About Raising The Bar Dog Training, LLC

Who runs it

Raising The Bar Dog Training, LLC is Beth Knotts's business in Stevens Point. She writes that she "started to train agility in 1999" and began "instructing others in 2003." Her own dogs, Elvis the Collie, Rix the Belgian Sheepdog and the Border Collies Peter and Dude, each have a page with their agility titles, and Peter's page tells how she worked a reactive rescue through resource guarding: "I began to understand how to keep him feeling safe and secure and that would build his confidence."

Agility

Agility is the heart of the business: "It's fast, fun and a great way to build teamwork. Agility can also help shy dogs gain confidence and give high drive dogs a job." She welcomes all breeds and offers group classes, periodic weekend drop-in classes and private lessons, with private-lesson cost "determined by location." Her seminar topics have ranged from blind crosses, weave entries and contacts to the "out of control dog." The site names Camp Bandy in Amherst Junction and Oshkosh Kennel Club as group-class venues; ask where classes are running now.

In-home and behavior help

For problems at home such as jumping on guests, counter surfing or barking at passersby, she offers private in-home training, daytime or evenings. The site gives "$40.00 per hour" or "$75.00 per session (1.5 to 2 hours) which includes a follow up visit" within a 15-mile radius of Stevens Point, with extra fees farther out. Confirm current rates when you call.