TRAINING CLASSES
Our Classes
These are all the classes we currently offer! Take a look at the descriptions to find the best fit for you and your pup. Click on the Current Class Schedule tab to view upcoming sessions, or fill out the Waitlist form to let us know which class you’d love to see offered next! 🐾
Foundational Skills
For Ages: 8 weeks to 16 weeks at the start of class
(If you have a shy, nervous puppy 20 weeks or under, reach out to discuss which puppy class is right for you)
Puppyhood is an exciting and crucial stage of development, and starting off on the right paw makes all the difference. At this age, everything is new—and sometimes a little overwhelming—for your pup. That’s why our class focuses on thoughtful, structured socialization to help them feel safe, confident, and curious as they explore the world around them.
In a calm and controlled environment, we gently introduce your puppy to new sights, sounds, people, dogs, and other novel experiences. This early exposure lays the foundation for a well-adjusted, happy adult dog.
To keep everyone safe, all puppies must have begun their vaccination schedule before attending class. We can’t wait to meet your pup and help them grow into their best self!
For Ages: 4 months to 8 months
Set your puppy up for a lifetime of success with this essential life skills class! Designed for growing pups, this class focuses on building a strong foundation of positive behaviors through fun, engaging training.
We cover the basics every puppy needs to thrive at home and out in the world, including:
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Focus and Engagement
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Coming When Called
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Settling in Distracting Environments
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Loose Leash Walking
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Navigating Distractions Calmly
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Stay and Mat Work
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Four on the Floor (No Jumping!)
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Polite Greetings
When appropriate, puppies will also enjoy supervised off-leash playtime—a great opportunity for socialization and learning canine communication.
This class helps your puppy grow into a confident, well-mannered companion, while strengthening your bond every step of the way.
For Ages 6 months to 24 months
Welcome to the “teenage” stage—where your dog is no longer a puppy, but not quite an adult. Between 6 months and 2 years, dogs go through big developmental changes. You might notice selective listening, regression in training, or new, puzzling behaviors cropping up. It’s all totally normal—and this class is here to help you through it.
Designed specifically for adolescent dogs, this class focuses on building the skills and connection needed to navigate this tricky transition with confidence and clarity.
Some of the key areas we cover include:
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Focus and Attention
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Reliable Recalls
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Confidence in New Environments
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Working Through Tough Distractions
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Settling on a Mat
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Emotional Regulation
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Strengthening the Human–Dog Bond…and more!
With a mix of structure, fun, and understanding, this class will help you and your dog grow together during this important stage.
For Ages 8 months and up!
This foundational class is designed for dogs 8 months and older who are ready to learn (or revisit) essential life skills. Whether your dog missed out on puppy class, is new to your home, or just needs a refresher, this is the perfect place to start.
We focus on building real-world skills that help your dog thrive at home and in everyday situations.
Some of the key behaviors we cover include:
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Coming When Called
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Focus and Engagement
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Settling in Distracting Environments
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Loose Leash Walking
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Handling Distractions with Confidence
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Stay and Mat Work
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Four on the Floor (No Jumping!)
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Polite Greetings
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…and more!
This class helps set the stage for a calm, confident, and well-mannered companion—no matter where you're starting from.
Nose Work Classes
For Any Age!
Get ready to unleash your dog’s nose in this fun and enriching scent detection class! This introductory course is the first in our scent work series, designed to teach your dog how to use their natural sniffing skills to find hidden food rewards.
We start with food searches to build confidence and focus, while also teaching you the handling techniques and observation skills needed to recognize those subtle “I found something!” signals from your pup. It’s a fantastic way to tap into your dog’s instincts, while strengthening your bond and communication.
This class lays the groundwork for future scent work adventures, including searching for specific target odors. It's suitable for dogs of all ages and provides excellent mental stimulation and enrichment. This class is perfect for teaching reactive dogs their environment and/or other dogs are no big deal! It also builds confidence for nervous dogs.
Sniffing has never been so fun for both of you!
For Any Age!
(must have taken Sniff Squad, equivalent class, or demonstrate dog's drive for food searches)
Ready to take your dog’s sniffing superpowers to the next level? In this advanced version of Nose Games, we’ll build on the basics and shift the focus from food to target scents! This class is perfect for dogs who already love using their nose and are ready for more challenge and structure.
