Group Dog Training Classes: Focus, Manners, and Social Skills Around Distractions

Small-group obedience with real-world practice, led by certified trainers. Meet your local trainer, see dates and prices, and start with a free evaluation.

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Small-Group Classes

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Distraction Training and Socialization

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Lifetime Support Lessons

Benefits of Group Training Classes for Dogs

We work with a community for owners at our group dog training classes. Our expert team of trainers is here for you and your furry companion at every step of the way, helping with impulse control, distraction training and building focus around dogs/people/noise etc.

Booking our group obedience classes will surprise you because we produce faster real-life results that take into account your dog’s character and personality and their ability to interact well with others.

Get in touch with us to talk about our dog socialization classes and we’ll walk you through our handler engagement techniques and help your dog’s progression to an off-leash training class. With small-group dog classes, your canine companion will receive individualized attention and training.

How Our Group Training Works

Our weekly dog group classes entail small-group sessions that take place in indoor training rooms. But that’s not all. We also take your dog on field trips for generalization, based on your local dog trainer’s guidance. Apart from this, we perform progress check-ins.

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Drop Off & Personalized Plan

WHAT HAPPENS

Your dog meets their professional trainer who assesses their needs and tailors a program for them.

WHY IT MATTERS

Ensures training matches your dog’s behavior and your household goals.

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Immersive Daily Training

WHAT HAPPENS

Dogs participate in structured sessions each day, learning commands, manners, and socialization.

WHY IT MATTERS

Builds consistent habits in a focused, expert-led environment.

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Graduation & Owner Guidance

WHAT HAPPENS

Trainers share progress, provide instructions, and return your dog ready for home life.

WHY IT MATTERS

Helps you maintain results and enjoy a well-behaved companion.

Class Levels and Pricing

Start with a free evaluation, meet your local trainer, and view our transparent prices.

Puppy Class

Program Details

  • Enrollment from 10 weeks until 5 months (dog age’s out at 6 months)
  • On leash class
  • Group class setting (the more the merrier)
  • Class dates and times set

What’s Included

  • Leash
  • Treat Pouch
  • Unlimited classes until the puppy ages out @ 6 months

What We Teach

  • Basic Obedience
  • Come
  • Sit
  • Place
  • Loose Leash Walking
  • Down
  • Off
  • Leave It
  • Socialization
  • Housebreaking/Crate Training
  • Tethering/Sit on the Dog
  • Problem Solving such as jumping, play biting, barking etc.
  • Health and Safety
  • Handling
  • Object Socialization/Confidence Building

Perfect For:

  • Any puppy 10 weeks to 5 months old
  • Anyone who wants a lasting positive relationship with their puppy
  • Anyone who wants to prevent behavioral problems from forming

Foundation Class

Program Details

  • On Leash Training
  • 5-7 dogs in class setting
  • Set class dates and times

What’s Included

  • Leash
  • Treat Pouch
  • 5 group training classes
  • Private Facebook Support Group
  • Support Class every week for the life of your dog pending graduation

What We Teach

  • Loose Leash Walking
  • Place
  • Sit
  • Down
  • How to work through distractions
  • How to address moderate behavioral problems: jumping, barking, reactivity, etc.

Perfect For:

  • Anyone who wants a better relationship with their dog
  • Any dog who pulls on the leash
  • Any dog that follows commands part of the time
  • Any dog that has a hard time channeling hyper energy
  • Any dog with mild-moderate reactivity
  • Anyone who can commit to wanting a better life for their dog and can do online assignments

Support Class

  • Weekly class open to all graduates (weather pending)
  • Continued support for the LIFE OF YOUR DOG
  • Our way of saying we are here to help you for the long haul
  • You must maintain your dogs training and be a productive member of class

Freedom Class

Program Details

  • Must complete Foundation Group First
  • Class focuses on teaching OFF leash skills
  • Small group setting 3-5 people and dogs
  • Set class dates and times

What’s Included

  • 6 group training lessons
  • E-Collar *if applicable to your program
  • Private Facebook Support Group
  • Support Class every week for the life of your dog pending graduation

What We Teach

  • Continued reliability for loose leash walking
  • Command Reliability Off Leash: Come, Sit, Place Down, Off
  • Intimate knowledge of your dogs specific needs
  • How to work through distractions
  • How to address moderate behavioral problems: jumping, barking, reactivity, etc.

