Beginner Obedience

Course Goals:

• Focus & Attention

• Sit & Down

• Stay & Come

• Leave It

• Proper Greetings

• Loose Leash Walking

• Hand Signals

• Commands Given in Control/Heel Position

Description: This course focuses on fundamental commands that every dog should know such as Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Leave It, etc. You will also learn how to give commands with hand signals and train your dog to respond to commands by your side in the control/heel position. You will practice polite greetings and loose leash walking and gain tips to have your dog's focus and attention on you. All of this will help to improve manners, reduce behaviors, and strengthen your bond so you will have a well-rounded dog that knows how to communicate with you.

Location: Dawg Day Afternoon, 1571 Horseshoe Pike, Glenmoore, PA 19343

Ages: 6 months & older

Class Size: Maximum of 6 dogs

Cost: $170 for 6-week course

Dates: May 13-June 17 on Tuesdays from 6:45-7:35 p.m. (4 spots open)

Bistro Behaved

Course Goals:

• Understand restaurant protocols and etiquette regarding dogs

• Practice basic obedience commands in a distracting environment

• Train your dog to lie quietly under the table

• Develop polite greeting skills and wait for permission to approach guests

• Teach your dog to calmly enter and exit restaurants

• Enjoy a fun and relaxed dining experience with your dog by your side

Description: Do you dream of enjoying a meal with your canine companion by your side? Enroll in our Bistro Behaved course to transform your pet into a polite dinner guest! This course focuses on learning the skills and etiquette needed to confidently take your dog to restaurants with ease and grace. From breweries and wineries to cafes and bistros, you will be equipped to handle every public eatery experience. During the final class session, we will embark on a field trip to a local dining establishment to apply your newfound knowledge. If you have a dog eager to learn or one that is ready to refine their manners, this course will provide guidance and tips to make dining out with your dog a delightful and stress-free experience for everyone.

Prerequisite: Prior to enrollment, dogs must be evaluated and approved by the trainer since we will be out in public.

Location: Dawg Day Afternoon, 1571 Horseshoe Pike, Glenmoore, PA 19343

Ages: 6 months & older

Class Size: Maximum of 4 dogs

Cost: $135 for 4-week course (This does not include food or drink purchases made by the participant during the field trip during the last class.)

Dates: June 12-July 3 on Thursdays from 6:45-7:35 p.m. (4 spots open)

Canine Brain Games

Course Goals:

• Enriching Activities

• Mental Puzzles

• Physical Exercises

• Fun Games

• Strengthens Bonds

• Improves Problem-Solving Skills

• Boosts Confidence

• Reduces Boredom

Description: This course is designed to engage your dog's mind through a series of interactive games, puzzles, and exercises. You will learn some commands, such as Touch and Back Up, to help you work through the activities. Most of the exercises will be completed in stations that you and your dog work on individually around the room. It will challenge your dog both mentally and physically, but the trainer will offer guidance and tips for success. All activities can be customized to meet different ages and levels of ability. Enrichment like this can improve problem-solving skills, boost confidence, reduce boredom, and strengthen bonds.

Location: Dawg Day Afternoon, 1571 Horseshoe Pike, Glenmoore, PA 19343

Ages: All Ages

Class Size: Maximum of 6 dogs

Cost: $115 for 4-week course

Dates: May 14-June 4 on Wednesdays from 7:45-8:35 p.m. (6 spots open)

Intermediate Obed.

Course Goals:

• Focus & Attention

• Add Distance

• Increase Duration

• Intensify Distractions

Description: Once your dog has been consistently and quickly obeying basic commands, then it is time to challenge them to take their skills to the next level. Our Intermediate Obedience course is designed to solidify and strengthen existing commands by adding distance, duration and distractions. By the end of the course, your dog should be more focused on you regardless of where they are or what is going on around them.

Prerequisite: Completion of Beginner Obedience or equivalent experience

Location: Dawg Day Afternoon, 1571 Horseshoe Pike, Glenmoore, PA 19343

Ages: 6 months & older

Class Size: Maximum of 6 dogs

Cost: $170 for 6-week course

Dates: May 13-June 17 on Tuesdays from 6:45-7:35 p.m. (6 spots open)

Mastering Manners

Course Goals:

• Increase manners

• Reduce barking

• Eliminate jumping

• Stop begging

• Curb counter surfing

• Prevent running out doors

Description: Does your dog bark excessively, run out the door, jump on guests, beg for food, or sneak snacks from the counter? If so, our Mastering Manners course is here to help! In this 3-week course, you will learn how to curb many unwanted behaviors and teach your dog essential manners. We will guide you through exercises designed to help your dog become a more respectful and well-behaved companion. We can customize the class topics to ensure that they meet your needs.

