Elective Dog Group Training Classes
Elective Group Training Classes
Looking to take your dog’s skills to the next level, try something new, or just have some fun together? Our Elective Group Classes are designed to keep training fresh, engaging, and rewarding for both ends of the leash. These series-based classes start and finish on set dates, so you’ll be learning alongside the same group of students each week — building consistency, community, and confidence.
From confidence-building games to real-world skills, these classes are a great way to strengthen your bond, give your dog new challenges, and keep training exciting beyond the basics.
Enrollment Requirements
To ensure a safe and positive experience for everyone:
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All dogs must be up-to-date on Rabies and Bordetella vaccinations prior to the first class.
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Dogs should be comfortable working around people and other dogs without showing aggressive on-leash behavior (excessive barking, lunging, or snapping).
If your dog struggles in those areas, don’t worry — we’ve got you covered. Our Logically Reset Board & Train Program is a perfect stepping stone to prepare your pup for future group classes.
Why Choose an Elective Class?
Our elective series aren’t just about “more training” — they’re about keeping you and your dog motivated, challenged, and connected. Here’s what you can expect:
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Fresh Challenges: Each class focuses on unique skills and themes, so your dog’s training stays exciting and never stuck on repeat.
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Stronger Bond: Shared learning experiences deepen your connection and teamwork in a fun, structured environment.
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Real-World Benefits: Whether it’s building confidence, polishing manners, or practicing focus in new settings, the skills carry over into everyday life.
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Community Vibes: You’ll train alongside like-minded dog owners who are just as committed to growth and fun as you are.
Think of electives as the “fun electives” from school — not required, but always the ones you looked forward to most. Scroll below to see which elective classes are currently open, or join the waitlist for the ones you don’t want to miss when they return.
Now Enrolling: Elective Classes
A More Confident Canine
Learn a practical approach to building confidence with your dog. A More Confident Canine focuses on helping dogs develop confidence through structured challenges, problem-solving, and choice rather than pressure or correction. You’ll learn strategies that can be used in real-life situations to help your dog feel more comfortable and capable. Perfect for owners looking to support confidence in a thoughtful, low-pressure way. All dogs must be at least 4 months or older to attend!
Starts May 5th
6pm to 7pm
5 weeks
$250 plus tax
Building a Marker Language
Building a Marker Language is a three-week class designed to help handlers communicate more clearly and intentionally with their dogs. Handlers will learn how to expand their use of marker words for both food and toys, including location markers, while improving timing and consistency. This class emphasizes clean communication, thoughtful reinforcement, and reducing confusion during training. By the end of the series, teams will have a more fluent marker system that supports clarity, confidence, and smoother training sessions.
Starts June 18th
6pm to 7pm
3 weeks
$125 plus tax
Fulfilled, Not Fried
Get to know what truly fuels your dog with Fulfilled, Not Fried. This interactive class explores your dog’s natural instincts and daily needs, helping you understand what drives their behavior and how to meet those needs in a healthy, balanced way. You’ll learn how to channel energy into activities that satisfy your dog without creating chaos or overstimulation, leading to a calmer, happier, and more connected companion. All dogs must be at least four months old to attend.
Starts March 22nd
10:15am to 11:15am
4 weeks
$180 plus tax
Indoor Shed Hunting
Discover a new way to engage your dog’s nose and brain. Indoor Shed Hunting helps dogs learn how to search for antlers using scent while guiding handlers to step back and let their dog work. This class emphasizes calm searching, curiosity, and confidence, making it a fun and fulfilling option for dogs and owners alike. All dogs must be at least 4 months or older to attend!
Starts May 5th
7:15pm to 8:15pm
3 weeks
$135 plus tax
Leash Pullers Anonymous
Leash Pullers Anonymous is a five-week class designed to help dogs and handlers build calmer, more connected leash skills. This class focuses on reducing pulling by improving communication, engagement, and understanding leash pressure rather than relying on constant correction. Handlers will learn how to create clearer expectations, support their dog’s emotional state, and navigate real-life walking challenges with more confidence. Through structured exercises and practical setups, teams will develop more relaxed, enjoyable walks that translate beyond the classroom.
Starts June 9th
6pm to 7pm
5 weeks
$250 plus tax
Pattern Games
Discover a calmer way to train and live with your dog. Pattern Games focuses on using predictable movement and repetition to help dogs settle, focus, and regulate their emotions. You’ll learn practical strategies that can be applied to walks, training sessions, and busy environments to reduce overstimulation and build confidence. Perfect for owners who want tools that make everyday life easier and more enjoyable. All dogs must be at least 4 months or older to attend!
Starts May 21st
6pm to 7pm
3 weeks
$105 plus tax
Trail Scent Games
Discover how scent can become a grounding, confidence-building activity for your dog. Trail Scent Games teaches dogs how to follow simple scent trails using their nose while helping handlers develop patience, observation, and trust. This class emphasizes thoughtful movement and problem-solving over speed or precision, creating an experience that is both mentally fulfilling and emotionally calming. Perfect for owners seeking enrichment that feels meaningful and supportive. All dogs must be at least 6 months or older to attend!
