animal Behavior College in 2006. She has experience competing in obedience, training service dogs, conducting group classes and teaching private lessons. Jetter has designed and implemented successful dog training programs for Obedience, Puppy, and Therapy, as well as the popular Canine Craze’s Train & Play™ program. In 2015 Jetter completed her certification through Karen Pryor Academy as Certified Training Partner and in 2019 Jetter attained her Certified Canine Fitness Trainer through the University of Tennessee. Jetter was the Lead Trainer for the non-profit service dog organization, Puppy Jake Foundation, from it’s inception in 2013 through February 2018 where she has designed and implemented their original service dog training program.

Jetter continues to enjoy attending and hosting national seminars and workshops, including: ClickerExpo, Ken Ramirez, Kathy Sdao, Pia Silvani, Emelie Johnson Vegh, Eva Bertilsson, K-9 Nose Work, and TAGteach. http://www.caninecraze.com/our-team/renee-jetter/

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