Our Building Basics group class is our launching point for our Core Obedience Program. All dogs start at this level regardless of their previous training experience. However, those with foundational training can progress quickly through the appropriate levels. To graduate, students must demonstrate proficiency in the following behaviors, progressively increasing duration, distance, distraction, and diversity, and transitioning toward real-world applications as determined by the instructor: sit, down, stay, loose leash walking, come and appropriate greetings of people. All dogs must have Rabies and Bordetella (for puppies, age appropriate vaccines are accepted if they are not old enough for Rabies) and should not exhibit aggressive behavior on a leash, such as excessive barking, lunging, or snapping towards people or other dogs. If you'd like to purchase Group Class Core Obedience Package instead of paying for single sessions, please email [email protected] . Sundays classes are always at 9:00am and Wednesday classes are always at 6:30pm.
For all dogs who have been given instructor approval to graduate out of Sharpening Skills, our Mastering Manners group class is your next step. If you'd like to purchase Group Class Core Obedience Package instead of paying for single sessions, please email [email protected] . Sundays classes are always at 9:00am and Monday classes are always at 6:30pm.
For all dogs who have been given instructor approval to graduate out of Building Basics, our Sharpening Skills group class is your next step. If you'd like to purchase Group Class Core Obedience Package instead of paying for single sessions, please email [email protected] . Sundays classes are always at 9:00am and Monday classes are always at 6:30pm.
Canine Conditioning Gym is a 45-minute guided session focused on building strength, body awareness, focus, and emotional regulation through structured movement and problem solving. Dogs rotate through carefully designed stations that challenge both mind and body, with built-in recovery periods to support calm and thoughtful engagement. This is not a free play or social session. It is a gym-style workout designed to help dogs move better, think clearly, and practice regulation in a small group environment.
Spooky Skills Night brings a fun seasonal twist to real-world training challenges. Throughout the evening, dogs and handlers will work through themed exercises designed to build focus, confidence, and teamwork around distractions in a group setting. From unusual props and decorations to creative training setups, teams will practice maintaining engagement and thoughtful decision-making while navigating a slightly more stimulating environment. This event is designed to help dogs work through novelty in a productive way while giving owners practical strategies they can apply outside of class. Costumes are encouraged for both dogs and handlers, and awards will be handed out for select costume categories throughout the evening. Free to attend, with optional cash donations benefiting Collie Rescue League of New England encouraged.
