Beginning Group Classes
What makes our Group Classes Training Program successful?
Indoor Climate-Controlled Classroom
Small Student-to-Teacher Ratio - We limit our classes to ten dogs with family members (6 years and older).
Child-Friendly - We understand that your child participation in learning training skills enhance the whole family dynamic.
Reward-Based System - Easy to implement and does not require force and fear of punishment to get results.
Repeating a Class (Basic Companion class only) - Upon completing a class, you will receive a $10 certificate for any future class.
Play Groups - Our Puppy Start class includes a socialization time for friendly puppies.
We use humane, effective Positive Reinforcement training methods that make training enjoyable for you and your pup!
Indoor Climate-Controlled Classroom
Small Student-to-Teacher Ratio - We limit our classes to ten dogs with family members (6 years and older).
Child-Friendly - We understand that your child participation in learning training skills enhance the whole family dynamic.
Reward-Based System - Easy to implement and does not require force and fear of punishment to get results.
Repeating a Class (Basic Companion class only) - Upon completing a class, you will receive a $10 certificate for any future class.
Play Groups - Our Puppy Start class includes a socialization time for friendly puppies.
We use humane, effective Positive Reinforcement training methods that make training enjoyable for you and your pup!
PUPPY START: 2 to 4.5 months old
PUPPY START CLASS is designed to maximize the learning process for puppies at the age when they are most influenced by their environmental and social experiences.
CLASS TOPICS INCLUDE:
CLASS TOPICS INCLUDE:
- Common puppy issues like chewing, nipping and jumping
- Attention, Sit, Down, Come-When-Called
- Calmly accepting handling
- Socialization with dogs and people, exposure to novel objects, sights and sounds
- We require proof of your puppy's vaccinations. You can upload a copy through our client portal or bring a paper copy to the first class with you.
- Puppies can start class one week after receiving their first set of vaccinations.
BASIC COMPANION: 5 months old and up
BASIC COMPANION CLASS focuses on skills essential for a happy, well-behaved dog.
AGE: 5 months and up (or completion of Puppy Start Class)
CLASS TOPICS INCLUDE:
AGE: 5 months and up (or completion of Puppy Start Class)
CLASS TOPICS INCLUDE:
- How Dogs Learn
- Attention to Name
- Sit, Sit-at-Side and Down
- Come When Called
- Walk on Loose Leash
- Go to Place
- Fading Food Rewards