Group Classes in Durham
Group classes are a great way to start your training in a supportive environment! Our in-person group classes are small and expertly designed by an educator to set you and your puppy up for success! Join us!
PUPPY CLASSES
LEARNING TO PUPPY 101
Learn the basics and enhance your socialization program using positive reinforcement. We will also give you tips and strategies for dealing with common puppy behaviors like nipping. You’ll have the opportunity to earn your AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy title!
WHO? For puppies 8-14 weeks old at the start of class
COST: 6 weeks of classes $205
learning to puppy 201
For graduates of Learning to Puppy 101, or older puppies just starting their training. We’ll work on exercises such as loose leash walking, calm greetings, and attention in distracting environments, and help you prepare for the teenager phase of your puppy’s life.
WHO? For puppies 15 weeks to 6 months old at the start of class
COST: 6 weeks of classes $205
middle school
Early adolescence can be a challenging time for both you and your puppy. This class focuses on maintaining and strengthen the basics that came so easy as a baby puppy, and builds focus and attention on you. We’ll talk about what to expect from your teenager as they move through this developmental period.
WHO? For puppies 6-11 months at the start of class
COST: 6 weeks of classes $190
TINY PUPPY PLAYTIME
Tiny Puppy Playtime provides puppies with a clean, safe, and fun socialization opportunity. Puppies under 10 pounds can attend on a drop-in basis. Preregistration IS required.
WHO? For puppies 10 pounds and under, and up to 6 months old
COST: $35/session
PUPPY CLUB
Puppy Club is a drop-in socialization class. A certified trainer will guide you through key aspects of the socialization process using interactive activities and play, and will be available to answer all your puppy-related questions.Preregistration IS required before you attend.
WHO? For puppies 8-16 weeks old.
COST: $35/session
PUPPY SCHOOL
If you would like some help with your socialization and training, or need some help providing enrichment to prevent the puppy ‘witching hour’, you can drop your puppy off on weekdays (Monday-Thursday) to work with a certified trainer. For puppies 8 weeks to 12 months. For more information, click here.
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BEYOND PUPPY CLASSES
LEARNING TO DOG
Have you just adopted a new dog and need to get your training started? Or maybe you need some help brushing up on the fundamentals? This class will focus on the use of positive reinforcement to teach behaviors such as attention, stay, leash manners, leave it, and more!
WHO? For dogs 12 months and older
COST: 6 weeks of classes $215
Prerequisite: None
WALK WITH ME & RECALL
A relaxing walk with our dogs is one of the great joys in life! Come and learn the foundation skills you need to make your walks more enjoyable for both you and your dog. We will also play games to build a reliable recall behavior.
WHO? For dogs 6 months and older
COST: 4 weeks of classes $140
Prerequisite: Learning to Puppy, Learning to Dog, or instructor’s permission
SAY HI! POLITE GREETINGS
This class will help you and your dog build the skills needed for polite greetings. We will train several greeting routines and then help you customize a routine that makes the most sense for you and your dog.
WHO? For dogs 6 months and older
COST: 4 weeks of classes $140
Prerequisite: Learning to Puppy, Learning to Dog, or instructor’s permission.
TRICKS FOR CLICKS
Training tricks provides physical and mental exercise, and enhances training of the ‘basics’. We will be using clicker training in this class to enhance communication between you and your dog. We will decide as a class what tricks we’d like to focus on.
WHO? For dogs 6 months and older
COST: 4 weeks of classes $140
Prerequisite: Learning to Puppy, Learning to Dog, or instructor’s permission.
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN (CGC)
This class will help you prepare for the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) exam, focusing on 10 basic skills to ensure your dog is well mannered in your community around people and other dogs. Many therapy dog programs require CGC certification.
WHO? For dogs 6 months and older
COST: 6 weeks of classes $215
Prerequisite: Learning to Puppy, Learning to Dog, or instructor’s permission.
To learn more about the Canine Good Citizen Certificate, please visit the AKC website.
LEASH REACTIVITY CLINIC
Many dogs bark and lunge at other dogs when out on walks, and it can distressing to have a dog with these kinds of big feelings! In this 2 hour workshop, you’ll practice a set of essential skills with non-reactive dogs, and receive coaching on how to transfer these skills to your own dog.
WHO? For humans with reactive dogs
COST: 2 hours $45
Prerequisite: None
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