Our Advanced Obedience class is designed for teams who have completed Intermediate Obedience and are ready to take their skills to the next level. This class focuses on reliability, precision, and teamwork in real-world environments, helping you and your dog perform confidently under distraction and in public settings. Throughout the course, we’ll work on exercises aligned with the AKC Community Canine (CGCA) and Urban Canine Good Citizen (CGCU) tests. By the end of the class, you and your dog will have the skills and confidence to take advanced CGC evaluations, showcasing your teamwork and your dog’s exceptional manners in public. This class covers: Advanced Heelwork; Master consistent position and attention with turns, pace changes, and distractions. Extended Stays & Waits; Increase distance, duration, and distractions. Reliable Recalls; Reinforce fast, enthusiastic, and consistent recalls from greater distances and amid distractions. Impulse Control & Focus; Maintain engagement and composure around food, people, dogs, and environmental challenges. Public Manners; Practice polite, confident behavior in community settings such as parks, stores, and sidewalks. Cooperative Care & Handling; Continue reinforcing calm, voluntary participation for grooming, vet exams, and daily care. Instructor approval required.
*Portions of this class will be hosted at local parks or pet friendly businesses*
Our Beginning Obedience class is designed for dogs 8 months and older to help you develop strong communication skills and a solid foundation for good manners in everyday life. Using positive reinforcement and force-free methods, we focus on building understanding, confidence, and focus while keeping training fun for both ends of the leash. This class covers: Focus & Engagement; Teach your dog to pay attention to you, even with distractions present. Build reliable eye contact and attention that becomes the foundation for all future training. Positions (Sit, Down, Stand); Learn clear cues and smooth transitions between positions to improve responsiveness and body awareness. Stay & Wait; Develop patience and self-control as your dog learns to hold a position or wait calmly until released. Impulse Control; Help your dog make better choices, resist temptation, and remain calm around exciting stimuli like food, toys, or other dogs. Recall; Build a reliable recall through positive associations and fun exercises, ensuring your dog happily returns to you every time. Loose Leash Walking & Heel; Teach your dog to walk politely on leash without pulling, and introduce basic heel position. Polite Greetings; Practice calm and friendly interactions with people. Vet & Groomer Handling; Get your dog comfortable with being gently handled, touched, and examined to make vet visits and grooming experiences less stressful for everyone.
Our Intermediate Obedience class takes the skills learned in Beginning Obedience to the next level, helping you and your dog build greater reliability, focus, and teamwork in more challenging environments. Using positive reinforcement and clear communication, we strengthen existing behaviors while introducing new exercises that promote precision and confidence. At the end of the course, teams will have the opportunity to practice the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test, applying their skills in a real-world setting and preparing for official certification if desired. This class covers: Positions; improved responsiveness, duration, and smooth transitions. Stay & Wait; Strengthen duration, distractions, and distance to help your dog hold position reliably in real-life scenarios. Loose Leash Walking & Heel; Increase focus and control during walks, adding direction changes, distractions, and longer heeling patterns. Recall; Build an even more dependable recall with higher distractions and farther distances. Impulse Control; Practice calm, thoughtful behavior around exciting stimuli like people, food, and other dogs. Polite Greetings; Reinforce calm, controlled interactions when meeting people. Cooperative Care; Introduce more advanced handling skills for vet and grooming care. Instructor approval required.
This class is designed for puppies who have graduated from Puppy Preschool or for puppies 16 weeks to 8 months. STAR Puppy Plus is designed to strengthen your puppy’s foundation in manners, confidence, and focus while navigating the challenges of adolescence. Each session includes hands-on practice, real-world socialization to help you and your puppy succeed both in and outside of class. This class also helps prepare you and your dog for the AKC STAR Puppy test and future obedience or sport training. This class covers: Focus; Strengthening your puppy’s ability to pay attention and respond even with distractions present. Positions; Refining cues like sit, down, and stand with better understanding and responsiveness. Stay/Wait; Building longer durations with more distractions. Loose Leash Walking; Developing polite walking skills and attention on leash in a variety of environments. Heel; Practicing more consistent heel position and engagement with some walking. Polite Greetings; Reinforcing calm, friendly interactions with people. Vet/Groomer Visits; Continuing cooperative care exercises to help your dog remain comfortable during handling and exams. Recall; Strengthening recall skills through fun, rewarding exercises and games. Impulse Control & Leave It; Advancing self-control around distractions, food, and exciting situations.
