Everyone has seen the dog who behaves in their home but struggles out in the real world when they see another person, dog or squirrel! Using safe, positive, on- and off-leash handling, we’ll help you maintain control of your pup. This class shows you how to keep your dog focused and in control even the most highly distracting environments. You’ll learn how to motivate your dog to be excited to work with you in all situations! It’s the difference between having a dog who only listens when you have a treat or force them and having a dog who can’t wait for you to give them a command.

Appropriate for age: 6 months+

Prerequisites: Current distemper and rabies vaccinations required. Vaccination history must be presented to trainer at orientation. Bordetella and Canine Influenza vaccinations 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 | Watch | Come | Stay | Leave it | Loose-leash walking | Anti-jumping | Wait

Fee: $199 (6-session class)

Days & times offered:

• Sundays at 6:30 p.m. with Samantha - INDOORS
• Sundays at 7:30 p.m. with Angela & Lowell - OUTDOORS
• Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. with Angela & Lowell - INDOORS
• Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. with Laura - INDOORS
• Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m. with Laura - INDOORS

Upcoming dates: 

Sunday nights INDOORS with Samantha - FULL

Sunday nights OUTDOORS with Angela & Lowell - FULL

Tuesday nights INDOORS with Angela & Lowell 

• November 15 - Orientation online (Zoom)
• OFF November 22 (Thanksgiving week)
• November 29
• December 6
• December 13
• December 20
• OFF December 27
• January 3
• Make-up class, if needed: January 10

Wednesday afternoons INDOORS with Laura - FULL

Wednesday nights INDOORS with Laura - FULL

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