Young puppies are very impressionable, and their earliest experiences can have lasting effects on their behavior. Our trainer uses scientifically proven positive methods to encourage a fun and effective way to communicate with your pet. This six-week class is designed to help puppies grow into well-adjusted dogs. We'll give you the tools to create a strong foundation of good behavior while focusing on socialization skills, good manners, and confidence-building for a well-balanced family member. We have a small "teacher to student" ratio to maximize attention and learning. This class is open to puppies under five months of age once they have had their second round of vaccinations (generally 10-12 weeks of age), with a focus on:

• Teaching name recognition and attention skills;
• The art of saying "please,"
• Basic commands like sit, down, and an introduction to coming when called;
• Introduction to walking on a leash;
• Introduction to Leave it and Drop it;
• Crate training and potty training;
• Managing chewing and mouthing;
• Getting your puppy comfortable being handled and groomed;
• Addressing jumping up;
• Learn to prevent resource guarding, leash reactivity, separation anxiety and more as they get older;
• Socialization with other puppies and off-leash puppy playtime.

Class spaces are limited and in high demand. Classes are non-refundable after 1-week prior to starting.

Your dog may no longer be a puppy, but that doesn't mean their training days are over. This six-week class provides an opportunity to continue developing fundamental skills and good habits, also perfect for recent adult dog rescues. We will help your dog understand your expectations, so you can both enjoy your life together. We have a small "teacher to student" ratio to maximize attention and learning. This class is open to dogs six months of age and older, with a focus on:

• Maintaining and building attention skills;
• Reviewing basic commands like sit, down, and coming when called;
• Developing impulse control (leave it, settle, stay, and discouraging jumping);
• Practicing polite leash greetings and loose leash walking skills;
• Continued socialization with other dogs and off-leash playtime;
• Introduction to Leave it and Drop it;
• Addressing jumping up;
• Learn to prevent resource guarding, leash reactivity, separation anxiety, and more as they get older.

Your dog may no longer be a puppy, but that doesn't mean their training days are over. This six-week class provides an opportunity to continue developing fundamental skills and good habits, also perfect for recent adult dog rescues. We will help your dog understand your expectations, so you can both enjoy your life together. We have a small "teacher to student" ratio to maximize attention and learning. This class is open to dogs six months of age and older, with a focus on:

• Maintaining and building attention skills;
• Reviewing basic commands like sit, down, and coming when called;
• Developing impulse control (leave it, settle, stay, and discouraging jumping);
• Practicing polite leash greetings and loose leash walking skills;
• Continued socialization with other dogs and off-leash playtime;
• Introduction to Leave it and Drop it;
• Addressing jumping up;
• Learn to prevent resource guarding, leash reactivity, separation anxiety, and more as they get older.

Once your dog has completed our Puppy or Adult basics course, it is crucial to apply those skills in real-life scenarios. The Intermediate class will build upon everything we learned in the puppy class or the adult class and set them up for success in the city! This class is open to dogs over 6 months of age and is a prerequisite for both the Canine Good Citizen course and our Agility Course. We will focus on the following:

• Getting the dog to focus on the objective through enticing distractions;
• Expanding on impulse control (jumping, leave it, stay, grabbing items/treats);
• Leaving enticing items using 'Leave It' while on a walk;
• Perfecting our leash walking with Heel;
• Polite Greetings;
• Politely walking past people and dogs;
• Introduction to Agility;
• Introduction to Canine Good Citizen;

***This class is NOT for reactive dogs

Class spaces are limited and in high demand. Classes are non-refundable after 1-week prior to starting.

Unleash the Potential in Your Pup with the AKC Canine Good Citizen Training Certification!

Embark on a transformative journey with your furry friend through the American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen test – a dynamic ten-skill training program tailored for all dogs, regardless of breed or mix. This program goes beyond traditional training, focusing on the essentials of good manners, obedience, and responsible ownership.

What to Expect:

Dive into an immersive experience designed to strengthen the bond between you and your canine companion, both at home and in the community. The AKC Canine Good Citizen test covers a range of fundamental skills, ensuring your dog becomes a well-mannered and confident member of society.

Key Test Items:

• Accepting a Friendly Stranger: Polite greetings set the tone.
• Sitting Politely for Petting: Master the art of calm and composed interaction.
• Appearance and Grooming: Learn the importance of a well-groomed appearance.
• Out for a Walk (Walking on a Loose Lead): Enjoy strolls with a well-behaved companion.
• Walking Through a Crowd: Navigate crowds with grace and poise.
• Sit and Down on Command, and Staying in Place: Commands for discipline and control.
• Coming When Called: Ensure a reliable recall response.
• Reaction to Another Dog: Socialize with ease and confidence.
• Reaction to Distraction: Maintain focus amidst various distractions.
• Supervised Separation: Foster independence while staying connected.