AKC STAR Puppy Preschool
This class is for puppies that are 8-16 weeks old. It is designed to help you build a strong foundation for lifelong learning, confidence, and good manners. Each session includes hands-on practice, socialization opportunities, and clear guidance so you can continue training at home. This class also helps prepare you and your puppy to earn the AKC STAR Puppy distinction, setting you both up for success in future training and real-world manners. This class covers: Focus; Teaching your puppy to give attention to you, even with some distractions around. Positions; Introducing basic cues like sit, down, and stand to build basic manners. Stay/Wait; Practicing patience and impulse control with short-duration exercises. Loose Leash Walking; Learning how to walk politely without pulling, making walks enjoyable for both of you. Heel; Introducing the position. Polite Greetings; Helping your puppy learn to greet people calmly without jumping. Vet/Groomer Visits; Positive exposure and cooperative care techniques to reduce stress during checkups and grooming. Recall; Building a reliable recall through fun games. Impulse Control and Leave It; Fun exercises to practice self-control, such as waiting at doors or leaving items when asked.
Perfect for teams who want focused, one-on-one coaching. These 30-minute private agility lessons are fully customizable to work on any skills you’d like—from foundations and confidence building to handling, sequencing, contacts, weaves, or troubleshooting specific challenges. Lessons are tailored to your dog’s experience level and your individual goals.
📍 Held at The Friendly Bark
📩 Must message to book (availability is limited and scheduled individually)
Great for polishing skills, building confidence, or getting personalized feedback in a supportive training environment.
Ideal for households with multiple dogs or friends who want to train together. This 60-minute private agility lesson allows up to three dogs and is fully customizable based on your goals. Work on any skills you choose—foundations, confidence building, handling techniques, sequencing, contacts, weaves, or problem-solving specific challenges.
Each dog gets individualized attention, with training adjusted to experience level and needs, while maximizing your time in the ring.
📍 Held at The Friendly Bark
📩 Must message to book (scheduled individually; availability is limited)
A great option for focused training with flexibility and personalized coaching.
This class is for dogs 18 months and older. This class is designed for teams with solid intermediate skills who are ready to tackle advanced handling challenges, polish obstacle performance, and prepare for competition settings. The focus is on building fluency, independence, and confidence over longer sequences while reinforcing accuracy and speed. Equipment used in this class: Jumps, tunnels, weaves (6-12 poles), contacts; Dog Walk and full height A-Frame (depending on dogs age and confidence). Instructor approval required.
Our Drop-In Agility Classes are perfect for handlers who want flexible training without committing to a full session. Each class focuses on building confidence, teamwork, and handling skills while introducing or refining obstacle performance. Suitable for dogs familiar with basic obedience or those that have already taken some agility classes or are competing and ready to have fun in a safe, positive environment.
This class is for dogs 6 months and older. It is designed to give both dog and handler the essential skills needed to excel in the sport of agility. By focusing on teamwork, communication, and confidence-building. Setting the stage for safe, fun, and successful training. Equipment used in this class: Jump wings/jumps, tunnels, weaves (entry foundations), contacts; Dog Walk plank(s), lowered A-Frame (depending on dogs age and confidence). Instructor approval required.
This class is for dogs 12 months and older. This class builds on novice foundations, focusing on independence, longer sequences, and refinement of handling and obstacle skills. Handlers and dogs will work on teamwork, consistency, and confidence while preparing for full novice/senior-level courses. Equipment used in this class: Jump wings/jumps, tunnels, weaves (6-12 poles), contacts; Dog Walk and full height A-Frame (depending on dogs age and confidence). Instructor approval required.
This class is for dogs 16 weeks and older. It is designed to build the foundation skills your dog needs to succeed in any dog sport. Through focus games, confidence-building exercises, and early sport foundations, we’ll prepare both handler and dog for future training in agility, rally, obedience, or other performance venues. This class is a pre-requisite for Agility Foundations.
This class is for dogs 16 weeks and older. This class focuses on developing enthusiasm for searching for food, teaching clear communication between dog and handler, and building your dog’s confidence as they learn to problem-solve independently. This class is a pre-requisite for Multi-Level Nosework.
