Group Classes

Positive Training in a Group Setting.

SPRING CLASS REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Puppy Kindergarten - waitlist forming. Email trainer@sandypawsdogtraining.com to be added.

Teenage Manners Class (outside) - begins Saturday, October 21st at 9am - 10am. 5 weeks + 1 Online Zoom class. To register: https://sandypaws.as.me/TeenageManners
This Manners class is perfect for dogs 6 months and up. In addition to manners training, there will be a focus on teaching calm and attention as well as basic and intermediate manners skills. 5-week class + 1 Zoom class meeting prior to the start of class. Class will meet outside (weather permitting) and is not for dogs who excessively bark around other dogs (we would be happy to work with you on this one-on-one). Class size kept small.

Pup-Agility Class (outside) - begins Monday, September 25th at 5:30pm - 6:30pm. 4 weeks. Held at my house in North Madison. To register: https://sandypaws.as.me/PupAgility
Open to dogs of all ages. Have fun with your dog by conquering some obstacles. This class is for fun and bonding, and allows students to continue to work with their dogs around other dogs and people. Note: this class is not a preparatory class for competition agility. Held outside at Branford Veterinary Hospital.

Canine Good Citizen Prep Class - begins Sunday, Oct 1st at 9am-10am. 5 weeks.
Link to register: https://sandypaws.as.me/CGCprep
CGC Prep class is for dogs 6+ months of age who have graduated from at least two Sandy Paws manners classes (or the equivalent) and are ready to prepare to be evaluated for the Canine Good Citizen test. Dogs should have a solid foundation in loose leash walking, coming when called, stay and good greeting behaviors with dogs and people. Evaluation can be added on after the final class for $10, by a certified CGC evaluator.

For Puppies

Puppy Kindergarten

Our puppy class is designed to help you raise a confident, well-mannered dog and to prevent many problem behaviors before they start. Here are some highlights of our puppy classes and how we stand apart:

Learn to teach your puppy important skills like sit and down, how to walk politely on leash, and to come when called (every time)!
We’ll help you with house training, how to handle puppy biting, jumping, chewing and more!
Socialization done RIGHT! Your puppy will leave class with confidence (we organize puppy play sessions to be sure that no puppy gets overwhelmed and reverts to defensive behavior).

$249.00

6 weeks, 1 hour each week

For puppies: 10 weeks – 20 weeks

Other notes:

Kids welcome!
Positive reward training ONLY
EXTRA BONUS: detailed weekly class recap sent to you
SMALL classes (capped at 5)

Puppy Grade School

Now that your puppy has graduated from Puppy I, it’s time to take their training up a notch! We’ll work on the following skills:

Introduction of stay and wait
Take loose leash walking and a reliable recall to the next level
Learn and reinforce impulse control and leave it
Class will include off-leash play time for puppies when possible
Includes detailed homework assignments, sent weekly; as well as addition to our closed Facebook group for Sandy Paws clients

$235.00

5 weeks, 1 hour each week

For graduates of Puppy I or Private Puppy Training

Upcoming Start Dates: Contact us for upcoming start dates.

Pup-agility

It’s time to have some fun with your puppy. Let’s introduce your puppy to obstacles used in agility training!

Learn to navigate obstacles
Class is both fun and great exercise!
Practice foundational behaviors like sit, down and stay

Adult dogs who are looking for some fun are also welcome.

$188.00

4 weeks, 1 hour each week

For dogs 6+ months.

Upcoming Start Dates:

For Dogs 6+ Months

Basic Manners

Join this family dog class to get started with training or practice around distractions!

The basic skills that all dogs should know – sit, down, stay, leave it, come when called, and leash walking
Learn how to address behaviors like jumping, barking, nipping, chewing, etc.
We’ll cover important topics like: dog body language; proper use of harnesses/head halters; etc.
Includes detailed homework assignments, sent weekly; as well as addition to our closed Facebook group for Sandy Paws clients

$249.00

6 weeks, 1 hour each week

For dogs 6+ months

Best for: newly adopted dogs over 5 months, puppy grads, teen dogs that are not “wild childs” and adult dogs that need a refresher.

Upcoming Start Dates:

Intermediate Manners

Let’s take our dog’s skills to the next level! We will work on:

holding a stay even when you walk away,
leaving food dropped on the floor,
coming when called from distractions, and
polite leash walking around other dogs
Includes detailed homework assignments, sent weekly; as well as addition to our closed Facebook group for Sandy Paws clients

Best for: graduates of Basic Manners or the equivalent

5 weeks, 1 hour each week

Upcoming Start Dates:

Advanced Manners

Dogs and owners will learn and practice the following skills:

to pass other dogs on leash without pulling,
to heel with owner around a short course,
to sit and stay for petting by a stranger, as well as allow grooming,
to perform 20 ft. stays, and
to be calm around a variety of distractions and walk through a crowd.

Prerequisites: Mastery of Basic and Intermediate Manners levels.

5 weeks, 1 hour each week

For dogs 6+ months

Upcoming Start Dates:

Tricks Class!

This class is a great continuing education class for dogs and puppies alike. Take multiple times as every class will be different! Dog trick training classes are a fantastic way to have more fun and build a stronger relationship with your dog. We are introducing this course for the first time in Spring 2020, but if it takes off, we’ll be able to offer various levels.

Our tricks classes also encompass many doggie dance moves like weaving through your legs, walking backward and spinning in circles.

Best for: dogs who have successfully completed Puppy and Intermediate Puppy or Basic Manners class.

$182 + tax

4 weeks, 1 hour each week

For dogs 6+ months

Upcoming Start Dates:

Wild Child! Taming Your Teenage Dog

Adolescence can be a rough time in your dog’s life and in yours. Join us with your wild child to work on focus and calm. Class will focus on:

Better listening skills (oh, you were calling MY name?)
Impulse control exercises (jumping on visitors is not what you want?)
Calm behaviors (you want me to lay down instead of barking?)
Other “teen dog” issues will be addressed as well
Includes detailed homework assignments, sent weekly; as well as addition to our closed Facebook group for Sandy Paws clients

Best for: rambunctious adolescent dogs (6 – 18 months)

$275 + tax

5 weeks, 1 hour each week

For dogs 6 – 18 months

Upcoming Start Dates:

Please send us an email if you are interested in attending a class. We do not allow for class registration before first connecting with our trainer. Thank you!

Group classes are not suitable for dogs who growl, lunge or bark excessively at other people or dogs. If you are experiencing this behavior, please contact us to discuss other training options.