TRAINING, CONFORMATION & WATER SPORTS
Dog Training Classes at Cassio, or Private Lessons in your home, or While Lodging
Our Training Sessions start approximately every seven weeks. Our next FULL session will start the week of February 27, 2012. Click Here for training schedule.
Inside: (Heated and A/C) & Outside Training Areas
Our Pond, Fenced Play/Training Yard and Training/Meeting room are available to rent on a half-hour or hourly basis during the year.
CASSIO PET RESORT - TRAINING CENTER
173 Mount Pleasant Road, Newtown, CT 06470
On Rte 6, just off I84, Between Exits 8 & 9, at the Bethel-Newtown Border
Our facility has the capacity to offer classes on a year-round basis. We have a 1,900 sq ft clean, heated/air conditioned and matted training room. Our outside grass training yard is fenced and over 9,000 sq ft. When weather permits classes are held outside.
How to register:
- It is necessary to phone Cassio (203) 426-2881 in advance to enroll. We admit new dogs only during the 1st two classes of our 6 week sessions.
- A class Training Registration & Release Form (Click Here) can be printed out here or picked up at Cassio during business hours. Please complete this registration form and bring it to the first class along with payment. New forms must be completed and are required each calendar year. We accept cash or check ONLY no credit/debit cards.
- To see our Current Training Schedule (Click Here)
- We are flexible and alternate dates or times can be arranged by request, if warranted, for most classes.
Our Training Sessions start approximately every seven weeks. Our next session will start the week of November 1, 2010. Please phone Cassio at 203-426-2881 if you would like to be added to our Training Schedule mailing list, have any questions regarding classes, or to set up a private lesson, or would like to discuss what would be best for you and your dog.
NOTE: Inclement weather information: Please phone Cassio from 4-5:30PM.
No refunds given for session drop-outs or classes missed. Missed classes
may be made up within the current session. No video cameras please. For complete schedule (Click Here)
PUPPY PRE-SCHOOL, BASIC OBEDIENCE & HOUSEHOLD TRAINING, & ADVANCED DOG TRAINING CLASSES
PUPPY PRESCHOOL—Socialization & Advice
An important step for proper development of a well adjusted and behaved pet.
Research has shown that the critical period in a puppy’s mental development occurs before 16 weeks of age.
BASIC OBEDIENCE AND HOUSEHOLD TRAINING
The foundation class for all training. This class establishes the basis for an appropriate relationship between a family and the dog living with them. Once your dog has graduated from Level 1 Basic Dog Training, be certain to consider Agility for that active dog or the dog that needs increased confidence!
ADVANCED TRAINING
Includes CGC, Rally, Therapy, Games, Competition Classes, and more
AGILITY
Builds confidence and is beneficial for the active dog. A full range of obstacles are available. Indoor and Outdoor training areas
CONFORMATION BREED HANDLING OR JUNIOR SHOMANSHIP
Private Lesson or Classes
WATER SPORTS
Recreational Swimming & Dock Jumping—A natural spring fed pond, approximately 50 x 150 feet and 6 feet deep is available on our property. The pond can be used by your dog for recreational swimming, retrieving work, sports jumping, etc. A regulation size dock, 8 x 40 feet extends into the pond for "Dock Jumping." Reservations are required for "Pond Time" and can be made for an individual dog, a group of dogs, or for eligible dogs while lodging. Cost: $10/ person per half-hour
FENCED PLAY YARD
A 90 x 110 foot, completely fenced grass Play/Training yard is available by reservation. A great spot to let your canine really stretch his/her legs! Cost $10/person per half-hour.
