At All About Dogs, we believe in positive reinforcement as the cornerstone for nurturing well-adjusted and confident companion dogs. Our programs run for 6 weeks each and are available year-round. For upcoming dates and registration, visit our Registration page.

First Paw Forward – Puppy Obedience

Start training your puppy early to establish a solid foundation for
obedience and socialization. Our program is tailored for puppies aged 8 weeks to 16 weeks. Classes include:

• Introduction to basic commands: sit, down, off, come when called, settle on a mat, and preliminary leash walking.
• Focus on self-control and attention around other dogs and people.
• Safe and controlled socialization opportunities.

Requirements: Puppies must have their first vaccination.

Never Too Late

Ideal for older puppies (4 months +) and adult dogs, this beginner obedience class emphasizes:

• Basic obedience skills through positive reinforcement.
• Addressing common training issues.
• Understanding marker-based training.

Requirements: Proof of vaccination.

Coming Back for More

For graduates of First Paw Forward or Never Too Late, this intermediate-level class is designed to build on basic skills and make them applicable

in everyday life. During this six-week program, we enhance your dog’s focus and reliability under increasing distractions.

Skills include:

• Improving sit stays, down stays, and heeling around distractions.
• Introduction to retrieving skills, tricks, and training games.

Rally Obedience

Rally Obedience combines obedience exercises in a sequence format, emphasizing a positive handler-dog relationship. This advanced program is a compilation of traditional obedience exercises such as heeling, sit, down, stand, and stay. It builds a strong working relationship between dog and handler, serving as a foundation for everyday life skills, agility, and therapy programs.

Requirements: Participants must have successfully completed the Never Too Late and Coming Back for More programs. Dogs and handlers should be familiar with our training methods and basic obedience components: attention to handler, sit, down, stay, and loose lead walking.

Benefits:

• Improved body language interaction and loose lead walking.
• Builds foundational skills for agility and dog therapy programs.

Join us at All About Dogs to foster a strong bond and effective communication with your canine companion through positive training methods.