Skill-building Classes
One-Hour Classes. Real-Life Skills. Game On!
Our Gamified classes are single-topic training classes designed to make training fun and effective. Whether you’re working on leash manners, building confidence, improving grooming tolerance, or want to up your social media game – there’s a class for you. . Choose the topics that matter most for you and your dog—no long-term commitment required and repeat as you like!
Pricing
- $35 per class
- Bundle any 3 or more and save $5 per class!
Available Classes:
AKC Trick Dog: Novice Foundations (Intro Class)
Looking for a fun, confidence-building way to train with your dog? AKC Trick Dog is a light-hearted, rewarding program that turns training into teamwork—and play into progress.
This one-hour introductory class is designed to help teams get started with the AKC Trick Dog Novice title. Dogs who already have their CGC (Canine Good Citizen) may use those skills toward their required total of 10 tricks, and in this class we’ll introduce and practice several common, achievable Novice-level tricks.
You and your dog will work through a variety of skills that may include:
Targeting and interaction games (touch it, hand signals, find it)
Body awareness and confidence skills (paws up, get on, balance beam, tunnel)
Fun performance tricks (spin, shake, high five, kiss, speak)
Practical behaviors (fetch it, hold, get your ___, kennel up)
While we won’t cover every possible trick in one hour, this class will:
Help you understand AKC Trick Dog rules and requirements
Teach clear training techniques for building and polishing tricks
Show you how to continue practicing and adding tricks at home
Build engagement, confidence, and communication between you and your dog
This class is perfect for dogs who enjoy learning, food or toy rewards, and trying new things—no prior trick training required! Whether your goal is to earn an AKC title or simply have fun showing off your dog’s skills, this class sets the foundation.
Come To Me: Building a Trustworthy Recall
A reliable recall is the most important safety skill your dog will ever learn. In this upbeat, one-hour class, you’ll teach your dog both a solid everyday recall and a powerful emergency cue you can count on when it matters most.
Through fun games, long-line practice, and real-world distraction work, your dog will learn that coming to you is always the best choice. Perfect for dogs of all ages with basic manners.
You’ll learn:
• Everyday recall skills for real life
• A high-value emergency recall cue
• Whistle recall basics
• How to use long lines safely
• When to call your dog—and when not to
Enjoy more freedom, more trust, and safer adventures together.
Confidence Quest: Calm, Curious & Courageous
Prerequisites: Dogs should be comfortable on leash around other dogs and current on vaccinations.
Help your dog discover their confidence through calm exploration and thoughtful, supportive guidance-centered training. In this one-hour class, you and your dog will work through a series of real-life confidence stations designed to build emotional resilience, curiosity, and trust—without overwhelming sensitive dogs.
Together, you’ll gently introduce your dog to new sights, sounds, movement, and textures through stations such as:
Investigating unfamiliar surfaces like tarps, cardboard, grates, and textured mats
Navigating calmly around mobility aids, including wheelchairs, walkers, and canes
Meeting people in varied appearances, such as hats, sunglasses, bulky coats, or pushing strollers
With positive reinforcement and clear communication, we’ll help your dog learn to slow down, observe, and make confident choices—turning moments of uncertainty into opportunities for growth.
Whether your dog is shy, sensitive, easily startled, or simply needs more practice navigating the world, this class offers a compassionate path toward becoming a calmer, more curious, and more courageous companion.
Fetch with Purpose: AKC Fetch® Intermediate & Advanced
This one-hour class designed for teams who have earned—or are ready to earn—their AKC Fetch Novice title and want to build the skills required for the higher-level tests.
As AKC Fetch® progresses, retrieving becomes more than a straight out-and-back game. Dogs are asked to respond to signals, retrieve from greater distances, and demonstrate memory and problem-solving skills when a bumper or ball is placed out of sight. This class focuses on developing those advanced skills in a supportive, step-by-step way that keeps dogs confident and engaged.
Using positive, real-life training methods, we’ll work on:
Transitioning from Novice retrieves to signal-based retrieves
Introducing and strengthening distance and directional cues
Building memory skills for retrieves placed or dropped behind barriers
Maintaining focus, enthusiasm, and teamwork at higher difficulty levels
Preparing teams for the pass/fail AKC Fetch Intermediate and Advanced test environment
This class is ideal for dogs who already enjoy retrieving and have a reliable Novice-level fetch but need practice with complexity, clarity, and confidence. Handlers will learn how to teach advanced retrieving concepts while preserving the joy and connection that make fetch such a powerful activity.
