Group Dog Training Classes – Fun, Social & Affordable Obedience
Train alongside other dogs and owners in a positive, controlled environment. Perfect for socialization, real-world practice, and building skills that last.
Why Choose Group Classes?
Best value – structured training at a fraction of private lesson cost
Amazing socialization for puppies and dogs who need dog/human exposure
Learn in real distractions – proof commands around bouncing puppies, playful dogs, and chatty people
Make friends – you and your dog both get a weekly “playdate” with the same consistent group
Motivating & fun – owners love the energy and seeing everyone improve together
What Happens in Every 6-Week Group Class
60-minute weekly sessions (6 classes total)
Maximum 4-6 dogs per class – plenty of individual attention
Step-by-step curriculum with clear weekly goals
Hands-on help from certified trainers every class
Homework handouts + access to private online video library
Graduation certificate & photo on week 6
Registration Requirements: (must be completed to sign up for classes)
Completed Group Class Registration Form
Proof of up-to-date vaccinations & tests:
Negative fecal exam (no older than 6 months)
Current DHPP/DAPP (distemper/parvo combo)
Current Bordetella (kennel cough)
Current Rabies (required for all dogs 1 year and older)
All records can be emailed to contactpcdtlv@gmail.com, or texted a clear picture to 928-897-3036
"Group Classes, Endless Canine Connections."
Puppy Training
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"Build the Foundation for a Happy, Well-Behaved Puppy!"
For puppies 12–20 weeks old at the first class (must have completed all 3 sets of core vaccines + Bordetella required)
This is the most important class you’ll ever take with your puppy! A fun, positive-reinforcement group that focuses on safe socialization, bite inhibition, and building the critical foundation skills that prevent future problems.
Key topics & skills:
Safe, supervised socialization with people, other puppies, and new experiences
Gentle mouth manners (teaching soft mouths/no hard biting)
Marker training basics (clicker or verbal “yes!”)
Attention & name response
Sit, Down, and Touch (hand targeting)
Crate & potty training support
Comfortable handling for grooming and vet visits
Preventing jumping, nipping, and resource guarding
Introduction to loose-leash walking
Small groups (max 5 puppies) for maximum positive exposure. All training is 100% force-free and family-friendly.
Bring your fully vaccinated puppy (3 sets of shots completed) and give them the very best start—spots fill quickly
* *If your puppy is younger and you want to get started right away, check out our Private lessons — perfect for tiny pups still waiting on full vaccines!
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30 minute sessions - $10/class or Package of 6 classes for $50
This class is "Puppy Life Skills." Exposing puppies to the world and teaching them how to behave in a way that is acceptable to society is just as important, if not more so, than "obedience" training. This class provides that opportunity for puppies, while also providing owners with education on what proper socialization is and isn't. (Hint - it's not just puppy playtime.)
Activities will vary from week to week, and may include:
confidence building on new surfaces, objects, obstacles, etc.
exposure to new sights, sounds, etc.
exposure to grooming, veterinary, and husbandry tools, handling, and training
socialization with new dogs, including both interactive socialization (play time) and passive socialization (pack walks, settling practice, or other exercises to build neutrality towards other dogs)
socialization with new people, including both interactive socialization and passive socialization
This ongoing drop-in class is available once a week. You can pay per week, or purchase a package, but you are not required to attend consecutive weeks.
All -Ages Classes
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"Laying the Groundwork for a Lifetime of Good Manners!"
For dogs 5 months and older (puppies, adolescents, and adult beginners welcome)
This fun, positive-reinforcement group class teaches the essential foundational skills every dog needs for a happy life at-home and in-public life. Using clear marker training (clicker or verbal marker), we focus on practical, real-world behaviors that make daily life with your dog easier and more enjoyable.
Key skills covered:
Marker training basics
Building attention and focus around distractions
Sit and Down (with duration)
Go to Place/Bed (settle on a mat)
Reliable Recall (“Come”)
Polite doorway manners (no bolting)
Loose-leash walking and basic leash manners
Classes are kept small so every dog and handler get individual attention while learning to work around other dogs and people – perfect preparation for real-life distractions. All training is force-free and family-friendly.
