Dog Training classes

Build your bond while bringing out the best in your best friend.

Puppy Kindergarten

Designed for puppies 8-20 weeks of age and small dog breeds who have not received any formal training.

  • Course Details:
    • Introduction of obedience commands: sit, down, leash walking, come when called
    • Skills are taught using age appropriate techniques
    • Confidence building exercises using puppy-friendly agility equipment
    • Impulse control exercises to create a confident yet composed puppy
  • Classes meet once a week for 6 weeks
  • Gear needed: 6 foot leash and treats
  • Please wear athletic type shoes.
  • Retractable leashes are not allowed.
  • $139.74 per session

Basic Obedience

Designed for dogs over 5 months of age or older.

  • Course Details:
    • Introduction to basic obedience skills
    • Skills taught include controlled leash walking, sit, down, wait at doorways, come when called (recall), introduction of Go to Mat
    • Commands are taught in a fun, pet-friendly manner & gently enforced to ensure reliable performance
    • Additional skills taught at the instructor’s discretion
  • Class meets for one hour per week for 6 weeks
  • Gear needed: 6 foot leash, treats, 30 foot cord for recall.
  • Harnesses and retractable leashes are not allowed.
  • Please wear athletic type shoes.
  • $139.74 per session

Intermediate Obedience

Prerequisite Basic Obedience

  • Course Details:
    • Emphasis on reliable performance with one command response
    • Introduction to off-leash work
    • Preparation class for Canine Good Citizen Certification and Therapy Dog Certification
    • Open to dogs who have completed a basic obedience class or Augusta’s In-Home Good Manner course
    • Emphasis on reliable performance with one command response
    • Introduction to off-leash work
  • Class meets for one hour per week for 6 weeks
  • Gear needed: 6 foot leash, treats, 30 foot cord for recall. Harnesses are not allowed.
  • Please wear athletic type shoes.
  • $139.74 per session

Scent work / nose work

  • A dog’s sense of smell is between 10,000 and 100,000 times more acute than ours!
  • Turning your dog’s favorite activity into a rewarding game.
  • Builds teamwork and communication skills between handler and dog
  • Easily accessible dog sport for handler of any age and any breed of dog
  • Earn AKC titles that become part of your dog’s permanent record through the American Kennel Club!

Puppy basic

Designed for ages 5 months to 7 months of age.

  • For puppies who have either completed a Puppy Kindergarten course or who are new to obedience classes
  • Good manners and basic obedience skills are taught in an age appropriate, positive manner
  • Introduction to basic commands include sit, down, stay, wait, come and leash walking
  • Ongoing socialization with other puppies
  • Confidence building activities that include safe introduction of agility equipment.

Learn more about our classes at Augusta Dog Training.