Dogs must be at least 6 months of age and registered or enrolled with the AKC (AKC, PAL, or Canine Partners) to earn official AKC Fetch titles.
This class continues your AKC Fetch pathway, helping teams build purposeful skills that support success in Intermediate and Advanced Fetch—and beyond.
Play with purpose. Train with heart. Fetch with intention
Fetch with Purpose: AKC Fetch® Novice Foundations
AKC Fetch® is all about strengthening the bond between you and your dog through one of the most loved games of all—fetch! This one-hour Intro to AKC Fetch® class is designed to prepare teams for the AKC Fetch Novice test while building joyful, purposeful retrieving skills.
In the Novice level, dogs demonstrate a basic retrieve by going out to get a thrown ball or bumper and returning it to their handler. While some dogs are natural retrievers, many benefit from learning how to retrieve thoughtfully, confidently, and consistently—and that’s where this class comes in.
Using positive, real-life training methods, we’ll focus on:
Building enthusiasm and clarity for the retrieve game
Teaching a clean pick-up and return
Encouraging engagement and teamwork during fetch
Helping handlers learn how to teach and reinforce retrieving skills effectively
Preparing dogs and handlers for the pass/fail AKC Fetch Novice test environment
AKC Fetch® is designed for all breeds and provides both physical exercise and mental enrichment. This class is ideal for dogs who enjoy toys, are curious about retrieving, or are working toward earning their AKC Fetch Novice title—which can also count toward the Gold level of AKC FIT DOG.
Get Fit, Fido
Building Balance, Strength, and Body Awareness Through Play
Ready to boost your dog’s performance — and have fun doing it? This one-hour Gamified class introduces simple, effective fitness exercises that enhance your dog’s strength, balance, flexibility, and body awareness. Whether your goal is to improve performance in dog sports or promote lifelong wellness, you’ll learn how to make fitness training part of your everyday routine.
- Class coming soon
Jump Less, Greet Better
Teach your dog to keep all four paws on the floor—with games that make training fun!
- Use simple, reward-based games to teach polite greetings
- Help your dog choose to stay grounded — without constant correction
- Reinforce calm behavior in real-life situations like front doors, sidewalks, and meet-and-greets
- A game plan you can use right away at home
- A dog who knows how to greet guests with calm, polite behavior
- More confidence in managing excitable moments
Lead & Follow
Build handler focus and leash skills using targets and movement games.
- Class coming soon
Loose Leash Foundations: Walk with Confidence & Connection
Ready for calmer, more enjoyable walks with your dog? This one-hour class blends purposeful training, real-life practice, and engaging activities that help your dog stay connected to you—even when the world gets distracting. You’ll learn simple, effective techniques to build focus, confidence, and smoother leash manners so every walk feels more like a partnership and less like a pull.
Perfect for anyone looking to strengthen their walking skills and create more harmony on everyday outings.
Note: For dogs with a history of aggression, fear-based reactivity, or any dog that has bitten a person or caused harm to another dog, we recommend starting with a private session for the safety and success of all.
- Class coming soon
Party Hats & Pawdicures
Train for cooperative care—like muzzle desensitization, nail trims, and vet visits.
- Class coming soon
Picture Perfect Pups
This Holiday version of our popular Picture Perfect Pups class will be your chance to use our adorable backdrop and props to get your pup’s pic on your own phone.
This one-hour class is all about helping your dog become a photo pro. We’ll use games and positive reinforcement to teach dogs how to hold a stay—even with distractions—while building comfort with props!
- Class coming soon
Walking Skills
Turn leash training into a game!
Build better walks through play! This one-hour class uses fun, structured games to boost your dog’s focus, confidence, and leash manners in distracting environments. Ideal for graduates for anyone ready to level up their loose leash skills.
Note: This is a foundation class. For dogs with a history of aggression or fear-based reactivity, or if the dog has bitten a person or caused harm to another animal, a private session is recommended.
- Class coming soon