Group Classes

Weekly Puppy/Adolescent Play and Q&A

$25 PER 45 MIN. CLASS. BUY A PACKAGE OF 4, GET 5TH FREE!
Every Monday on the Upper East Side @Bae Tails.
Every Tuesday Downtown @D is for Doggy (6th Ave &16th)

Puppy Play and Q&A is for pups 8-18 weeks old who are not attending daycare or the dog park. The class consists of trainer led playtime with breaks to train and ask questions.

Please note, we require proof of negative fecal sample from your local vet before attending your first class

Adolescent Play and Q&A is for dogs 16 weeks - 10 months ( and under 45 lbs). The class consists of trainer led playtime with breaks to train and ask questions.

We require proof of up to date vaccinations from your local vet before attending your first class.

Class alternates weekly between puppy and adolescent at each location and is held every week except for Holidays.

For very shy dogs over the age of 16 weeks up until any age, we have a 6 week wallflower socialization class.  Please see class description below and sign up online!

Puppy Kindergarten Class

$350 FOR A SIX-WEEK CYCLE

The essential class for all young puppies! In this class you'll learn how to socialize your puppy to become a confident and carefree city canine. We will gently and positively introduce your puppy to potentially scary things, like skateboards, crutches, and city noises. They'll learn important social skills from the other puppies, and we'll cover some foundation obedience cues and basic puppy topics as well.

Pups must be:

• 16 weeks and under to join

• Up to date on current vaccinations

• Proof of a negative fecal sample

• Not attending the dog parks or daycare

Basic For
Young Dogs

$350 FOR A SIX-WEEK CYCLE

This class is for dogs 4 months to 9 months old who need to learn their basic cues ( Sit, Down, Stay, Leave it, Come) and also get a bit of playtime! We also discuss common topics like jumping, mouthing, and basic manners.

Accelerated Basic Obedience Class

$315 FOR A FIVE-WEEK CYCLE

This class is for dogs who have had a jump start on basic obedience training and aims to improve dog’s listening skills in environments filled with distractions. The class will address impulse control exercises, “leave it”, “drop it”, loose leash walking with an introduction to “heel”, recall and stay.

A prerequisite for this class is your dog understanding “sit” and “down” commands. Need long lead (not extendable kind) for recall.

Distracted Dog Class

$345 + TAX FOR A FIVE-WEEK CYCLE

Does your dog know its basic cues but only excels in your living room with treats in your hand? Learn to build their focus around real-life distractions! Also learn how to get them to work without opening the treat bag first!  Excellent for dogs who had difficulty in a basic or puppy K or are unable to listen outdoors! Pre Reqs: Sit, Down, Stay, Leave-it

Loose Leash Walking

$225 FOR A THREE-WEEK CYCLE

In this 3-week course, you and your dog will learn all the tools necessary for successful leash walking in the city! We will cover loose leash walking, teach heel, how to greet appropriately and "leave it" for the inevitable garbage/food on your walk!

Impulse Control

$285 FOR A FOUR-WEEK CYCLE

This Four-week class will cover how to help develop your dog's impulse control, specifically in relation to jumping! We will cover exercises and techniques to address jumping on people and counters/tables. Our goal will be to teach your dog that jumping will not be rewarded, but there are alternative behaviors that can receive rewards! You will need a mat or blanket to work on place work/ relax.

Pre Reqs: Sit, Down, Stay.

Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Preparation + Test Class:

$400 FOR A SIX-WEEK CYCLE

This class preps for and administers the CGC test for your dog.

The CGC class teaches good manners to dogs and responsible dog ownership to their owners. The 10-step Canine Good Citizen test is a non-competitive test for all dogs, including purebreds and mixed breeds. The CGC award is a prerequisite for many therapy dog groups. Some homeowner’s insurance companies are encouraging CGC testing, and an increasing number of apartments and condos require that resident dogs pass the CGC test.

Dogs must be older than 16 weeks and must know basic Sit and Down commands.

For more information on Canine Good Citizen testing visit, http://www.akc.org/cgc-pledge

Wallflower/Shy Dog Class

$375 FOR A SIX-WEEK CYCLE

The Wallflower class is a socialization class for small adult dogs who are shy around other dogs and need to learn how to play and build confidence. We also focus on wheels ( i.e. skateboard, scooter, bikes, etc.), canes, crutches, handling, new people, general distracting sounds, and children.

Private session and permission required before entry into class.

