Puppies

ages 2- 6 months

Puppy Kindergarten

  • Cost: $145

  • 6-week session

Equivalent to our Let’s Get Started Class, but specifically for puppies

Puppy Kindergarten is designed to get dog owners and their puppies started off on the right paw.

With focus on Socialization, Training, Activity and Responsibility your puppy will build self-confidence

and begin to establish good manners. Skills introduced in this class, are sit, down, drop it, loose leash

walking, come and go to mat. Off-leash play time is included in this class. At the completion of this

course, you’ll be eligible to test and enroll for the **AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy award and receive the AKC

S.T.A.R. Puppy package.

*Or by instructor permission based on age, size and temperament.

**The Puppy S.T.A.R. test will be conducted during the last class of the session. A $10 fee may apply.

Upcoming Classes

  • Instructor: Melinda K. CPDT-KA

  • Class Dates: Mondays 10/20, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1 – No Class 10/27

  • Time: 5:15pm - 6:15pm

  • Instructor: Laura B.

  • Class Dates: Sundays 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 12/7, 12/14 - No Class 11/30

  • Time: 9:00am – 10:00am

  • Instructor: Melinda K. CPDT-KA

  • Class Dates: Mondays 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22

  • Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Obedience & Manners

Beginner thru Advanced, and classes focused on a specific

behavior issue. All Ages Welcome.

Let’s Get Started - Beginner Basics

  • Cost: $145

  • 6-week session

Equivalent to our Puppy Kindergarten class, but no off-leash playtime. Dogs can be any age.

Let’s Get Started – Beginner Basics is designed for dogs of any age with no prior formal training and is the adult equivalent of our Puppy Kindergarten course. It’s the first step to help you and your dog build a bond of trust and companionship while getting started on everyday manners. Skills introduced in this class, are sit, down, drop it, loose leash walking, come and go to mat.

Upcoming Classes

  • Instructor: Pamela G.

  • Class Dates: Saturdays 10/25, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6 – No Class 11/1

  • Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm

Level 2 - Building on Basics

  • Cost: $145

  • 6-week session

Level 2 – Building on Basics is the next step after completing Puppy Kindergarten or Beginner Basics building proficiency

while introducing additional skills to continue your dog on the road of being a well-mannered family member. Skills

introduced, are heeling, leave it, stand and stay.

Prerequisite: Puppy Kindergarten, Let’s Get Started Beginners Basics or Instructor’s Permission

Upcoming Classes

  • Instructor: Melinda K. CPDT-KA

  • Class Dates: Saturdays 10/11, 10/18, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22 – No Class 10/25

  • Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm

  • Instructor: Melinda K. CPDT-KA

  • Class Dates: Wednesdays 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26

  • Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm

  • Instructor: Laura B.

  • Class Dates: Sundays 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 12/7, 12/14 - No Class 11/30

  • Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm

  • Instructor: Pamela G

  • Class Dates: Saturdays 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13

  • Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Level 3 - Advanced Learning

  • Cost: $145

  • 6-week session

Level 3 – Advanced Learning, CGC & Therapy Dog Prep allows you and your dog to continue to build on everyday skills with increased distractions. We focus on more advanced techniques preparing your dog to be well mannered both at home and in the community. At the end of the five weeks your dog will be eligible to test for and register with the AKC for the Canine Good Citizen certificate.

Prerequisite: Level 2-Building on Basics or Instructor’s Permission

Upcoming Classes

  • Instructor: Melinda K. CPDT-KA

  • Class Dates: Mondays 10/20, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1 – No Class 10/27

  • Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm

  • Instructor: Laura B.

  • Class Dates: Sundays 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 12/7, 12/14 - No Class 11/30

  • Time: 10:15am – 11:15am

  • Instructor: Melinda K. CPDT-KA

  • Class Dates: Saturdays 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27, 1/3/2026

  • Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm

Reactive Rover

  • Cost: $130

  • 5-week session

Reactive Rover – Does your dog bark, lunge or get out of control when he sees other dogs, bikes, people or cars? This five-week class will help you get a handle on your dog’s behavior. The first week is for people only as you learn why your dog

behaves the way he does and how you can help him be more calm, cool and collected. The remaining four classes your dog will join you to work on the exercises that you can use in the real world to help manage and modify your dog’s behavior.

Upcoming Classes

  • Instructor: Melinda K. CPDT-KA

  • Class Dates: Mondays 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 11/3, 11/10 – No Class 10/27

  • Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm

  • Instructor: Melinda K. CPDT-KA

  • Class Dates: Saturdays 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6

  • Time: 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Come When Called

  • Cost: $85

  • 3-week session

Come When Called – Does your dog have selective hearing? In this 3-week workshop we will be working solely on recalls taught through a variety of fun and motivating techniques and games. *This class is not recommended for dogs that have anxiety toward unfamiliar dogs or people.