Bring your 5+ month-old pup (vaccinations required) and start building a well-mannered companion today
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"Taking Obedience to the Next Level!"
The perfect next step after Beginner Obedience (or for dogs with basic skills ready for more)
Take your dog’s training to the next level with increased distractions, distance, and duration. This class builds on the foundational skills and turns them into reliable real-world behaviors—even around dogs, people, parks, and everyday chaos.
Key skills covered:
Stronger attention and impulse control
Sit & Down with duration and distractions
Stay (including out-of-sight stays)
Advanced Place/Bed (send to mat from distance, remain while you move)
Rock-solid Recall around higher distractions
Polite greetings (no jumping) and doorway control
Heel and loose-leash walking with turns, pace changes, and real-life scenarios
Introduction to off-leash control basics
Small group format with plenty of individual coaching. Positive, force-free methods only. Dogs must have completed Beginner Obedience (or equivalent) and be comfortable working around other dogs.
Move from “knows it at home” to “listens anywhere”—enroll in Intermediate Obedience today!
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"Master Commands, Perfect Precision!"
For dogs who have mastered Intermediate skills and are ready to shine
This high-level class turns reliable behaviors into polished, proofed performance—even under heavy real-world distractions. Perfect preparation for therapy dog work, Canine Good Citizen (CGC), competition obedience, or simply having an off-leash trustworthy companion.
Key skills covered:
Precision heeling (on and off leash) with auto-sit
Distance control (sit, down, stand from afar)
Rock-solid Stay with major distractions and out-of-sight
Send to Place from distance + long-duration settle
Off-leash recall past dogs, people, and temptations
Stand for examination (vet/groomer prep)
Retrieve basics and directed sends
Complex distraction proofing (food, toys, running kids, bouncing balls, etc.)
Small group with intense individual attention. Training remains 100 % positive and force-free. Dogs must have completed Intermediate Obedience (or instructor approval) and work calmly around other dogs.
Take your dog from “well-trained” to “exceptional”—join Advanced Obedience today!
Sports & Specialty Classes
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"Unleash Your Dog’s Inner Performer!"
Unleash your dog’s inner superstar in this fun, high-energy class! Level I teaches impressive yet easy tricks like Spin, Twirl, Paw/Shake, Crawl, Back Up, Bow, and Touch, all built with positive reinforcement and marker training—perfect for beginners or any dog who knows basic cues.
Level II ramps it up with intermediate combos and wow-factor behaviors such as Leg Weaves, Hoop Jump, Play Dead, Sit Pretty, Wave, Figure-8’s, and Distance Sends. Great for mental exercise, body awareness, confidence building, and showing off at the park.
Each 6-week course is open to friendly dogs 5 months and older; Level II requires completion of Level I or instructor approval. Come ready to laugh, bond, and leave with a dog who can steal the show!
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"Turn Your Dog Into a Scent Detective!"
Tap into your dog’s natural sniffing instincts! This class teaches scent detection games, enhancing focus and providing a rewarding mental workout for dogs of all ages.
In this six-week course, your dog will learn to harness their powerful sense of smell through engaging scent detection games. Nose Work introduces dogs to finding specific scents in various environments, building focus, confidence, and problem-solving skills. Perfect for dogs of all ages and energy levels, this class offers a mentally stimulating outlet that taps into their natural instincts.
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"Boost Confidence & Balance with Fun Obstacles!"
Turn your dog into an urban adventurer! This class focuses on navigating obstacles, building confidence, and improving physical coordination through fun, interactive challenges.
This exciting six-week class transforms everyday environments into a playground for your dog. Parkour teaches dogs to navigate obstacles like jumping over low barriers, balancing on surfaces, and crawling under objects. The course builds physical coordination, confidence, and trust between you and your dog, making it a thrilling way to enhance their agility and problem-solving skills
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"Have Fun While Mastering Precision and Teamwork!"
