Group Class Training

For puppies 8-18 weeks of age.

 Early intervention focused on early socialization and behavior is the key to a happy lifelong relationship with your dog. . It’s important that your puppy learns to be comfortable in strange settings and situations and to adapt to the world around him and feel at ease with other dogs and people.

For dogs 4 1/2 months and older.

Want a well mannered dog who listens, doesn’t jump on guests, or drag you around?  We can teach how to get control so you enjoy living with your dog.

We’ll train the following core behaviors:

 Sit, Down, Place, Come, Stay, Walk on a Loose Leash, and Leave It.

You graduated from Basic Manners Obedience. Now let’s cement prior skills and teach new exercises. Prep class for AKC Canine Good Citizen Test.

Skills taught: Heeling, Off-leash heeling, Distance sits, Distance downs, Come with greater distance and distractions, 

This class is designed to take your training to the next level! You must have already completed our beginner skills class and intermediate skills class (or done equivalent training elsewhere). In this class we’ll work on increasing the level of difficulty for place, heel, and stays and working around real life distractions. Some classes will be held at the facility and some will be held at public locations.

Why teach tricks and agility? Not just because they are fun! These activities can be a valuable learning experience for you and your dog. They help you teach your dog to think and solve problems with you as a team, help you perfect your timing, and engage your dog’s interest in fun activities. Earn an AKC Trick Dog Title.

Having your dog run to you when you call is one of the most satisfying aspects of your relationship with your dog. The focus of this class is building a reliable recall even in the face of distraction. You will learn to prompt, reinforce and save recalls in challenging situations.  

 Build your dog’s ability to relax, focus, and work reliably in either stimulating or stressful situations using training games that increase attention, reduce the power of stressors and the pull of distractions while you and your dog have fun in a friendly, safe, and supportive environment.  With an emphasis on handler focus and impulse control in the presence of common distractions, this class is a must  for any handler of a young, easily distracted, impulsive or i

secure dog.  

Rally is an interesting test of obedience skills where you and your dog navigate a course of signage at your own pace–think of it as an obstacle course with directions. You interpret and properly navigate the signs, while your dog learns to follow your lead.   Rally is a fun intro to the world of competition and a great way to sharpen your dog's loose leash walking skills.

Looking for play and socialization opportunities for your puppy? Then join us for our monthly Puppy Socials!

At One Smart Dog our goal is to build confident puppies. We can help set your pup up for success with a strong foundation and proper socialization in a safe, supervised environment!

Public Pooches group dog class, is designed to build confidence, enhance obedience, and strengthen the bond between you and your furry friend in real-world settings!  We take training out of the classroom and into the community! Learn to navigate parks, sidewalks, and pet-friendly establishments with ease.

This webinar, led by a professional dog trainer, offers guidance and strategies for owners of reactive dogs. It likely covers understanding the underlying causes of reactivity (fear, anxiety), identifying triggers, and implementing practical training techniques. Expect to learn about management strategies to avoid triggering situations, positive reinforcement methods to change your dog's emotional response, and possibly how to create a safer and more predictable environment for your dog. The trainer will likely emphasize building confidence and a stronger relationship with your reactive dog.