Training Programs

At Pawsitive Connection Dog Training we help Kingman-area dogs (and their people) build calm, reliable manners through clear communication and positive, results-driven methods. Every program starts with understanding your goals and your dog’s unique needs.

The best first step for most families is our 90-minute Consultation & Evaluation. We discuss your dog’s history, challenges, and goals, then recommend the right path — private lessons, board & train, group classes, or service-dog work.

Consultation & Evaluation

The essential starting point for personalized training.

• 90-minute in-depth session

• Review of your dog’s history, behaviors, and your lifestyle

• Clear recommendations for the best program

• Required before Board & Train or Service Dog programs

Puppy Training

Give your pup the best start possible so common problems never become habits.

Common challenges we solve

• House-training accidents

• Nipping & mouthing

• Jumping, chewing, barking

• Leash pulling

• Fearfulness or poor socialization

Puppy Board & Train

Our most comprehensive option — we do the heavy lifting so you get a well-started puppy.

• Intensive daily training focused on house manners, crate training, leash skills, and foundational obedience

• Structured socialization and confidence-building exercises

• Personalized handling of the most common puppy problems (nipping, jumping, barking, etc.)

• Clear video updates and progress reports so you stay involved

• Detailed hand-off sessions so the skills transfer smoothly back home

• A solid foundation that makes the transition into everyday life much easier

Vaccine requirement: Puppies must have completed the full puppy vaccine series before starting Board & Train.

Private Lessons

Ideal for puppies as young as 12 weeks (especially while still finishing vaccines).

• Fully customized to your puppy and family routine

• House training, crate training, basic manners, leash skills, and problem prevention

• Flexible scheduling in a low-distraction setting

• You learn exactly how to handle and communicate with your pup

• Many families begin with private lessons and then “graduate” into group classes for the best of both worlds.

Puppy Group Classes (Puppy Essentials)

The natural next step once your puppy has finished the full puppy vaccine series. (ages ~12 weeks–6 months).

• Fun, structured classes with other friendly puppies of similar age

• Sit, down, stay, come, loose-leash walking, polite greetings

• Real-life distraction training and impulse-control games

• Bite inhibition, impulse control, and supervised socialization

• Small groups, weekly goals, and practical tips for home

• Cost: $160 for 6 weeks

Vaccine Requirements for Group Classes

• Minimum 3 rounds of Distemper/Parvo, Bordetella, Rabies (age-appropriate), and a negative fecal exam. All vaccines must be given by a licensed veterinarian.

Board & Train

We handle the heavy lifting while your dog lives and trains with us 24/7 in a structured, low-distraction environment. Only 2 dogs accepted at a time.

What you get

• Daily text updates with photos/videos

• Midway lesson so you can see progress

• Detailed go-home packet + written instructions

• 2–3 follow-up private lessons

• Lifetime support (call or text anytime)

Programs

• 2-Week Foundations – Builds reliability and fixes common issues. Includes 3 private lessons + 3 group classes.

• 3-Week Precision (Most Popular) – Excellent off-leash reliability and distraction-proof skills. Includes 3 private lessons + 6 group classes.

• 4-Week Unlimited – Complete off-leash freedom and calm manners in any environment. Includes 3 private lessons + 6 group classes.

All programs include real-world training trips, confidence building, and access to our private training library + Facebook group.

Private Lessons

A fast-track to better behavior.

You’ll work one-on-one with a professional trainer to address your dog’s specific needs and goals. Expect clear direction, immediate progress, and skills you can start using right away.

Lesson Packages

• 3 Lessons

• 6 Lessons

• 10 Lessons

Flexible scheduling and customized plans for any age or issue.

Group Classes

Fun, small-group training (4–6 dogs) in a controlled indoor/outdoor setting. 6-week sessions, 60 minutes each. Includes weekly goals, homework support, video resources, and a graduation certificate.

Core Classes

• Puppy Essentials – Foundation skills + safe socialization ($160)

• Beginner Obedience (5 months+) – Everyday manners, loose-leash walking, calm greetings ($160)

• Intermediate Obedience – Real-world reliability with distance, duration, and distractions (6 classes $160 / 12 classes $300)

• Advanced Obedience – Off-leash control, bombproof stays, and high-distraction performance (6 classes $160 / 12 classes $300)

Specialized Classes & Enrichment

• Scentwork / Nosework

• Trick Training

• Rally Obedience

• Canine Fitness & Nutrition

• Flyball

• Pack Walks

• Public Access practice

• Canine Good Citizen (CGC) testing preparation

Make sure to follow us on Facebook for annoucments on group classes

Service Dog Training

Help your dog become a reliable working partner that assists with specific tasks related to a disability.

• Temperament assessment first to confirm suitability

• Customized programs using Board & Train, Private Lessons, and/or Group Classes

• Task training (anxiety alert, deep pressure, retrieval, medical alerts, mobility support, and more)

• Public Access training and evaluation

• Follows IAADP guidelines (minimum 120 hours, including public work)

We also offer short courses covering service-dog laws, task training recipes, and public-access foundations.

Pet First Aid & CPR

Learn life-saving skills for dogs and cats. Pet Tech certified courses.

• 6.5-hour First Aid/CPR Course – Core emergency skills (CPR, choking, bleeding, poisoning, shock, etc.) + handbook and 2-year certification. $110

• 8-hour PetSaver Course – Everything in the core course plus dental care and senior pet care. $140

Also available: 90-minute Hiking & Walking with Your Dog presentation covering trail safety, gear, hydration, and basic trail-side first aid.

Ready to Get Started?

Spots fill quickly, especially for Board & Train and group classes.

Next step: Schedule your Consultation & Evaluation or Register for a Group Class.

All dogs must be current on Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, Bordetella, and a negative fecal exam (within 6 months). We offer affordable fecal testing if needed.

Questions? Call or text 928-897-3036