Thank you for your interest in C.H.A.C.O. Dog Training and Behavior Consulting, LLC. Here is a list of our upcoming classes. We look forward to helping you and your dog soon!
About our classes:
C.H.A.C.O.’s Boutique™ dog training classes offer curriculums designed with real-life applications in mind. You and your dog will be able to use what you learned in class in your everyday life.
Our classes are always small, except for Kinder Pup 1, which is open to six puppies. All other courses cap at four dogs and their handlers. Boutique classes mean more personal attention, less stress, and more learning.
Classes take place in either a spacious, secure outside location – surrounded by Junipers and Piñon trees or in an inside classroom, which is ample and always at the right temperature. Parking is never a problem. We are located 15 minutes North from downtown Santa Fe.
Come check us out! You will not be disappointed. For new clients, please scroll down (past class offerings) to complete the questionnaire, and for current clients, please complete this form here.
ONLINE group class. Class is full!
Conflicts or full-blown fights between our dogs are terrifying, yet a natural aspect of dogs living in a social group.
However, as usual, as they might be, we must interfere in making the situation less volatile and safe for our family members as well as our dogs.
In-home aggression between resident dogs is the perfect topic to address in a remote class setting as the dogs will remain in the household- where the conflicts are taking place. Besides, attending an in-person class is not always easy when it comes to managing at close range dogs that can barely stand to be close to the other resident dog.
This course will cover the following:
- What you need to know to assess the gravity of the situation,
- Learn to read small warning signs so you can re-direct as needed
- Learn how to better-set household boundaries and manage your dogs to avoid escalation of conflicts
- Teach your dog (s) behaviors that will facilitate safe co-existence and lower arousal
- And give you the knowledge to know when and how to intervene.
Dog on dog conflict and aggression between the same household residents is a hands-on course that will require a commitment on your part in practicing the exercises in between live-sessions. The course is open to only four motivated handlers and their two dogs. To qualify for the course, you must answer a questionnaire that would let me determine if your situation is one that could be helped in a group class or not.
The details:
- 8, live group sessions comprised of 2, 30 minutes live (online) meetings per week.
- Instructional videos before class with the exercises that we will practice during live sessions.
- 2, individual 15 min. checking (for homework/videos)
Fees: $482.06 (Santa Fe county tax included)
OR…
- With an additional one on one 30 min. Review session $562.40 (Santa Fe county tax included)
Dates for live (online) group classes:
As stated, we will meet twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays, beginning on Monday, August 10th, for Orientation. Our Monday meetings will be from 11:30 am to 12 noon (Mountain time/US). Our Thursday meeting will be from 3-3:30 pm (Mountain time/US).
on the following dates:
Monday, August 10th, Thursday, August 13th,
Monday, August 17th, Thursday, August 20th
Monday, August 24th, Thursday, August 27th
Monday, September 7th, and Thursday, September 10th.
Note: Attendance to all live sessions is STRONGLY recommended.
- Makeup 30 min. Sessions will be charged at $80.34 (Santa Fe county tax included) and scheduled privately.
ONLINE group class. Class is full!
Conflicts or full-blown fights between our dogs are terrifying, yet a natural aspect of dogs living in a social group.
However, as usual, as they might be, we must interfere in making the situation less volatile and safe for our family members as well as our dogs.
In-home aggression between resident dogs is the perfect topic to address in a remote class setting as the dogs will remain in the household- where the conflicts are taking place. Besides, attending an in-person class is not always easy when it comes to managing at close range dogs that can barely stand to be close to the other resident dog.
This course will cover the following:
- What you need to know to assess the gravity of the situation,
- Learn to read small warning signs so you can re-direct as needed
- Learn how to better-set household boundaries and manage your dogs to avoid escalation of conflicts
- Teach your dog (s) behaviors that will facilitate safe co-existence and lower arousal
- And give you the knowledge to know when and how to intervene.
Dog on dog conflict and aggression between the same household residents is a hands-on course that will require a commitment on your part in practicing the exercises in between live-sessions. The course is open to only four motivated handlers and their two dogs. To qualify for the course, you must answer a questionnaire that would let me determine if your situation is one that could be helped in a group class or not.
