We have MOVED TO RAYNHAM!!!
New Location:  57 Commercial Street

GROOMING ... BOARDING... DAYCARE... CLASSES... RETAIL
In our brand new state of the art facility.
Call 508-821-7587 for more info.

We are in the process of building a new website to showcase our new premium services.  In the meantime, for more information on our services - Boarding, Grooming, Train-n-Play Day Care, Obedience classes etc. please call 508-821-7587

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WAHOO!  We are OPEN!!!  All classes are in session. We look forward to seeing you at our new facility in Raynham. Check out our new premium services: professional grooming, train-n-play day care, luxury boarding!
New Location: 57 Commercial Street Raynham, MA Conveniently located right off Rte 24 and Rte 44
New Name: Performance Plus K9 Activity Center
New Services: Boutique shopping, professional grooming, train 'n play day care, overnight stays, PLUS much more! Now accepting reservations for our premier services! 

Click here  for Class Schedule effective March/April 2014                       

Wahoo! Look What's New

New!  Wahoo Wednesday! - new venue for competition obedience students.    Click here to read more...

New! Beginner Agility - Level 1 class starting Thursday, February 20th at 6:00pm.

New! Canine Good Citizen Testing - March 1, 2014 - testing starts at 1pm.  Call 508-821-7587 to register

New!  NACSW Odor Recognition Test - April 6, 2014
Testing all 3 odors.  Handlers with multiple dogs are welcome  Click here for premium list.

New! Breed Handling drop-in class with professional handler, Joyce Coccia starts Tuesday January 7th at 6:30pm.  Fee $10

New!  Sunday Morning Competition Obedience Run-Thrus. The 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month.  Registration opens at 9:30am - closes at 10:30am.  Run-thrus start at 10:00am. $5 per run-thru.  Please call to confirm.

New!  Weekend obedience ring rentals available Saturdays 1:00-5:00pm and Sundays 9:00am-5:00pm.  Call to reserve your time.

New! Day and Time
PERFORMANCE PUPS with Nancy Droukas -Tuesdays at noon.  This ongoing class is for the budding performance puppy.  Be it for competition obedience, agility or any other performance venue, this class will help you build a great foundation for a 'want to' work relationship.  Call 508-821-7587 to register. This class is also offered on Monday evenings at 6:00pm.

Competition Obedience INTRO TO OPEN class with Nancy Droukas
This 6 week ongoing class will teach you how to break down the Open exercises into manageable pieces that make it easier for the dog to learn the skills needed to perform the exercises successfully with a Wahoo! attitude.

Workshops for Competition Obedience
Is your performance in the ring less than what you get in training? Foster attitude and enthusiasm while you learn to teach your dog to work through distractions using positive methods. Learn how to make teaching the exercises FUN and strengthen your relationship as well. Presented by Nancy Droukas, accomplished trainer of multiple OTCh dogs, member of the 200 Club, professional member of the APDT, and a CPDT-KA. Call 508.821.7587 for more info. Click here for
2014 Utility workshops.
Heeling Boot Camp
Perfecting the Precision Pieces - Fronts & Finishes

SPORTS SAMPLER
Want to do more exciting things with your dog...
but you don't know what? Here's your chance to TRY a little bit of everything.  Our 4 week SPORTS SAMPLER class introduces you and your dog to the popular venues of Competition Obedience, Agility, Nose Work, and Rally. Call for more info.

BRUSH UP THE BASICS Drop-In Class
Can't commit to a 6 week class but still want to train your dog?  Come to the Tuesday night Brush Up the Basics drop-in class.  No need to pre-register - just drop in.  Click here for more info.

Openings in AGILITY classes on Thursday. 
Call 508-821-7587 for more info or to register.

AGILITY DROP-IN Class - Thursday 11am and 4pm

Weekly Advanced Nose Work classes with Paul Orcutt!
NW2 & NW3 level
6 week progressive, ongoing classes with a brand New, Unique format - you're gonna love it!  Limited class size.  Call for details 508-821-7587.  Click to read more about Paul Orcutt.

Think Tuesday - Tip Top Training Opp!  Time and format change! 5:00-9:00pm Competition Obedience Run-Thrus with Sheila Bennett - first come first served!