Upcoming Classes

  • There are no available dates at this time.

Four on the Floor

  • Cost: $110

  • 4-week session

Four on the Floor – Is your dog as bouncy as a pogo stick jumping on family, friends and furniture? This four-week class will help you understand why your dog performs this unwanted behavior and how to teach your dog that having all four feet on the floor is a better way to go.

Upcoming Classes

  • There are no available dates at this time.

Leash Manners

  • Cost: $110

  • 4-week session

Leash Manners is a 4-week course designed to teach you and your dog the skills to remain polite on the leash throughout varying distractions. Whether you’re a new beginner or need to brush up your skills Leash Manners is the place to start.

Upcoming Classes

  • There are no available dates at this time.

Specialty

Specialty Classes that focus on specific skills or dog related sports

Advanced Scent Work Run Thru

For experienced scent work dogs currently trained on Birch, Anise, Clove, and Cypress scents. This Run Thru varies week by week, working the dogs on various skills for Interior, Exterior, Container, and Buried. All searches take place at All About Dogs and/or nearby facilities. Students are encouraged to suggest what they would like to practice in addition to planne activities.

Prerequisite: Scent work advanced class or permission from the instructor.

Upcoming Classes

Drop-in Class - all ages welcome - Scent work experience, recognition of odor required

  • There are no available dates at this time.

Agility Fun & Tunnels

Prerequisite: Prior agility/ My K9 Can experience. Mini course of low jumps, tunnels and a mini a-frame! Perfect for budding agility dogs with some experience under their belt.

Upcoming Classes

  • Fridays 12:00pm - 1:00pm

  • 10/17, 10/31

  • 11/14, 12/12

Fun with Fitness

All Ages Welcome

  • Fun and positive approach to fitness.

  • Focus on confidence, body awareness, core strength, range of motion and flexibility.

  • Great for mental and physical enrichment and wellbeing.

As with any exercise program it can take time to see results. Individual dogs that lack confidence may need extra patience when being introduced to new props and surfaces.

Upcoming Classes

1 hour session - all ages welcome

  • Saturdays 1:30pm - 2:30pm

  • 10/4, 10/11, 10/18

  • 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6

  • Tuesdays 5:15pm - 6:15pm

  • 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28

  • 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2

Rally Intermediate and Above Run Thru

A step above Novice/Beginner Rally, this run thru will be for those training or competing at the Intermediate level or above. Handlers are encouraged to request what signs and skills they need to work on so they can be placed within the course. Dogs may perform the course off leash at the instructor's discretion and must be under their handlers control at all times.

Upcoming Classes

1 hour session - all ages welcome - Rally experience preferred or by instructor permission

  • Tuesdays, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

  • 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28

  • 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2

Obedience Brush Up

  • Designed for dogs that have advanced through all levels of our obedience classes.

  • Practice and refresh your skills.

  • Skills include improving heeling, stays, sits, downs, coming when called, and polite greetings.

Upcoming Classes

  • There are no available dates at this time.

Scent Work Advanced

  • Cost: $145

  • 6-week session

A continuation of our Scent Work for Beginners class, dogs and handlers will learn to search for multiple hides of various

AKC scents, elevated hides, inaccessible hides, container searches, scent submerged in water, and more. Some of these

classes will be held off site from All About Dogs and may be outdoors. Only dogs that have graduated from Scent Work for

Beginners or have instructor permission can take this class.

Upcoming Classes

All ages welcome - Scent work experience, recognition of odor required

  • Instructor: Laura B.

  • Class Dates: Fridays 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12 - No Class 11/28

  • Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm

CGC & Therapy Dog Test

The Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test is a comprehensive evaluation that assesses a dog's behavior and obedience skills in

various real-life situations. It is designed to promote responsible dog ownership and well-mannered dogs in the community.

The test includes exercises such as accepting a friendly stranger, walking on a loose leash, and staying calm during

distractions. Dogs who pass the test are awarded a Canine Good Citizen certificate from the American Kennel Club, which

can be a valuable credential for therapy dog work, certain housing situations, and other activities that require well-behaved

dogs.

The CGC Test is included in our Level 3 - Advanced Learning class. If you would like to take the test independently of the class, please contact the Evaluator associated with the date of the test that you are interested in for availability.

Upcoming Tests

  • Monday, 10/13 @ 5:15pm - 6:15pm

  • Sunday, 10/19 @ 9:00am - 10:00am

  • Monday, 12/1 @ 6:30pm - 7:30pm

  • Sunday, 12/14 @ 10:15am - 11:15am

  • Monday, 1/3/2026 @ 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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