Your pup will spend the day with the other dogs in our care. We can pick up/drop off at agreed-upon locations.
Note: this service is only for dogs that are crate trained and good with other dogs. We will also need to have met your dog for training prior to any daycare being offered.
Not only will we provide your dog with an oasis for play, we will provide structured training time! You'll receive a report card at the end of your pup's stay which details their behaviors and progress. Each day is approximately 8 hours with pick-up and drop-off at Bob's Valley Market or Centennial Park.
The Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Preparation Course is designed to help you and your dog develop the skills needed to pass the American Kennel Club’s CGC test and earn the CGC title. This course focuses on reinforcing good manners at home and in the community! Over the duration of the course, your dog will learn and practice all 10 test items required by the AKC CGC found on their website (https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/). Our trainers will guide you through each step, offering hands-on practice, real-world distractions, and personalized feedback to ensure you and your dog are test-ready. Whether your goal is to strengthen your bond or take the first step toward more advanced training, this course is the ideal foundation. CGC test administered at the end of the course (optional).
Is your dog nervous in a grooming facility? Did you recently get a puppy who needs grooming visits? We have partnered with Barking Mad Grooming to offer Grooming Desensitization Visits. During your dog's visit, we will work to make the grooming facility a positive environment! $35.
Through engaging exercises and real-life practice, you’ll learn how to guide your dog in making calmer choices, even around distractions. Each session, we will be going over a different distraction:
Session 1 (10/3): Resisting treats
Session 2 (10/10): Navigating other dogs
Session 3 (3/17): Control around toys
Session 4 (10/24): Understanding movement
Training in a group setting helps reinforce patience, focus, and good manners, giving you the tools to handle everyday challenges with confidence.
A joyful start for puppies 8–20 weeks old!
Welcome to the newly reimagined Joyful Foundations Puppy Class —a dynamic and engaging class designed specifically for young puppies during their most critical learning stage. This class sets the stage for a lifetime of good behavior, confidence, and connection.
We’ll focus on:
Settling and calm behaviors
Impulse control and manners
Basic obedience foundations
Safe, thoughtful socialization with people, puppies, sounds, and environments
Our goal is to help you and your puppy build strong communication and trust—while having a ton of fun along the way.
Cost: $260 total
Who it’s for: Puppies 8–20 weeks old at the start of class
Let’s kick off your puppy’s training journey with confidence, clarity, and connection!
Our version of a "pack walk", this outing provides a safe context for socialization and exposure. We will meet at local areas to go on a group walk with training undertones. Dog-dog interactions are prohibited. Dates Vary. Helena location.
This group class is designed to teach you and your dog the skills needed for calm, enjoyable walks together. We’ll cover techniques for encouraging focus, teaching polite leash manners, and handling common distractions. Training in a group setting helps your dog practice loose leash walking around real-life challenges, so you can turn stressful walks into a relaxed and rewarding experience. Each session, we will cover about two games for you and your dog to work on while out on walks!
Loose Leash Walking & Polite Greetings - Bigfork Only $40.00
Loose leash walking and polite greetings are both vital manners for a dog to have. Loose leash walking teaches a dog good walking habits, rather than having them pull on their leash. Polite greetings works on impulse control when greeting other people, dogs, or animals. $40/ dog - location to be announced before class.
This course is designed to meet your basic obedience needs. We will work on impulse control, polite greetings, ignoring other dogs, loose leash walking, and more. We do ask that your dog is not reactive or aggressive. You’ll also receive access to our virtual library where you can further up our training journey!
Paddleboarding has huge benefits for both people and dogs! Come teach your dog how to paddleboard. They'll learn how to relax on the board, board and deboard, and build their confidence. Meet us at Clark's Bay Recreation Area with a paddleboard and your dog. It does cost $5 to park. Plus, we have a wonderful new partnership with Lemonade Ladies Baking Co. for some amazing treats!
Our 3-Day Parking Lot Obedience Group Class is a fun, focused way to strengthen your dog’s foundational skills in just three consecutive one-hour sessions. We’ll cover essential cues like sit, down, stay, settle, and loose leash walking—while practicing in real-world environments around Helena. This class also supports positive socialization with other dogs and people, helping your pup stay calm and focused around distractions. Perfect for beginners or as a refresher, with limited spots to ensure a supportive, small-group setting.
This class will be hosted by Scenic Brew in Helena. Bark 4 Joy's Patio Pup classes prepare owners for outdoor restaurants with their dogs. It can be difficult to navigate tight areas, ensure your dog ignores food, and feel comfortable knowing your dog won't launch to greet a person or another dog. This class is $225 and will include 1-16 ounce drink and 1 pastry each class. We do require your dog to be dog friendly and relatively calm to participate in this class. Not sure if your dog qualifies? Contact us!
