E-COLLAR
Modern Tools. Thoughtful Training.
Our e-collar classes focus on clarity, consistency, and communication — not force. Using low-level, modern technology and positive reinforcement, we teach you how to safely and effectively incorporate e-collars as part of a well-rounded training plan that enhances your dog’s freedom and responsiveness in real-world settings.
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LEVEL 1
E-collar 101
Length: three weeks, one hour sessions
Cost: $90
Before you ever put an e-collar on your dog, this course ensures you know exactly how it works. The first class is dog-free so we can focus on proper handling, timing, and understanding how to use the tool correctly and humanely. We demonstrate on you (yes, seriously!) to help you see and feel exactly what your dog will experience.
Prerequisites: Dog must have completed the Foundations First class and be up to date on DHLPP, Bordetella, and Rabies vaccinations.
Next class: July 29 – Aug. 12, 7:15 p.m.
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LEVEL 2
Unleashed Potential
Length: six weeks, one hour sessions
Cost: $170
Start applying e-collar training in real-life scenarios using long lines, leash dragging, and controlled distractions. This course builds the trust and focus needed for off-leash work — even if your dog isn’t quite ready yet.
Prerequisites: Dog must have completed the Foundations First and E-collar 101 classes and be up to date on DHLPP, Bordetella, and Rabies vaccinations.
Next class: July 28 – Sept. 1, 11:30 a.m.
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Next class: July 31 – Sept. 4, 7:15 p.m.
LEVEL 3
Dialed In
Length: six weeks, one hour sessions
Cost: $170
This course is for teams chasing more than just obedience—they’re chasing connection. In Dialed In, we focus on deepening off-leash reliability, even in distracting environments, through trust, responsiveness, and true partnership.
Whether you’re preparing for pack hikes or just want that calm, confident freedom with your dog by your side, this course helps you create a bond so in sync, it feels like your dog is reading your mind.
Prerequisites: Dog must have completed the Unleashed Potential class and be up to date on DHLPP, Bordetella, and Rabies vaccinations.
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Check out the fun
At Ashton’s K9 Classes, we use e-collars the right way — like a TENS unit for your dog. Just like a TENS unit delivers gentle, low-level pulses to get muscles moving without pain, a properly used e-collar gives your dog a light tap or vibration to get their attention, not to punish. It’s a calm, clear way to communicate, kind of like handing your dog a walkie-talkie instead of yelling across the yard. When paired with structured training and positive reinforcement, it builds trust, reinforces obedience, and gives your dog more freedom to explore safely. The result? A well-balanced, confident dog who listens, enjoys off-leash life, and thrives both at home and on adventures.
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