Welcome to PERFORMANCE PLUS K9 ACTIVITY CENTER in Raynham, Massachusetts previously known as Performance Plus Dog Training located in Taunton, Massachusetts.  Performance Plus is a multi-faceted canine training facility serving dogs and their owners in Southeastern Massachusetts. We pride ourselves in offering the finest in dog training, dog services and dog products.  We offer outstanding instruction for companion obedience dog training, as well as for performance sports such as competition obedience, agility, rally, K9 nose work®, flyball, and disc dog.  Our premier services include Train-n-Play Doggie Day Care - your dog will go home educated and exercised, professional grooming by a kind, caring, expert groomer/trainer using dog friendly techniques, luxury boarding - cozy quiet accommodations, 24 hour care; your dog is never left unattended, and boutique retail offering quality holistic dog food, treats, novelties, training equipment, toys, leahses, and collar.

The PLUS part of our name reflects the unique nature of our organization. We are more than just a training school - we are a gathering place for dog enthusiasts.

It is all about being able to talk, laugh, and learn from each other about our dogs. We invite dog lovers to come to our facility to observe training in action and get to know other dog people and experience the fun, the joy, and the greatness dogs bring into our lives. We celebrate this by providing a casual place to come where you can relax and learn more about dogs and training.

Performance Plus K9 Activity Center is a warm, friendly, FUN place to train your dog. We are open 7 days a week. We look forward to you stopping by. 

                    COME - SIT - DOWN - STAY  awhile and have fun!

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Have you ever desired greater OFF LEASH control or the ability to stop your dog from a flat out run? Click here for more info on this NEW funfilled and challenging class.

Who's Walking Who?
Are you tired of having your dog yank your arm out of your shoulder as he pulls you down the street? Want a solution? Click here.

Wahoo! a new PUPPY. Start the puppy off right so that it brings joy and happiness to everyone for life. Our Perfect Pups class is the perfect place to start! Puppies 8 weeks to 18 weeks old are eligible for this class. Don't miss out on your puppies optimum learning period.
Daytime class Saturday April 5th at 10:00am.
Evening class Monday March 31st at 7:00pm. Click on Classes tab for link to Registration form. Call 508.821.7587 for more info.

We offer classes for Basic Manners for Everyday Life for dogs 5 months old or older. We are proud to say that we don't advertise - our classes fill by word of mouth from great referrals from our satisfied Basic Manners for Everyday Life graduates!
Evening class Monday - starting March 31st at 7:00pm
Daytime class Saturday - starting March 8th at 10:00am.
Don't miss out - sign up early! Wahoo! Let's train. Click on Classes tab for link to Registration form. For more info call 508.821.PLUS

Chill Ubu! Management Skills for the Difficult Dog
Click to read testimonials. Does your dog react to other dogs, people, sounds, smells or other stimuli? Is your dog difficult to handle when he is excited? Do you feel anxious, scared and at a loss of what to do? This class will provide you with the foundation and skills to effectively manage your dog, build your dog's confidence, lessen his or her fears, and learn to trust and rely on you as leader. Using positive training methodology in a safe, controlled, and supportive environment, this ten week class is taught by an experienced, compassionate instructor with one-on-one support from skilled assistants who understand and care about your dog and your success. Call (508) 821-7587 for more details or Click here.

SNIFF IT! K9 NOSE WORK - the new, hot, training 'scent'sation! Call now to get on the wait list for the next beginning class! Join in this exciting, FUN, rewarding training experience. Students in the current classes are having the best time witnessing their dog's amazing abilities! Great for building your dog's confidence. There is no prerequisite to take this class. Both pet and performance dogs welcome. Call (508) 821-7587 for more info.

Obedience Ring Rental available select days and hours. Call (508) 821-7587 to schedule.

New Classes! Shaping the Performance Pup! (8-18 wks) and Shaping the Performance Pup PLUS! (5-12 mos).
Whether you're starting off with a new puppy or headed for the competition obedience ring, this step-by-step training on how to shape behaviors with a clicker will work for you and your dog. You'll learn how you can use positive reinforcers to build reliable and accurate performance. You will have a dog that is happy, eager and willing to work for you at all levels of training! Call (508) 821-7587 to register.

AKC Canine Good Citizen® Prep class & Test
Our CGC preparation class is extremely successful in preparing handlers for the test. Demand is high for this 7 week class. Pre-registration is required. The cost of the CGC® test is included in the class tuition. The test will be administered on the 7th week of the class.  All skills required in the test will be covered. Call 508-821-7587 for more info.

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