This class is for dogs 6 months and older. In this class we will introduce dogs to odor or build on what they already know. You’ll refine handling skills, increase search difficulty, and explore more complex environments and scent puzzles—perfect for those who want to enjoy the sport recreationally or prepare for competition.
A focused, one-on-one training session designed to fit easily into your schedule. These 30-minute private lessons take place in your own home, a nearby park, or another dog-friendly location to work on real-life skills where they matter most.
Perfect for puppies and adult dogs, sessions can cover basics like loose leash walking, recall, manners around distractions, confidence building, or addressing specific behavior challenges. Each lesson is tailored to your dog’s needs and your goals, with clear homework and support to help you continue progress between sessions.
*Must have completed an initial consultation*
A comprehensive, one-on-one training session that allows for deeper learning and hands-on coaching. These 60-minute private lessons take place in your own home, a nearby park, or another dog-friendly location, so training happens in real-life environments where it matters most.
With the extended session time, we can work through multiple skills, address more complex behavior challenges, and allow for breaks as needed to keep your dog successful and engaged. Sessions may focus on foundations like loose leash walking, recall, manners around distractions, confidence building, or specific behavior concerns.
Each lesson is fully customized to your dog and your goals, with plenty of time for questions, demonstrations, and personalized feedback. You’ll leave with clear homework, practical strategies, and a training plan designed to create lasting progress.
*Initial consultation required beforehand*
This in-depth, 90-minute initial consultation is designed to set you and your dog up for long-term success. During our time together, we’ll discuss your training goals, current challenges, and what you hope life with your dog will look like.
I’ll take the time to learn about your dog’s daily routine, environment, and the mental and physical enrichment they currently receive. We’ll also assess your dog’s temperament—whether they tend to be more confident, cautious, or somewhere in between—to better understand how they learn and respond to the world around them.
From this consultation, I’ll create a clear, personalized training plan tailored to your dog’s needs, personality, and your lifestyle. You’ll leave with a better understanding of your dog, practical strategies you can start using right away, and a roadmap for future training sessions.
*Pre-requisite for in-home private lessons*
A reliable, enrichment-focused 30-minute walk designed to support your dog’s physical and mental well-being while you’re away. Walks take place in your neighborhood or a nearby safe walking area, keeping your dog comfortable in their familiar environment.
Each walk is tailored to your dog’s needs, pace, and preferences. Time is spent on structured walking, appropriate sniffing, and positive engagement to help burn energy and reduce stress. This service is ideal for midday breaks, busy schedules, or dogs who benefit from consistent routine and individual attention.
Water refreshes and basic check-ins are included to ensure your dog is comfortable and cared for before I leave.
*Price is for one dog*
A longer, enrichment-focused 60-minute walk designed for dogs who benefit from extra exercise, mental stimulation, or a slower, more exploratory pace. Walks take place in your neighborhood or a nearby safe walking area, keeping your dog comfortable in their familiar environment.
With the extended time, your dog can enjoy a balanced walk that includes structured movement, plenty of sniffing, and positive engagement. This longer session is ideal for high-energy dogs, dogs working on endurance, or those who simply enjoy a more relaxed outing.
Water refreshes, basic check-ins, and individualized care are included to ensure your dog returns home happy, satisfied, and well cared for.
*Base price for one dog*
Support your dog’s long-term health and athletic ability with our Canine Conditioning Class! Designed for both sport dogs and active household companions, this class focuses on full-body conditioning through targeted, low-impact, and fun exercises.
Your dog will learn proper form, core engagement, balance work, hind-end awareness, mobility routines, warm-ups, and cool-downs that help reduce injury risk and improve overall performance. Whether your dog competes in agility, participates in other canine sports, or simply loves adventures, this class builds strength, coordination, and confidence. Suitable for dogs of all sizes, ages, and fitness levels.
This class is for dogs 8 months and older. Novice Agility is designed to help teams build confidence, consistency, and smooth handling in short sequences. This class focuses on essential handling skills, obstacle independence, and communication between handler and dog, setting the foundation for more complex agility challenges. Equipment used in this class: Jump wings/jumps, tunnels, weaves (harder entries and adding in more poles), contacts; Dog Walk plank(s), lowered A-Frame (depending on dogs age and confidence). Instructor approval required.