The details:
- 8, live group sessions comprised of 2, 30 minutes live (online) meetings per week.
- Instructional videos before class with the exercises that we will practice during live sessions.
- 2, individual 15 min. checking (for homework/videos)
Fees: $482.06 (Santa Fe county tax included)
OR…
- With an additional one on one 30 min. Review session $562.40 (Santa Fe county tax included)
Dates for live (online) group classes:
As stated, we will meet twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays, beginning on Monday, August 10th, for Orientation. Our Monday meetings will be from 11:30 am to 12 noon (Mountain time/US). Our Thursday meeting will be from 3-3:30 pm (Mountain time/US).
on the following dates:
Monday, August 10th, Thursday, August 13th,
Monday, August 17th, Thursday, August 20th
Monday, August 24th, Thursday, August 27th
Monday, September 7th, and Thursday, September 10th.
Note: Attendance to all live sessions is STRONGLY recommended.
- Makeup 30 min. Sessions will be charged at $80.34 (Santa Fe county tax included) and scheduled privately.
ONLINE group class. Class is full!
Conflicts or full-blown fights between our dogs are terrifying, yet a natural aspect of dogs living in a social group.
However, as usual, as they might be, we must interfere in making the situation less volatile and safe for our family members as well as our dogs.
In-home aggression between resident dogs is the perfect topic to address in a remote class setting as the dogs will remain in the household- where the conflicts are taking place. Besides, attending an in-person class is not always easy when it comes to managing at close range dogs that can barely stand to be close to the other resident dog.
This course will cover the following:
- What you need to know to assess the gravity of the situation,
- Learn to read small warning signs so you can re-direct as needed
- Learn how to better-set household boundaries and manage your dogs to avoid escalation of conflicts
- Teach your dog (s) behaviors that will facilitate safe co-existence and lower arousal
- And give you the knowledge to know when and how to intervene.
Dog on dog conflict and aggression between the same household residents is a hands-on course that will require a commitment on your part in practicing the exercises in between live-sessions. The course is open to only four motivated handlers and their two dogs. To qualify for the course, you must answer a questionnaire that would let me determine if your situation is one that could be helped in a group class or not.
The details:
- 8, live group sessions comprised of 2, 30 minutes live (online) meetings per week.
- Instructional videos before class with the exercises that we will practice during live sessions.
- 2, individual 15 min. checking (for homework/videos)
Fees: $482.06 (Santa Fe county tax included)
OR…
- With an additional one on one 30 min. Review session $562.40 (Santa Fe county tax included)
Dates for live (online) group classes:
As stated, we will meet twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays, beginning on Monday, August 10th, for Orientation. Our Monday meetings will be from 11:30 am to 12 noon (Mountain time/US). Our Thursday meeting will be from 3-3:30 pm (Mountain time/US).
on the following dates:
Monday, August 10th, Thursday, August 13th,
Monday, August 17th, Thursday, August 20th
Monday, August 24th, Thursday, August 27th
Monday, September 7th, and Thursday, September 10th.
Note: Attendance to all live sessions is STRONGLY recommended.
- Makeup 30 min. Sessions will be charged at $80.34 (Santa Fe county tax included) and scheduled privately.
Class is held outside with more than 6ft. between participants. Masks may be required.
Registration is now closed.
Welcome to Agility From the Ground Up,
a series of classes beginning with the fundamentals. Or… think of it as a circle of enthusiasts who are committed to learning the many aspects of the sport while helping their dogs excel.
The pressure is off and the fun is on!
All classes and instruction given are based on the science of animal learning. Behaviors are build step-by-step using reinforcement as well as the use of a marker (clicker).
The goal here is to make sure handlers and their dogs are successful in understanding and executing the task at hand before moving forward with more advanced work.
Course 1: (AG1): Saturdays at 10 am-11 am. September 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, October 3rd and October 10th.
At C.H.A.C.O.’s training hub in Tesuque. Directions will be sent after registration & payment.
