Training Classes for Every Stage
From puppies just getting started to advanced training, our group classes are designed to help dogs and their owners build confidence, communication, and real-life skills in a supportive, positive environment.
Group Classes
Puppy Kindergarten
Class Overview
Our Puppy Kindergarten (AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy) class is the perfect start to your puppy’s training journey! Designed for pups 2–4 months old, this 6-week session focuses on safe socialization, confidence-building, and foundational skills. We’ll also address housebreaking, chewing, jumping, and handling. Includes AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy certificate.
Class Details
Duration: 6 Weeks
Class Length: 45 Minutes
Price: $225
Age: Puppies 2–4 Months
What You’ll Learn
Socialization & confidence-building
Sit, down, stay & recall foundations
Leash manners
Handling & household skills
Puppy problem-solving & enrichment
Basic Manners
Basic Manners I
Class Overview
Our Basic Manners I class helps dogs and their owners build the essential foundation skills needed for everyday life. Using positive, reward-based training methods, this class focuses on improving communication, focus, confidence, and polite behavior both at home and in public settings.
Class Details
Duration: 6 Weeks
Class Length: 45 Minutes
Price: $225
Age: Dogs 4 Months & Older
Skills Covered
Attention & Focus
Polite Greetings
Loose Leash Walking
Sit & Down Stay Duration with Distractions
Leave It
Reliable Recall / Come When Called
Foundational Manners & Impulse Control
Basic Manners II
Class Overview
Basic Manners II builds on the skills introduced in Basic Manners I by increasing reliability, focus, and responsiveness around real-world distractions. This class helps dogs and handlers strengthen communication while advancing obedience skills through positive, reward-based training.
Class Details
Duration: 6 Weeks
Class Length: 45 Minutes
Price: $250
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Manners I
Skills Covered
Off-Leash Foundations
Increased Distance & Duration on Stays
Wait
Reliable Recall with Distractions
Advanced Focus & Impulse Control
Real-Life Obedience Skills
Already completed Basic Manners I? Contact us to enroll in Basic Manners II.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Prep
Class Overview
Our Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Prep class helps dogs and their owners build the skills needed to successfully complete the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. This class focuses on real-world manners, polite behavior, and reliable obedience while strengthening communication and confidence in public settings.
The official 10-step CGC test is administered during the final class session.
Class Details
Duration: 6 Weeks
Class Length: 45 Minutes
Price: $250
Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Manners II
Skills Covered
Polite Greetings with People
Loose Leash Walking
Sit, Down & Stay with Distractions
Reliable Recall
Calm Behavior Around Other Dogs
Walking Through Crowds
Supervised Separation
Real-Life Manners & Public Confidence
Reliable Recall
Class Overview
Reliable Recall is designed to help dogs learn to come when called — even around distractions. Through fun, structured recall games and positive reinforcement training, dogs and handlers build the foundation for stronger focus, responsiveness, and safer off-leash reliability.
Each week introduces new games and exercises that strengthen recall through distance, duration, and distraction-proofing.
Class Details
Duration: 6 Weeks
Class Length: 45 Minutes
Price: $250
Prerequisites: Completion of Puppy Kindergarten or Basic Manners I
Skills Covered
Reliable Recall Foundations
Focus Around Distractions
Distance & Duration Games
Engagement & Motivation
Off-Leash Foundations
Real-Life Recall Skills
Impulse Control & Responsiveness
AKC Tricks Class
Class Overview
Our AKC Tricks Class is a fun, engaging way to build confidence, focus, communication, and teamwork with your dog. Using positive reinforcement training methods, dogs and handlers learn a variety of tricks while strengthening their bond and improving real-life training skills.
This class introduces 10–15 tricks that may count toward AKC Trick Dog titles.
Class Details
Duration: 6 Weeks
Class Length: 45 Minutes
Price: $250
Recommended Prerequisite: Basic Manners I
Skills Covered
Trick Foundations
Focus & Engagement
Communication & Teamwork
Confidence Building
Body Awareness & Coordination
Training Creativity & Problem Solving
AKC Trick Dog Title Skills
Nosework®
Intro to K9 Nosework®
Class Overview
K9 Nosework® taps into your dog’s natural hunting instincts by teaching them to search using their powerful sense of smell. This fun, mentally enriching sport builds confidence, focus, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while strengthening the bond between dog and handler.