Perfect For:

  • Anyone who wants off leash reliability and freedom for their dog
  • Any dog who will not come when called
  • Any dog that follows commands part of the time
  • Any dog that has a hard time channeling hyper energy
  • Any dog with mild-moderate reactivity
  • Anyone who has time to practice with their dog daily

Support Class

  • Weekly class open to all graduates (weather pending)
  • Continued support for the LIFE OF YOUR DOG
  • Our way of saying we are here to help you for the long haul
  • You must maintain your dogs training and be a productive member of class

Skills Your Dog Will Practice

We know that taking your dog for a walk can be a challenging experience. That’s why our dog socialization classes are so helpful. Our dog training experts help your dog with multiple behavioral areas, including:

  • Loose-leash walking
  • Reliable recall
  • Stay/place with distractions
  • Impulse control
  • Handler engagement
  • Polite greetings
  • Calm settles in public
  • Distraction training
  • Social skills and generalization.
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Why Choose The Dog Wizard

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Magical Methodologies

All of our trainers use balanced training techniques that are proven to be effective in and out of the classroom.

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Everywhere Dogs Are

With over 100 locations — the majority of them being mobile — we have the ability to bring balanced dog training right to you.

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Trained to Transform

Our knowledgeable trainers complete a rigorous dog training curriculum through The Dog Wizard Academy that teaches them methods that truly work

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A Lifetime of Support

Those who complete our obedience programs have access to indefinite group class training support.

Take The Next Step. Schedule a Free Evaluation

Schedule your free evaluation and let us tailor the right training for your dog’s unique needs.

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Common Behavior Problems We Can Help With

Some of our canine friends come with dog behavioral issues that can feel like a hurdle to overcome. Examples include leash pulling, excessive barking, jumping/mouthing, anxiety in public spaces, over-excitement around dogs/people, and poor recall under distractions. Count on our dog behavior modification classes for mild leash reactivity (group leash reactivity help after an initial evaluation). We equip you with the right owner handling skills to give you greater confidence and peace of mind.

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We guide young pups through crate training, house manners, and early socialization.

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From chewing to leash pulling, we teach better choices through calm, consistent training.

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Build your dog’s confidence with new people, pets, and environments.

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Help your dog feel safe and secure—even when you’re not home.

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Our certified trainers work with dogs showing fear, reactivity, or aggression.

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We help rescues overcome trauma, fear, and adjustment struggles.

Not sure which applies? Explore all the behavior issues we help with 

Real Success Stories From Group Class Grads

Ready to hear it from our lifetime support community? Here are just a few group dog training testimonials from happy owners and their canine friends with a before/after focus. Many share their amazing off-leash reliability class results, ability to come/recall under distractions and multiple socialization wins.

Who Group Classes Are Best For

Our dog obedience training classes are the ideal choice in virtually every situation, which may include cases of:

  • Friendly but unfocused dogs
  • Shy dogs building confidence
  • Owners needing real-world practice
  • Puppies ready for safe socialization

With your local dog trainer’s guidance, you get group leash reactivity help (after an evaluation). Count on our small-group dog classes for a reliable dog training schedule, local experts, and a focus on your dog’s individual needs.

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Why Our Group Training Approach Works

Our balanced dog training includes structured learning, a proven method, and certified dog trainers. Plus, with our lifetime support, your dog is in the best possible hands with us.

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Post-Training Support for Life

We never leave you to do it alone once our group dog training for reactive dogs is over. We also offer board and train follow-up, handoff sessions, and lifetime support.

FAQs

Around 8 weeks, after first vaccination & deworming, in a sanitized, controlled class. We encourage you to continue the vaccines during the course
In general, we offer small groups of five to seven dogs for personal attention. However, sizes vary by location.
We start with a trainer evaluation. Some dogs begin with private work and join groups later.
We offer make-up paths where available, simply ask your trainer for more information.
A 6–8 ft leash, high-value treats, water, and a poop bag.
Yes! Graduates can attend ongoing Support classes to keep their skills sharp.