In-Person Classes

Puppy Classes

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.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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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!
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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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.
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• 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.
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• Reactive Dog Class
  Help your dog begin to look to you for guidance in challenging situations.
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• 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.
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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.
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• Come! Oh, do you mean me?
  Learn techniques that make your dog want to come to you the first time you call, every time!
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• Puppy Party
  Play and learn with puppy friends! (For puppies up to 6 months.)
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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!
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• 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.
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• Novice Tricks Prep
  Have fun learning the tricks you’ll need to prepare for either the AKC or the Do More With Your Dog Novice Tricks Test!
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• Intermediate Tricks Prep
  Learn the tricks you’ll need to prepare for either the AKC or the Do More With Your Dog Intermediate Tricks Test!
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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Outdoor Classes – In and Around Rockville, MD