Life Skills

Focused help for real-life challenges.

Our Life Skills Program offers targeted training for everyday situations—from leash manners to vet visits and everything in between. These classes go beyond general obedience and zero in on the specific skills your dog needs most. With expert instruction and the support of a group setting, you'll gain confidence, clarity, and practical tools to succeed together.

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  • A black dog with bright amber eyes and a pink tongue, looking up close with its mouth slightly open, wearing a collar and leash.

    Real-Life Practice in Real-Life Places

    Life doesn’t happen in a training center—and neither should all your dog’s learning. Our Out and About sessions take your training into the real world, helping your dog navigate distractions, new environments, and exciting stimuli with confidence and control. These field trip-style classes are perfect for reinforcing polite leash walking, focus, and calm behavior in public spaces with the support of your trainer and classmates.

  • A small, curly-haired dog with a tan coat sits behind a playground structure, looking through a blue plastic frame at the camera. The playground is outdoors near a body of water, with trees and a clear sky in the background.

    Master Everyday Manners

    From jumping on guests to pulling on leash, the little things can feel big when they happen every day. Our Polite Greetings, Loose Leash Walking, and Chaos to Calm classes give you and your dog targeted practice in building calm, confident behavior. These short, focused courses are designed to help you tackle the daily moments that matter most—so you can enjoy a smoother, stress-free routine together.

  • A person standing on a training floor with a yellow Labrador Retriever sitting and looking up at them, with some agility equipment in the background.

    Build Focus, Strengthen Connection

    Whether your dog is easily distracted or just needs a better recall, our Working Through Distractions and Coming When Called classes help you create the kind of relationship where your dog wants to listen. Using positive reinforcement and real-world setups, these classes help your dog build the impulse control and focus needed to thrive at home, in class, and out in the world.

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Class/Private Rescheduling Policy

Reschedule More Than 3 Business Days* Before Class or Private Begins: No Charge

Reschedule 3 Business Days* or Less Before Class or Private Begins: $50 Charge

Class /Private Cancellation Policy

Cancel More Than 5 Business Days* Before Class or Private Begins: 100% Refund, Less $25 Charge

Cancel 5 Business Days* or Less Before Class, or Private Begins: 50% Refund

Once Class or Private Sessions Have Begun: No Refund 

 *Business Days Are Considered Monday - Friday

Required Vaccines

Dogs must have up-to-date vaccinations, including Rabies, DHLPP (Distemper), and Bordetella, as required by your veterinarian. Puppies should have age-appropriate vaccinations.

* There may be a 5th dog in class if they’re doing a make-up.

Can’t make it to class or don’t live locally?

Check out our online courses, available anytime!

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