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! We offer group classes, Puppy School and Play Dates!
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 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 during their critical socialization age! 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!
Puppy Play Dates offer the opportunity to give your puppy extra socialization and confidence boosting exercise outside of your regular group classes. Our team of dedicated trainers will help you and your puppy have fun, and get exercise while learning important skills along the way. These 1 hour sessions are grouped by puppy age ( and sometimes size) to help ensure play and experiences are appropriate for everyone.
Groups are limited so we can give individual attention and guidance to each puppy. Play dates are not appropriate for dogs who are fearful or aggressive towards people or dogs. If your puppy has shown concerning behaviors please reach out to our team for individual sessions. We are here to help!
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.