Dog Training Group Classes
Welcome to Courteous Canine, where we are committed to providing you with the best dog training and pet care available – and it’s all about positive reinforcement. We believe that all training should strengthen the bond between the dog and their parent. That means, rather than using fear or intimidation to train the dog, we use positive reinforcement, games, and fun! This approach is just as effective, if not more so, than the punishing alternatives, and it builds the trust that is so important in the life of a family pet.
We specialize in aggression, fear related problems, barking, and house training. We work with dogs of any age from puppies to mature adult dogs. Your problem becomes our problem and together we find solutions.
Dog Training Group Classes
Dog Training Group Classes | Description | Register | Start Date |
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AKC Star Puppy Classes | 6 session enroll and go STAR puppy kindergarten. | Register | |
Basic Manners | 6 session enroll and go program for basic manners | Register | |
Intermediate/Advanced Agility | Intermediate/Advanced Agility: 6 weeks intermediate/advanced agility Group Class. | Register | |
Intermediate/Advanced Dock Jumping Practice | One-time 90-minute group practice session | Register | |
Dog Parkour | One time 90-minute group dog parkour class | Register | |
Dog Swimming 101: Puppy Pool Safety | One-time 90-minute Intro to swimming | Register | |
Unruly to Relaxed | One-time 90-minute class to coach you on how to touch and interact with your dog to promote calm behaviors | Register | |
Hero Trick Dog | One time 90-Minute Hero Trick Dog group class | Register | |
Lure Coursing | One time 90-minute group mini fast cat session. | Register | 10/12/2024 10:15am Saturday 11/09/2024 10:15am Saturday |
6-Week Rally O Novice | 6 weeks Rally O Novice | Register | 10/12/2024 11:30am Saturday |
Intro to Fun Scent Games | 6 weeks Intro to Fun Scent Games Group Class | Register | 10/19/2024 1:00pm Saturday |
AKC Canine Good Citizen & Pet Therapy Prep Part I | 8 weeks; requires prerequisite AKC Star Puppy or Basic Manners Class | Register | 10/20/2024 9:30am Sunday |
AKC Canine Good Citizen & Pet Therapy Prep Part 2 | 8 weeks; requires prerequisite AKC Star Puppy or Basic Manners Class | Register | 10/20/2024 10:45am Sunday |
Really Reliable Coming When Called | One-time 90-minute group class of fun games for successful coming when called | Register | 10/26/2024 10:30am Sunday |
Intro to Dock Jumping | One-time 90-minute Intro to Dock Jumping. | Register | 10/26/2024 2:00pm Saturday |
Low Stress Handling for Vet Visits and Grooming | One-time 90-minute class to teach you and your dog to decrease stress and increase fun for vet visits and or grooming visits. | Register | 11/2/2024 2:30pm Saturday |
Intro to Agility – Contacts and Weaves | Intro to Agility – 6 weeks Intro to Agility: Contacts and Weaves Group Class | Register | 11/03/2024 11:00am Sunday |
Rainy Day Indoor Adventures | One-time 90-minute class learning fun games that you and your dog can play on rainy days | Register | 11/9/2024 2:30pm Saturday |
6-Week Dog Camp Sport Sampler | 6 weeks Dog Camp Sport Sampler | Register | 11/10/2024 2:00pm Sunday |
Intro to Agility – Jumps and Tunnels | Intro to Agility – 6 weeks Intro to Agility: Jumps and Tunnels Group Class | Register | 11/17/2024 12:30pm Sunday |
Dock Jumping Dry Land Games | One-time 90-Minute group class makes use of games outside of the pool to teach dogs foundation training for dog dock jumping. It is recommended to take this class multiple times for optimum results. | Register | 12/08/2024 10:00am Sunday |
Intro to Trick Training | 6 weeks of trick training classes; final week is testing for Trick Training Tilting | Register | 1/19/2025 10:30am Sunday |
My Dog has Issues | 6 weeks My Dog has Issues for Reactive Dogs Group Class. Requires private Behavior Consult first. | Register | 1/19/2025 7:00pm Friday |
Dog Lure Coursing
Lure coursing is a humane sport that makes use of a lure—usually a plastic bag, that is pulled by a motor around a course of pulleys. The dogs have a blast! Prior to Lure Coursing please obtain permission from your vet that your dog is healthy and fit enough to play. Lure coursing is a highly intense activity.
Our fearful little rescue is starting to trust people with everything we’ve learned! Alex was very patient with her during individual sessions and makes sure she does not get overwhelmed during group sessions! Highly recommend!
I went for dog training. It was my first class but I was really happy with how it’s run and how she teaches in a group but also helps individually as needed to adjust for each pup. Looking forward to the rest of the classes
Went to the starter jump in a group setting. Great experience ha w went back one on one with now as the trainer. Joe is very enthusiastically about the dogs and it was a general all around good time
RAIN POLICY
For private training and group instruction that is held outdoors, we will make every attempt to contact students at least two hours before if we are canceling class. Classes are held during light rain, if there is lightning classes are cancelled. If you see lightning during your class, please let your instructor know immediately.
If you don’t hear from your instructor, your class will occur as scheduled.
VACCINE POLICY
To participate in class, your dog must have received:
- Distemper/Parvo (core combination)
- Leptospirosis
- Rabies
- Bordetella
- Canine Influenza
If your dog is not eligible for these vaccines, we will also accept a letter of exemption from your veterinarian due to your dog’s age or medical status.