Explore Our Training Schedule For Classes & Consultations

Basic Life-Skills Training

Join us for this hands-on class which begins on Wednesday, March 22nd at 6:30 PM. This 6-week class includes all the basics to get your dog started with real-life training, including sit, stay, down, come, leash control and handling, leave it, and eye contact. We use our innovative Choice TrainingTM method to teach your dog each of these commands. Space is limited. The fee for the class is $225. Please contact us at [email protected] to email for registration and questions. Classes are held at The Learning Center for Dogs,
3935 E. Meadowbrook Ave., Ste. 2
Phoenix, AZ 85018

Basic II – High-Level Practice from Basic Training

This 4-week class will be a review, and repetitive practice of behaviors learned in the Basic Life-Skills Training class. Basic II provides exercises and fun activities to work on training muscle memory. The fee is $175. Please contact us at [email protected] to email for registration and questions. Classes are held at The Learning Center for Dogs,
3935 E. Meadowbrook Ave., Ste. 2
Phoenix, AZ 85018

Relationship Training - Creating a Lifelong Connection with Your Dog

This 6-week class teaches you how to use the skill sets you have already taught your dog and how to weave obedience into everyday life activities to engage your dog. These life activities will involve attention splitting exercises. This means even when you are thinking through what you are doing next in your routine, your dog needs to stay involved with you. Before enrolling in this class, dogs should have these basic skills: sit, down, wait or stay, walk with you, and pay attention or eye contact. Before enrolling in this class, people should have these basic skills: the ability to laugh at oneself, not be too shy to engage in front of the class, and loosen up and have a good time! The fee is $250. Please contact us at [email protected] to email for registration and questions. Classes are held at The Learning Center for Dogs,
3935 E. Meadowbrook Ave., Ste. 2
Phoenix, AZ 85018

Zoom Express Obedience Training

Calling all dog parents who are interested in obedience training but looking for an easier way to work with a professional trainer? Why not consider these “bite” size classes with our Zoom Express Obedience Training?

Who should consider Zoom Express:

People with time constraints for standard group or in-home training
Families who want to minimize their exposure during the pandemic
Families who have dog over-stimulated or reactive dogs who would not do well in a group class
Families who have a dog that doesn’t do well with strangers due to lack of socialization, fear, or aggression
Families located outside of our standard service area

Benefits:

Your home or office is a less distracting environment than group classes
Working in the environment in which you will be using the training
One-on-one attention for you and your dog
Work on training at your own pace
Takes minimal time out of your day
Work on what you need

What will you need:

Access to Zoom
A phone, tablet, or computer with a camera
A low distraction room with a place to prop up the camera so we can see you and your dog and guide you through everything

30-minute personalized Zoom session to work on acquiring basic obedience or improving commands your dog already knows. Each obedience session will include homework to practice and video demonstrations of many behaviors. We can also cover advice on how basic household behaviors such as jumping up to greet, counter surfing, dumpster diving, and crate training.

Two options:

1. Obedience Training Sessions ($45 each session). You and your dog will receive training for the following commands: Sit, Down, Stay, Leave it, Come, Loose Leash Walking, Eye Contact, and Touch.

2. Cafeteria Style ($45 each session) - Only take what you need. If your dog needs a little help with only certain commands, you can pick and choose as you need.

Phone or FaceTime, Skype, and Zoom Consultations

We offer Zoom, phone, or FaceTime (video) consultations for those who have a dog or cat with a behavior or training issue, but cannot work with us in person due to distance, illness, logistical constraints, or due to the nature of the behavior issue such as pets that would hide or be distressed by our presence in your home.

We can help with:

Advice for a new dog owner
Advice on collars, leashes, harnesses, and other training equipment
Crate training
Housebreaking
Cat integration
Choosing the right dog for your family
Some destructive issues such as chewing
Counter surfing, dumpster diving
Separation anxiety
Some forms of aggression
Litter box issues
Excessive barking
Many other behavior issues

Due to safety and liability concerns, we are unable to use video consultations for:

Leash reactivity
Most types of fighting dog issues
Dogs who bite or have bitten
Dogs who need our expert handling in order to establish a behavior protocol, etc.

In-person or in-home sessions are best in these situations. We are happy to guide you through your best options.

While nothing can replace the value of an in-person session with a certified consultant, these phone or video consultations can be invaluable in helping dog owners on their journey toward solutions and success.