Training Classes
Dog Training Classes
We offer a full schedule of training classes for dogs and puppies.
Start with Family Dog or Puppy Kindergarten, depending on your dog’s age! Family Dog classes are for dogs over 16 weeks old, and Puppy Kindergarten is for younger pups. After that, attend single-topic workshops to advance your dog’s skills. You’ll find the details below. Please read Class Policies before signing up.
Class Policies
Family Dog and Puppy Kindergarten classes start with an orientation that is for people only: dogs stay at home. Workshops are for dogs and people who’ve completed Family Dog 1 to attend together.
CLASS POLICIES – ALL CLASSES
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Family Dog 1
You and your dog will learn basic skills for everyday situations in your home and out and about. We’ll work on attention, leash manners, coming when called, polite greetings, and more. Four weekly 45-minute sessions.
For dogs of all sizes, 16 weeks and up
FAMILY DOG 1 – SMALL DOGS
You and your dog will learn basic skills for everyday situations in your home and out and about. We’ll work on attention, leash manners, coming when called, polite greetings, and more. Four weekly 45-minute sessions.
For dogs under 25 pounds, 16 weeks and up
Family Dog Workshops
For graduates of Family Dog 1 or Family Dog 1 Small
After Family Dog 1: Single-topic workshops are designed to let Family Dog graduates come back and build on what they’ve already started, helping your dog to add new skills and develop existing ones. Small groups allow dogs at different levels to work in the same class, so you can concentrate on what’s important to you and repeat topics if you like. One 45-minute session.
Puppy Kindergarten
Prepare your puppy for their life with family, friends, and the rest of the world. We’ll work on skills for meeting new people and animals, being handled and groomed, and dealing with new places and situations. Six weekly 45-minute sessions.
Puppy Kindergarten: 10-16 weeks