June 2023
Basic Training: Sunday, June 11 – July 16 @ 9 am
Open to dogs 5 months and older. This 6-week 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 you have a chance to practice around…
Find out more »Puppy Learn and Play: Sunday, June 11 @ 2 pm
Open to puppies 5 months and under. Learn and Play is a series of one-time sessions that tackle the basics of raising a puppy. Each session includes a mix of socialization, obedience training, life skills, play, and fun! Note: Since puppies vary by size and play style and will differ from session to session, for everyone’s safety, playtime is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of the instructor. In this session we will go over the following: Training Skills:…
Find out more »Scent Work Level 3: Wednesday, June 14 – July 5 @ 11 am
Scent Work Level 3 builds on skills learned in Scent Work Level 2. Continue on with added challenges and new scenarios for your dog to use their scent work skills | Instructor: Melissa McCue-McGrath, CPDT-KA *This class is open to graduates of Scent Work Level 2.
Find out more »Puppy Kindergarten: Wednesday, June 14 – July 5 @ 4:30 pm
Step off on the right paw with Puppy Kindergarten, open to 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 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,…
Find out more »Reliable Recall Foundations: Thursday, June 15 – July 6 @ 4:30 pm
One of the biggest struggles dog owners have is getting their dog to come back when called reliably. This 4-week class will cover some of the important do’s and don’ts of teaching your dog to come. You will learn the foundational skills and relationship building you and your dog need to have in place to make “come” more than just another cue. Coming back to you should be undeniably fun and rewarding for your dog. | Instructor: Brenda Horowitz, CPDT-KA *This…
Find out more »Making Focus Fun: Thursday, June 15 – July 6 @ 5:30 pm
Is your dog ignoring you? This class is 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.” | Instructor: Brenda Horowitz, CPDT-KA *This class is open to either graduates of AWS Basic Training, an equivalent obedience/manners group class or permission from the instructor.
Find out more »Scent Work Level 1: Sunday, June 18 – July 9 @ 10 am
Have you ever wondered what your dog "sees" when he or she is sniffing on a blade of grass? Wonder no more - trainer Melissa McCue-McGrath, CPDT-KA will bring a fun, engaging, low-impact activity for you and your dog to enjoy just in time for the holidays. Scent work can be done in small spaces and large fields with equipment you have around your house. Plus, you'll learn amazing facts about how dogs "see" with their noses - they can…
Find out more »Puppy Learn and Play: Sunday, June 18 @ 2 pm
Open to puppies 5 months and under. Learn and Play is a series of one-time sessions that tackle the basics of raising a puppy. Each session includes a mix of socialization, obedience training, life skills, play, and fun! Note: Since puppies vary by size and play style and will differ from session to session, for everyone’s safety, playtime is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of the instructor. In this session we will go over the following: Training Skills:…
Find out more »MIDDAY SPECIAL – Basic Training: Tuesday, June 20 – Aug 1 @ 1:15 pm
Use discount code BTafternoon20 for 20% off this class! Open to dogs 5 months and older. This 6-week 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…
Find out more »MIDDAY SPECIAL – Canine Good Citizen Prep: Tuesday, June 20 – Aug 1 @ 2:15 pm
Use discount code BTafternoon20 for 20% off this class! This six-week builds on skills learned in our Basic Training class. Teams will learn more advanced cues such as heel, and how to take already known skills to the next level. This class also prepares you for the ten-point AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification test. Skills include walking through a crowd, passing another dog on leash, and accepting a friendly stranger. Your last week of class will be spent applying…
Find out more »Puppy Kindergarten: Wednesday, June 21 – July 12 @ 5:30 pm
Step off on the right paw with Puppy Kindergarten, open to 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 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,…
Find out more »Puppy Learn and Play: Sunday, June 25 @ 2 pm
Open to puppies 5 months and under. Learn and Play is a series of one-time sessions that tackle the basics of raising a puppy. Each session includes a mix of socialization, obedience training, life skills, play, and fun! Note: Since puppies vary by size and play style and will differ from session to session, for everyone’s safety, playtime is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of the instructor. In this session we will go over the following: Training Skills:…
Find out more »Scent Work Level 1: Friday, June 30 – July 21 @ 9 am
Have you ever wondered what your dog "sees" when he or she is sniffing on a blade of grass? Wonder no more - trainer Melissa McCue-McGrath, CPDT-KA will bring a fun, engaging, low-impact activity for you and your dog to enjoy just in time for the holidays. Scent work can be done in small spaces and large fields with equipment you have around your house. Plus, you'll learn amazing facts about how dogs "see" with their noses - they can…
Find out more »Basic Training: Friday, June 30 – Aug 4 @ 10 am
Open to dogs 5 months and older. This 6-week 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 you have a chance to practice around…
Find out more »Canine Good Citizen Prep: Friday, June 30 – Aug 4 @ 11 am
This six-week builds on skills learned in our Basic Training class. Teams will learn more advanced cues such as heel, and how to take already known skills to the next level. This class also prepares you for the ten-point AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification test. Skills include walking through a crowd, passing another dog on leash, and accepting a friendly stranger. Your last week of class will be spent applying all our skills to real life situations and practicing…
Find out more »July 2023
Small Breed Basic Training: Monday, July 10 – Aug 14 @ 5:30 pm
Open to dogs 5 months and older and under 25lbs, This 6-week 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 you have a chance…
Find out more »Basic Training: Wednesday, July 12 – Aug 16 @ 10 am
Open to dogs 5 months and older. This 6-week 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 you have a chance to practice around…
Find out more »Basic Training: Wednesday, July 12 – Aug 16 @ 4:30 pm
Open to dogs 5 months and older. This 6-week 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 you have a chance to practice around…
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