At Our Rockville, MD Training Center
Puppy Classes
- 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. This class is also appropriate for puppies who have completed Advanced Puppy and Puppapalooza.
Learn More - Puppy 2nd Grade
Prerequisite: Puppy 1st Grade
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Basic Foundation Classes
- 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.
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Beyond the Basics Classes
- 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 - 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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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.
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Sports & Enrichment Classes
- 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 Novice Tricks 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 Intermediate Tricks Test!
Learn More - Rally – Novice
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 Drop-In: Special
15 minute, one-on-one session for puppies and non-reactive adult dogs. Safely explore agility equipment – a wonderful socialization experience for puppies!
Learn More - Agility Drop-In: Beginner/Intermediate
Single-session, one-hour specialty classes. Prerequisite: Beginner and/or intermediate Agility or with instructor’s permission.
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.
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Outdoor Classes – In and Around Rockville, MD
- 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 - 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.
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