Here at Bella's K-9 Academy  we  offer:

Level 1- Basic Obedience: Learn basic sit, lay down, stand, sit stay, come when called, walk politely on a leash and other common household problems. 

Level 2: Obedience : Start working off leash with sit stay, down stay, recalling dog with more distractions etc...

CGC (Canine Good Citizen): The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club.

Rally: AKC Rally is the new dog sport that is taking the nation by storm, a successful stepping stone from the AKC Canine Good Citizen® program to the world of obedience or agility. Rally offers both the dogs and handlers an experience that is fun and energizing. The canine team moves at their own pace, very similar to rally-style auto racing. Rally was designed with the traditional pet owner in mind, but it can still be very challenging for those who enjoy higher levels of competition.

A well behaved/trained dog can             lead to:                                                           Agility, Rally/Obedience, Herding, Tracking or Conformation dogs.  

  Hi, my name is Bella Gaudette. I started training dogs in 1984 when we got our first family dog. My husband saw an ad in a local paper for dog training classes and suggested that I take our new pup. Little did he know what he had started!!! I have had the pleasure of owning and showing Border Collies for the past 13 years. We currently share our home with two Border Collies, Skye and Bannock. Bannock is just 3 months old so, of course just beginning his training. I have been competing with Skye, my five year old, in Herding, Agility, Obedience, and, AKC’s newest venue, Rally. He is titled in all four venues.

I began teaching classes as a member of E-town Dog Training Club until they dissolved. Dr. Brown with Helmwood Vet Clinic then asked if I would consider teaching classes at his clinic and my business has grown from there. I firmly believe that a well trained dog is a happy dog because they know what their rules are and they are afforded so much more freedom to share in our lives when they are well behaved. I believe that the amount of love in a relationship is directly affected by the degree of obedience in that relationship. The Bible teaches us that, “this is Love, that we walk in obedience to His command” (2John 1:6) and I believe that our dog’s relationship with us should be the same. After all….The First Evidence of Love is Obedience.

Last Modified on 5/29/08