Class options for pups of all ages
Dog-friendly approach
In an unregulated industry, we overachieve on our own education, and use only the most up-to-date, humane, dog- and human-friendly training methods. We ensure a good time is had by all, while achieving excellent performance results.
Real-life Results
Speaking of results, what good are they in the classroom if you can’t replicate them at home and out in the world? Our curriculum sets you up to enjoy a well-behaved dog in your everyday life.
Puppies 9 weeks to 6 months
Puppy Party
This socialization event for puppies is guaranteed to be the cutest hour of your week! Guided by our experienced puppy trainers, your pup will romp and play with fellow puppies while learning the Ps & Qs of polite canine social interaction.
Pre-requisites for first visit:
- Pups start between 9 to 14 weeks of age
- Documentation of first round of DAPP / DHPP vaccinations
Puppy Kindergarten
Get your puppy started on the right paw with confidence building and foundation learning skills plus all of the things YOU need to know about surviving puppyhood. Registration includes $25 off our Puppy Basic Obedience class.
Pre-requisites:
- Pups must begin Puppy Kindergarten by age 14 weeks or younger. (Can’t get into a class in time? Check out Puppy Basic Obedience!)
- Documentation of first round of DAPP / DHPP vaccines
Puppy Basic Obedience
It’s never too late or too early to learn basic manners. If you want a dog who comes when called, walks politely by your side, stays where asked, and sits to say hello to family members, guests, and strangers, Basic Obedience class is the perfect fit.
Pre-requisites:
- For pups 12 weeks to 6 months of age at the start of class
Mini-Classes / Workshops
Want to sharpen a specific skill like loose-leash walking, reliable recalls, or polite greetings? Our workshops are short, focused mini-classes designed to help you make real progress in just a few weeks.
Pre-requisites:
- Check workshop description
6 months through Adult
Adult Basic Obedience
It’s never too late or too early to learn basic manners. If you want a dog who comes when called, walks politely by your side, stays where asked, and sits to say hello to family members, guests, and strangers, Basic Obedience class is the perfect fit.
Pre-requisites:
- For pups 6 months of age and older at the start of class
Intermediate Obedience
Level up your dog’s basic obedience skills and build predictable, polite manners. Want your dog to pay attention to YOU, even around exciting distractions? Intermediate Obedience is your class! We practice more recall, stronger stays, better leash walking, plus Off / Leave it and begin to reduce reliance on food reinforcement.
Pre-requisites:
- WOOFS! Basic Obedience class, or ask us how you can test in
Mini-Classes / Workshops
Want to sharpen a specific skill like loose-leash walking, reliable recalls, or polite greetings? Our workshops are short, focused mini-classes designed to help you make real progress in just a few weeks.
Pre-requisites:
- Check workshop description
Tricks
Tricks are FUN, but did you know that they’re useful, too? Learn impressive trick behaviors taught with a variety of training approaches like shaping, luring, capturing and targeting. For extra bragging rights, your dog may be ready to earn a Novice Trick Dog title by the completion of class.
Pre-requisites:
- WOOFS! Intermediate Obedience class, or ask us how you can test in
Canine Good Citizen
Learn and practice the elements of the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test. The test includes skills like friendly greeting of strangers, sitting politely for greeting, walking nicely on leash through a crowd, and advanced stays and recalls. One test fee is included with each registration.
Pre-requisites:
- WOOFS! Intermediate Obedience class, or ask us how you can test in
Canine Good Citizen – Public Practice
Join your instructor and classmates and practice your Good Citizen skills in public locations. Meet-ups take place on weeks 2 through 6 of class. Locations will be announced in advance each week and will be within or adjacent to Arlington. You may register for each meet-up individually.
Pre-requisites:
- Current Canine Good Citizen class student or instructor permission
To Register: Your Canine Good Citizen instructor will provide details, or contact us for more information.
Canine Good Citizen – Just the Test
Sign up to take the Canine Good Citizen Test with one of our AKC CGC Evaluators. (One test is included with our CGC class.)
Pre-requisites:
- None! Test may be taken without any previous class
Advanced Manners in Real Life
Is your dog great at home and class, but distracted in busy areas? This is for you! Teach your dog that they CAN focus on you around squirrels, street smells, crowds and other exciting distractions. This multi-location class alternates between our Ballston Campus and various public locations in or near Arlington (TBA each week).
Pre-requisites:
- WOOFS! Intermediate Obedience class, or ask us how you can test in
Still have questions?
Call or email, and we’d be glad to make a recommendation!
