Beginner Dog Training Classes
Whether your goal is an adventure buddy or a quiet family dog who behaves well around guests and other dogs (or both!), socialization and positive training are crucial to help establish a solid foundation of manners and strengthen the bond that you have with your dog.
Our companion classes are designed for all ages and breeds.
We’re here to help you and your dog have your best life together, so please contact us if you have questions about a class, your dog’s suitability, or need a recommendation.
Puppy Beginner Classes
Give your puppy the best possible start.
Our puppy classes focus on building confidence, attention, and essential life skills from the beginning. You’ll learn how to guide your puppy using positive, reward-based training while preventing common behavior challenges before they start.
Most classes run 4 to 6 weeks.
Puppy Classes (8-20 wks) 🐶
Puppy Kindergarten (8-16 wks at start)
This 4-week class has a rolling admission, which means that you pick a day and join any week that has an opening. Once you start the class, you have a reserved spot for four weeks.
AKC S.T.A.R Puppy Class (8-20 wks at start)
This 6-week class is designed to prepare you for the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy® test. All dogs are welcome to participate in the program, including purebreds and mixed breeds.
PUPPY PACKAGE
Bundle our Puppy Kindergarten class with the next class we recommend – Companion Dog Manner class!
Please contact us with questions.
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Basic Manners
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.
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.
Basic Manners
Each of these 3 classes follows a similar foundational curriculum and is a 6-week class. Best for dogs 4+ months. Topics will include: good manners, appropriate greetings, leash walking, and coming when called.
Basic Manners:
- Companion Dog Manners – appropriate for most dogs
- Rowdy to Well-Mannered – for dogs that are easily excited and may be barky but are not growly or reactive.
- Performance Manners – for those who might want to go on to dog sports
Package Deals (15% off):
Sign up for a package, then schedule your classes. Evaluations can be scheduled before or after these classes to figure out which classes to take next. Credits can be substituted for other similar classes upon request.
- Companion CGC Package
- 15-min Evaluation
- Companion Dog Manners
- Canine Good Citizen Prep
- Sport Dog Package
- 15-min Evaluation
- Performance Manners
- Sports Prep
Private Manners Lessons 💥
We offer multiple Private lesson options.
Please see our Private Classes page for more.
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Reactive Rovers
Help your dog stay calm, focused, and responsive around other dogs on walks.
Reactive Rover is a 6-week class designed for dogs who bark, lunge, growl, or become overstimulated when they see other dogs. You’ll learn practical skills to manage reactivity, improve focus and attention, and create calmer, more controlled walks in real-world situations.
Training focuses on clear communication, reading your dog’s body language, and building positive associations through proven techniques like counterconditioning and desensitization. You’ll also learn routines to help your dog relax and make better choices around triggers.
Classes are kept small, with a maximum of four dogs, to ensure a controlled and supportive environment. The first session is a handler-only lecture, so no dogs attend the first class.
For dogs 4+ months.
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.
Reactive Rover Classes
Does your dog bark, lunge, growl or snap at other dogs or people*? We have a variety of classes and lessons!
Learn More and Register here:
- Reactive Rover Class – 6-week class w/o dogs the first week. 4 dog class limit including visual barriers.
- Private Behavior Lessons – private lessons including a written behavior plan. Also see our private lessons page for more options.
- Reactive Rover Continued Practices – after RR class, continue practices.
- Reactive Dog Sports Sampler – with instructor approval, try out a variety of sports!
- Reactive Dog Intro to Agility – with instructor approval, try agility!
*we are not able to include dogs with a bite history in our classes or lessons but we can refer you. Please contact us with any questions at [email protected]
Private Reactive Lessons 💥
We offer multiple Private lesson options.
Please see our Private Classes page for more.
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