When you enroll for an evaluation, you'll receive personalized attention and expert guidance from one of our professional dog trainers. The trainer will thoroughly assess your dog's behavior, temperament, and training needs. They will take the time to comprehend your objectives and concerns while assisting you in setting goals for your dogs training plan. Finally, your trainer will guide you through the process of determining what services best fit your needs.
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Getting a dog trained to be an assistance dog can be a long confusing road. Start by scheduling an evaluation with one of our assistance dog coaches and we'll walk you through our process.
During the evaluation, we will meet with you to:
• help decide which type of assistance dog best fits your needs.
assess your dog (if you have one you want considered for assistance dog work).
•.find out what level of participation you are willing or able to do toward the training requirements.
• figure out your time frame and budget.
• show the next steps in getting a dog trained.
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If you can't make it to our training center for an in-person evaluation, don't worry - our online evaluation is a fantastic alternative that offers the same level of expertise and customization.
During the 90-minute session, one of our CPDT-certified MuttSchool instructors will meet with you virtually to assess your dog's level of training and observe their behavior, all from the comfort of your own home. We'll work with you to develop a personalized training plan that meets your dog's unique needs and sets them up for success.
Puppy Preschool is a 6-week class for puppies under 15 weeks of age. In this series of classes you will work on building a lasting bond and how to communicate with your puppy. This course also addresses socialization, preventing common problem behaviors, building a strong training foundation for your puppy’s future, as well as developing essential obedience skills that will last a lifetime. Prerequisite: Any puppy between 8 and 14 weeks can join. To ensure your puppy’s immunity, we ask that you wait ten days after your puppy has its first set of vaccinations (usually around 8 or 9 weeks old) to start.
Puppy Preschool is a 6-week class for puppies under 15 weeks of age. In this series of classes you will work on building a lasting bond and how to communicate with your puppy. This course also addresses socialization, preventing common problem behaviors, building a strong training foundation for your puppy’s future, as well as developing essential obedience skills that will last a lifetime. Prerequisite: Any puppy between 8 and 14 weeks can join. To ensure your puppy’s immunity, we ask that you wait ten days after your puppy has its first set of vaccinations (usually around 8 or 9 weeks old) to start.
In addition to training behaviors like sit, down, stand and walking nicely on leash, First Grade teaches your dog how much fun it can be to work for you as we lay the foundation to learning more advanced training skills. In First Grade, we focus on establishing lines of communication between you and your dog. You will learn about dog body language and how to change challenging behaviors that are happening at home. You may be surprised at how readily your dog will want to learn new things.
Prerequisite: Evaluation or Instructor permission to enroll.
In Second Grade, you and your dog will build on the skills you learned in first grade. We will be introducing training exercises that are more challenging and useful in the real world. As we continue to establish better lines of communication with our dog, we will also be working on solving challenging behaviors that are happening at home. In Second Grade, our focus is establishing manners so you have a better behaved dog both at home and away.
Prerequisite: First Grade
Now that you’ve established a solid foundation, the skills your dog learned in the previous two classes will really start to shine in Third Grade! At this level, we’ll start reinforcing behavior reliability, adding the 3Ds (distance, duration and distractions), plus training more complex behaviors. After you complete Third Grade you will be eligible to test for the AKC Canine Good Citizen certificate.
Prerequisite: Second grade
Prep School offers an opportunity for ambitious pups to elevate their obedience skills to the next level while training.around new distractions.This class presents a valuable opportunity to train your dog in public settings while fulfilling the CGCA & U tests and meeting other training plan prerequisites. You're welcome to participate in this class as many times as you need.
Prerequisite: Dogs must have earned their AKC CGC and completed third grade at MuttSchool to enroll in this class.
Please note: Prep School is a linear class with a start and end date. Because of this, there are no make up classes or refunds if you miss a class.
Experience the convenience and peace of mind, knowing that your dog is receiving exceptional training while you navigate your busy day-to-day schedule. We are not a typical doggy day care. Every dog that attends receives professional training. With our full-day training program, you drop your dog off in the morning and pick them up before 6:00PM. In the meantime, our Muttschool instructors follow your dog's tailored training plan and take care of your dog's training, socialization, exercise and mental enrichment for you.
We are not your ordinary Doggy Day Care. Every dog that attends gets trained! Enjoy the convenience and peace of mind that comes with knowing your pup is receiving exceptional training while you handle your busy day-to-day commitments. Say goodbye to your dog training worries and embrace the confidence that comes with having a well-trained and happy dog, courtesy of MuttSchool! With our 1/2 day training program, you drop your dog off at Day School for 5 hours or less. MuttSchool instructors follow your dog's individualized training plan and do the training for you!