Covers learning theory (how dogs learn, including clicker training) reward procedures, good agility practices (safety, handling, and focus work) introduction to working with “equipment.”
Course 2:
Will include: Strategies to get your dog “fired” and focused on the training, teaching dogs how to go around, between, over and under different pieces of “equipment” and building confidence around noise.
Course 3:
We hone in teaching our dogs’ proprioception (how they use their body in space). Dogs will have an opportunity to learn awareness and control of their rear end by learning how to step with precision forward, backward, and sideways – all required when engaged in the sport; as well as Starts and Stays.
Courses 4, 5, and 6:
Will cover jumps and tunnels; fine-tune our handling system and communication with the dog by using proper body language as well as contact obstacles.
Trainer: Almudena Ortiz Cué M.A. CTC, CPDT, Tellington TTouch™ Cert.
Pre-requisites: Dogs must be 5 months or older to participate and at least one year of age for courses 4, 5 and 6.
First-class orientation- no dogs.
Semi-private open to 4 guardians and 4 dogs.
They must be dog and people friendly (no lunging, growling at dogs or people).
Mini-courses build on one another so attendance to the prior course is required to enroll on the next one or private session (s) prior to the beginning of next course to catch up to the next “level”.
Proof of vaccines or proof up to date titer test.
For new clients, you must complete the form on this page and submit the payment below before registering for this class. If you are a current (or have taken a class/private training with Almudena) C.H.A.C.O. Dog Training & Behavior Consulting, LLC. client, please complete the form on this page here.
Additional Info:
Fee: $235.67 (Santa Fe county tax included).
NOTE: First class is a people only class. NO DOGS, please. Directions to the site will be provided a few days before class begins. Registration closes 3 days prior to class starting or when class is full. Almudena will contact participants the Wednesday before the first day of the course to confirm the class is meeting. A minimum of three participants must be enrolled and have paid by the Wednesday prior to the course for the class to take place.
ONLINE group class. Class is full!
Conflicts or full-blown fights between our dogs are terrifying, yet a natural aspect of dogs living in a social group.
However, as usual, as they might be, we must interfere in making the situation less volatile and safe for our family members as well as our dogs.
In-home aggression between resident dogs is the perfect topic to address in a remote class setting as the dogs will remain in the household- where the conflicts are taking place. Besides, attending an in-person class is not always easy when it comes to managing at close range dogs that can barely stand to be close to the other resident dog.
This course will cover the following:
- What you need to know to assess the gravity of the situation,
- Learn to read small warning signs so you can re-direct as needed
- Learn how to better-set household boundaries and manage your dogs to avoid escalation of conflicts
- Teach your dog (s) behaviors that will facilitate safe co-existence and lower arousal
- And give you the knowledge to know when and how to intervene.
Dog on dog conflict and aggression between the same household residents is a hands-on course that will require a commitment on your part in practicing the exercises in between live-sessions. The course is open to only four motivated handlers and their two dogs. To qualify for the course, you must answer a questionnaire that would let me determine if your situation is one that could be helped in a group class or not.
The details:
- 8, live group sessions comprised of 2, 30 minutes live (online) meetings per week.
- Instructional videos before class with the exercises that we will practice during live sessions.
- 2, individual 15 min. checking (for homework/videos)
Fees: $482.06 (Santa Fe county tax included)
OR…
- With an additional one on one 30 min. Review session $562.40 (Santa Fe county tax included)
Dates for live (online) group classes:
As stated, we will meet twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays, beginning on Monday, August 10th, for Orientation. Our Monday meetings will be from 11:30 am to 12 noon (Mountain time/US). Our Thursday meeting will be from 3-3:30 pm (Mountain time/US).
on the following dates:
Monday, August 10th, Thursday, August 13th,
Monday, August 17th, Thursday, August 20th
Monday, August 24th, Thursday, August 27th
Monday, September 7th, and Thursday, September 10th.
Note: Attendance to all live sessions is STRONGLY recommended.
- Makeup 30 min. Sessions will be charged at $80.34 (Santa Fe county tax included) and scheduled privately.
