Dog Training classes

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

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

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

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

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!

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.