Basic Manners Classes
Build better behavior, focus, and confidence in real-world situations.
Our manners programs cover everything from foundational skills to more complex behavior challenges, including reactivity. Whether your dog needs help with everyday manners or struggles with barking, lunging, or overexcitement, we offer structured, positive training options to meet you where you are.
Classes are designed for dogs 4+ months and run in 4–6 week sessions.
Options are listed below to help you choose the best fit for your dog’s needs and temperament.
Workshops
In addition to regular classes, we offer a variety of Manner workshops for all skill levels, great ways to practice at your own pace.
Not sure where to begin?
Typical New Student Paths
- Puppy (8-20 weeks old) → Puppy Kindergarten or AKC S.T.A.R Puppy Class
- Adolescent & Adult Dogs (20+ weeks old) → Manners
- Reactive Rover Class (20+ weeks old) → For dogs that bark, lunge, or struggle around dogs, people, and distractions
Basic Manners
Our Basic Manners classes follow a similar foundational curriculum are 6-weeks long. Best for dogs 4+ months. Topics will include: good manners, appropriate greetings, leash walking, coming when called and settling on a mat.
Basic Manners Classes
- Companion Dog Manners – appropriate for most dogs
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- Learn more and Register (classes after 8/2)
- Performance Manners – for those who might want to go on to dog sports
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- Learn more and Register (classes after 8/2)
- Reactive Rover – for dogs that are growly and aggressive toward humans or dogs
Package Deals (15% off):
Get a great deal on our most popular classes. Private Evaluation lessons can help insure you get into the right class or give you pointers on classes and skills that fit your training goals.
Packages are offered at sign-up time if booking a class after 8/2. Prior to 8/2, see our packages here.
- Companion Dog Package
- 15-min Private Evaluation
- Companion Dog Manners
- Canine Good Citizen Prep
- Sport Dog Package
- 15-min Private Evaluation
- Performance Manners
- Sports Prep
Not Sure Where to Start? Evaluation Lessons Available!
We offer a 15-minute Private Manners Evaluation to get you and your dog into the right class. Is your dog extra barky or excited about other dogs, but you’re not sure if they need Reactive Rover class or maybe just Rowdy to Well-Mannered? This is the perfect way to know for sure.
