About Ellis Dog Training

Obedience, sport and puppy classes in Durham

Ellis Dog Training is based at 286 Mast Road in Durham, New Hampshire, and offers a full range of training and instruction for all breeds, sizes and mixed breeds, from Pomeranians and Papillons to Mastiffs and Newfoundlands. Diane Ellis Manocchia holds a Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science from the University of New Hampshire, is a founding member and Training Director for Piscataqua Obedience Club and a certified member of the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI). She has titled her own dogs in Obedience through Utility Dog, Herding to PreTrial level, plus Tracking and Agility.

Classes

The program includes two levels of Puppy Kindergarten (AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy), basic obedience, Canine Good Citizen, rally obedience and competitive obedience from Companion Dog (CD) to Utility Dog (UD). Agility runs at beginner, intermediate and competition levels, and requires basic obedience and the ability to play well with other dogs. There are also tricks classes, weekly obedience and rally run-throughs, breed handling, scentwork classes and mock trials, plus a four-week weekend tracking course each fall. Weekly classes include puppy and basic manners levels, competitive obedience and CGC/CGCA. Ellis Dog Training is also home to Sandwynn Kennel.

What to ask

Ask about class fees and current registration.