Adult Dog Classes
About
our group classes:
- Classes are held in our Community Room, located at 217 Landing Road in Westbrook, outdoor along our private campus, or via Zoom.
- Before You Sign Up: Please refer to our Registration Information page to see our policies and requirements for participation.
- 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.
ADULT CLASSES
FAMILY DOG MANNERS
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? Family Dog Manners is 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 Family Dog Manners course is required as a prerequisite to prepare you and your canine companion for the Canine Good Citizen test, which is often a recommended step 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:
- Wednesdays, 7/15-8/19 @ 4:30pm
- Mondays, 7/13-8/24 @ 5:45pm (NO Class 7/27)
- Wednesdays, 8/12-9/16 @ 5:45pm
Instructor: Amber Zawrotny, CPDT-KA
Registration: $175
OUT AND ABOUT
This four week class is geared towards members of the class and what they individually want/need to work on out in public. All classes will be out in the community, not at the ARLGP campus. Locations vary depending on weather and time of day, and will be communicated via email. There will be a new location each week.
Dogs must have gone through Family Dog Manners, Atomic Adolescent, or had a class evaluation to register for this class.
Sessions:
- Mondays, 8/31-9/28 @ 6pm (NO CLASS Labor Day)
Instructor: Amber Zawrotny, CPDT-KA
Registration: $175
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN- PREP AND TEST
***Our “Family Dog Manners” class is required prior to registering for this course! If you have trained elsewhere and believe your dog qualifies for this class email training@arlgp.org***
You’ve made it this far! Do you feel ready to proof your skills and get Canine Good Citizen Certified through the AKC? This class is geared towards troubleshooting and perfecting the skills you’ve worked on through manners training. You’re almost there!
This class is not appropriate for reactive dogs or dogs who are uncomfortable around strangers. We recommend utilizing our complementary behavior hotline 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, 8/24-10/5 (NO Class Labor Day) @ 4:30pm
Instructor: Amber Zawrotny, CPDT-KA
Registration: $200 (additional fee covers testing)
Pulling to Polite *Seasonal- Spring through Fall
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 4-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 meets the requirements? Please email us at training@arlgp.org and we will help you determine if this is the best option for you and your dog!
Sessions:
- Thursdays, 6/25-7/16 @ 5pm
- Thursdays, 8/6-8/27 @ 5pm
Instructor: Kim Tran, CPDT-KA
Registration: $150
Ready, Set, Recall! *Seasonal- Spring through Fall
The ARLGP Training & Behavior department is excited to announce a special outdoor seasonal course, Ready, Set, Recall! This 4-week intensive group class focuses on one of the most important and difficult behaviors to teach our dogs, coming when called. We will discuss what a recall means for our dogs, a variety of techniques to help achieve a recall, and how we develop a recall over the long term. This class will be held outside and limited to 6 dogs. This class is for dogs that have taken some type of group class before and is not for highly reactive dogs.
Not sure if your dog meets the requirements? Please email us at training@arlgp.org and we will help you determine if this is the best option for you and your dog!
Sessions:
- Thursdays, 7/16 – 8/13 @ 9:15am (NO CLASS 7/30) with Amber Zawrotny, CPDT-KA
- Sundays, 8/2-8/23 @ 10:15am with Karen Casey, CPDT-KA
Registration: $150
AGILITY AND OBSTACLES!
Join us for a fun and engaging six-week agility and obstacle class designed to keep you and your dog active, motivated, and working together as a team. This class combines physical exercise with mental challenges to help build confidence, sharpen focus, and strengthen your dog’s overall performance in a supportive environment.
Dogs will work with a variety of equipment, including tunnels, weave poles, jumps, the A-frame, pause tables, and balance-based equipment. These exercises help increase limb awareness while improving coordination, balance, strength, endurance, and flexibility. The course also encourages confidence, mental focus, and body control through progressive, rewarding challenges. This class is not competitive but may give you an idea on agility exercises and if you would like to pursue the sport!
Attendees MUST already be established clients with the ARLGP Behavior & Training program and non-reactive in a group class setting. If you are unsure if this class is appropriate for you dog, or you are not an already established client but would like to be evaluated into the class, email training@arlgp.org.
Sessions:
- Sundays, 7/12-8/16 @ 9 am
- Sundays, 8/30-10/11 @ 9am (NO Class Labor day weekend)
Instructor: Karen Casey, CPDT-KA
Registration: $200
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