🐾 Manners Monday: A Casual Kickoff to Training

Looking for an easy way to get your foot in the door with training — without feeling overwhelmed?

Manners Monday is a laid-back, supportive group class where you and your dog can come as you are. Whether you're brand new to training or just need a space to connect with a trainer and ask questions, this class is for you.

Led by one of our food-focused trainers, this class is all about keeping it positive, rewarding, and real-life focused.

🍖 Perfect For:

Dogs who are food-motivated but easily distracted

Humans who want to ease into training without pressure

First-timers looking to meet a trainer and ask questions

People who’ve “meant to start” for weeks but weren’t sure how

Rescue dogs or newly adopted pups adjusting to a new routine

There’s no judgment here — just a space to get started, ask questions, and build a foundation that works for your dog.

We’re here to help you get started.
No pressure. Just progress.

📍 Manners Monday
👋 Come meet us. Bring your snacks. Let’s figure it out together.

Urban Dog Socialization: Foundations for Real-World Living

4-Dog Small Group Class

Socialization isn’t about saying hello to every dog or person—it’s about learning how to exist calmly and confidently in a busy, ever-changing world.

This small-group class is designed to help dogs and their humans understand what socialization truly means, especially in modern city environments filled with noise, movement, crowds, and unpredictability.

In this class, dogs will learn how to:

Observe their environment without needing to react

Build comfort around unfamiliar dogs, people, sounds, and movement

Develop emotional regulation and recovery skills

Practice appropriate social choices rather than forced interactions

Handlers will learn:

What healthy socialization actually looks like

How to read stress, curiosity, and engagement in their dog

How to support their dog through new experiences without flooding or pressure

How to create a clear, realistic plan for continued social growth outside of class

This class is ideal for dogs who:

Live in urban or suburban environments

Need help adjusting to city life, public spaces, or busy surroundings

Are social, unsure, over-excited, or selectively reactive

Would benefit from structured exposure rather than chaotic dog interactions

Our goal is not perfection—it’s progress. Each dog moves forward at their own pace, building confidence, neutrality, and trust in their human’s guidance.

Join us for a walk in the morning over off the levee!

Bring your long line, remote collar or other equipment you need for maintaining manners around other dogs.

Beginner Foundations Group Class (4-Week Series)

This is a structured, beginner-friendly group class designed to build clear communication and strong foundational skills with your dog. The class runs as a 4-week series, and each week builds on the last—so consistency matters.

Because this is a lower-cost option, missed classes are not made up, and participants are expected to attend all four sessions in order.

What we’ll cover:

* Sit, Down, and Stay
* Leash walking and understanding leash pressure
* Introduction to shaping vs. luring
* Building clarity in how dogs learn
* Food-based, motivation-driven training methods

This class is ideal for dogs and owners who are just getting started and want a solid, practical foundation in training and communication.