Every dog has his day! Now, vacationing and local dogs are enjoying theirs
as new dog-friendly features are available at Olde Lafayette Village and
the Lafayette Mill Antiques Center.
Olde Lafayette Village and the Mill are both located in historic Lafayette, New Jersey, a scenic town with green spaces, ponds and the Paulinskill River all within walking distance of, well everything. A dog friendly nature path (part of Sussex County’s Rails to Trails) connects both shopping areas and can be walked in 10 minutes. Olde Lafayette Village’s pathways, picnic tables, and lawns have long been used as a great place to socialize and be social with dogs. There are more than a few things that family and Fido can do together, thanks to some new businesses and offerings.
The Chocolate Parfait in Olde Lafayette Village has added Frosty Paws ice cream so the whole family can enjoy ice cream on a hot day, either under a tree next to the duck pond or at one of their bistro tables outside. Everything Homemade Pastry Shop & Café bakes delicious carob-chip ‘Pupcakes’, a special treat!
Most stores have special dog-related items for purchase, including the new Adiel Jewelry Company, which makes exotic semi-precious stone dog collars.
Take your dog to the brand new off-leash dog run, now open daily during business hours. The dog run will have a Yappy Hour between 5 and 6pm every afternoon – time set aside in the dog run exclusively for small dogs under 30 lbs.
You’ll find poopy bag dispensers, honor system water bowls, and water throughout both shopping areas. Most stores allow dogs inside, and are clearly designated. Should you need to have lunch, dinner, or shop without the dog, a newly launched pet sitting service in Olde Lafayette Village, Fuzzy Nation’s “Fuzzy Station”, located adjacent to Fuzzy Nation) will dog-sit your
pooch for a couple of hours.
- Fuzzy Nation
- Puppy purses, bags, unique jewelry and keychains, accessories and
so much more!
Now carrying a variety of quality accessories for your dog including collars, leashes, soft harnesses, natural treats and B-day cakes, sweaters and more!
973-940-3100, Building K
- The Village Barkery
- The newly renovated shop accommodates
dogs of all sizes, with the most comfortable and very best care during
the grooming process. A state-of-the-art HydroSurge bathing system treats
your pet to a slow and relaxing warm-water massaging action, while the
combing action spray leaves your dog’s skin cleaner and healthier
than ever!
973-940-3015, Building ‘I’
- K-nine Coaching
- Call 973 940 0590 to register or for more information
Monday
5:00 to 6:00 Kids class
6:00 to 7:00 Intro to Tricks
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday
10:00 to 11:00 Puppy All S.T.A.R.S
11:00 to 12:00 Training Level 1
12:00 to 1:00 Training Level 2
7:00 to 8:00 Rally Intro
8:00 to 9:00 Rally Ring Prep
Thursday
10:00 to 11:00 Rally Intro
11:00 to 12:00 Rally Ring Prep
Friday
6:00 to 7:00 Puppy All S.T.A.R.S
7:00 to 8:00Training Level 1
8:00 to 9:00 Training Level 2
Class descriptions
All classes are 6 weeks long. All Puppy and Training Level classes will take
time to discuss common issues such as barking, counter surfing, and using
their mouth in an appropriate manner. Our classes are unique because we have
Olde Lafayette Village just outside our front door. This gives us the opportunity
to train and socialize in real life situations not just a class room. Weather
permitting we will take the dogs through the Village for REAL LIFE SOCIALIZATION.
Puppy All S.T.A.R.S
Train your dog to be a STAR! (Socializing, Training, Activity, Responsibility).
This class will be a fun introduction to training. We will include puppy
socialization/play time. The puppies will prepare for the AKC Puppy S.T.A.R.
test. Basic skills such as sit, down, walking on a leash and recalls will
be the primary focus. This program is offered to puppies of all breeds and
mixed breeds. S.T.A.R. testing will be available periodically. (For puppies
6 mos. and under)
$120 Puppy Super S.T.A.R.S
For puppies between 6 mos. and 1 year that are looking for a Puppy S.T.A.R
certification and beyond. In this class puppies will work on basic skills
such as sit, down, controlled walking, and recalls. We will cover focus work
and basic manners such as leave it, jumping, drop it, they will learn to
greet people with manners, they will work on manners at the door, and stay.
S.T.A.R testing will be available periodically $120
Training Level 1
This class is a fun introduction to basic skills for all dogs age 1 year
and older that have not attended our Puppy Super S.T.A.R.S class. The class
will cover focus work, sit, down, controlled walking, recall, greetings,
and stay. We will work on manners leave it, drop it, jumping, greeting with
manners and manners at the door. $120
Training Level 2-CGC Prep
This class takes basic training to the next level. The dogs will work on
all skills needed to earn a CGC (canine good citizen) certificate. We will
work on loose leash walking, dog to dog greetings, CGC greetings, go to your
bed, advanced stay work, advanced recall work. Reaction to distraction and
supervised separation will be discussed. CGC testing will be available periodically.
PREREQUISITE , Puppy Super S.T.A.R.S or Training Level 1. $120
Tricks
If you want a class purely for fun this is the class for you! This class
will offer a look at the way dogs learn. Through purely positive training
we will teach a variety of tricks. There is no limit to the tricks you can
teach your dog. Start here go, anywhere. $150
Rally Intro
Whether you plan to compete or just continue your training Rally is a great
way to build a bond with your dog. Rally is FUN! Basic skills such as sit,
down, heel, and stay are combined to create a course for you and your dog
to show off your skills. All skills needed for Rally will be taught in this
class. Both AKC and APDT signs will be explained and practiced. You will
learn how to start linking short courses together in preparation for competition. $120
Rally Ring Prep
This class takes your Rally skills and hones them for the ring. Rules and
regulations will be discussed. Ring preparation will be an ongoing piece
of this class to prepare you for every aspect of trialing in Rally warm up
to show time. $120