Group training classes allow our instructors to teach you how to train your dog!
Our group classes have 4-8 dog handler teams per class. Classes are 1 hour long and are held on set day and time each week for a series of weeks.
To Register select the class that works for you and complete the online registration form. Payment is due at the time of registration to reserve your spot.
If you don’t see a group class that works for you, private training lessons are available and are customized to fit your schedule!
Please note-If your dog has behavior concerns group classes are not appropriate and private training/behavior counseling is needed. No refunds can be given if dogs must be excused from class for disruptive behavior. Puppy classes require dogs be dog friendly. Thank you for understanding.
Get Your Puppy Off To A Great Start With Ideal DOG
Puppy Pre-School
First step class for puppies 8-16 weeks old in their critical socialization phase. Puppies must be under 16 weeks to participate.
3 classes cover the following skills:
- Crate Training/Potty Training
- Chewing and Mouthing- How to teach appropriate play
- Training cues “Pup’s first words “Name, Sit, Down, Come, Wait, Drop it
- Greetings with new people
- Beginner leash walking
- Handling for exams and grooming
- Socialization, play skills and confidence building
Start your new puppy off on the right paw!
This 3 week class is limited to 4-8 puppies.
Private training lessons are also available. Click here for more info.
Puppy Power Day School Package- Send your puppy to school!
Puppy Day School offers full service, drop off puppy training lessons at Ideal DOG. Drop your puppy off with our teachers each Wednesday for a full service lesson and structured socialization with a dedicated Certified Professional Trainer. Day School includes training, a socialization walk adventure and additional play/exercise sessions. (School is for puppies under 5 months of age at the start of the school session). Register today for this special opportunity to give your dog the right start in life! It takes a village!
Two options to fit your schedule needs- choose either 8:30 am drop off( 10:00am pick up) OR 10:30 am drop off (12:00pm pick up).
Register online to reserve your puppy’s place in the program!
Poised Puppy- Above and beyond for a confident puppy!
This 3 week course is for puppies under 6 months of age and is designed to empower both guardians and puppies in the life long training process.
- Humans will learn about counter conditioning, desensitization and how to read/understand dog body language
- Relax on a mat/bed/in a crate when exciting things are happening around them
- Targeting for off leash control and focus
- Navigating new environments/floor surfaces
- Checking out new/scary objects like the vacuum, blow dryer, big scary decorations/costumes, etc- desensitization to new sounds, common loud sounds that can cause sound sensitivity
- Treat and retreat games for meeting strangers/consent checks/permission to pet or polite ways to say no
- Confidence walking on/getting up on new surfaces such as grooming tables
- Handling for grooming and Vet cooperative care for exam procedures including use of tools
Class runs for 3 weeks, limit is 6-8 students- no pre-requisite required but we recommend taking a manners class in addition to this course. This class doesn’t include off leash/puppy interactions.
Sign up online today!
AKC STAR Puppy 6 week program- Your puppy's first title!
AKC STAR Puppy
This 6 week course is for puppies under 7 months of age.
If your dog has any behavior concerns with strangers or other dogs contact us for guidance on what services will be best for you. Your puppy should be under 6 months when you register for this class so that for the duration of class your puppy is not older than 7 months. Please consider your pup’s age when the class will start, not your pup’s age the day you sign up. If your puppy is over 6 months old now and has never been to a class, please register for Basic Manners OR a K9 Life Skills class.
Class introduces dogs and handlers to the AKC STAR Puppy program and teaches pre-Canine Good Citizen behaviors.
“Sit” and “Down” , beginner “Stay”
“Come” when called- practiced during off leash play time
Polite on-leash walking skills
Attention and focus/ability to settle
“Leave it”- beginner self control
“Wait”, “Take it”, “Drop it”
“Off” Polite greetings-Four on the floor
Social Skills with dogs and people and Confidence Building
Pups who complete all 6 weeks may get an AKC STAR Puppy award!
Class runs for 6 weeks, limit is 6-8 students.