Location: Dawg Day Afternoon, 1571 Horseshoe Pike, Glenmoore, PA 19343

Ages: 6 months & older

Class Size: Maximum of 6 dogs

Cost: $85 for 3-week course

Dates: June 12-June 26 on Thursdays from 7:45-8:35 p.m. (6 spots open)

Puppy Foundations

Course Goals:

• Name Recognition

• Sit & Down

• Wait & Here

• Leash Walking

• Manners

• Socialization

• Body Language

• Lots of Tips from house training to curbing mouthing

Description: This course is aimed to build a strong foundation for raising a well-mannered pup. Your dog will learn Name Recognition and some basic commands like Sit, Down, Wait, and Here, but the content is focused on manners and socialization. The purpose is to give you the knowledge and help you read dog body language so you can understand and manage common puppy issues such as mouthing, leash walking, housebreaking, crate training, etc. The classes will guide you through proper socialization exposure steps and offer supervised puppy playtime interactions during class.

Location: Dawg Day Afternoon, 1571 Horseshoe Pike, Glenmoore, PA 19343

Ages: 10 weeks - 5 months

Class Size: Maximum of 6 dogs

Cost: $170 for 6-week course

Dates: May 14-June 18 on Wednesdays from 6:45-7:35 p.m. (2 spots open)

Note: Please read the AVSAB statement on the importance of early socialization before full vaccination.

Reactive to Relaxed

Course Goals:

• Reduce reactive behaviors

• Increase calmness 

• Change emotional response

• Evaluate thresholds

• Strengthen communication and trust

• Read dog body language

• Enhance focus and attention

Description: If your dog barks, lunges, or growls around triggers such as strangers or other animals, then this course is designed to help you navigate through these challenging situations and to help your dog change their emotional response by replacing reactivity with calmness. This course can help with reactive outbursts inside the home, backyard, or while walking on a leash. We accomplish this through a combination of desensitization, counter-conditioning, commands, and training exercises. The goal of this course is to equip you with the tools, skills, and knowledge to continue to help your dog handle life with ease and confidence. 

Location: Dawg Day Afternoon, 1571 Horseshoe Pike, Glenmoore, PA 19343

Ages: 6 months & older

Class Size: Maximum of 4 dogs

Cost: $135 for 4-week course

Dates: May 15-June 5 on Thursdays from 6:45-7:35 p.m. (1 spots open)

Dates: June 2-23 on Mondays from 6:45-7:35 p.m. (4 spots open)

Trick Training

Course Goals:

• Learn new tricks

• Practice commands

• Increase communication

• Strengthen your bond

Description: If your dog is a trickster, then transform them into a trick star! Our Trick Training course will teach you and your dog new tricks that are sure to impress your friends, family, and even strangers. A sample of tricks you might learn are Shake, High-Five, Wave, Crawl, Play Dead, Roll Over, Spin, and Back Up. Learning tricks is a fun way to practice your training skills, bond with your pet, and increase smiles and laughter along the way. Get ready for a training experience that's equal parts entertaining and enriching!

Location: Dawg Day Afternoon, 1571 Horseshoe Pike, Glenmoore, PA 19343

Ages: 6 months & older

Class Size: Maximum of 6 dogs

Cost: $115 for 4-week course

Dates: May 15-June 5 on Thursdays from 7:45-8:35 p.m. (5 spots open)

Wise Walking

Course Goals:

• Enjoy walks with your dog

• Reduce pulling

• Ignore distractions

• Increase focus and attention

• Learn about training tools

• Put on command loose leash walks, heel walks, and sniff walks

Description: Is walking your dog a stressful experience? Do they pull on the leash or lag behind making every stroll a struggle? If so, our Wise Walking course will help you and your dog enjoy a more relaxing, stress-free walk together. In this 4-week course, we will guide you through exercises and techniques to help your dog learn to walk calmly by your side on a loose leash. You will practice different styles of walks from sniff walks to heeling, and learn real world skills such as walking past distractions, ignoring squirrels, and leaving food on the ground.

Location: Dawg Day Afternoon, 1571 Horseshoe Pike, Glenmoore, PA 19343

Ages: 6 months & older

Class Size: Maximum of 6 dogs

Cost: $115 for 4-week course

Dates: June 2-23 on Mondays from 7:45-8:35 p.m. (5 spots open)