Join the excitement with our Day School Special Events! Each month, we bring you a thrilling day filled with themed training games and exclusive activities. These events are designed to help your dog learn, gain new experiences, and build their confidence while having an absolute blast! Your dog is guaranteed a day of fun, socialization, and play. Don't let them miss out on a single tail-wagging moment at DaySchool! (spots fill up before the event day- sign up NOW!)
• January: New Year, New Leash on Life •
February: Paw-lentine's Day •
March: Shamrocks and Shenanigans •
April: Spring Fling •
May: Picnic Playdate •
June: Aqua Adventures •
July: Paws & Popsicles •
August: Mutt-lympic Games •
September: Back-to-MuttSchool •
October: Howl-o-ween •
November: Pupsgiving •
December: Howliday Rein-dog Games •
With private lessons you can build a solid training foundation for your dog while scheduling at your convenience and at a location of your choosing—our facility, your home (travel fees may apply) or other agreed on locations. You and your dog will be working one-on-one with a MuttSchool instructor without the distraction of other dogs or strangers that you might encounter in group classes.
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Our TutorTrain sessions provide customized one-on-one training for dogs facing challenges with specific skills. Prioritizing efficient and effective learning, TutorTrain is designed to meet the unique requirements of each dog. In a 30-minute TutorTrain session, you have the option to start with our trainer working individually with your dog, often a quicker method to instill specific behaviors, and receive a brief update at the end. Alternatively, you can participate from the beginning, and the trainer will guide you in training the desired skill. TutorTrains are held only at our Manhattan Training Center.
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Critter Quest is the ultimate barn hunt adventure for your dog! Watch as your dog uses it's natural instincts and intelligence to locate rats hidden within straw bales. This 30-minute private lesson provides your dog with a thrilling and rewarding experience that taps into their innate desire to hunt and explore. With each successful find, your dog will feel a sense of accomplishment and pride in fulfilling its natural instincts. Critter Quest offers an opportunity for your dog to build confidence, strengthen their bond with you, by engaging in an activity that satisfies their instinctual drive to explore and discover.
At MuttSchool, we've always believed that every dog is a superstar! Your dog's journey to stardom begins right here. Whether your dog is a seasoned performer or just starting their training journey, the Demo Team is open to all. Don't miss the opportunity to showcase their talents.
Our 2024 Demo Team is your chance to turn that belief into reality. This year, we are offering something truly special - a year of FREE trick and drill team training classes for you and your superstar-in-training.
Rally Up! is a fun obedience class that challenges you and your dog to navigate stations indicated by a signs along a course. In this class, we will introduce you to the basic positions, equipment and signs. Together, you'll develop better focus and teamwork while perfecting your obedience skills. With each successful run, dogs and handlers alike will feel a sense of accomplishment and pride, and build an even stronger bond. As you progress through the class, you'll learn new techniques that will help you and your dog master more complex signs and courses, providing an engaging and rewarding experience for both of you.
Dogs experience much of the world around them through their sense of smell. Scentsational Dogs is a program that provides dogs with an opportunity to develop and hone this sense by engaging in nose work and scent detection activities. Participating in scent games allow dogs to channel their love of sniffing while also enriching their minds. This class prepares your dog to do competition-style nosework courses. You and your dog will enjoy working together to solve these scent-based challenges. Sign up for a time slot and share a fun and scentastic experience with. your dog!
Behavior problems take the joy out of having a dog. It's frustrating, exhausting and embarrassing. It is easy to get discouraged with your dog's misbehavior. The good news is that depending on how self-rewarding the unwanted behavior has been to your dog, most of the time it can be solved through patience, consistency and TRAINING.
At MuttSchool, we recognize that every dog is a unique individual, deserving of a customized approach to behavior improvement. This is why we offer a comprehensive behavior assessment that helps us understand your dog's temperament and behavior. This assessment is designed to gather important information about your dog's behavior during a 6-month window. This helps us customize a treatment plan to meet your dog's specific needs. Please note: for the best results your dog should have lived with you for the past 6 months.
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Rent our side yard to get your dog's zoomies out. Use it exercise your dog, toss a disc or ball or just let them have a big space to sniff. Please clean up after your dog. There is no supervision during this activity.
Location: Weather permitting, the test will be held outside of the MuttSchool facility, providing a more realistic environment to assess your dog’s skills in an unfamiliar public setting.
Supportive Role: While you’re not testing, you’ll have the valuable opportunity to play the role of the “crowd” for others undergoing testing. They will do the same for you.
Please note: We also offer testing as a private lesson. Your trainer will arrange the “crowd” and other dogs for you to test with. Schedule a foundation private lesson and, please, let your MuttSchool trainer know a week prior to your lesson so we can make all of the arrangements.
