Basic Dog Training Classes
Puppy Kindergarten (for puppies 8-20 weeks old) | $150.00
Start your puppy off on the right paw by enrolling in our puppy class today!
Puppy Kindergarten provides a safe, positive, controlled environment for you and your puppy to learn important skills. You will learn how to provide your puppy with good, safe socialization that will have a lasting impact through out their lives. We will cover topics such as potty training, puppy biting, chewing and provide you with essential skills in order to have successful outings with your puppy, setting them up for stress free vet visits, easy grooming and much more!
Start early and the training will be easier! Your puppy will begin to learn essential good manners behaviors to help them on their journey to becoming a well mannered pup. It is much easier to establish good behavior from the start than to modify unwanted behavior. Your puppy will learn to respond to their name, sit, polite greeting, come when called, etc.
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This class has open enrollment! Which means you can sign up at anytime and start as soon as you have completed orientation. After you have completed orientation you will have 5 classes to complete within a 7 week time frame. Each class is approximately 50 minutes.
Vaccines:Proof of first DHPP (distemper & parvo) at least 7 days before the 1st class. We also require that the puppy be home with you one week prior to coming to class.
Upcoming Classes:
Tuesdays at 5pm beginning June 4th
Wednesdays at 6:15pm beginning June 26
Mondays at 9am beginning July 15th
***Please call 301-791-3780 or email yourpetsbestfriend@hotmail.com to register***
Basic Good Manners (for dogs 4 months and older) | $150.00
This class is for dog's that are approximately 4 months and older who are attending their first class or as a continuation from their puppy training. Dog's attending this class will learn basic behaviors to assist them in becoming the best well mannered canine citizen they can be. Classes are limited to 6 dogs to help minimize distractions and improve focus. Dog's will be taught with dog friendly methods and learn the foundations for:
- Attention & focus
- Sit
- Down
- Come When Called
- Leave It
- Polite Greetings
- Loose Leash Walking
- Give
- Wait
- Hand Touch
- And More!
Upcoming Classes:
Tuesdays at 6:15pm from June 4th-July 16th (no classes July 9th)
Wednesdays at 5pm from June 26th-July 31st(no classes August 7th)
Mondays at 10:15am from July 15th-August 19th
***Please call 301-791-3780 or email yourpetsbestfriend@hotmail.com to register***
Advanced Training Classes
Beyond Basic Manners (for dogs that have completed the basics) | $140.00
Training is a life long process! Continue learning with your dog while mastering and strengthening the behaviors taught in Level 1 as well as learn new useful good manners behaviors. This class is for successful graduates of our Puppy Kindergarten, Level 1 class or prior approval from the instructor. The class is for 6 weeks and will last approximately 50 minutes each session. We limit the class to about 5-6 lucky pups. Some of the new behaviors and exercises we will cover:
Tuesdays at 6:15pm from August 21-Sept 25th
***Please call 301-791-3780 or email yourpetsbestfriend@hotmail.com to register***
Real Life Manners (For Beyond Manners Graduates) | $140.00
Continue learning with your dog while learning how to better apply what you have learned in your good manners classes to real life. In this class we will practice those good manners behaviors in ways that apply to real life. This class is for successful graduates of our Level 2 Beyond Basic Manners class or prior approval from the instructor. The class is for 6 weeks and will last approximately 50 minutes each session. We limit the class to about 5-6 lucky pups. Some of the exercises we will cover:
Training is a life long process! Continue learning with your dog while mastering and strengthening the behaviors taught in Level 1 as well as learn new useful good manners behaviors. This class is for successful graduates of our Puppy Kindergarten, Level 1 class or prior approval from the instructor. The class is for 6 weeks and will last approximately 50 minutes each session. We limit the class to about 5-6 lucky pups. Some of the new behaviors and exercises we will cover:
- Sit & Down with distractions
- Distance Down
- Relax
- Go To Your Place
- Challenging Leave Its
- Stand
- Wait at the Door
- Touch an object
- And More!
Tuesdays at 6:15pm from August 21-Sept 25th
***Please call 301-791-3780 or email yourpetsbestfriend@hotmail.com to register***
Real Life Manners (For Beyond Manners Graduates) | $140.00
Continue learning with your dog while learning how to better apply what you have learned in your good manners classes to real life. In this class we will practice those good manners behaviors in ways that apply to real life. This class is for successful graduates of our Level 2 Beyond Basic Manners class or prior approval from the instructor. The class is for 6 weeks and will last approximately 50 minutes each session. We limit the class to about 5-6 lucky pups. Some of the exercises we will cover:
- Go to your place while you "eat a snack"
- Wait at the door
- Loose leash walking while passing other dogs, and tempted objects
- Distracted Comes
- Working outdoors
- Polite greetings at the door
- Relaxing at your feet while having a conversation
Its All Fun & Games (Basic Good Manners graduate or above) | $100.00
Want to have fun with your dog while taking your good manners training to the next level? This is the class for you and your pup! Spend fun, quality time together with other like-minded dog owners strengthening and mastering the good manners behaviors while having fun playing games. This class is 4 weeks and approximately 50 minutes a session.
Upcoming Classes:
Wednesdays at 7:30pm from July 17th-August 4th
Mondays at 11:30am from July 29th-August 19th
***Please call 301-791-3780 or email yourpetsbestfriend@hotmail.com to register***
Tricks (Basic Good Manners graduate or above) | $125.00
Want to enjoy quality time with your pup while strengthening you and your dog's training and learning skills? Teach your dog to spin & twirl, weave, say your prayers, roll over, crawl, take a bow and so much more! Your dog will be sure to be the star of your family! This class is also a great option for teams that are wanting to earn a dog trick title or for teams that are volunteers in pet therapy programs. Class are 6 weeks and approximately 50 minutes a session.
Upcoming Classes:
Tuesdays at 7:30pm from July 30th-August 27th
***Please call 301-791-3780 or email yourpetsbestfriend@hotmail.com to register***
Want to have fun with your dog while taking your good manners training to the next level? This is the class for you and your pup! Spend fun, quality time together with other like-minded dog owners strengthening and mastering the good manners behaviors while having fun playing games. This class is 4 weeks and approximately 50 minutes a session.
Upcoming Classes:
Wednesdays at 7:30pm from July 17th-August 4th
Mondays at 11:30am from July 29th-August 19th
***Please call 301-791-3780 or email yourpetsbestfriend@hotmail.com to register***
Tricks (Basic Good Manners graduate or above) | $125.00
Want to enjoy quality time with your pup while strengthening you and your dog's training and learning skills? Teach your dog to spin & twirl, weave, say your prayers, roll over, crawl, take a bow and so much more! Your dog will be sure to be the star of your family! This class is also a great option for teams that are wanting to earn a dog trick title or for teams that are volunteers in pet therapy programs. Class are 6 weeks and approximately 50 minutes a session.
Upcoming Classes:
Tuesdays at 7:30pm from July 30th-August 27th
***Please call 301-791-3780 or email yourpetsbestfriend@hotmail.com to register***
All of our classes will be conveniently held right ofF Interstate 81 at
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