Group Classes
Puppy Kindergarten
For dogs from 8-12 weeks, the 4 week puppy kindergarten class lays the groundwork for a well behaved adult dog and provides an opportunity for appropriate socialization with other puppies. Classes meet in Poway. See the schedule for the next available class
Introductory Class - Basic Obedience
For dogs 3 months or older, the introductory class teaches basic canine obedience. You and your dog will learn to walk without pulling, come, sit, down, heel, and stay. A printed manual accompanies the class so you can do homework exercises outside class. Behavioral problems, including jumping, nipping, digging and chewing will be discussed during class. Classes meet in Poway and Rancho Bernardo. See the schedule for the next available class.
Intermediate Class - Canine Good Citizen
This class is also called Canine Good Citizen class and is open for dogs with some basic obedience training. During this class, you and your dog will work to obtain the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen Award. You and your dog will experience more in depth distraction training. Turn your dog into a canine good citizen, a joy to you, your friends, and neighbors; welcome everywhere, with no barking, biting, jumping, or pulling. Dogs will always come happily and want to be with you. They will learn to exhibit quiet behavior when interacting with other dogs and people. Classes meet in Poway. See the schedule for the next available class.
Advanced Class - Off Leash Training
This off leash class held at the Poway Dog Park is for dogs with some basic obedience training. With this training, you will learn to work with your dog off leash and build an even stronger bond when your dog is not under leash control. See the schedule for the next available class.
Pricing
In Poway, puppy kindergarten classes are $75 for residents and $85 for non-residents, other group classes are $90 for residents and $100 for non-residents. Group classes taught in Rancho Bernardo are $90 for residents and $105 for non-residents. There is an additional $20 material fee that includes a soft training collar and a class training manual.
Lifetime Membership
For an additional $60, you can bring your dog to any class you have previously taken through the City of Poway or the City of San Diego for the rest of your dogs life. Drop in on a regular basis, when a problem arises, or when you just want to come and visit and review your training methods.