Group Classes

Train, socialize, and bond with your dog in structured group classes here at AWS.

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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 and programs for pups of all ages, breeds and abilities.

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Puppy Classes

For puppies 8-19 weeks old at the start of class. If your new puppy will be older than 19 weeks when the class is set to begin, please enroll in Basic Training instead.

Puppy Kindergarten

Puppy Kindergarten focuses on safe socialization, confidence building and positive reinforcement training. Learn how to manage and prevent problem puppy behaviors such as puppy biting and house training. Start building your puppy’s skills in loose leash walking, recall, sit, leave-it and more.

Note: Safe and appropriate play is important for young puppies to experience. Because of this, our in-class playtime will depend on the dynamic of the puppies in each class and is not guaranteed. It is at the trainer’s discretion. Puppies need to have had their first round of shots and a negative fecal sample in order to start the class.

Puppy Kindergarten classes last 45 minutes and run for 4 weeks. For puppies 8-19 weeks old at the start of class.

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Don’t see a session that works with your schedule? We offer Puppy Start Right private lessons.

Beginner Classes

For dogs 5 months and older, Basic Training builds the foundation for all future training.

Basic Training

Basic Training class is the place to start your training journey if you have an adolescent or adult dog. Through positive reinforcement, teams will learn and practice polite behaviors such as sit, down, stay and loose leash walking all while ignoring distractions. Even if your dog knows all the basic cues, there are still many reasons to begin with a Basic Training class. Not only will have a chance to practice around real world distractions, but you will strengthen your relationship with your dog and have fun doing it!

Basic Training classes last 45 minutes and run for 6 weeks. For dogs 5 months and older.

Class Options

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Focus & Fun

Focus & Fun classes are beginner classes for dogs 5 months and older. These classes are all about handler engagement and teaching your dog how to relax, focus, and work in different environments. You will learn fun games and pattern exercises to build the relationship with your dog and soon become the “apple of their eye.” This class can be taken before or after Basic Training.

Class Options

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Intermediate Classes

Continue to build your relationship and have fun with your dog!

After Basic Training

Throughout the year, we offer Intermediate level classes such as Agility, AKC Canine Good Citizen, Conditioning, Scent Work, Rally, Tricks and more. Fun and learning all in one!

Prerequisite: These classes are open to either graduates of AWS Basic Training, an equivalent beginners obedience/manners group class or permission from the instructor.

Intermediate classes are 45 minutes long and run for 4 weeks or 6 weeks. Please take note of the duration when you register.

Class Options

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Seasonal & Special Topic Classes

We offer many other fun and interesting courses for you and your dog!

Seasonal Fun and Specialty Courses

Specialty group classes can be just about anything – from clicker training or reliable recall to puppy preschool or basic training specifically for shy or for reactive dogs. Sometimes we even offer a senior-dog only class. Old dogs CAN learn new tricks!

Seasonal classes include wintertime favorites such as Reindeer Games (December) and Circus Tricks (February). Other seasonal classes pop up from time to time. You don’t want to miss them!

Courses will be labeled as puppy, beginner, or intermediate. Intermediate classes are open to either graduates of AWS Basic Training, an equivalent beginners obedience/manners group class or permission from the instructor.

Class Options

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Questions?

For more information, please contact our Canine Training Team via email or telephone at (207) 985-3244 ext. 111.

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