Canine Training
Train, socialize and bond with your dog at AWS.
Classes & Programs
Led by an experienced team of certified professional dog trainers, AWS’ Canine Training program offers a variety of exciting and progressive group classes, individualized consultations, programs and social hours.
Whether your puppy is just starting out on their training journey or your adult dog is ready to try more intermediate skills, we have a class for you! If you want some time to socialize your pup, or you’d like a private lesson on a particular behavior or topic, we’re here to help. Most importantly, we welcome pups of all ages, breeds and abilities to participate in our Canine Training program. We have something for everyone!
Thank you for training with AWS!
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Join the Reindeer Games, holiday-themed training classes to keep your pup on Santa’s nice list this holiday season.
Whether your dog is the littlest elf in Santa’s workshop or if they have been pulling the sleigh for years, we have a class for you! Join us for holiday fun this December, only at AWS!
Click on the class titles for more information and to register. Reindeer Games classes sell out fast so don’t delay getting you and your pup signed up!
The Circus is Back in Town
This tail-wagging class comes only once a year!
Join us under the big top for Circus Dog where you and your pup will work together to learn new tricks and skills meant to dazzle and entertain!
Perform our special versions of walking the tightrope, jumping through hoops of fire, and sometimes just plain clowning around. Your ring leader will prepare you through 5 weeks of training for the big show held on week 6. You’ll be amazed at the feats your dog can do!
Canine Training Tips & Tricks Blog
Looking for canine training advice? You’ve come to the right place! The AWS Canine Training Team has made a series of videos and blog posts on a variety of training topics, all related to your dog’s behavior and training. Learn tips to train your dog at home, get ideas on curbing unwanted behaviors, and watch videos on fun “party tricks” you and your dog can use to impress all your friends!
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The Great Game of Tug
Need a training game that your dog will both love and learn from? What about an activity that will tire them out physically and mentally? If so, the great game […]
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Rainy Day Dog Training
Sometimes the weather doesn’t allow us to get out and exercise our dogs as much as we’d like. Sometimes the skies open up and bad weather is predicted for days […]
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Teaching Targeting
Have you ever heard of targeting? This simple but important training technique is a great foundation behavior for your dog to learn. Simply put, targeting is teaching your dog to […]
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They Did It!
You may recall a story we shared a few months back about local teams of dogs training to sniff out the invasive spotted lanternfly. Well, we’re happy to report that […]
Meet Our Certified Trainers
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Roberta Guertin, CPDT-KA
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Laura DesMarais, CPDT-KA
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Brenda Horowitz, CPDT-KA
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Melissa McCue-McGrath
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Kim VanSickle, CPDT-KA
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Karen Casey, CPDT-KA
Canine Trainer
Training Resources
Alliance of Therapy Dogs
Cat to Dog Introductions
Dog to Dog Introductions
Dogs & Babies
How to Curb Puppy Biting & Chewing
Online Dog Training
Puppy Housetraining Guide
Puppy Socialization Tips
Understanding Fearful Dogs
What is a service dog?
What is a therapy dog?
What is an emotional support animal?
Your Dog’s Teen Years
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Questions?
For more information, please contact our Behavior and Canine Training Manager via email or telephone at (207) 985-3244 ext. 111.