About our group classes:

• Classes are held at our newly renovated Baxter Building, located at 215 Landing Road in Westbrook, or via Zoom.
• To Register: Please follow this link to sign up for your class. You will be asked to create a custom profile of you and your dog, so that we can track all of the necessary information and records for your class.
• Registration Fees: Fees vary depending on the course and are listed below. ARLGP alumni dogs receive 20% off all training fees; please use promo code “alum” at checkout.
• Vaccinations: Records must be sent digitally to training@arlgp.org prior to class. Please do not bring physical copies the day of. Failure to provide these documents may result in refusal for your dog to attend the class until vaccination status can be confirmed. Please visit our Before You Sign Up page for additional information.
• Missed Classes: Please check your schedule to ensure you are available for all class dates. While we will try to work with you on missing a class (catching you up in the next class or offering a spot in a different class for that week if space allows), but there are no make-up classes or partial refunds for classes missed.

Fall 2024 Adult  Group Classes (9 Months and Older)

CANINE GOOD CITIZEN – BEGINNER

Do you have a social dog who needs some manners? Maybe you’re thinking your pup would be a great candidate for therapy work, or want just a little less chaos when you bring them out and about? The Canine Good Citizen prep courses are designed to help with common problem areas like loose leash walking, manners around strangers, recall, and basic obedience. Dogs must be 9 months or older to take this class.

Our Canine Good Citizen: Beginner course is the first of 3 classes to prepare you and your canine companion for the Canine Good Citizen test, which is often required for public therapy dog work.

This class is not for highly reactive dogs or dogs who are uncomfortable around strangers. We recommend utilizing our complementary behavior helpline if you are unsure of where to start. If you have questions about if your dog would succeed in this class, email training@arlgp.org.

Sessions:

• Mondays, September 9th- October 14th @ 4pm
  • Instructor: Faith Paglierani
• Mondays, September 9th-October 14th @ 5:30pm
  • Instructor: Faith Paglierani
• Wednesdays, October 9th-November 13th @ 4pm
  • Instructor: Amber Zawrotny

Registration: $175 Register here

PULLING TO POLITE ***FINAL OFFERING OF THE SEASON***

Walking our dogs is an essential part of pet ownership. New sights, smells, and getting out into some fresh air is just as good for their wellbeing at it is for us humans. Pulling to Polite’s goal is to make your walking experience just as fun for you as it is for your dog and provide a little peace to your daily routine!

This 5-week crash course is designed to take you step by step through common walking issues, appropriate equipment specific to your dog, proofing distractions, and more!

**This class is not for highly reactive dogs. Not sure if your dog will meet our requirements? Email training@arlgp.org to discuss!

Sessions:

• Tuesdays, September 10th- October 8th @ 5pm

Instructor: Kim Tran
Registration: $150 Register here

Fall 2024 Adult Drop-In Classes

AGILITY: TRY IT OUT!

If you’ve ever wanted to dip your toes into agility, here’s your chance! This one hour session will expose you and your dog to the equipment and how to navigate a course. Please note that our intro to agility sessions are not designed competitively, we are offering this solely for you to see if you enjoy the sport. Dogs must be 1 year old to safely jump over obstacles.

This class is intended for human and dog friendly, nonreactive dogs. If you have a reactive dog but would still like to try out the equipment, we welcome you to email training@arlgp.org for a private session! 

Sessions:

• Tuesday, September 17th @ 6:30pm

Instructor: Kim Tran
Registration: $45 Register here

WANT TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN WE POST NEW CLASSES?

Please email training@arlgp.org to be notified via email when our next sessions open up. Please specify which classes you are interested in, so we can add you to the appropriate waitlist!

WAITLISTED CLASSES

• Confident Canine: Pattern Games to build confidence and resilience in our canine companions
• Ready, Set, Recall! *Outdoor, offered Spring-Fall
• Nosework: Try it Out! *Drop-in
• AKC Tricks & Fun!