Dogs will learn to search for a specific scent (like anise or clove), and each week, we will build drive and precision in their searches by working through a variety of searching skills (a different focus each session, like new environments and container types). We’ll introduce more complex hide placements and help teams start reading subtle dog behavior changes during scent work.
Whether you're thinking about getting into the world of scent sports or just want to engage your dog’s natural instincts in a fun way, this class is a great next step.
For Any Age!
Is your dog a natural sniffer—or just ready for a new challenge? Our Shed Antler Class is designed to engage your pup’s most powerful sense: their nose! In this class, dogs of all skill levels will learn to search for and locate shed antlers in a fun, safe, and structured environment. Using positive reinforcement techniques, we’ll guide your dog through scent work exercises that build confidence, focus, and mental stimulation.
This class isn’t just about finding antlers—it’s about strengthening the bond between you and your dog. As your pup hones their tracking and problem-solving skills, you’ll learn how to read their cues, reinforce desired behaviors, and celebrate successes together. Perfect for pups looking for a rewarding activity, this class provides both mental and physical enrichment while encouraging natural instincts in a safe and supportive setting.
For Any Age!
(must have taken Sniffin' for Sheds or equivalent class)
Looking to move your shed antler searches from your backyard to the great outdoors? Hoping to go shed antler hunting with your dog in the spring? This class will take your shed antler search skills to a whole new level!
This class will meet in an outdoor location every week, weather permitting, and teach your dog systematic patterns to search this large area. You will also learn how to use wind and geography to your advantage and direct your dog how to search based on these. This class will also cover challenging searches like elevated and buried antlers.
If you've been having a blast with backyard shed antler searches, this next class is a perfect way to keep this skill fun for both you and your dog!
Intermediate Skills
For 6 months and up!
This class is perfect for dogs who are easily distracted, overly excitable, or just need a little help learning how to focus. Through engaging pattern and attention games, we teach dogs how to manage their energy, stay calm, and stay connected to their humans—even in distracting environments.
These fun, low-pressure exercises are designed to strengthen the bond between you and your dog while encouraging focus, calmness, and engagement. We work on skills like checking in, choosing to be by your side, and staying attentive—even when the world around them is buzzing.
Whether you have a young pup, a high-energy adolescent, or a newly adopted adult dog, this class is a great fit for building a foundation of trust and connection.
For Any Age!
Our Polite Pups class is here to turn rowdy rascals into well-mannered companions! This class is a fun and interactive way to bond with your pup. Plus, we’ll help boost their confidence and social skills along the way!
Some of the key behaviors we cover include:
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Polite Greetings
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Wait at a Door
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Loose Leash Walking
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Coming When Called
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Implied Leave it (no counter surfing)
Whether you have a bouncy young pup or an older dog in need of a manners makeover, this class is the perfect way to transform them into the polite pup you’ve always wanted.
If there is a class you know you want to take but we are not offereing yet, please fill out this form and let us know! Also fill out this form if the class you were hoping to take is full.
dog reactive and anxious which led Magen to learn several behavior modification training protocols and pattern games. Her youngest dog has taught her the value of patience and slowing down, building trust with your dog, and working from a place of consent, cooperation, and compassion.
Magen spent a decade as a college professor and test prep teacher and tutor. She also tutored students while in high school and undergrad. She loves coaching and teaching humans as much as she loves working with dogs, which is vital since most of dog training is training humans to train their own dogs.
Magen is a member of The Pet Professional Guild and is a Force-Free and LIMA compliant trainer. She is also Pet CPR and First Aid Certified!
Magen’s first dog training experience was in the mid 1990s when she was in her early teens. Her family became puppy raisers for future service dogs for the blind. Magen attended training classes with the future service dog, was actively involved in training outside of classes, and brought him to school with her. Her family continued to raise future service dog puppies, providing her with a solid dog training foundation she continued to build on when she adopted her own dogs.
Magen currently has two dogs, who are very different from each other and have helped her grow substantially as a trainer. Her oldest dog is
Magen Knuth
Meet the Trainer!