Dogs begin by searching for food rewards before progressing toward target odors such as birch, anise, and clove. Any dog can participate — from shy, sensitive dogs needing confidence to high-energy dogs looking for an outlet.
Class Details
Duration: 6 Weeks
Class Length: 60 Minutes
Price: $200
Dogs Work: One at a Time
Class Size: Small Group Setting
Skills Covered
Search Foundations
Confidence Building
Focus & Problem Solving
Handler Observation Skills
Teamwork & Communication
Intro to Target Odors
Environmental Searching
K9 Nosework®: Introduction to Odor & Competition
Class Overview
Introduction to Odor & Competition builds on the foundation skills developed in Introduction to K9 Nosework®. In this class, dogs begin the transition from searching for food rewards to recognizing and hunting for target odors.
Dogs are introduced to the essential oils Birch, Anise, and Clove through fun and engaging search exercises that strengthen focus, problem solving, and independent hunting skills. Teams will continue building confidence while expanding searches into more complex environments and scenarios.
This class is appropriate for teams interested in recreational scent work, enrichment, or future competition training.
Class Details
Duration: 6 Weeks
Class Length: 60 Minutes
Price: $200
Prerequisite: Completion of Introduction to K9 Nosework® or instructor approval
Dogs Work: One at a Time
Class Size: Small Group Setting
Skills Covered
Transition to Odor
Birch, Anise & Clove Introduction
Expanding Search Areas
Independent Hunting Skills
Problem Solving & Focus
Reading Canine Body Language
Confidence Building
Foundation Odor Recognition Skills
Rally
Intro to Rally
Class Overview
Rally Obedience is a fun and engaging AKC companion sport that strengthens teamwork, communication, and focus between dog and handler. Teams work through a course of signs that guide different obedience skills, creating a supportive and confidence-building training experience.
This class focuses on precision, engagement, and building reliable obedience skills in a positive, encouraging environment.
Class Details
Duration: 6 Weeks
Class Length: 60 Minutes
Price: $225
Prerequisites: Completion of Manners II
Recommended Skills: Sit, Down, Stay, Come, and Heel
Skills Covered
Attention & Focus
Heeling Foundations
Sit, Down & Stay Skills
Fronts & Finishes
Rally Sign Navigation
Handler Communication
Confidence & Teamwork
AKC Rally Foundations
Rally Run-Thrus
Class Overview
Rally Run-Thrus are drop-in practice sessions designed to help teams build confidence, improve ring skills, and prepare for AKC Rally competition in a supportive environment. Handlers will have the opportunity to practice full or partial courses while strengthening communication and teamwork with their dogs.
Class Details
Format: Drop-In
Session Length: 90 Minutes
Price: $20 per session
Recommended For: Dogs currently training or competing in Rally
*Held at Lower Cape TV Location Monday Nights
Skills Covered
Course Familiarity
Ring Confidence
Sign Navigation
Handler Timing & Communication
Focus Around Distractions
Trial Preparation & Practice
Companion Animal Program (CAP) Therapy Dog Training
Class Overview
The Companion Animal Program (CAP) Therapy Dog Training class prepares dogs and handlers to become confident, skilled therapy dog teams capable of visiting hospitals, schools, libraries, assisted living communities, and other CAP-approved facilities.
Using positive reinforcement methods only, this course focuses on real-world therapy dog skills, handler communication, loose leash walking, calm greetings, and working comfortably around medical equipment, crowds, and unfamiliar environments. Teams will also learn behaviors commonly used during visits, including greeting people politely and therapeutic interaction skills.
Successful teams who pass the CAP evaluation may become certified CAP Therapy Teams and participate in supervised community visits through the program.
Participation in class does not guarantee certification. Homework and practice between sessions are encouraged to prepare for the final evaluation.
Class Details
Duration: 7 Weeks
Class Length: 60 Minutes
Prerequisite: AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification or equivalent
Dog Requirement: Dogs must be at least 1 year old
Training Style: Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment: Flat collars, harnesses, head halters, and no-pull harnesses permitted. No prong or pinch collars.
Skills Covered
Loose Leash Walking
Calm Greetings with People & Dogs
Therapy Dog Handling Skills
Attention & Teamwork
Comfort Around Medical Equipment
Tolerance for Handling & Petting
Real-World Visiting Skills
CAP Policies & Procedures
Therapy Dog Evaluation Preparation
Learn more about CAP training program here.