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Group Training Classes
 

Our group training classes are a great way to teach, refresh, or advance your dog's basic obedience skills.  Group classes meet once per week for 7 weeks, and each class is approximately 50 minutes long.  All classes include weekly homework sheets and educational handouts designed to make your training experience fun, educational, and above all effective!   

 

To register for a class please:

 

1.  Complete your payment online below.

2.  Provide a copy of your dog's vaccination records.

3.  Complete the Group Dog Training Class Agreement.pdf and mail it along with a copy of your dog's vaccination records to:

 

That's My Dog Training

P.O. Box 1073

Douglas, MA 01516

 

If there is not adequate mailing time, please fax your paperwork to The Barkwood Inn, Attn: Michelle Payson,

(508) 434-0494.  If you have any questions, please contact us at (508) 476-7679.



AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy K and Play

 

Monday Evenings
    6:30pm, April 26th - June 14th (no class 5/31)

Course Cost $165.00 


Our AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy K and Play course is designed to get you and your puppy off to a great start.  In addition to learning basic obedience, we will focus on avoiding common problem behaviors in the home, such as housebreaking, chewing, nipping, jumping on guests, and staying in the yard.  We will also review puppy socialization, puppy handling, and basic care and grooming needs.  The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy exam will be administered during the last class.  


This course includes:
 

  • Loose Leash Walking
  • Come/Recall
  • Sit
  • Down
  • Stay
  • Focus
  • Release
  • Leave It
  • Drop It  


This course is for puppies from 3-6 months of age.  Proof of current puppy vaccinations is required to participate in class.  No refunds will be issued once class begins. 

Family Dog Obedience Level 1

 

Monday Evenings

  7:30pm, April 26th - June 14th (no class 5/31)

 Course Cost $165.00 

 

Saturday Mornings

  10:30am, April 10th - May 22nd

 

Course Cost $165.00 


Our Family Dog Obedience course is designed to develop the basic skills needed to establish a great relationship with your dog.  In addition to learning basic cues, we will focus on eliminating common problem behaviors in the home, such as excessive barking, jumping on guests, charging the door, and staying in the yard. 

This course includes: 


  • Loose Leash Walking, Heel and Automatic Sit
  • Come/Recall
  • Sit/Stay
  • Down/Stay
  • Focus
  • Release
  • Stand
  • Leave It
  • Drop It

  • Resolving Problem Behaviors  


This course is for dogs 6 months and older.  Proof of current vaccinations (rabies, distemper, kennel cough) is required to participate in class.  No refunds will be issued once class begins.    

Family Dog Obedience Level 2
(Intermediate Obedience)

 

Our Intermediate Obedience course will help you and your dog advance to the next level.  Duration, distance and distraction will be added to all Basic Obedience cues.  We will introduce off-leash work gradually using positive methods that allow you to begin the transition.  We will introduce the figure 8, and other activities that promote focus while owner and dog move together. 

This course includes:

  • Heel in patterns
  • Heel Free
  • Extended Sit/Stay
  • Extended Down/Stay
  • Focus
  • Stand
  • Pivot Turns in Place and Finish
  • Front
  • Place
  • Recall

If your dog has not completed Family Dog Obedience Level 1 with That's My Dog Training,  you will need to complete an evaluation prior to enrolling in class.  Proof of current vaccinations (rabies, distemper, kennel cough) is required to participate in class.  No refunds will be issued once class begins.

 

Family Dog Obedience Level 3
(Advanced Obedience)

 

Our Advanced Obedience course focuses on proofing all the Basic and Intermediate cues under substantial distraction.  We will also progress to complete off leash work.  We will positively motivate your dog to keep focused on you regardless of distractions. 

  •  All Basic and Intermediate Cues.
  •  Added distance, duration, and distraction for all cues.
  •  Off leash work for all cues.
  •  Additional heel work in patterns, including an introduction to Rally-Obedience.

 

If your dog has not completed Family Dog Obedience Levels 1 and 2 with That's My Dog Training,  you will need to complete an evaluation prior to enrolling in class.  Proof of current vaccinations (rabies, distemper, kennel cough) is required to participate in class.  No refunds will be issued once class begins. 

Course Cost: $165


 
The classes listed above are held at The Barkwood Inn in Charlton unless otherwise noted.