In our four-week Reactive Dog Workshops, we are able to set up scenarios in which to guide you in a controlled environment. We will lay the foundation of success, but it is vital that you do your homework outside of class as well. When you bring your dog to class you'll have the support of our team to safely and comfortably enter and leave the training space.

We focus on these aspects of on-leash dog-dog reactivity.

• Changing your dog's emotional response to other dogs
• Management techniques
• Preventing your dog from practicing the behavior
• Removing your dog quickly and easily from unexpected encounters with dogs and other "triggers"
• Fun strategies to build your dog's focus on you on walks
• Building your skillset to increase your confidence with your dog in public
• Reducing your dog's overall arousal level
• Equipment to support your dog when walking on a leash (without using the choke, prong, or electronic collars)

For puppies aged between 10-18 weeks old, and during our 40 minutes of structured play with owners, the pups will learn how to interact safely with others ranging in size, energy level, and age.

Pet parents are included in this class, and puppy interactions will be monitored by a trainer to ensure that the play is happy, healthy, and enjoyable for all of the puppies who attend!

Young puppies are very impressionable, and their earliest experiences can have lasting effects on their behavior. Our trainer uses scientifically proven positive methods to encourage a fun and effective way to communicate with your pet. This six-week class is designed to help puppies grow into well-adjusted dogs. We'll give you the tools to create a strong foundation of good behavior while focusing on socialization skills, good manners, and confidence-building for a well-balanced family member. We have a small "teacher to student" ratio to maximize attention and learning. This class is open to puppies under five months of age once they have had their second round of vaccinations (generally 10-12 weeks of age), with a focus on:

• Teaching name recognition and attention skills;
• The art of saying "please,"
• Basic commands like sit, down, and an introduction to coming when called;
• Introduction to walking on a leash;
• Introduction to Leave it and Drop it;
• Crate training and potty training;
• Managing chewing and mouthing;
• Getting your puppy comfortable being handled and groomed;
• Addressing jumping up;
• Learn to prevent resource guarding, leash reactivity, separation anxiety and more as they get older;
• Socialization with other puppies and off-leash puppy playtime.

Class spaces are limited and in high demand. Classes are non-refundable after 1-week prior to starting.

Your dog may no longer be a puppy, but that doesn't mean their training days are over. This six-week class provides an opportunity to continue developing fundamental skills and good habits, also perfect for recent adult dog rescues. We will help your dog understand your expectations, so you can both enjoy your life together. We have a small "teacher to student" ratio to maximize attention and learning. This class is open to dogs six months of age and older, with a focus on:

• Maintaining and building attention skills;
• Reviewing basic commands like sit, down, and coming when called;
• Developing impulse control (leave it, settle, stay, and discouraging jumping);
• Practicing polite leash greetings and loose leash walking skills;
• Continued socialization with other dogs and off-leash playtime;
• Introduction to Leave it and Drop it;
• Addressing jumping up;
• Learn to prevent resource guarding, leash reactivity, separation anxiety, and more as they get older.

In our four-week Reactive Dog Workshops, we are able to set up scenarios in which to guide you in a controlled environment. We will lay the foundation of success, but it is vital that you do your homework outside of class as well. When you bring your dog to class you'll have the support of our team to safely and comfortably enter and leave the training space.

We focus on these aspects of on-leash dog-dog reactivity.

• Changing your dog's emotional response to other dogs
• Management techniques
• Preventing your dog from practicing the behavior
• Removing your dog quickly and easily from unexpected encounters with dogs and other "triggers"
• Fun strategies to build your dog's focus on you on walks
• Building your skillset to increase your confidence with your dog in public
• Reducing your dog's overall arousal level
• Equipment to support your dog when walking on a leash (without using the choke, prong, or electronic collars)

For puppies aged between 10-18 weeks old, and during our 40 minutes of structured play with owners, the pups will learn how to interact safely with others ranging in size, energy level, and age.

Pet parents are included in this class, and puppy interactions will be monitored by a trainer to ensure that the play is happy, healthy, and enjoyable for all of the puppies who attend!

For puppies aged between 10-18 weeks old, and during our 40 minutes of structured play with owners, the pups will learn how to interact safely with others ranging in size, energy level, and age.

Pet parents are included in this class, and puppy interactions will be monitored by a trainer to ensure that the play is happy, healthy, and enjoyable for all of the puppies who attend!

For puppies aged between 10-18 weeks old, and during our 40 minutes of structured play with owners, the pups will learn how to interact safely with others ranging in size, energy level, and age.

Pet parents are included in this class, and puppy interactions will be monitored by a trainer to ensure that the play is happy, healthy, and enjoyable for all of the puppies who attend!