Perfect for all ages, this class will walk you through cooperative care techniques. Beneficial for brushing, teeth brushing, nail trimming, vet visits, and grooming visits, the information in this class will provide your dog with a sense of agency. Classes are 60 minutes in East Helena, and the class is $225. This class will be capped at 5 dogs.
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.
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.
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. The class is $40.
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 $275 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!
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.
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.
This combo class will work on hiking skills and recall while out on a trail. During your time with us, we will introduce different important behaviors such as an emergency stop, heel, and recall command. No dog-dog interactions allowed.
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.
