Classes in Athens, Ohio
Our fun, easy-to-follow class curriculum is designed to maximize success for you at home and in real life. Written by a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and designed to make the most of your precious time, Best Pets class lessons include:
- How to get your dog to pay attention to you, in spite of distractions;
- Getting your dog to come to you anytime;
- Teaching your puppy to be calm and content in the vet’s office or grooming salon;
- Creating a dog who is polite with visitors and strangers;
- Asking your dog to walk beside you on leash, without pulling;
- How to get your dog respond calmly to family members;
- And more!
Classes are held in convenient four-week blocks. (Of course you may attend a make-up class the following session if you have to miss a class.)
It’s absolutely no risk, too: If you’re not 100% satisfied with the quality of our training and our dedication to helping you get the results you’re looking for, come back and take it again – absolutely free of charge.
Basic
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his class is ideal for dogs 15 weeks and older who haven’t yet received training or that need a solid foundation to build on so they can learn more complex and detailed commands.
Basic classes are held at Friendly Paws Pet Supply and Grooming in Athens.
This four-week course takes you and your dog through basic obedience training and house manners as well as socialization. We’ll give you a primer on common problems and how to solve them, too.
We’ll cover commands including sit, stay, down, and come, and introduce behaviors like attention, leash walking, dealing with common problems, and much more. You’ll be able to contact the instructor individually via phone or email between classes with any questions, too, so you never have to worry you’re not giving your dog the right cues for a whole week until you have a chance to ask at the next class! Basic class begins Tuesday, May 22 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Click here to enroll.
On The Road
See our On The Road page to learn more. We will hit the streets, parks and parking lots of Athens to test and proof the skills your dog has learned in class. We’ll work in a different location each week. Human and dog come to every class. Classes are one hour a week for four weeks. The next session begins May 22 at 6 p.m. Click here to enroll online.
Puppy Academy
Our eight-week, rolling enrollment series for puppies 8-14 weeks is terrific for first-time (or first time in a long time) puppy owners.
Unlike typical obedience classes, Puppy Academy’s flexible scheduling and “pass” package enrollment provides a comprehensive obedience and socialization experience without the obligation of attending every weekly session, or the hassle of scheduling make-up lessons. Each weekly session will cover a new lesson, but personal attention and small class size ensures plenty of time to also address your and your puppy’s unique needs so you don’t miss a beat. No need to rearrange schedules or RSVP. Simply pre-purchase the amount of lesson right for your lifestyle, and show up whenever you can.
Our next Puppy Academy series will begin this fall. Contact us about our in-home puppy training package.
