Basic Manners focuses on enhancing our dogs' fundamental obedience skills. This class is ideal for dogs that are generally comfortable and relaxed around other dogs and people but require improvement in their obedience behaviors. We will cover a range of topics, including managing distractions, recall, loose leash walking, sit, down, the basics of stay, and many other essential skills.

Puppy Graduate is perfect for puppies who have either taken Puppy Explorer class or are 6 months- 1 year. This class is focused on the obedience side of things and helping to develop skills necessary for the rest of their life! Topics covered include: - the basics of loose leash walking - learning to sit politely as other dogs pass by - pass other dogs in a calm manner - door manners - learning to not jump on people passing. - troubleshooting problem behaviors at home This class also prepares dog and handler teams to take and pass the AKC STAR puppy test! This test is a great opportunity to practice and prepare for eventually passing the AKC canine good citizen test, which we offer in future classes!

Does your dog experience difficulty when interacting with other dogs and people? Does the idea of a traditional group class create feelings of anxiety? Our Impulse Control class is an excellent starting point for dogs that may be uncertain, overexcitable, or rambunctious in social situations. Emotional regulation is key to achieving long-term success! While it can be challenging to encourage your dog to calm down and relax, we aim to eliminate the power struggle and provide you with the expertise necessary to support your dog's good behavior. We cover key topics like: engagement, name recognition, foundations to loose leash walking, feeling relaxed in the presence of other dogs, learning to turn away from distractions, and more!

Does your dog experience difficulty when interacting with other dogs and people? Does the idea of a traditional group class create feelings of anxiety? Our Impulse Control class is an excellent starting point for dogs that may be uncertain, overexcitable, or rambunctious in social situations. Emotional regulation is key to achieving long-term success! While it can be challenging to encourage your dog to calm down and relax, we aim to eliminate the power struggle and provide you with the expertise necessary to support your dog's good behavior. We cover key topics like: engagement, name recognition, foundations to loose leash walking, feeling relaxed in the presence of other dogs, learning to turn away from distractions, and more!