Discover the perfect blend of precision, teamwork, and fun! Rally is obedience with a smile: you and your dog navigate a course of 10–20 numbered signs, each instructing a different skill (heel, sit, down, turn, stay, come front, etc.), while you’re allowed to talk, praise, and cheer, and even use treats.
Level I introduces the basics on-leash and prepares you for AKC/UKC Rally Novice titles.
Level II moves to off-leash work, adds jumps, more advanced signs, and preps for Intermediate, Advanced, and Excellent levels.
Perfect for dogs who have solid Beginner or Intermediate obedience foundations. Small classes, positive-reinforcement only, and tons of individual coaching—whether you want to compete or just enjoy a new sport with your best friend. Dogs 6 months and older; Level II requires Level I completion or instructor approval. Sign up and start your Rally journey today!
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"Strengthen Bodies, Sharpen Minds!"
Build your dog’s strength, balance, flexibility, and body awareness while preventing injuries and boosting performance in everyday life or dog sports! This progressive, positive-reinforcement-based program uses safe, vet-approved equipment (wobble boards, fit bones, cavaletti, donuts, pods, and more).
Level I introduces core strengthening, proprioception, and basic exercises like paw targets, weight shifting, and sit-to-stand reps—perfect for puppies 5+ months, seniors, or any dog needing better stability.
Level II adds dynamic movements, longer sequences, rear-end awareness, and intro cardio conditioning.
Level III brings advanced challenges: tight turns, backing up inclines, sustained planks, and sport-specific drills for agility, rally, scent work, or just plain longevity.
All levels are small-group, force-free, and tailored to each dog’s age and fitness. Dogs must be friendly and have basic impulse control. Come get your dog strong, confident, and moving like an athlete!
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"Transform Reactivity into Relaxation and Confidence!"
This small-group (max 4–5 dogs), force-free class is designed for friendly-but-frustrated dogs who bark, lunge, or shut down on leash when they see other dogs, people, bikes, or anything that sets them off.
Using modern, science-based methods (BAT 2.0, counter-conditioning, and marker training), we teach practical management tools and real behavior change so walks become calm and enjoyable again. You’ll learn emergency U-turns, pattern games, relaxation protocols, focus games, and how to read your dog’s stress signals, and how to safely lower emotional responses over time. Dogs work at comfortable distances with visual barriers as needed, and every exercise is tailored to your dog’s specific triggers.
Prerequisite: dogs must be human-friendly and non-aggressive toward people. Two levels available: Reactive Rover I (foundation) and Reactive Rover II (advanced distance work & real-world practice). Private coaching also available if your dog needs one-on-one first. Take the stress out of walks—sign up today!
Class Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
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Over the 6 weeks your dog will master:
Sit, down, stay (with duration and distance)
Reliable recall (come when called)
Loose-leash walking and automatic sit at your side
Place command (go to a bed/mat and stay)
Leave it/drop it
Greeting people politely (no jumping) We also focus heavily on real-world focus around distractions, because a dog that only listens in a quiet room isn’t truly trained.
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Puppy Basics (12–20 weeks): must have at least 3 rounds of vaccines
Beginner Obedience (5 months & up): no prior training required
Intermediate/Advanced Obedience: dog must already know basic commands on leash or have graduated from our Beginner class
All dogs must be non-aggressive toward people and have dog-to-dog reactivity under control (moderate reactivity is okay—we’ll manage it).
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Classes are capped at 5-6 dogs maximum. We use barriers, distance, and muzzles when needed so every dog can succeed. Reactive dogs are very common in our classes—most graduate much calmer because they actually get to practice around other dogs in a structured, controlled way.
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A 6-foot flat leash (no flexi/retractable leashes)
A regular collar, martingale, prong collar (we’ll discuss training collars if needed)
A variety of high-value treats (soft, smelly, pea-sized—think hot dogs, cheese, chicken. Cut up very small.
Treat Pouch
A tug toy or favorite toy
A hungry dog (feed only a light meal before class)!
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Most specialty classes require completion of at least our Beginner or Intermediate class (or an evaluation). This ensures everyone in the group is on the same page and we can focus on the specialty skills instead of fixing holes in foundation training.