Manners Training

Core Skills is $150 for 6 group classes and meets once a week for 6 weeks. Our group classes provide the most affordable option, and we strive to deliver an individualized approach by keeping our group classes to a maximum of 5 dogs per session. Core Skills is the perfect starting point for welcoming a new dog into your family or if you are simply ready to start training with your dog. In this class, we focus on teaching your dog essential skills like paying attention to you, staying still, walking calmly on a loose leash, reliably coming when called, and mastering basic stay commands in a variety of real-life situations. Want to relax while at a coffee shop? Or stop your dog from jumping on the counter? These examples and many others are goals we will work towards in this class. Core Skills establishes a strong foundation for effective communication and teamwork between you and your dog. Core Skills Graduation Requirements: To graduate from Core Skills, attendance in 5/6 classes is required. Graduates will receive a special gift and a graduation photo. Please let us know if you need to miss a class and if possible, we will work on providing a make up session. Class Prerequisites: Dogs must be over 16 weeks of age. Dogs must be up to date on all vaccinations. Specific vaccinations by age can be found in our Health & Safety Policy. Dogs should be able to eagerly eat treats in a group environment. Dogs should not bark/lunge at people or dogs. If your dog barks or lunges at other dogs, please reach out to us or consider enrolling in one of our Behavior Programs prior to this class.

Price for 1 spot includes both dogs. This class is specifically for families with two dogs - and where we need the dogs to have better focus and listening skills while together. Our goal is that both dogs can recall, walk and perform simple cues together. Week 1: Bring the "easier" of the dogs to class while the other dog stays home. Week 2: Bring your other dog to class while your "easier" dog stays home. Weeks 3-5: Both dogs come to class! While one person will be handling both dogs at times, for safety we need two adults present. While this was originally designed for two dogs who live together, this class will be beneficial for relatives and friends - any situation where we have two or more dogs who need to focus while together. Note that all dogs should be appropriate for a group class environment (eagerly eat treats away from home, not bark/lunge at other dogs). During weeks 1& 2 we need all adult humans who are participating to attend so that you'll be able to do any homework at home with both dogs.

Looking to continue training with your dog? Intermediate Skills has 3 different modules, with each module comprised of 3 classes. Modules can be taken in any order. You can register for a single module, $90 for 3 classes, or purchase all three modules at once for a discounted price. ​ Module 1: IntermediateSkills: Off Leash. While we always prioritize safety and adhere to the rules, there are certain situations where off-leash skills can be particularly beneficial. In this session, we’ll focus on developing your dog's ability to stay attentive when off-leash, maintaining reliable recall and walking without relying on the leash, and confidently working from a distance. Off Leash Graduation Requirements: To graduate from Intermediate Skills: Off Leash, attendance in all three classes is required. Graduates will receive a special gift and a graduation photo after each class. ​ Class Prerequisites: Completion of CleverPuppy I or Core Skills, or currently enrolled in another intermediate level class (or higher). You may also enroll with instructor approval. Dogs must be over 16 weeks of age. Dogs must be up to date on all vaccinations. Specific vaccinations by age can be found in our Health & Safety Policy. Dogs should be able to eagerly eat treats in a group environment. Dogs should not bark/lunge at people or dogs. If your dog barks or lunges at other dogs, please reach out to us or consider enrolling in one of our Behavior Programs prior to this class.

Looking to continue training with your dog? Intermediate Skills has 3 different modules, with each module comprised of 3 classes. Modules can be taken in any order. You can register for a single module, $90 for 3 classes, or purchase all three modules at once for a discounted price. ​ Module 2: Intermediate Skills: New Skills. In our Basic Skills class, we lay the groundwork with walking, recall, and the basics of staying. In New Skills, we'll build on those foundations, adding techniques like having your dog come to your side and line up for walking, going to a designated spot and staying there until released, and stopping on cue. And that's just the beginning! We'll be introducing new applications of these basic skills and starting something fresh every week. Off Leash Graduation Requirements: To graduate from Intermediate Skills: New Skills, attendance in all three classes is required. Graduates will receive a special gift and a graduation photo after each class. ​ Class Prerequisites: Completion of CleverPuppy I or Core Skills, or currently enrolled in another intermediate level class (or higher). You may also enroll with instructor approval. Dogs must be over 16 weeks of age. Dogs must be up to date on all vaccinations. Specific vaccinations by age can be found in our Health & Safety Policy. Dogs should be able to eagerly eat treats in a group environment. Dogs should not bark/lunge at people or dogs. If your dog barks or lunges at other dogs, please reach out to us or consider enrolling in one of our Behavior Programs prior to this class.

Looking to continue training with your dog? Intermediate Skills has 3 different modules, with each module comprised of 3 classes. Modules can be taken in any order. You can register for a single module, $90 for 3 classes, or purchase all three modules at once for a discounted price. ​ Module 3: Intermediate Skills: Distractions. Many families mention that their dogs do well at home indoors, but "distractions" can be a challenge. Here, we'll equip you and your dog with the techniques needed to handle distractions. You'll learn how to adjust to your dog's ability level, what to do if distractions become overwhelming, and how to set up or utilize distractions to enhance your dog's training. Off Leash Graduation Requirements: To graduate from Intermediate Skills: Distractions, attendance in all three classes is required. Graduates will receive a special gift and a graduation photo after each class. ​ Class Prerequisites: Completion of CleverPuppy I or Core Skills, or currently enrolled in another intermediate level class (or higher). You may also enroll with instructor approval. Dogs must be over 16 weeks of age. Dogs must be up to date on all vaccinations. Specific vaccinations by age can be found in our Health & Safety Policy. Dogs should be able to eagerly eat treats in a group environment. Dogs should not bark/lunge at people or dogs. If your dog barks or lunges at other dogs, please reach out to us or consider enrolling in one of our Behavior Programs prior to this class.