• Live, online (via Zoom), a great choice for dogs who might be too distracted, nervous, overstimulated, or reactive to learn in the in-person class setting.
• In-person, at our Training Center in Rockville, MD

Please be sure to take note of which version you are registering for.

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Live, online Basic Manners via Zoom

• Fee: $190
• Six, 60-minute sessions
• Dog may be 6 months old and over.
• We will be using Zoom for this class, so you will need to have internet access and a smartphone or a computer.  Before your first session, your instructor will send you log-in information as well as tips on how to prepare for the class.
• Instructors will use live demos, discussion and pre-recorded videos. You will also receive coaching from the instructor as you work with your own dog.
• Join us from anywhere!
• You’ll be surprised how well your dog can focus on you in your home environment!

In-person Basic Manners at our Training Center in Rockville, MD

• Fee: $200
• Six, 60-minute sessions
• Dogs may be 6 months old and over.

About this Class:

Your dog wants to spend time with you. You want a well-mannered companion. In this class, you both win! Working as a team, you will help your dog learn basic skills and practice training exercises while working around other dogs. Basic Manners is also a stepping stone to many of our other classes.

The online version is a great training foundations class choice for dogs who may be too distracted, nervous, overstimulated, or reactive to learn in the in-person class setting.

We use only positive methods – no choke, prong, or electronic collars. Training is fun for both you and your dog!

Instructors:

• Lisa Arant (Small and Tall Dog Training)
• Melissa Dilla (Metropolitan Dog)
• Rosetta Kelley (Such a Great Dog)
• Joyce Loebig (Rewards Dog Training)
• Marnie Montgomery (Joyful Dog)
• Susan Sanderson (Joyful Dog)

Fee:

• Live, online version: $190
• In-person version, at our Training Center: $200

Number and length of class sessions:

• Live, online version: Six sessions, 60-minutes each
• In-person version, at our Training Center: Six sessions, 60-minutes each

Upcoming Classes:

Please check Schedule at a Glance for days off and the last date of class.

Registration

Class fees help support the free programs and services provided by Your Dog’s Friend, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating and supporting dog parents.

Is your dog between 5 – 10 months? Also check out our Adolescent Dog Class!