Select Your Class Start Date On The Calendar Below
Upcoming Classes: (Studio in Studio City)
Puppy Great Start/AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy
Puppy 2 Class
Tue Jan 7th – 6:15pm
Wed Jan 29TH – 6:30pm
Tues Feb 25th – 6:15pm
Wed Mar 12th – 6:30pm
Sat Jan 11th – 10:00am
Sat Mar 1st – 10:00am
Sat Apr 12th – 10:00am
Classes To Be Announced Soon
Classes run every week unless otherwise noted (major holidays)
Course Syllabus:
Class 1: Look/Focus, Sit, The name game, Puppy problem behaviors,
Class 2: Down , Take it. Leave it, Drop it (bring toy)
Class 3: Come, Stay, Wait
Class 4: Loose Leash Walking, Shake, Fade the lure
Class 5: Review and prepare for the AKC STAR Puppy Class
Class 6: Rally / Graduation
NEW Puppy 2 Class (for Puppy Great Start graduates only).
Behaviors learned in this class include commands taught in the Beginning Obedience Class along with confidence building exercises. This includes games and dog-to-dog and dog-to-people socialization. Small, fearful dogs are welcome in this class to help them learn to overcome their fears of other dogs.
Improve Your Training Skills
1) All dogs must be on a 3, 4, or 6 foot leash. No retractable leashes.
2) All dogs must be current on their shots & in good health.
3) Bring a chair so you can sit down comfortably during class discussion (for outside classes).
4) Bring a blanket, towel, or mat for your dog.
5) DO NOT feed your dog within 4 hours prior to class.
6) Bring your dog’s favorite treats.
7) Bring a fanny pack or treat pouch to hold your treats.
8) No choke chains or pincher collars are allowed. Dogs must be on a nylon or leather collar. You can add an easy walk harness, head halter, or gentle leader if necessary.
9) Minimum age for handlers is 13 years old, and must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
10) Classes run for consecutive weeks, unless otherwise discussed in class.
11) You are welcome to bring guests to watch the class but in all fairness to the other students guests cannot disrupt the class.
12) If your dog has bitten a human or another animal, you cannot bring your dog to a group class. Please call for a private session 818.955.5364 (5DOG)
13) To reserve your spot in a class or workshop please use the Sign Up Calendar on this page. Class spots will be reserved in order of payment received. Should all of the spots fill up for a class we will call or email you.
14) Classes are not refundable unless requested 10 days before the start date of the class.
Call if you have any questions or concerns 818.955.5364 (5DOG)
We meet one hour each week for 6 weeks. Please see
Class Policies to prepare your dog for the class and what items to bring.