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Puppy Classes for Dogs Between 8-23 Weeks Old (please select appropriate class from this category based on age group)(4)

Puppy Life Skills
Group / Multiple Days
$255.00
For puppies between 16-23 weeks old. Six consecutive 45-minute group sessions. For more information on this class, visit www.happydoginstitute.com/puppy.
Puppy Primer Class
Group / Multiple Days
$255.00
For puppies between 8-16 weeks old. Six consecutive 45-minute group sessions. For more information on this class, visit www.happydoginstitute.com/puppy.
Puppy Primer Class - SMALL/MED BREEDS PREFERRED
Group / Multiple Days
$255.00
For puppies between 8-16 weeks old, preferably small to medium breeds but all are welcome - we separate playtimes to ensure success. If you can't make this class work and have a small breed, you ar...
Puppy Primer Class - SMALL/MED BREEDS PREFERRED
$255.00
For puppies between 8-16 weeks old, preferably small to medium breeds but all are welcome - we separate playtimes to ensure success. If you can't make this class work and have a small breed, you are welcome in a different slot! Six consecutive 45-minute group sessions. For more information on this class, go to happydoginstitute.com/puppy.
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Puppies About Town Class
Group / Multiple Days
$195.00
Let us help you with socialization and positive exposure to the world - and safely. You can work your pup out of the car or have them explore to their heart's content, depending on your comfort lev...
Puppies About Town Class
$195.00
Let us help you with socialization and positive exposure to the world - and safely. You can work your pup out of the car or have them explore to their heart's content, depending on your comfort level. For current puppy class students or recent graduates. Dogs must be under six months to join class. Four weeks of field trip classes.
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Adolescent & Adult Dog Classes for Dogs Over 23 Weeks (please select appropriate class from this category based on age group)(2)

Advanced Manners & Field Trip Classes for Graduates of Focus & Control or Foundation Skills(3)

About Town Class
Group / Multiple Days
$195.00
For graduates of Focus & Control for Teens or Foundation Skills for Adults. Four weeks of field trip classes.
Advanced Manners Class
Group / Multiple Days
$275.00
For graduates of Foundation Skills for Adults. Six weeks.
Total Recall/Walkabout Combo Class
Group / Multiple Days
$195.00
We are combining these two tricky topics into one class series so you get plenty of practice. You can pick one focus during class or work on both - it's up to you! Prerequisite: Foundation Skills f...
Total Recall/Walkabout Combo Class
$195.00
We are combining these two tricky topics into one class series so you get plenty of practice. You can pick one focus during class or work on both - it's up to you! Prerequisite: Foundation Skills for Adults or Focus & Control for Teens.
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Dog Sports: Scent Work, Truffle Hunting, Agility, Rally, Confirmation & Sports Sampler(7)

Advanced Truffle Hunting Class
Group / Multiple Days
$250.00
For graduates of Truffle Hunting class or who have instructor approval. Three weeks of field trip classes.
Agility Fundamentals 1 Class
Group / Multiple Days
$175.00
For graduates of Focus & Control for Teens or Foundation Skills for Adults. Four weeks.
Rally Class for NEW Students
Group / Multiple Days
$225.00
Rally class for new students joining Rally at HDI or trying out the sport.
Scent Work Fundamentals 2 Class
Group / Multiple Days
$225.00
Put your dog's nose to work and continue your adventure in scent work and the sport of nose work. Your dog will continue to advance their skills in searching in the nose work elements of containers...
Scent Work Fundamentals 2 Class
$225.00
Put your dog's nose to work and continue your adventure in scent work and the sport of nose work. Your dog will continue to advance their skills in searching in the nose work elements of containers, interior, exterior and vehicles.
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Scent Work Fundamentals Class
Group / Multiple Days
$225.00
For graduates of Focus & Control for Teens or Foundation Skills for Adults. In-person Scent Work orientation + five weeks of class.
Sports Sampler Class
Group / Multiple Days
$175.00
For graduates of Focus & Control for Teens or Foundation Skills for Adults. Four weeks.
Truffle Hunting Class
Group / Multiple Days
$250.00
For graduates of Scent Work Fundamentals class or those who have instructor approval. In-person orientation + five weeks of class.

Behavior Classes(3)

Chaotic Canine Class
Group / Multiple Days
$395.00
For dogs over nine months old. Video orientation, in-person orientation + six weeks of class. For more information on this class, go to happydoginstitute.com/chaotic canine.
Introduction to Cooperative Care Class
Group / Multiple Days
$195.00
Can’t get an appointment with your vet or groomer? Is clipping your dog’s nails or cleaning their ears at home a nightmare? Is your dog uncomfortable with going to the vet? Get the skills you need ...
Introduction to Cooperative Care Class
$195.00
Can’t get an appointment with your vet or groomer? Is clipping your dog’s nails or cleaning their ears at home a nightmare? Is your dog uncomfortable with going to the vet? Get the skills you need to make your next visit more comfortable for your dog in our Cooperative Care class. The IAABC describes Cooperative Care as “training an animal to not only tolerate handling and husbandry procedures, but to be an active, willing participant in these experiences”, which we love! You can learn more about the concept on their website.
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Zesty Teens Class
Group / Multiple Days
$325.00
For dogs between 23 weeks and nine months old. In-person orientation + five weeks of class.

Workshops, CGC Testing & Other Events(5)

Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test
Group / about 2 hours
$50.00
We offer a day of AKC Canine Good Citizen™ (CGC) Testing for all levels. For more information, go to For more information on this class, go to happydoginstitute.com/workshops.
Canine Good Citizen Test (CGC) - Advanced & Urban
Group / about 2 hours
$50.00
Advanced AKC Canine Good Citizen™ (CGC) Testing for Performer
Get Down! Tools for Polite Greetings
Group / about 2 hours
$95.00
How many times have you said “get down!” to your pup as they enthusiastically greeted your guest? We're here to help you! Take this workshop to learn and practice some true and tried methods to hel...
Get Down! Tools for Polite Greetings
$95.00
How many times have you said “get down!” to your pup as they enthusiastically greeted your guest? We're here to help you! Take this workshop to learn and practice some true and tried methods to help your canine companion greet others (and you!) politely. For more information on this workshop, go to happydoginstitute.com/workshops.
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Tricks for Treats Workshop | Advanced & Performer Trick Dog
Group / about 1 hour
$85.00
For folks ready for your Advanced or Performer AKC™ Trick Dog Title come join us! This is For more information on this class, go to happydoginstitute.com/workshops.
Tricks for Treats Workshop | Novice & Intermediate Trick Dog
Group / about 1 hour
$85.00
Have some fun and earn your AKC™ Trick Dog Title in the process! For more information on this class, go to happydoginstitute.com/workshops.

Prospective Client Phone Calls(1)

10-Minute Prospective Client Phone Call
Individual / 10 minutes
$0.00
Book a call with us if you want to discuss service and/or class options. Be sure to choose the correct person based on your availability and our office hours: Emma has office hours at 10am on Monda...
10-Minute Prospective Client Phone Call
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Book a call with us if you want to discuss service and/or class options. Be sure to choose the correct person based on your availability and our office hours: Emma has office hours at 10am on Mondays and 10:30am on Wednesdays. Ashley has office hours from 3-3:30pm on Mondays and Thursdays, and at 6pm most Tuesday evenings. Please be sure to leave the best number to call! We really appreciate 24 hours' notice if you need to cancel or reschedule, too.
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