BASIC SKILLS FOR ADOLESCENT & ADULT DOGs
A six-week class to get you & your pup on track with the basics. Whether you have recently adopted an adolescent or adult dog, or are looking to sharpen your training skills with your long-time canine companion, this class is a great way to not only harness positive reinforcement for building basic behaviors like loose leash walking and recall, but also generalize those behaviors to new & distracting environments.
Sunday afternoons
For dogs ~18/20 weeks and older
(If younger - try "Puppy Kindergarten" class)
Located at Your Dog's Friend in Rockville, MD
$200 for 6 weeks
LEVEL UP
Level up your training and build upon the foundations you learned in Basic Skills class, while fine-tuning your skills as a trainer. Learn how to apply those foundations to everyday life to improve recall around distractions, polish your leash walking skills, have smoother veterinary visits, and increase your pup’s engagement with you even with other dogs nearby.
Times vary
Prerequisites: Basic Skills at Your Dog's Friend,
or instructor approval
Located at Your Dog's Friend in Rockville, MD.
$165 for 4 weeks
LEASH WALKING
Transform your walks by learning groundwork leash handling skills, techniques to improve your pup’s focus on you, force-free ways to reduce pulling, and strategies to help you effectively navigate neighborhood challenges such as walking near dogs, people, or other distractions. Working in partnership with your dog, learn how to meet their needs for sniffing, exploring, and exercise, while also giving yourself a more pleasant, struggle-free walk with your pup.
Times vary
Located at Your Dog's Friend in Rockville, MD.
$165 for 4 weeks
puppy kindergarten
Introduce your puppy to new experiences & skills in a positive & playful way! This six-week class includes playtime, puppy "field day", and lots of fun ways to set your pup up for success. We make sure to learn basic behaviors such as relaxation and engagement around distractions, coming when called, leash walking, drop it, and more - as well as discuss how to conquer challenges like puppy nipping and potty training.
Times vary
For puppies ~18/20 weeks and younger
(If older - try "Basic Skills" class)
Located at Your Dog's Friend in Rockville, MD.
$210 for 6 weeks
PUPPY PARTY
Bring your puppy along for 45 minutes of puppy playtime - let them get their wiggles out, and feel more calm and confident around other puppies, with the guidance of two certified trainers. Puppies are grouped by play style to ensure safety and comfort for all our four-legged friends!
Sundays at 11:00 AM
For puppies 6 months and younger
Located at Your Dog's Friend in Rockville, MD.
$20 each (single sign up)
