Our Semi-Private Dog Training Classes are held in our 2,000+ SF training center with 3-5 pups
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Puppy Training Classes
Puppy Socialization Class
$215. This five week puppy socialization class focuses on all things socialization! Learn how to properly introduce your puppy to sights and sounds, build confidence, prepare for grooming and vet visits with cooperative care practices, and more! Tuition includes two FREE Puppy Play Groups held Saturdays at 4pm. This class is appropriate for puppies up to 6 months old. Pre-register and complete our Modern Dog 101 orientation course on Thinkific before class begins. Class runs for five consecutive weeks.
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This class will guide you through your puppy’s critical socialization period to prepare them for the life they will be living with you. Socialization means creating positive associations with the things your puppy will be encountering in daily life. This class will help you prevent fear from developing and help your puppy adjust to life in our modern world.
Each session will include socialization topics and enrichment to help develop appropriate social skills.
What is covered in each lesson:
Settled Puppy
Focus: Coping skills, our world is a novel and distracting place for even the most confident pups
Confident Puppy
Focus: Building confidence in various environments
Cooperative Puppy
Focus: low stress vet visits and grooming (cooperative care)
Fearless Puppy
Focus: Create positive associations with “scary” environmental noises and sights like fireworks, vacuums, dogs barking, thunderstorms, wind, trucks, doorbells, knocking etc. as well as with novel objects like brooms, flags, wheelchairs, large objects
Polite Puppy
Focus: Learn how to navigate distracting environments
Beginner Class
$215. This five week puppy training class focuses on all things every puppy and guardian needs to have a great start together. We cover basic manners and include preparation for, and administration of, the AKC STAR Puppy Test. Appropriate for puppies 4 months to 1 year old. Pre-register and complete our Modern Dog 101 orientation course on Thinkific before class begins. Class runs for five consecutive weeks.
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This class includes preparation for, and administration of, the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy test. STAR stands for Socialization, Training, Activity and a Responsible owner. We will cover training foundations and teach skills like sit and down, as well as prepare your pup for real-life scenarios like trips to the vet or groomer. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy prepares pups to move on to Canine Good Citizen training. This AKC program aims to set up both dogs and their owners for a successful training journey.
Take a look at the cues and skills you will learn in class:
Name Recognition
Body Language
Sit
Down
Release Cue
Leash Skills
Resource Guarding Prevention
Come when called
Supervised Separation
Equipment Desensitization
How to navigate vet and groomer trips
Puppy Play Group
$45 (3 pack). This 30 minute Puppy Play Group is designed for pro-social puppies under 6 months old. Your first play Group will be an evaluation for $15, following sessions must be purchased in packages of 3. This play group does not include behavior modification for fearful, aggressive or reactive pups. All forms of behavior modification MUST be addressed in Private Lessons with our Family Dog Mediation Package. Pre-Registration REQUIRED; Saturdays at 4pm.
Adult Dog Training Classes
Walk This Way Class
$215. This five week dog training class covers the fundamentals of helping your adolescent or adult pup navigate their environment appropriately on leash. Appropriate for non-aggressive pups over 6 months. Pre-register and complete our Modern Dog 101 orientation course on Thinkific before class begins. Class runs for five consecutive weeks.
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This semi-private class will give you the tools and knowledge to navigate adventures while out and about with your pup. This class is aimed to maximize fun while minimizing frustration for both dog and human so you can enjoy time outside with your furry friend. We will cover loose leash walking skills, how to navigate distractions, how to greet people politely, and place.
Some cues and skills you will learn in class:
Place & Release Cue
Polite Greeting / No Jumping
Name Recognition
Leash Skills - The Basics
Leash Skills - Turns & Stops
Leash Skills - Around Distractions
Reactivity Prevention
Focus Exercises
Basic Manners Class
$215. This five week dog training class focuses on all the basics your adolescent or adult pup needs to live a safe, happy and healthy life within your modern household and when visiting the groomer or vet. This class will include counter surfing, polite greetings, coping skills, cooperative vet and grooming care, clicker training, basic cues and more! Appropriate for pups over 6 months. Pre-register and complete our Modern Dog 101 orientation course on Thinkific before class begins. Class runs for five consecutive weeks.
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Does your dog go crazy when guests arrive? Steal food from the counters?
This class covers all of this and more! Learn how to teach your pup to settle, stop counter surfing in the kitchen, successfully call your dog to come and more!
Take a look at some of what is covered in this dog training class:
Clicker Training
Name Recognition
Leave it
Drop it
Stay
Counter Surfing / Off
Hand Target / Touch
Release Cue
Polite Greetings
Promoting Calmness
Enrichment Activities
Resource Guarding Prevention
Intro to Cooperative Care
Resource Guarding Prevention
Equipment
Body Language
Canine Good Citizen Class
$255. This five week dog training class covers preparation for the American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Exam. Pre-register and complete our Modern Dog 101 orientation course on Thinkific before class begins. Class runs for five consecutive weeks.
