Puppy Kindergarten (beginner class)
Training, socialization, and play for puppies. Learn More
Puppy Party
Play and learn with puppy friends. You pay for only the dates you register for. Learn More
Puppy 1st Grade
Prerequisite: Puppy Kindergarten. Learn More
Puppy 2nd Grade
Prerequisite: Puppy 1st Grade Learn More
Basic Foundation Classes
Less Work, More Play This class uses patterns and games to give you the skills you need to enjoy your dog. Teach them to have an off switch, stroll down the sidewalk, come running when called, greet grandma with poise, and more. Learn More
Adolescent Dog Class Start teaching your adolescent dog, 5 months to 1 year old, basic good manners; learn how to deal with typical adolescent challenges; and practice training exercises to help prevent future fear and aggression issues. Learn More
Basic Manners
Learn to speak “Doglish” and build a bond between you and your dog while learning valuable skills like Come, Sit, Wait, Leave It, and loose leash walking. Learn More
Beyond the Basics Classes
Intermediate Manners Take your training to the next level with real-life applications. If your dog already knows the basics, this class will offer new challenges! Learn More
Passing Dogs on Leash: Skills for Success
Does your dog-friendly dog tune you out around other dogs? Does your dog pull with excitement toward other dogs? Wonder whether to let your dog meet other dogs on leash? This four-week class will teach you and your dog the skills and knowledge to successfully navigate these situations. Learn More
Leash Manners In this 3-week class, you will learn how to get and keep your dog’s attention, leash handling skills, how to reinforce your dog effectively, and how to maneuver around distractions. Learn More
Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Prep
Fine-tune your dog’s obedience skills as you prepare for the ten exercises required to pass the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen test. Learn More
Behavior Classes
Confidence Building
This class is good for puppies, budding therapy dogs, and timid dogs that need a little help learning that the world isn’t such a scary place. Learn More
Control Unleashed
Based on Leslie McDevitt’s books “Control Unleashed: Creating a Focused and Confident dog” and “Control Unleashed: Reactive to Relaxed”, is a training program for students and dogs who are ready to strengthen their communication and connection around distractions. Learn More
Reactive Dog Class
Help your dog begin to look to you for guidance in challenging situations. Learn More
Practical Life Skills for Reactive Dogs
Practical Life Skills for Reactive Dogs is a basic manners class for dogs living with reactivity who have already completed a force-free, in-person group reactivity class or private sessions. Learn More
Single-Session Classes
A Trainer’s Favorite Skills Join us and teach your dog three skills that are easy to learn and can help improve your dog’s manners. Learn More
Come! Oh, do you mean me?
Learn techniques that make your dog want to come to you the first time you call, every time! Learn More
Puppy Party
Play and learn with puppy friends! (For puppies up to 6 months.) Learn More
Sports & Enrichment Classes
Sniff This, Eat That
Scent games can build a dog’s confidence and bond with their person. Let the fun begin, let’s get sniffing! Learn More
Tricks!
Fun for dogs of all ages! Teaching tricks is a great way to have fun with your dog, exercise their brain and body, build your bond, and practice the training skills you already have while learning new ones too. Learn More
Novice Tricks Prep
Have fun learning the tricks you’ll need to prepare for either the AKC or the Do More With Your Dog NoviceTricks Test! Learn More
Intermediate Tricks Prep
Learn the tricks you’ll need to prepare for either the AKC or the Do More With Your Dog IntermediateTricks Test! Learn More
Rally – Novice, Intermediate
You’ll follow signs and practice important behaviors in a fun way with increasing distractions. We’ll be using AKC Novice signs, treats, and praise. Learn More
Agility: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Three different ability levels for, so that you and your dog can master basic skills before moving on to more advanced techniques. You will be able to progress to the next level when you and your dog have become proficient in most aspects of the current level, as determined by your instructor. Please note that this may involve staying at the same level through several class cycles. Learn More
Nose Work 1
Your dog will get to use their natural instincts to sniff and chase while being physically and mentally challenged. You and your dog can continue through the levels and compete along the way. Learn More
Outdoor Classes – In and Around Rockville, MD
Out & About
Put your obedience skills to the test when you work as a team with your dog in the distractions of the outside world. Learn More
Urban Canine Good Citizen (CGCU) Prep
The AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen program requires dogs to demonstrate CGC skills in a more urban setting that includes traffic, crowds, noises, smells and other distractions that are present in a city or town. This class meets outside in different locations each week. Learn More
Advanced Canine Good Citizen (CGCA) Prep
Take your dog’s CGC skills to the next level by teaching them skills in real-life settings. In this class, you’ll practice calling your dog past a distraction, walking through a real crowd, and even teaching them to “leave” food that may be found on a sidewalk. This class meets outside in different locations each week. Learn More