Welcome to Courteous Canine, Inc

Puppy classes, manners training, behavior, aggression modification, dog sports and more!
Group, private and seminar instruction.
Results the FUN way!

Courteous Canine, Inc. is a dog school that offers puppy classes, agility, basic obedience, behavior consults, aggressive behavior modification and problem solving.

Our mission statement: To provide behavior change for dogs, cats and people using scientifically accurate, humane and fun methods. Results the FUN way!

Courteous Canine, Inc. Informed consent:

1. We love animals with all our hearts and are committed to training force-free maximizing fun and playful techniques. We emphasize fun and joy in our training and work to minimize stress as much as possible.
2. We base our training methods on scientifically proven methods that are animal-friendly. If there should be a conflict between what is animal-friendly and what the animal�s parent desires, we will side with what is animal-friendly.
3. We work to get animals out of crates so that they may move freely and safely coexist with humans.
4. There is overwhelming scientific evidence that positive reinforcement is the best way to train animals. We are committed to using at most a mild aversive only as a last resort. Shock collars, prong collars or choke chains are never used. We do not advocate physical corrections, throwing things at or near the animal or spraying liquid in an animal�s face.
5. We foster our continuing education and all consistently work to continue our education. All staff is are certified and were they are not, they work under the supervision of a certified trainer while they are pursing certification.
6. We educate humans to employ patience and to seek to understand animal�s needs and wants.
7. We coach people to communicate consistently and clearly with their animals.
8. We work within our level of competence. Less experienced trainers are supervised by more experienced ones. We do not give advice on anything that is outside of our area of expertise. We refer clients to competent professionals for issues that are outside of our area of expertise.
9. We keep client information confidential sharing client info ONLY with staff and those in a position of supervision, with the exception of neglect or abuse of an animal or if the animal is dangerous.
10. Clients should know they are empowered to decline any recommendations that we make for them or their dogs. We encourage clients to ask questions.
11. Schedule of fees: Most group classes are $139 for six one hour sessions. Private instruction is $55 per hour or $30 per half hour at our main location. In home instruction is $95 per hour. Failure of payment will result in discontinuation of services.

We are proud to introduce you to the Courteous Canine Staff!  Simply click on the name below to learn more about this particular instructor and to see photos of the instructors dogs!

• Allison Marsh, CAP2
• Amy Weeks, CPDT, CGC Evaluator, CAP1
• Angelica Steinker, M.Ed., P.D.B.C., C.D.B.C., CAP2, and NADOI endorsed
• Ann Farmer, CPDT, CAP2, Dip. ACBS
• Danelle Reaver, CAP 1
• Ellen Kurland, CAP1
• Jacqueline Munera, CBC, CAP 2, NADOI endorsed, CGC Evaluator, CCBC
• Katie Ringo, CAP 1, CGC Evaluator
• Loralei Nistal, NAPWDA Certified
• Maren Jensen Ph.D., CAP1, CGC Evaluator
• Martin Schlossnagel, Dog Dock Jumping Instructor
• Mary Ann Campbell, Director of Animal Acting

Courteous Canine, Inc. is owned by Angelica Steinker, M.Ed., C.C.B.T., CPDT, she has over 10 years of dog learning and behavior experience.   Her articles have also been published in the APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers) Newsletter, Dog & Handler, Animal Trainer Magazine, Training dogs Magazine Dalmatian Quarterly, The APDT Chronicle of the dog and Clean Run, a dog agility magazine. Angelica Steinker is endorsed by the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors, and she has earned her CAP2 (www.learningaboutdogs.com) with distinction. Angelica is a Certified Dog Behavior Counselor through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. Angelica is an American Kennel Club Agility Judge and a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. Angelica competes with her dogs in agility, rally obedience and disc dog. She has presented seminars nationwide at Camp Gone to the Dogs in Vermont, at Clicker Expo and Bark camp and other facilities.

Arnie, a Jack Russell Terrier

Angelica's first book is called "Agility Success Training and Competing With Your Dog in the Winning Zone" was published by Clean Run Productions.  Agility Success deals with the mental training aspects of agility. This book is also available on this site or at www.clickertraining.com, www.dogwise.com and of course www.cleanrun.com. Angelica�s second book, Click and Play Agility is available for free at www.AgilityNerd.com For more information on Angelica click the link above.