Starts May 24th
10:15am to 11:15am
3 weeks
$120 plus tax
Waitlist Only: Returning Soon
Behavior Support electives are designed to help you tackle real-life challenges while building confidence, calmness, and control. Click any class below to join the waitlist and be the first to know when it opens for registration.
- A More Confident Canine – Help your nervous or uncertain dog learn to navigate the world with calm assurance through confidence-building exercises and guided practice.
- Building a Marker Language – Learn to communicate with clarity and precision by building a fluent marker system that improves timing, reinforcement, and overall training flow.
- Calm Conduct – Teach your dog how to relax and stay composed in distracting environments so you can both enjoy stress-free outings.
- Canine Good Citizen Prep – Prepare your dog for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test with focused training on manners, obedience, and public confidence.
- Fulfilled, Not Fried – Learn how to meet your dog’s instinctual needs in balanced ways that create fulfillment without overstimulation or chaos.
- Leash Pullers Anonymous – Say goodbye to the sled-dog routine and hello to enjoyable, controlled walks you both look forward to.
- Reactive Remedy – Support for dogs who bark, lunge, or overreact — teaching them (and you) new ways to stay calm and connected around triggers.
- Ready, Set, Recall! – Transform your dog’s recall from “maybe later” to reliable, enthusiastic responses no matter the distraction.
Brain Boosters electives are designed to challenge your dog’s mind and body in new, exciting ways. These classes go beyond obedience, focusing on problem-solving, body awareness, and confidence-building activities that keep your dog sharp, engaged, and resilient. Click any class below to join the waitlist and be the first to know when it opens for registration.
- Mix & Match Skills Challenge – A fast-paced blend of obedience, creativity, and teamwork where you and your dog tackle new skill combinations each week. Build focus, communication, and adaptability as you mix familiar commands into fresh, fun challenges that test both brains and coordination.
- Movement Puzzles – A fun mix of mental and physical challenges where your dog learns to navigate obstacles with confidence, building body awareness, independence, and resilience in new situations.
- Pattern Games – Use predictable movement and repetition to help your dog settle, focus, and regulate emotions in everyday environments.
Fitness Fun electives are all about movement, enrichment, and teamwork. These courses give your dog a chance to burn energy in healthy ways while building strength, coordination, and confidence — and you’ll both have a blast doing it together. Click any class below to join the waitlist and be the first to know when it opens for registration.
- Agility in Small Spaces – Discover how agility can be adapted to backyards and living rooms, giving your dog fun challenges without needing a full course.
- Canine Conditioning Gym – Build strength, body awareness, and emotional regulation through structured movement and problem-solving in a calm, gym-style group setting.
- Fit Dog I – Build your dog’s physical fitness safely with exercises that improve strength, balance, and endurance while preventing injury.
- Fun-gility – A playful spin on agility that’s less about competition and more about confidence, fun, and learning new skills at your dog’s pace.
- Obstacle Conqueror – Help your dog face and master a variety of obstacles, boosting problem-solving skills and resilience one challenge at a time.
- Parkour Foundations – Introduce your dog to canine parkour by using everyday environments to climb, balance, and navigate like an urban adventurer.
Sport Foundations electives introduce you and your dog to the exciting world of canine sports. Whether you’re exploring a new activity just for fun or building the groundwork for future competition, these courses boost confidence, focus, and teamwork while opening the door to new adventures together. Click any class below to join the waitlist and be the first to know when it opens for registration.
- Intro to Nose Work – Tap into your dog’s natural scenting abilities as they learn to search, sniff, and succeed in this fun, confidence-building sport.
- Paws & Order: Scent Division – Follow the trail of clues in a scent-based class that builds search skills, focus, and confidence through themed weekly investigations.
- Ready for Rally – Build a solid foundation for AKC Rally with heelwork, signs, and teamwork skills that make navigating a course both clear and fun.
Seasonal electives let you take advantage of the best each season has to offer while keeping training practical and fun. These one-of-a-kind experiences are designed to blend real-world adventures with good manners, giving you memories and skills that last long after the season ends. Click any class below to join the waitlist and be the first to know when it opens for registration.
- Cabin Fever Busters – Turn indoor days into productive play with engaging training games and enrichment that help active dogs release energy and build confidence.
- Clues & Cues – A four-week scavenger hunt–style obedience adventure where you and your dog solve weekly clues that build calm confidence through leash skills, stays, focus, and recall.
- Hiking Etiquette – Learn the skills and trail manners every dog-and-human hiking duo needs, from calm leash handling to passing distractions politely, so your adventures can be safe, enjoyable, and stress-free.
- Indoor Shed Hunting – Channel natural scenting instincts into calm, rewarding searches for shed antlers that strengthen focus, confidence, and handler awareness.
- Trail Scent Games – Teach your dog to follow simple scent trails in a calm, confidence-building class that emphasizes thoughtful movement, trust, and problem solving.