Bringing home a new puppy can feel overwhelming—this workshop is designed to help! In a flexible, come-as-you-need format, we’ll guide you through key skills such as socialization, basic commands, impulse control, and understanding your puppy’s unique playstyle and motivation. Each session offers a different learning experience, giving you the tools to set your puppy up for success and build a strong foundation for a happy, well-mannered companion.
Collect passport stamps with us as we "travel the world" throughout the Helena area. Your pup will become a Park Explorer, enjoy a Sidewalk Safari, join the Adventure Tail Trotters, and more! Our focus on this class will include polite greetings, basic manners, relaxation/settling, recall, loose leash walking, etc. This class is the second in our puppy series. Pup must have completed the Joyful Foundations Puppy Class prior to enrollment or receive trainer approval. This class is designed for puppies ages 10 weeks to 16 weeks.
The classic "Reactive Rover" class for dogs overly excited, fearful, or unsure around other dogs. This class has a smaller roster (4 or less dogs) for a more intimate setting. You'll find yourself working on counter conditioning techniques, introducing decompression activities, and working to calm your dog in an otherwise overwhelming environment.
While most rattlesnake dog training courses involve the utilization of an e-collar, we do NOT! This course will utilize reward-based training methods to teach your dog how to avoid rattlesnakes while ensuring your relationship with your dog stays intact. Helena location.
Join us for Montana's only reward-based rattlesnake avoidance training class. We will spend a total of 3 hours building basic foundations that lead to independent snake avoidance. Feel confident out on the trails, and learn about snake safety! $195 per dog. No live snakes will be used in this course.
This class is perfect for creating fun yet structured socialization experiences that help your dog build confidence, learn to navigate new environments, and strengthen the bond and focus between you and your pup. Each week, we’ll travel to different locations around Helena, exposing your dog to a variety of sights, sounds, and situations. With guidance from our trainers, you’ll practice real-life skills in a supportive, structured setting while gaining the knowledge and tools you need to set your dog up for long-term success.
Come work through different sections of socialization to create a well-rounded puppy. This class will introduce your dog to a variety of stimuli and teach handlers how to appropriately introduce new things.
Secure your spot for a paw-some session packed with socialization in a different contexts! We will be training with novel flooring and surfaces, mini obstacles, as well as grooming sounds and sensations to help build up confidence in your playful pups! 💞🐕
🌟🦴These furballs are learning to navigate the world one paw at a time— let’s help them safely work through their curiosity! 🧠🫂
This beginner-friendly class is perfect for dogs who are ready to take their training beyond the backyard. Whether you’re dreaming of off-leash freedom or just want calmer, safer walks in nature, we’ll help set you and your dog up for success on the trail. We will cover foundation recall, long line handling, and an emergency stop command.
Location: Local park (details sent after registration)
Requirements: Dogs must be comfortable working near other dogs on leash. This class may not be suitable for reactive dogs. 16 weeks and older.
Gear: 6-ft leash (no flexi-leashes), harness, long line (10-30 feet), treat pouch with variety of high-value treats
This is a great next step for dogs who have completed Tails and Trails 1 or who have a solid training foundation and want to level up their trail manners and reliability.
Location: Various local trails (schedule and directions provided after registration)
Requirements: Completion of Hiking & Recall 1 or instructor approval. Dogs must be comfortable hiking near other dogs on leash.
Gear: Long line, harness, 6-ft leash, water for you and your dog, and plenty of tasty treats.
Let’s explore the great outdoors with dogs who listen, focus, and thrive on the trail!
This service is more involved than our victory visits as we will aim to desensitize your dog to normal handling done in a veterinary setting. Things such as eyes, ears, mouth, and the paws will be worked on during your dog's visit. For a half hour, we will get you and your pup feeling more confident when you enter the vet treatment room! $35.
Victory Visits have anecdotally shown to help reduce stress in dogs over time. We are offering 15 minute slots for you and your dog to come into the vet clinic and have a positive experience where no medical care occurs. $20.
15 minute (or less) phone call to briefly discuss any issues that you would like training assistance on. We will chat about our training programs and what we can do to help you, your family, and your dog(s) live a more successful and less stressful life.
This call includes everything EXCEPT behavioral issues and service dog information.
If you're struggling to determine what dog is right for your lifestyle, this short program will allow you to choose the correct dog and find where to get your dog. This is typically a phone or zoom call.
