Training & Obedience
Our classes address not just basic cues but socializing, house training, chewing, barking, play biting and other behavior concerns. We use a respect based training approach, which consists of positive reinforcement such as praise, toys, playtime or treats to motivate, reward and correct behaviors.
Class Information
Puppy Preschool
For age: 8 weeks - 20 weeks
Fee: $20 per session (Free for HSWM Adoptees) Puppies will learn basic skills, how to be calm, how to play appropriately, and to avoid inappropriate mouthing and chewing. See below for more information! |
Kindergarten
For age: 16 weeks - 6 months & 6 months - 1 year
Fee: $200 (6 sessions, held weekly) $25 off for HSWM Adoptees Build a solid relationship with your puppy by learning how to effectively communicate with them. Enjoy teaching your puppy basic skills that can help prevent unwanted behaviors. See below for more information! |
Elementary School
For age: 6 months+
Fee: $200 (6 sessions, held weekly) $25 off for HSWM Adoptees This class is designed for dogs 6 months and older who have never had a previous training class and for those who will benefit by taking the class again. The focus of the class is on good doggy manners and the basic cues of sit, stay, down, come, "leave it," and walking on a loose leash. See below for more information! |
High School (Reactive Dogs)
For age: 6 months+
Fee: $200 (6 sessions, held weekly) $25 off for HSWM Adoptees This unique class is designed to help you better understand your dog's reactivity towards other dogs and how to best manage their impulses. You will learn how to recognize and reward behaviors you want to keep as well as develop skills to change your canine's undesirable behaviors. See below for more information! |
Training Class Details
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Puppy Preschool
Puppy Preschool is for puppies aged 8 weeks to 20 weeks. Please note that we have limitations on puppy ages to protect the rest of the group. Therefore, once a puppy reaches 21 weeks they are unable to participate in further classes with the group. This program has an ongoing open enrollment with a limit of 8 puppies per session. Each puppy can be registered for a maximum of 6 sessions.
All Classes are held on Tuesdays from 6pm to 6:45pm between the following dates:
Kindergarten
Build a solid relationship with your puppy by learning how to effectively communicate with them. Enjoy teaching your puppy basic skills that can help prevent unwanted behaviors. At the end of the session, The AKC Star Puppy Evaluation is available to those attending all 6 weeks. This class is 6 consecutive weeks with a limit of 8 dogs. Wednesday class is for dogs aged 16 weeks to 6 months. Thursday class is for dogs aged 6 months to 1 year.
Wednesday Classes (16 weeks to 6 months):
Thursday Classes (6 months to 1 year):
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Elementary School
This class is 6 consecutive weeks with a limit of 8 dogs.
Monday Classes:
Wednesday Classes:
High School (Reactive Dogs)
The basic manners focus, sit, down, focus, recall, stay, polite walking and leave it are reviewed in this course.
Dog to human reactivity is not addressed in this class. Please contact our behavior staff if your dog is experiencing this type of reactivity. This class is 6 consecutive weeks with a limit of 4 dogs. The first night is WITHOUT dogs. Tuesday Classes:
Thursday Classes:
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Port City Dog with Steve Dube
If you are looking for a personalized training experience, please visit www.portcitydog.com for information on individual in-home training sessions with our trainer, Steve Dube. Please remember if your animal is experiencing anything outside of basic obedience needs, these are not behavior evaluations or consultations. Those services can be acquired by reaching out to our behavior staff through the "Behavior Consultation" signup on our website.
If you are looking for a personalized training experience, please visit www.portcitydog.com for information on individual in-home training sessions with our trainer, Steve Dube. Please remember if your animal is experiencing anything outside of basic obedience needs, these are not behavior evaluations or consultations. Those services can be acquired by reaching out to our behavior staff through the "Behavior Consultation" signup on our website.
Meet the Trainers
Lyndsey Sturgeon
Canine Behavior Coordinator ABCDT, CPDT-KA Fear Free Certified |
Theresa Nolan
Canine Obedience Trainer AKC Evaluator Fear Free Certified |
Stephen Dube
Canine Obedience Trainer ABCDT, CPDT-KA AKC Evaluator Fear Free Certified |