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Unleash Your Dog's Potential with Our Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Prep Course!
Are you ready to transform your furry friend into a well-mannered, responsible, and certified Canine Good Citizen? Look no further! Introducing our 5-week Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Prep Course, where you and your beloved pup can embark on an exciting journey towards earning the prestigious AKC title and certification.
What is the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Certification?
The CGC certification, recognized by the American Kennel Club, is a testament to your dog's impeccable manners and your exceptional ownership skills. It's the ideal progression for dogs who have mastered the basics of training or have undergone formal dog training. This certification is not only a stepping stone for aspiring therapy dogs but also opens the door to the captivating realm of dog sports!
Why Choose Our CGC Prep Course?
Tailored for Success: Crafted for non-aggressive, non-reactive dogs of all ages, our course ensures a safe and comfortable environment for every pup. Our small class size of 3-5 pups ensures time for individualized practice and instruction.
Comprehensive Learning: Over five enriching weeks, you'll delve into the ins and outs of the CGC exam, covering essential skills and behaviors that set the foundation for your pup's success.
Modern Dog 101 Orientation: As a bonus, we provide access to our exclusive Modern Dog 101 orientation course on Thinkific. Get a head start on the journey before the main course begins!
Schedule that Fits: Our classes run conveniently on Fridays at 7pm for five consecutive weeks. We understand your busy schedule, and we're here to make training enjoyable and accessible.
Certified Excellence: Our trainers are seasoned experts with a passion for transforming dogs into model citizens. With the guidance of trainer Amanda Cassidy AS ABCDT FFCP (Associate in Applied Animal Behavior, Animal Behavior College Certified Trainer, Fear Free Certified Professional, AKC Certified CGC and STAR Puppy Evaluator) you and your pup will thrive.
Investment in Excellence: At just $255, this investment in your dog's future is priceless. The skills your pup will acquire extend far beyond the training room.
Important Note: Please be aware that the CGC test itself is not included in the class fee
Reactive Rover Class
$255. This five week dog training class is designed for pups that bark, lunge, pull or simply get too excited around other dogs, people or other stimuli. If you have a non-aggressive reactive dog this class is for you! This class will empower guardians with strategies to effectively meet their reactive pup’s needs and become the best partner for their pup. Pre-register and complete our Modern Dog 101 orientation course on Thinkific before class begins. Class runs for five consecutive weeks; first class is HUMANS ONLY, no pups please!
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In this class guardian will learn how to:
Understand reactivity- explore the science of reactivity and learn the truth about your pup’s reactive behaviors
Become your pup’s voice- learn how to advocate for your pup
Retrain your pup’s brain- bring those “big feelings” back to neutral
Learn skills, pattern games and exercises that get results in real-life scenarios.
Prerequisites: dogs over 6 months, no bite history, must wear y-shaped body harness, martingale collar and 6 ft leash
Class will be taught by Modern Dog Trainer Amanda Cassidy AS ABCDT FFCP; Associate in Applied Animal Behavior, Animal Behavior College Certified Trainer, Fear Free Certified Professional, AKC Certified CGC and STAR Puppy Evaluator
To enroll, book your FREE Meet & Treat
Dog Training Classes for Any Age
Modern Dog 101
$55. This virtual Thinkific course covers all the basics! You'll learn about our science-based training methods, how dogs learn, equipment recommendations, how to prevent and address common unwanted behaviors like nipping, jumping and barking, and more! You will also learn Modern Dog’s signature Three Steps to Training. Workshop is offered virtually via Thinkific.
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Topics Include:
Learning Theory
Modern Dog’s 3 Steps to “Training”
How to Handle Unwanted Behaviors
General Information
Equipment Recommendations
Socialization
Nipping
Jumping
Barking
Cooperative Care Class
$255. This five week dog training class focuses on helping your pup become an active and willing participant in procedures such as vet care, grooming and body handling through interactive pattern games, desensitization, counterconditioning and relationship building. Make grooming and vet visits less stressful for your pup, your groomer, vet and yourself! Class is taught by Fear Free Certified Professional (FFCP) Amanda Cassidy. Amanda specializes in cooperative care practices for husbandry procedures whether at home, during vet visits or at the groomer. Appropriate for pups of any age. Pre-register and complete our Modern Dog 101 orientation course on Thinkific before class begins. Class runs for five consecutive weeks.
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Some of the topics covered in class include:
Choice Training
Start Button Behaviors
Muzzle Conditioning
Chin Rest
Desensitization and Counterconditioning
Scratch Board Training
Working with/on table for both groomer and vet visits
Stand for exam / grooming