Is your puppy no longer just a puppy but instead has grown into an adolescent puppy? Congratulations! And ... hang in there!

At this age, training remains vitally important to ensuring your puppy grows into a well-trained and content dog. Dogs at this age are highly excitable and their self-control is only beginning to develop. At this age, we strongly recommend enrolling your dog in Puppy First Grade. We work outdoors to strengthen your dog's obedience skills in a more challenging, real-life environment. These skills include loose leash walking, coming when distracted and "leave it" exercises. Additionally, we will begin to work towards your Canine Good Citizen title. This AKC certification is the first step towards becoming a therapy dog and allows your to show off your dog's good manners. This class is for dogs 6 months or older that have completed an introductory training class.

Saturdays 12:00-1:00 pm

$195 for 8-week course.

We think you will get the most out of your classes if you finish your 8 lessons in 4 months — but if you can’t manage that for whatever reason, please continue to come after the 4 month deadline.

Puppies can continue to come to class without an extra charge until they are 6 months old; we think this is an easy time to stop unwanted behaviors before they become a habit.

We have rolling admission so you can start whenever it is convenient for you.