Group Dog Training Classes
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Puppy Obedience I
Tuesdays @ 7pm
Advent Church (93 @ Broadway basement)
In this foundational class, we focus on basic obedience skills like sit, down, leave it, and coming when called, all taught with positive reinforcement to build trust and excitement for learning. Equally important, your puppy will have the opportunity to socialize with other puppies in a safe, structured setting, learning critical social skills that help prevent issues like fear or aggression later in life. This puppy class nyc style offers essential exposure to new sights, sounds, and experiences, helping your puppy grow into a well-adjusted, happy member of your family and the wider world.
*Classes cannot be made up.
*Dogs must be 10 weeks - 4.5 months of age.
*Please bring high and low value treats, and other objects as instructed.
Puppy Obedience I:
$350 for (5) Classes (45 min + 15 min Q&A)
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Puppy Obedience II
Wednesdays @ 7pm
Advent Church (93 @ Broadway basement)
Puppy Obedience II is the next step for puppies who’ve completed our foundational Kinder Pups I or are ready to advance their skills. In this course, we reinforce and deepen core obedience skills like stay, leave it, recall, and loose leash walking, building greater consistency and responsiveness from your puppy. We also introduce your pup to slightly more complex commands and problem-solving activities to boost confidence and focus. Socialization remains a key element, with guided interactions that promote good manners around other dogs, people, and new environments. This puppy class NYC style is ideal for puppy parents who want to continue building a solid obedience foundation, ensuring their pup grows into a well-behaved, socially adept companion ready to explore the world.
*Classes cannot be made up.
*Dogs must be 10 weeks - 4.5 months of age.
*Please bring high and low value treats, and other objects as instructed.
Puppy Obedience II:
$350 for (5) Classes (45 min. + 15min. Q&A)
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Adolescent Obedience I
Mondays @ 8pm
Advent Church (93 @ Broadway basement)
Our Adolescent I Obedience Class is designed specifically for young dogs in that lively, often challenging adolescent phase (ages 5-18 months). During this crucial developmental period, dogs experience surges in energy and curiosity, often testing boundaries and exploring their independence. This class focuses on establishing reliable obedience skills and addressing common behaviors like jumping, pulling, and distracted listening. Through positive reinforcement, we’ll strengthen key commands like sit, stay, leave it, and come, ensuring your dog’s safety and improving your overall bond.
Dogs must be at least 4.5 mo old to start this class.
*Classes cannot be made up.
*Dogs must be 4.5 months -5 yrs of age
*Please bring high and low value treats, and other objects as instructed.
Adolescent I:
$350 for (5) 1-hr classes
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Adolescent Obedience II
Wednesdays @ 8pm
Advent Church (93 @ Broadway basement)
Building on the skills learned in Adolescent I, our Adolescent II Obedience Class takes your dog’s training to the next level, emphasizing greater focus and reliability in more distracting environments. This class is perfect for adolescent dogs (6-18 months) ready to advance their obedience and social skills, helping them navigate the world with confidence and control. We’ll introduce more challenging exercises that reinforce behaviors like recall under distraction, long-duration stays, and loose leash walking amid group settings. Through positive reinforcement and controlled socialization, your dog will practice good manners around other dogs and people, learning to maintain composure in busy situations. This class is ideal for pet parents committed to transforming their adolescent dog into a well-rounded, confident, and socially adept companion.
*Classes cannot be made up.
*Dogs must be 4.5 months -5 yrs of age
*Please bring high and low value treats, and other objects as instructed.
Adolescent II:
$350 for (5) 1-hr classes
Scheduling Policies
Pre-appointment details
All private training and training walks must be preceded with a consultation in order to gain the best understanding of your training needs and to evaluate any safety issues. This is standard in the industry.
Prior to booking please agree to the waiver and complete your intake form. Use this link if you somehow didn’t fill out the forms while booking your appointment.
link: Required Forms
This link will ask you to book a 5 min appointment for which there is no cost (it’s the only way to fill out the forms!). I’ll go back and delete the appointment, just pick any day and time available it doesn’t matter.
Email if you have any problems. Thanks!
Appointments may be booked up to 12 hrs before hand or with my approval. Payment is due in full at the time of booking. I accept credit cards, atm cards, Apple Pay, Pay Pal and Peer to Peer Payment Apps (Zelle, Venmo, Cash App) which are always welcome as they don’t incur processing fees! Just call to arrange before booking.
Please Note: All appointments (Check-ups and Group Classes excluded) require that an initial consultation be booked and completed at least 24 hrs. before your scheduled training session.
If purchasing a package, please use the provided code to book remaining appointments otherwise you will be charged as if you didn’t purchase a package.
Cancellation policies/Late Arrivals
Private training appointments may be canceled or rescheduled up to 24 hrs in advance without loss of payment (less 3.5% to cover processing fees).
Cancellations <24 hrs and no call/no shows will forfeit entire prepayment.
Cancellations approved by both parties due to inclement weather or other circumstances will incur no fee and will be rescheduled at the earliest convenience.
Cancellations for Group Classes cannot be refunded or made up due to lack of room availability and feasability.
Late arrivals within reason are allowed - we live in NYC right? However, the session must end at the same time due to lack of room availability.
Late arrivals for outdoor group classes may have to find their own way to the class location. Try to call ahead if running late or to find us.
Weather-related cancellations — Outdoor classes will still be held under very light rain conditions, with heavy rain, every effort will be made to reschedule during the same week or an additional week will be added to the end of the series. Please plan for at least one weather-related cancelation per 5 week series.
Aggressive Dogs
All dogs must be friendly to be in group classes.
Dogs may have to undergo a temperament test if there is a history of aggressive reactivity.
Please let me know if there is any history of aggression to humans or other dogs before class begins because there may be more appropriate training possibilities I can offer!
Aggressive, overly loud dogs will be asked to attend private training sessions rather than group classes.
All dogs can be aggressive, it’s absolutely fine, but let’s work together to prevent accidents and make group class an excellent learning environment for all!