A small dog terrier demonstrates off leash skills and impulse control outdoors.

MANNERS classes

FOR DOGS OVER 6 months old

Build essential life skills—indoors and out—with our Manners program. Perfect for dogs new to training or those needing a refresher before moving on to advanced work.

MANNERS ONE
MANNERS TWO
ADVANCED MANNERS: FIELD TRIPS

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Learn what to bring with you and about our cancellation, vaccination, and other policies!

Price: $55 per one hour class, 4-week sessions, 6 dogs maximum.

We also offer one-on-one PRIVATE MANNERS LESSONS and DAY TRAINING.

MANNERS ONE

Topics: Attention, Sit, Down, Stay, Recall, Polite Greetings, Leash Skills, Leave It, Mat/Place, Wait, Targeting, and handler timing, reinforcement, cueing, and problem solving. 

Prerequisites: 6 months or older, no previous training needed.

Dogs must be comfortable around both people and other dogs. This class is not for reactive or aggressive dogs: dogs who are not suitable for group class will be excused with no refund.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Learn what to bring with you and about our cancellation, vaccination, and other policies!

MANNERS TWO

Topics: Attention, Sit, Down, Stay, Recall, Polite Greetings, Leash Skills, Leave It, Mat/Place, Wait, Targeting, and handler timing, reinforcement, cueing, and problem solving. 

Prerequisites: Manners One or instructor permission.

Dogs must be comfortable around both people and other dogs. This class is not for reactive or aggressive dogs: dogs who are not suitable for group class will be excused with no refund.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Learn what to bring with you and about our cancellation, vaccination, and other policies!

Manners MIXED LEVEL

Topics: Attention, Sit, Down, Stay, Recall, Polite Greetings, Leash Skills, Leave It, Mat/Place, Wait, Targeting, and handler timing, reinforcement, cueing, and problem solving. 

Prerequisites: 6 months or older, no previous training needed. Also suitable for Manners One graduates.

Dogs must be comfortable around both people and other dogs. This class is not for reactive or aggressive dogs: dogs who are not suitable for group class will be excused with no refund.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Learn what to bring with you and about our cancellation, vaccination, and other policies!

ADVANCED manners: field trips

Take your training on the road

Utilize skills and build confidence working your dog in new locations. Each week, class will meet in a public setting within a 20 minute drive of North Bend. Offered May through September.

Skills: Leash manners, polite greetings, recall, leave it, and focus in the presence of real-life distractions including dogs, people, bicycles and wildlife.

Prerequisites: Manners Two, Puppy Three or instructor permission.

private manners lessons

Private lessons are a great choice for families whose schedules don’t fit with our group classes. These personalized, one-on-one sessions provide the most effective way to address your family’s unique needs—whether at home or during walks.

Manners topics include: Coming When Called, Polite Greetings (not jumping), Leash Pulling, Begging, Puppy Socialization, House Training, Crate Training, Sit, Down, Stay, Leave It.