basic manners
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A seven-week in-person series, one hour per class, up to six dog/handler teams with two trainers. You'll learn to teach your puppy basic skills using positive reinforcement β and how to prevent and reduce common problem behaviors, taught in a way that's easy and genuinely fun to learn.
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Your puppy needs more guidance now than ever! This class normalizes and provides solutions for common adolescent behaviors, helping you build on the skills learned in Puppy 101. You'll learn how to reward your dog with non-food "life rewards," how to proof behaviors to true fluency, and how to keep training FUN for your distracted, independent teenage dog β shifting your pup's wild behavior toward a more peaceful, connected direction.
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Have you welcomed an adult dog into your life and want to learn the foundations of training for yourself and your dog? Or have you had your dog since they were a puppy, and want to improve your training, but all the classes around town are for young pups?
Our Adult Dog Foundations Class is for you! The fundamental principles that inform all successful training β no matter the species β are about learning the unique animal in front of you: their body language, how to manage their environment safely and ethically, how to provide appropriate exercise and enrichment for their specific needs and personality, and how to make your teamwork more FUN than you ever thought possible.
Targeted skill Classes
(4+ months)
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Are you looking for creative ways to achieve your training goals? Trick training is a fun and effective way to do so! This class isn't just about teaching your dog new tricks β it's a way to understand each other better. Whether you're looking to impress friends with your dog's ability to wave goodbye, back up, or spin on cue, or you're working toward everyday wins (think nail trims and navigating crowded spaces), weβre here to guide you with expertise and enthusiasm.
Perfect for all breeds, this class is a joyful way to build real skills together β for you and your dog.
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Does your dog struggle to focus on you around distractions β more interested in everything else in the world than you? This affordable, reward-based clicker training class is designed to elevate your relationship, so focusing on you around distractions becomes easy for both of you.
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Walking with your dog is a daily chance to build real connection.
Our relationship-centered, positive reinforcement training teaches you to communicate clearly, so you can say "yes" to a wide range of good behaviors. "No" might interrupt something unwanted for a moment, but it doesn't teach your dog what to do instead β saying "yes" does, and it's more fun for both of you.
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Learn to build a rock-solid recall using positive reinforcement and clicker training β so your dog comes when called, every time, in any environment.
Whether you're hiking or heading to the park, a reliable recall means safety, freedom, and peace of mind. Our experienced trainers will help you strengthen your bond and finally trade the chasing for stress-free off-leash adventures.