Classes Offered

ADOG can meet any of your dog training needs with our wide selection of classes.  Our classes are designed to build on one another.  Skills learned in each class will be honed and added to the “next step”.  You can achieve a really well-mannered dog in our Starter Classes or choose to continue training to our Obedience Intro Classes and Competition Classes levels and become involved in the sport of obedience or other dog sports.  As of January 6, 2925 we are offering a Conformation class.

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Discover the wide range of classes for pet owners and obedience competitors that we offer. Private lessons are also available. Please click here for information on our class fees and discounts.

Class Progression – Next Steps

As of January 6, 2025 we are offering a Conformation class. Eight students maximum.

Our classes are designed to build on one another. Skills learned in each class will be honed and added to in the “next step”. You can achieve a really well-mannered dog or choose to continue training to our advanced levels and become involved in the sport of obedience or other dog sports.

• Puppy (AKC STAR Puppy Program) — Next Step: Pet Manners.
• Pet Manners — Next Step: Canine Good Citizen.  Must have instructor approval and the following skills (not perfect) are met sit, down, stay, come and loose leash walking. No reactivity to dogs and/or people.
• Canine Good Citizen (AKC CGC Program) — Next step: Obedience Novice
  
• See Obedience Intro classes below if you wish to continue training. 

Obedience Intro and Competition Classes

Three Obedience Intro Classes Offered (Details)

• Obedience Novice: Prerequisite Canine Good Citizen. 
• Obedience Advanced: Prerequisite Obedience Novice.
•  Trial Ready: Prerequisite Obedience Advanced
• Rally Beginner & Rally Mixed Level.  Click here for details.  Prerequisite Obedience Novice.
• Open & Utility Competition (Details)
• Specialty Classes:Click here for details.  Check the current Class Schedule page for currently offered Specialty Classes in italics.

Private Lessons

You may request private lessons by completing a Private Lesson Registration form and submitting your dog’s shot records. After everything is received, you will be matched with a staff member who will contact you to discuss scheduling and price.