Classes

Puppy Foundations

An 8-Week Group Class for Puppies 3-8 Months Old

Puppy training isn't about perfection; it's about building the right foundation.

Puppy Foundations is an 8-week small group class designed to help puppies develop confidence, focus, and life skills during their most important learning period. We focus on creating positive early experiences, teaching puppies how to learn, and helping owners build strong communication from the start.

Rather than rushing through obedience cues, this class emphasizes engagement, emotional safety, and real-world skills that support long term-success.

We'll work on:

• Engagement and attention around distractions

• Name recognition and following the handler

• Sit and down foundations

• Loose leash skills and movement games

• Handling and body awareness foundations

• Calm behaviors and early settle skills

This class is ideal for:

• Puppies 3-8 months old

• First-time puppy owners

• Puppies needing confidence and structure

• Owners who want a positive, thoughtful start

Our goal is to set puppies up for a lifetime of learning, not just get through puppyhood

Small class size. Positive reinforcement. Foundations that support confident, well-adjusted dogs.

Life Skills For Real Dogs

A 6-Week Group Class for Everyday Manners That Actually Matter

This class is for the dogs who live in the real world, not a training bubble.

Life Skills for Real Dogs is a 6-week small group class focused on practical, everyday behaviors that help dogs succeed at home and in public. We work on the skills that make daily life smoother: calm greetings, leash manners, settling in busy environments, and responding to handlers even when distractions are present.

Rather than drilling obedience cues, this class emphasizes choice, clarity, and emotional regulation, helping dogs learn how to navigate real-life situations calmly and confidently.

We'll focus on:

• Polite leash walking and attention around distractions

• Calm greetings with people

• Doorway manners and impulse control

• Settle skills for the home, patios, and waiting spaces

• Functional positions like under, behind, and place

• Building calm behaviors without constant management

This class is ideal for:

• Adolescent or adult dogs who need better everyday manners

• Dogs who "know the basics" but struggle to apply them in real life

• Owners who want practical tools, not perfection

Life Skills for Real Dogs pairs well with Adolescent Reset or CGC, but stands on its own as a practical, confidence-building class.

Small class size. Positive reinforcement. Real-life training for real dogs.

Trick Performance Mini-Series

A 4-Week Small Group Class Focused on Confidence, Creativity & Communication

This class is about more than tricks; it's about teamwork.

The Trick Performance Mini-Series is a short-format group class designed to help dogs and handlers build confidence, body awareness, and communication through creative trick training. We focus on chaining behaviors together, working with props, and developing smooth, thoughtful movement, all while keeping training fun and low-pressure.

Rather than rushing through a long list of tricks, this class emphasizes quality reps, problem-solving, and performance confidence, helping dogs learn how to think through challenges and work calmly with their handler.

We'll work on:

• Trick foundations and clean cueing

• Combining multiple behaviors into short sequences

• Body awareness and controlled movement

• Working with props such as platforms, boxes, or household items

• Building focus and confidence in a group setting

• Optional preparation for AKC Trick Dog titles

This class is ideal for:

• Dogs who enjoy learning and engagement

• Owners looking for a fun, structured training outlet

• Teams wanting to build confidence without pressure

• Dogs who may not enjoy high-arousal sports but love problem-solving

No prior trick titles required; just a willingness to learn and have fun together.

Small class size. Positive reinforcement. Creative training with real-world benefits

Cooperative Care Foundations

A 6-Week Group Class for Stress-Free Handling, Vet & Grooming Prep

Handling doesn't have to be a battle.

Cooperative Care Foundations is a 6-week small group class designed to help dogs feel safer and more comfortable during everyday handling, grooming, and veterinary care. Instead of forcing dogs to tolerate procedures, this class teaches them how to actively participate and communicate consent through calm, cooperative behaviors.

We focus on building trust, reducing stress, and giving dogs and handlers tools to make necessary care routines easier for everyone involved.

We'll work on:

• Calm body handling and touch tolerance

• Cooperative positions (chin rest, stationary behaviors)

• Paw, ear, and body handling foundations

• Gentle retraint and release cues

• Introduction to mock vet and grooming procedures

• Building emotional resilience around handling

This class is ideal for:

• Dogs who dislike being handled

• Puppies and adolescents building positive foundations

• Dogs who struggle at the vet or groomer

• Owners who want proactive, humane handling skills

No prior training experience is required; just a willingness to go at your dog's pace and prioritize comfort and communication

Small class size. Positive reinforcement. Respectful, dog-centered handling skills for real life.

Tricks & Enrichment Foundations

A 6-Week Group Class for Mental Stimulation, Confidence & Calm

Enrichment isn't about tiring dogs out; it's about helping them learn how to think, engage, and regulate themselves.

Tricks & Enrichment Foundations is a 6-week small group class focused on building foundational trick skills and enrichment strategies that support confidence, problem-solving, and calm behavior. This class blends creative trick training with practical enrichment games to help dogs learn how to work with their handler and enjoy learning in a thoughtful, low-pressure way.

Rather than relying on constant toys or food puzzles, we focus on interactive enrichment that strengthens communication and helps dogs develop resilience, focus, and emotional regulation.

We'll work on:

• Trick foundations and shaping skills

• Engagement and problem-solving games

• Body awareness and controlled movement

• Interactive enrichment ideas you can use at home

• Building focus without overstimulation

• Optional preparation for AKC Trick Dog titles

This class is ideal for:

• Dogs who need more mental stimulation

• Owners looking for fun, structured training ideas

• Dogs who enjoy learning but struggle with calm

• Teams wanting a positive, confidence-building outlet

No advanced training is required; just curiosity, treats, and a willingness to learn together.

Small class size. Positive reinforcement. Enrichment that builds skills, not chaos

Calm In The House

A 4-Week Group Class for Building Relaxed, Livable Dogs

This class is for dogs who struggle to settle, even when nothing is happening.

Calm in the House is a 4-week small group class focused on helping dogs learn how to relax at home without constant supervision, redirection, or management. Rather than trying to "tire dogs out," we teach calm as a learned skill by building routines, clarity, and emotional regulation.

This short-format class is practical, supportive, and designed to make everyday life easier.

We'll work on:

• Teaching dogs how to settle on mats or in designated spaces

• Reducing pacing, whining, and demand behaviors

• Calm greetings with family and visitors

• Building predictable routines that support relaxation

• Helping dogs recover calmly after excitement

• Understanding arousal vs. calm and how to support both

This class is ideal for:

• Dogs who are constantly "on" at home

• Dogs who struggle to settle after walks or play

• Households feeling overwhelmed by busy or restless behavior

• Owners looking for practical tools, not constant correction

No advanced obedience is required; just a desire for a calmer home environment and a willingness to practice short, intentional routines.

Small class size. Positive reinforcement. Calm is a skill, and it can be taught.