Group Classes
For those beginning or those continuing...
Quick Links to Classes:
- Good Manners level I: basic training in a group environment, open to dogs of all ages
- Curbing Adolescence: continued training specific for dogs in their “teenage phase” (6 months – 3 years)
- Good Manners Level II: continued training; must have completed level I (dogs of all ages)
Note: if your dog is under 16 weeks of age, we recommend joining our Puppy Kindergarten group class first. Please view our puppy kindergarten page here to sign up!
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Good Manners I is a basic introduction to training class, offered in a group environment with other dogs and their owners. If you have not yet taken a group class with us before, this is where you’ll want to start. This class is for those continuing on from Puppy Kindergarten (open enrollment) or those who are just starting! In this 7 week class, we cover:
- attention around distractions
- loose leash walking
- come when called
- stay (sit, down)
- wait and take it
- leave it
- sit politely for petting
- go to place
- and more!
Good Manners Level I
7 weeks - $315
Upcoming Sessions:
PAWSitively Obedient, Hanover – Janice Gifford CPDT-KA
PAWSitively Obedient, Hanover – Jackie Kelleher CVT CPDT-KA
If you’re dog overreacts to other dogs or people when on leash, we recommend setting up a training consultation with us first. This will help us place you in the correct class to start and allow us to give you some pointers before joining the group class enviornment. Please email us at hello@pawsitivelyobedient.com or you can set up your 30-minute training consultation here.
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Curbing Adolescence
6 week class - $250
Curbing Adolescence is your “teenage dog” class open to dogs 6 month to 3 years of age. You must be a current client OR have completed a training consultation prior to joining this class.
Upcoming Sessions:
PAWSitively Obedient, Hanover – Janice Gifford CPDT-KA
PAWSitively Obedient, Hanover – Janice Gifford CPDT-KA
PAWSitively Obedient, Hanover – Victoria Montgomery CPDT-KA
Dogs in their teenage years can struggle with over the top excitement, short attention spans, and it is very common for new unwanted behaviors to arise. This is not your basic obedience class. This class focuses on attention or engagement games, building a relationship with your dog amongst distractions, different settle and relaxation exercises, and helps to create a thinking dog. We utilize Leslie McDevitt’s number of pattern games to help our teenage dogs get a handle on their big emotions and focus attention to us in the real world.
GOOD MANNERS LEVEL 2
6 week class - $250
Good Manners II is a continued training group class for those who have completed either Good Manners I. This advanced training class focuses on building training fluency while adding distractions. There is a large focus on leash walking skills, polite greetings, and leave it exercises. We also work on building distance with both come when called and stay. This is a great class for those hoping to pursue the Canine Good Citizen certification one day.
Upcoming Sessions:
PAWSitively Obedient, Hanover – Jackie Kelleher CVT CPDT-KA