ONLINE group class. Class is full!
Conflicts or full-blown fights between our dogs are terrifying, yet a natural aspect of dogs living in a social group.
However, as usual, as they might be, we must interfere in making the situation less volatile and safe for our family members as well as our dogs.
In-home aggression between resident dogs is the perfect topic to address in a remote class setting as the dogs will remain in the household- where the conflicts are taking place. Besides, attending an in-person class is not always easy when it comes to managing at close range dogs that can barely stand to be close to the other resident dog.
This course will cover the following:
- What you need to know to assess the gravity of the situation,
- Learn to read small warning signs so you can re-direct as needed
- Learn how to better-set household boundaries and manage your dogs to avoid escalation of conflicts
- Teach your dog (s) behaviors that will facilitate safe co-existence and lower arousal
- And give you the knowledge to know when and how to intervene.
Dog on dog conflict and aggression between the same household residents is a hands-on course that will require a commitment on your part in practicing the exercises in between live-sessions. The course is open to only four motivated handlers and their two dogs. To qualify for the course, you must answer a questionnaire that would let me determine if your situation is one that could be helped in a group class or not.
The details:
- 8, live group sessions comprised of 2, 30 minutes live (online) meetings per week.
- Instructional videos before class with the exercises that we will practice during live sessions.
- 2, individual 15 min. checking (for homework/videos)
Fees: $482.06 (Santa Fe county tax included)
OR…
- With an additional one on one 30 min. Review session $562.40 (Santa Fe county tax included)
Dates for live (online) group classes:
As stated, we will meet twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays, beginning on Monday, August 10th, for Orientation. Our Monday meetings will be from 11:30 am to 12 noon (Mountain time/US). Our Thursday meeting will be from 3-3:30 pm (Mountain time/US).
on the following dates:
Monday, August 10th, Thursday, August 13th,
Monday, August 17th, Thursday, August 20th
Monday, August 24th, Thursday, August 27th
Monday, September 7th, and Thursday, September 10th.
Note: Attendance to all live sessions is STRONGLY recommended.
- Makeup 30 min. Sessions will be charged at $80.34 (Santa Fe county tax included) and scheduled privately.
Registration closes Wed. January 13th, 2021 @ 5 pm or when the maximum number of puppies has been met.
Class Description: 
Your puppy’s proper socialization should start pronto! A well socialized puppy – one that welcomes the interaction of friendly people and dogs is not only a happy pup but also a pleasure to live with. Kinder Pup 1 curriculum supports learning at your dog’s level as well as real-life scenarios because after all, puppies are still puppies even when you leave the classroom!
Chaco’s Kinder Pup 1 is designed to teach your pup that people and dogs mean good things for him/her.
In addition, together we will work in teaching your puppy basic obedience (sit, stay, leave it, come and loose leash walking) as well as real-life manners.
You will also learn how to minimize problems such as excessive chewing, house-soiling, home alone, and puppy play biting.
During class, puppies will have an opportunity to play with other friendly pups, pay attention to you while gaining confidence and social skills.
The Details: Class open to 6 puppies and their parents. For puppies between ages: 8-18 weeks old. The class is held in a temperature-controlled classroom. The class fee includes handbook (printable pdf).
Dates & Time: Sat. 10 am-11am Jan. 16th, 23rd, 30th, Feb. 6th, and Feb. 20th, 2021
Required Vaccinations: Puppies should have had 2 DHLPP vaccines. 1 of them given after 8 weeks of age and at least 7 days prior to first class and should be kept current with their vaccines throughout the class. Proof of vaccination required in the first class.
NOTE: If your puppy gets sick please consult your veterinarian before coming to class. You are encouraged to attend the session even if you need to leave your pup at home. Enrollment for the class closes when class is full or 3 days prior to the class starting date.
Instructor: Almudena Ortiz Cué M.A. CTC, CPDT, Tellington TTouch™ Cert.
Fee: $160.31 (Santa Fe County sales tax included.)
For clients interested in Kinder Pup 1, you must complete the form on this page and submit payment below before registering for this class.
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