Group & Private Dog Training Classes

Our Pre-k Puppy Class uses positive reinforcement to set your puppy up for success. Each session has supervised playtime to encourage socialization and build confidence. The class covers essential life skills. This fun and engaging class helps puppies learn essential life skills and build good manners from the start. For puppies 10 weeks to 5 months. The best part is, with open enrollment you can start anytime!

Puppy Kindergarten is the next step after Pre-k, building on the foundation of basic skills and socialization. This class focuses on refining obedience, improving focus, and practicing cues with increasing distractions. Puppies continue to learn through positive reinforcement while enhancing their confidence and self-control. Ideal for young dogs ready for more structured training, Puppy Kindergarten prepares them for advanced learning and real-world success.

Family Dog I is a beginner training class designed for the typical family dog. This course focuses on teaching essential obedience skills such as sit, wait, down, come, and polite leash walking using positive reinforcement techniques. It also addresses common challenges like jumping and impulse control. Perfect for dogs ages 5 months and up, this class helps build a strong foundation for good behavior at home and in public, fostering a well-mannered companion for your family.

Take your dog’s skills to the next level. Family Dog II builds on the foundation established in Family Dog I by adding duration, distance, and distractions to known behaviors. Dogs learn greater self control, improved focus, and more reliable responses in increasingly challenging situations.

Designed for graduates of Family Dog II, this class focuses on reliability and real world application. Dogs learn to perform skills around higher levels of distraction while strengthening advanced leash walking, recalls, stays, impulse control, and public manners. Family Dog III prepares teams for advanced training opportunities such as Pro Dog I and Canine Good Citizen work.

Pro Dog I builds on the skills learned in Family Dog III and further refines your dog’s obedience and manners. This class also prepares your dog for the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test, which will be administered during the final week of class.

Pro Dog II expands on the skills developed in Pro Dog I, further enhancing your dog’s obedience, manners, and reliability in various environments. This class also prepares you for the Therapy Dogs International (TDI) test, helping you and your dog take the next step toward therapy dog certification.

Take your training into the real world! Out & About is designed for dogs who have a solid foundation of basic skills and are ready to practice them in everyday environments. Classes are held at dog friendly locations throughout the community, where dogs learn to focus around real life distractions, walk politely on leash, settle in public spaces, and behave appropriately around people, dogs, and new experiences. This class helps bridge the gap between training at home and success in the real world.

This Class is all about having fun and bonding with your dog. From simple favorites like Shake and High Five to show-stoppers like Stick ’Em Up – Bang!, this class teaches a wide variety of tricks using positive reinforcement. Tricks aren’t just for showing off, they also boost confidence, improve focus, and provide great mental exercise. Whether you’re looking to impress friends or just have a blast training together, this class is designed to keep tails wagging and smiles on faces!

Want extra support while enrolled in a group class? Group Class PLUS! can be added to any group class and is designed to help you and your dog get the most out of your training experience. The program includes your six week group class plus 15 private Boost Sessions (three 30 minute sessions per week for five weeks). These additional sessions provide extra practice, personalized guidance, and troubleshooting tailored to your dog’s specific needs and your training goals. At My Facility Meet with me for your Boost Sessions at my training facility. This option is ideal for teams who want additional one-on-one support while practicing in a controlled training environment. On Location Take your training into your everyday life with private Boost Sessions in your home or an agreed upon location. This option allows us to work on real world challenges in the environment where they occur, helping your dog apply their skills where they matter most. Whether your dog needs extra practice, you’re looking for more individualized coaching, or you simply want to accelerate your progress, Group Class PLUS! provides the additional support needed to help you succeed.