Puppy Training Group Classes
Boost your puppy’s confidence with puppy group training classes!
✓ Show you how puppies learn with different training techniques to use at home
✓ Practice proper socialization techniques and equip your puppy for their life with your family
✓ Problem solve common behavior challenges, and teach basic behaviors for a confident and cooperative puppy
Our Puppy Group Classes
Puppy Kindergarten with Fern
This 6 week class is designed to get you and your puppy started in the right direction.
We discuss how dogs learn and educate you on different training techniques. We will work on foundation behaviors such as sit, down, stand, touch, auto focus, name recognition, and recall. We practice exploring novelty.
In addition, we work on polite greetings, settling on a mat, wait/stay, paw/shake, and leave it. We cover topics such as proper socialization technique, house training, biting and mouthing, crate & independence training, jumping and body language.
When your puppy completes this class, they will be ready to join the Teens & In-Betweens class or any of our specialty classes, such as Walkin' Dog, Come Dog or Calm Dog.
Please note that there is no playtime in this class.
Length: 6 weeks, meeting 1x per week, parents and dogs attend all classes
For: puppies 12 to 20 weeks of age at the start of class
Fee: $300
Vaccine Requirements: At least one round of DAPP administered 7 days before the start of class, Bordetella recommended; email records to team@urbanpawsibilities.com or upload to the portal upon sign up
Class Schedule:
(FULL)Saturdays starting 07/11 at 10:00am
(FULL)Saturdays starting 08/29 at 10:00am **Skips 09/05**
Saturdays starting 10/24 at 10:00am **Skips 11/28**
Puppy Group Class FAQs
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Classes have space for between 6-8 people per class.
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While we are happy to have anyone in the household who is helping to training your puppy attend, we ask that a second adult accompany you when bringing children under the age of 10. Children must stay at your station. An adult must be holding your dog’s leash at all times.
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One minor (under 18) per Client is welcome to join each activity, but each minor must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, who will be responsible for ensuring that the minor is not disruptive. Children under 13 are not allowed into the Triggered Dog class. We do not recommend children under 7 attend classes, and highly encourage you to bring a 2nd adult to class if a young child is attending. Children must not disrupt the class or disturb other students or their dogs. Children should stay at their stations.
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All classes include homework that is emailed out after each class. If you miss a class, you can catch up on what we worked on in the homework.
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We do not offer makeup classes for classes that you miss.
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You should bring 3-4 different kinds of pre-cut, high value treats for your dog to train with. We generally recommend rotisserie chicken, deli meats, cheeses, and hot dogs. Store bought treats for dogs are generally not very motivating for most dogs. You should bring up 1-2 cups of food to use through the class, and should skip dinner after class if your dog is on a diet. Reducing the amount of food they get for dinner after a group class is only recommended if you are worried about your dog’s weight. Most dogs are fine eating extra food once a week. Along with training treats, we also recommend bringing a long lasting enrichment treat, like a stuffed peanut butter kong, a beef tendon, smoked kneecap, bully stick, etc.
Besides food, please also bring your dog on a collar or harness attached to a 4-6ft leash. No prong collars, ecollars, choke chains, flexi leads, or bungee leashes are allowed. Certain classes may require you to also bring class-specific items from home and will be listed in the introductory email for the class.
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If your dog is dog- or people-reactive, they should sign up for our Triggered Dog class, daytraining program or onsite private lessons before signing up for other group classes.
If your dog is not generally reactive, but occasionally barks in class, the first thing you should do is try to get more space from other dogs in the class. If you need it, we can also provide a visual barrier for your dog to work behind during class. Try to come prepared with a long lasting enrichment treat to give your dog something to do during times when the instructor is talking.
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Puppy Preschool is suitable for puppies 8-14 weeks at the start of the class.
Puppy Kindergarten is suitable for puppies 12 to 20 weeks at the start of class.
Puppies should be at least 16 weeks before attending any of our other group classes, and we recommend waiting until at least 5-6 months of age for any classes beyond Puppy Preschool, Puppy Kindergarten, or Green Dog. -
Classes are not eligible for refunds under any circumstances after purchase for any reason.
Please CLICK HERE for the cancellation policies for other services.
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Most classes are held once a week for 6 weeks. Preschool is a 4-week group class.
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All of our group classes consist of short lectures, group instruction, and time for questions. There is usually a short introduction to the material, followed by demonstration and practice on a set of skills, and a Q&A at the end. Each member of the class is spaced out around 10ft apart, and dogs are encouraged not to interact with each other during the class. If your dog is struggling to be near other people and dogs, a barrier will be used to prevent your dog from being able to see triggers. The instructor will always make rounds during the class to check in with you personally about your progress and provide feedback.
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Some dogs feel more comfortable working with strangers than others. Your dog not being chosen for demonstrations does not mean that the trainer does not want to work with you and your dog. If your dog is not used to demonstrate behaviors with the instructor during class, then it is likely that the instructor has identified that their interaction with that dog creates a stressful situation for the dog. In those cases, learning from someone they trust (you) is going to set your dog up for success.
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Homework is sent out via email after each class. Homework can take up to 2 days to be sent. If you have not received any homework for class, please contact us. Be sure to check your spam, as our homework comes out automatically from Active Campaign.
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In general, we recommend not feeding your dog before you come into class. If you have an evening class, feed your dog their dinner in the class or after class. If you have a morning class, feed your dog half their breakfast before coming to class.
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Dogs must be free of contagious illnesses to attend drop off services and group classes. If your dog has kennel cough (a cold or any upper respiratory infection), Giardia, canine warts, Coccidia, fleas, ringworm, pink eye, or any other contagious illness, you must wait until your dog is no longer contagious and cleared by your vet to attend. If you're unsure if your dog should attend, please contact us. Credits due to illness or injury are determined on a case by case basis.
Not Sure What Class is Right for Your Puppy?
Schedule a free discovery call to have one of our trainers help you narrow down the right program!
Download Our Free Puppy Handbook
Educating yourself on what your puppy needs during their sensitive socialization window is crucial.
Download our puppy handbook to get insight into:
✔️ What to do before bringing your puppy home
✔️ Shopping list for puppies (with links to what to buy!)
✔️ Daily puppy schedule & training foundations
✔️ Tips for socialization, potty training, & mouthing
✔️ How to establish independence
& so much more!
