Group Training Classes
We offer group training classes on-site through a partnership with Judy Ortega, founder of Ortega Dog Training. Much like Enrichment-based daycare, Judy's approach provides simple, trust-based training that helps your dog think, not just obey.
Puppy FOUNDATIONS & Socialization
We offer Group training classes on-site for puppies 16 weeks - 6 months old. Curriculum focuses on socialization, manners, and early obedience, and includes discounts for future classes, doggy daycare/socialization, and more!
Week 1 – Orientation & Social Skills
Handler introductions, training philosophy, and positive reinforcement overview
Puppy body language basics
Socialization checklist
Handling exercises (ears, paws, mouth)
Week 2 – Name Recognition & Focus
Responding to name
Eye contact (“Watch me”)
Intro to marker word or clicker training
Calm greetings with people
Week 3 – Sit & Down
Luring and shaping methods
Building duration
Adding a release word (“Okay!”)
Gentle play manners
Week 4 – Come When Called
Recall games
“Chase me” and “Hide and seek” recall practice
Reward placement for speed
Leash etiquette basics
Week 5 – Leave It & Drop It
Hand-held “leave it”
Floor “leave it” with treats and toys
“Drop it” trade games
Managing chewing and mouthing
Week 6 – Loose Leash Walking
Attention while walking
Stop-and-go method
Direction changes
Preventing pulling early
Week 7 – Stay & Wait
Difference between “Stay” and “Wait”
Increasing distance, duration, distraction
Door manners practice
Week 8 – Graduation & Real-World Practice
Review all skills
Confidence course with obstacles
Graduation photos and certificates
Basic to Advanced Obedience
We offer Group training classes on-site for dogs over 6 months of age. Curriculum focuses on everyday manners, impulse control, and reliability.
Week 1 – Orientation & Focus
Review training basics and equipment
Engagement games
Handler-dog relationship building
Week 2 – Sit, Down & Stand
Lure, shape, and cue methods
Adding verbal cues without lures
Proofing in different environments
Week 3 – Stay & Wait
Solid sit-stay and down-stay
Increasing distance and distractions
“Wait” for doors, gates, food bowls
Week 4 – Recall
Fun, fast recalls
Long-line practice
Emergency recall cue
Week 5 – Loose Leash Walking
Engagement on the move
Change of pace and direction
Passing distractions politely
Week 6 – Leave It & Drop It
Impulse control around food and objects
Safe trading methods
Real-life application practice
Week 7 – Real-World Manners
Polite greetings with people and dogs
Settle on mat/place command
Managing unwanted behaviors
Week 8 – Graduation
Full skills test with distractions
“Field trip” style final class if possible
Certificates & photos
Additional Training
Judy offers additional training off-site, including:
Behavior & Reactivity
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Leash reactivity & fear-based behaviors
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Aggression toward people or dogs
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Separation anxiety & resource guarding
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Personalized assessments & coaching for owners
AKC Evaluations
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Puppy S.T.A.R. Certification
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Canine Good Citizen
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C.G.C Urban
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Canine & Temperament Test
Therapy & Service Prep
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Task-focused behavior prep
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Public access manners
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Calm, focused obedience
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Therapy & Service dog test readiness
Client Support
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Lifetime support for past clients
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Phone or video check-ins
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Training refreshers as needed
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Guidance when new issues arise
Puppy Foundations
Monday 10/13 - 12/01/25 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Weekly group class for puppies 16 weeks - 6 months old
Saturday 10/18 - 12/06/25 10:30am - 11:30am
Weekly group class for puppies 16 weeks - 6 months old
Basic Obedience
Thursday 10/16 - 12/04/25 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Weekly group class for dogs over 6 months old
Saturday 10/18 - 12/06/25 12noon - 1:00pm
Weekly group class for dogs over 6 months old