Tricks Class

$375 FOR A SIX-WEEK CYCLE

This fun and challenging 6 week course covers crowd pleasers like "spin," "high five," "dance," "rollover" and jumping through hoops. You and your dog can enjoy inventing flashy tricks after you master show business training techniques such as luring and free shaping. Trick training is a great way for both you and your dog to hone your training skills, and build your relationship. And impress your friends! Your dog must already know 'Sit' and 'Down' commands in order to register to take the class.

Off Leash and Learn

$375 FOR A SIX-WEEK CYCLE

This class is designed for dogs who play nicely with other dogs but need extra help learning to listen when they are otherwise occupied with play.  This class will brush up on recall and other cues around dogs on and off leash. This is Ideal for dogs 5months to two years old with a basic or intermediate training background but exceptions can be made. Dogs of extreme sizes (tiny or huge!) may have to be held or leashed at times depending on the makeup of the class.

All dogs must be:

• Friendly with other dogs and people

• Play nicely off leash

• Have no bite history

• No Signs of resource guarding (good with other dogs being near their food, toys, owners, etc.)

• Have basic obedience cues such as: Sit, Down, Stay, Come commands. (Leave it would also be ideal but not mandatory)

Your dog must possess a solid Sit/Down/Stay/Leave-it commands. This class is great for dog(s) who have completed our Basic Obedience Class.

Mind Your Manners!    

$375 FOR A SIX-WEEK CYCLE

Does your dog become too excitable, overstimulated or frustrated in situations with higher levels of distraction? In this class you will learn how to recognize your dog’s threshold and implement methods to help then harness their impulses to make positive choices. Dogs will work on down-settle, attention cues and exercises to build calmness around distractions and how to disengage from them. They will also improve their walking skills as well as learn heel, evasive maneuvers and anti-jumping exercises.

Prerequisite: Sit, Down, Stay, and Leave-it commands. Recommended for dogs who have completed the Basic Obedience Class and/or Intermediate Obedience.

Circus Pups & Play : A socialization class with fun training breaks!

$300 FOR A FOUR-WEEK CYCLE

SO FUN, YOU CAN TAKE IT TWICE! $275 for second go 'round

Circus pups class is for young dogs from 4months - 2 years old who are friendly off leash with people and other dogs and under 40 lbs.

Class includes an intro to agility equipment, basic fun party tricks, and off leash playtime!

Class is for FUN, socialization, and mental stimulation.

 Pre reqs: Sit and Down. Friendly off leash with people and other dogs

Difficult Dog Class

$425 FOR A SIX-WEEK CYCLE

Difficult Dog Class course is open to all dogs whose behavior problems prevent them from attending a regular group training class. This class is most effective as part of a treatment and management program for reactivity to people or dogs. This class provides a supervised setting for desensitization and counterconditioning sessions. The class also covers installing useful behaviors such as "leave it" and "watch me"on cue in the presence of the stimulus that causes reactivity.

Students develop advanced handling and management skills and learn how to use the clicker as a tool in treating dog behavior problems. Students learn how to shape relaxation in their tense dogs. Each dog must have a behavior evaluation and training session prior to beginning the class.  

Canine Overachievers Class

$375 FOR A SIX-WEEK CYCLE

Have you completed our Basic and Intermediate Obedience Class and find yourself wanting to learn more? Do you enjoy spending time with your dog and training them to do new things? Then this is the class for you! Learn how to get your dog to come away from other dogs or toys when called! Learn how to get your dog to do a precision down when you call out as they run back to you! Teach your dog to heel on leash past distractions like other dogs or FOOD! And best of all, play fun games testing your dog's reliability against your classmates!

Prerequisite to register: All dogs must possess basic Down, Stay, Leave it, and other basic recall commands.

Advanced Walking

$185 an outdoor 3 week cycle

This class is geared towards fine-tuning for pups that have already gotten pretty good at their leash walking skills in “easy” environments. Take your training to the next level by learning how to help them work through more distractions and refine their leash walking for a pleasant walking experience together! 

Prerequisites: Basic obedience class or comparable level of training; should know look, touch, sit, down, stay, leave it, and come.  No dog or human aggression.

Scentwork

$225 for a 3 week cycle

If you’re looking for something to do with your pup to help tire them out and engage them mentally during bouts of poor weather, try scent work! Teaching dogs to use their noses to sniff things out is highly rewarding for them and a great confidence-booster. Perfect for shy dogs, or dogs that just need a new hobby at home. 

Prerequisites: Relaxed or neutral in the company of other dogs on leash. 

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