Discover how to provide outlets for normal puppy behavior, minimize potty accidents; and manage, control and prevent inappropriate behavior like jumping, chewing on shoes and other other things, hard mouthing and nipping on hands and legs. In puppy class, we go over the best ways to meet your puppy's basic needs in a way that makes everyone happy!

Appropriate for age: 10 weeks through 6 months

Prerequisites: Must have received minimum 2 rounds of vaccinations before the first in-person class. Age-appropriate distemper (minimum of 2 doses at least 2 weeks apart) and rabies (some puppies may not have received the rabies vaccine yet) vaccinations are required, and vaccination history must be presented to trainer at orientation. Bordetella and Canine Influenza vaccines are recommended but not required. You must be able to attend ALL classes and also have access to a computer, Zoom and email.

Basic Manners is not for dogs who are extremely dog reactive, lunging and growling at other dogs (Please see Reactive Rover). Dogs who are reactive or have bitten are not appropriate for any group class, and should look into individual training; refer to our website for more info. If you enroll in Basic Manners, and your dog must be removed for being reactive, we regret we cannot refund your fee.

Behaviors covered: Sit | Down | Stay | Come | Go to your mat | Leave it | Loose-leash walking | Anti-jumping

Fee: $199 (6-session class)

Days and times offered:

• Sundays at 5:30 p.m. with Samantha - INDOORS
• Sundays at 6:30 p.m. with Angela & Lowell - OUTDOORS
• Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. with Angela & Lowell - INDOORS
• Wednesdays at 7 p.m. with Laura - INDOORS

Upcoming dates:

Sunday nights INDOORS with Samantha

• Oct. 16 @ 5:30 p.m.- Orientation via Zoom
• Oct. 23 @ 5:30 p.m.
• Oct. 30 @ 5:30 p.m
• Nov. 6 @ 5:30 p.m. (No class Nov.13)
• Nov. 20 @ 5:30 p.m.
• Nov. 27 @ 5:30 p.m. - Graduation
• Make up class, if needed - Dec. 11 @ 5:30 p.m.

Sunday nights OUTDOORS with Angela & Lowell - FULL

Tuesday nights INDOORS with Angela & Lowell - FULL

Wednesday nights INDOORS with Laura

• Oct. 26 @ 7 p.m.- Orientation via Zoom
• Nov. 2 @ 7 p.m.
• Nov. 9 @ 7 p.m.
• Nov. 16 @ 7 p.m. (No class on Thanksgiving)
• Nov. 30 @ 7 p.m.
• Dec. 7 @ 7 p.m. - Graduation
• Make up class, if needed - Dec. 14 @ 7 p.m.

Classes full or unavailable? Sign up to be emailed when new dates open! We regret we cannot keep a waitlist. Thank you for understanding!

Please note:

• Classes are a combination of online (Zoom) and in-person. The first class, orientation, will be on Zoom. In-person classes can be indoors or outdoors; please see above. You must have access to a computer, Zoom and email.
• Class sizes are limited. If outdoors, two family members may attend with your dog; if indoors, we ask that you keep it to 1, though we have a lot of online, supplemental materials to involve other members of your family, too).
• Students are not permitted to attend if they have any COVID-like symptoms or have been exposed to someone who has COVID-19. Online content (videos, handouts) will be available if you are unable to attend due to illness/exposure.
• Please read all prerequisites and dates carefully; class registration is non-refundable and non-transferrable.

Instructors: 

• Angela & Lowell
• Laura
• Samantha