From basic obedience lessons to housebreaking, group dog training classes can help your pup develop lifelong behavior skills that keep your whole family happy. Dog training isn’t just about your canine companion, though. These classes teach you, your spouse, your kids, and anyone else who regularly interacts with your dog how to issue commands so your dog will listen. Build a bond that lasts a lifetime with dog training classes from The Dog Wizard.
Program Details:
- Enrollment from 8 weeks until 5 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 8 weeks to 6 months
- Anyone who wants a lasting positive relationship with their puppy
- Anyone who wants to prevent behavioral problems from forming
Program Details:
- On Leash Training
- Small 5-7 people dog and class setting
- Set class dates and times
What’s Included
- Leash
- Treat Pouch
- 5 group training classes
- Virtual Instruction between classes
- Online homework assignments
- 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
Program Details:
- Must complete Foundation Mini-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
- Virtual Instruction between classes
- Online homework assignments
- 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
The Benefits of Group Dog Training Classes
When your pup is learning in a (mini or small) group, part of the lesson involves learning how to stay focused when there are plenty of distractions nearby. Group classes get your pet used to other dogs, making it easier to maintain control when you’re taking neighborhood walks or playing at the dog park. You and your dog also get a chance to interact with other pet owners and dogs at a similar age or skill level.
Attending a puppy training class surrounds you with other owners who are also dealing with common issues such as housebreaking or chewing. Knowing that you’re all in this together makes it easier to work through the puppy stage and help your pet grow up into a well-behaved dog. To get an idea of what dog training school is like, check out this video of a group class.
Group dog training works great for all canine personalities. Shy dogs get the benefits of socialization with their trusted owner nearby. Outgoing dogs learn to interact with other animals and people in a way that’s safe. During dog and puppy classes, your pet also gets to interact with dogs of different sizes and breeds, ensuring that your canine companion will be ready for any encounter with larger or smaller dogs in the future. If you need more one-on-one interaction with a professional dog trainer, The Dog Wizard also offers private lessons. Some issues, such as separation anxiety and aggression, might be better dealt with on a one-on-one basis.
Teaching Your Dog to Make Better Choices
Our group classes also address behavior modification to help you solve common canine issues, such as excessive barking or leash pulling during walks. Our classes focus on teaching a calmer state-of-mind. Calmer dogs lead to less hyperactivity, and result in more well rounded, polite and less stressed members of the household. The lessons also translate directly to real-world settings, so your pet behaves better when you’re back at home or encountering other neighborhood dogs. Lifetime Support sessions for the adult programs take the real world scenarios to the next level!