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Great training can be a game-changer for you and your dog. Our training starts with building healthy relationships and good communication.
Call us today to get started!
A Structured Approach That Gets Results
At DogJoy, training isn’t one-size-fits-all, but it is structured.
We don’t just teach commands. We build behavior through consistency, clear communication, and real-world practice.
Our programs are designed to:
- Reinforce good behavior daily
- Create calm, focused responses
- Build confidence in new environments
- Strengthen the relationship between you and your dog
Training can be integrated into daycare and boarding, so your dog doesn’t just learn during sessions, they practice it consistently.
That’s what makes the difference.
Training Programs
From puppy foundations to advanced behavior, choose the program that fits your dog or let us guide you.
Foundation Courses
Start here. These programs build the skills every dog needs.
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Class
Course Type: Group Class (Certification Class)
Best For: Puppies starting their training journey
Course Length: 6 weeks
Cost: $299
What is S.T.A.R.?
Socialization, Training, Activity, Responsibility
What This Class Is For:
This program is designed to give your puppy the right start — building confidence, structure, and early behavior habits that will shape how they grow.
Graduates receive an official certificate from the American Kennel Club and are eligible to register in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy program.
What You’ll Work On:
- Socialization with people, dogs, and new environments
- Basic obedience and communication
- Early impulse control and focus
- Confidence-building through structured exposure
- Responsible pet ownership
Outcome:
A puppy that is more confident, more responsive, and better prepared for real-world situations with fewer problem behaviors down the road.
Don’t wait until your puppy finishes all of their shots. It will be too late!
Read Dr. R.K. Anderson’s letter about the importance of socialization BEFORE the age of 16 weeks, and the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior’s position on early puppy socialization and starting classes as early as 7-8 weeks of age. Enroll now!
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Class
Course Type: Group Class (Certification Class)
Best For: Puppies under the age of 16 weeks starting their training journey
Duration: 6 weeks
Class Length: 1 Hour
Cost: $299
What is S.T.A.R.?
Socialization, Training, Activity, Responsibility
What This Class Is For:
This program is designed to give your puppy the right start, building confidence, structure, and early behavior habits that will shape how they grow.
Graduates receive an official certificate from the American Kennel Club and are eligible to register in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy program.
What You’ll Work On:
- Socialization with people, dogs, and new environments
- Basic obedience and communication
- Early impulse control and focus
- Confidence-building through structured exposure
- Responsible pet ownership
Outcome:
A puppy that is more confident, more responsive, and better prepared for real-world situations with fewer problem behaviors down the road.
Don’t wait until your puppy finishes all of their shots. It will be too late!
Read Dr. R.K. Anderson’s letter about the importance of socialization BEFORE the age of 16 weeks, and the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior’s position on early puppy socialization and starting classes as early as 7-8 weeks of age. Enroll now!
Good Manners
Course Type: Group Class
Best For: Dogs that need better everyday behavior and consistency
Duration: 6 weeks
Class Length: 1 Hour
Cost: $329
What This Class Is For:
This is your foundation course for building a well-behaved dog. If your dog knows some basics but doesn’t reliably listen, this is where structure starts to click.
What You’ll Work On:
- Sit, down, stay, and come
- Loose leash walking
- Polite greetings with people and dogs
- Focus and responsiveness around distractions
Outcome:
A dog that listens more consistently, behaves better at home, and is easier to manage in everyday situations.
Reactive Rover
Course Type: Group Class
Best For: Dogs that bark, lunge, or overreact to people, dogs, or environments
Duration: 6 weeks
Class Length: Week 1 – 3.5 Hours. Week 2–6 – 1.5 Hours.
Cost: $429
What This Class Is For:
This program is designed for dogs that struggle with overstimulation or reactivity, helping them become calmer, more focused, and easier to handle.
What You’ll Work On:
- Reducing reactive behavior (barking, lunging, overexcitement)
- Building calm, controlled responses
- Increasing focus on the handler in high-distraction environments
- Managing real-world triggers safely
Outcome:
A dog that is more manageable, less reactive, and more confident navigating everyday situations.
Off-Leash Social Studies
Course Type: Group Class
Class Length: 1 Hour
Price: $49
What This Class Is For:
Dogs that enjoy social interaction but need better control and focus around other dogs. Our instructor helps owners train their own dogs in a social play environment off-leash.
What You’ll Work On:
- Off-leash reliability and handler focus
- Managing excitement around other dogs
- Reading and guiding play behavior
- Knowing when and how to intervene
What Makes This Different:
This is NOT a dog park.
It’s a structured environment with trainers actively guiding behavior and ensuring safe, controlled interaction alongside dog owners.
Outcome:
A dog that can socialize appropriately while staying responsive and under control.
Advanced Courses
For dogs ready to build on their foundation and develop more control and confidence.
Sublime Manners
Course Type: Group Class
Duration: 4 Weeks
Class Length: 1 Hour
Price: $49 per session
Prerequisite: Completion of Good Manners or equivalent group training
What This Class Is For:
This course takes your dog from “knows the basics” to “actually reliable in real life.”
What You’ll Work On:
You’ll build on foundational skills by adding real-world complexity — the part most training programs never fully address.
- Increasing duration, distance, and distractions
- Strengthening leash skills in more challenging environments
- Improving recall when it matters most
- Reinforcing “leave it” without relying on leash corrections
- Transitioning away from food rewards into real-life reinforcement (toys, play, etc.)
- Introducing advanced skills like “drop it” and directional cues
Outcome:
A dog that doesn’t just perform commands, but can do them reliably in real-world situations.
Sublime Manners
Course Type: Group Class
Duration: 4 Weeks
Class Length: 1 Hour
Price: $49 per session
Prerequisite: Completion of Good Manners or equivalent group training
What This Class Is For:
This course takes your dog from “knows the basics” to “actually reliable in real life.”
What You’ll Work On:
You’ll build on foundational skills by adding real-world complexity, the part most training programs never fully address.
- Increasing duration, distance, and distractions
- Strengthening leash skills in more challenging environments
- Improving recall when it matters most
- Reinforcing “leave it” without relying on leash corrections
- Transitioning away from food rewards into real-life reinforcement (toys, play, etc.)
- Introducing advanced skills like “drop it” and directional cues
Outcome:
A dog that doesn’t just perform commands, but can do them reliably in real-world situations.
AKC Fit Dog Level 1
Course Type: Group Class (Certification Course)
Duration: 6 Weeks
Class Length: 1 Hour
Price: $329
What This Class Is For:
Designed for active dogs and owners who want to improve strength, balance, and overall physical health while continuing to build focus and engagement.
What You’ll Work On:
- Foundational fitness skills (tuck sit, kick back, spin, etc.)
- Body awareness and coordination
- Strength and flexibility exercises
- Handler engagement and proper form
Important Notes:
- For healthy dogs without injuries or physical limitations
- Veterinary consultation recommended if your dog has restrictions
- Prior training experience is strongly recommended
Outcome:
A stronger, more coordinated dog with improved focus and a deeper working relationship with their handler.
AKC Canine Good Citizen
Course Type: Group Class (Certification Course)
Duration: 6 Weeks
Class Length: 1 Hour
Price: $329
What This Class Is For:
Our Canine Good Citizen course focuses on preparing you and your dog for the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test, which will be given in the final week of this course. Watch the video.
What You’ll Work On:
The CGC test consists of 10 test items:
- Accepting a friendly stranger
- Sitting politely for petting
- Appearance and Grooming
- Out for a walk
- Walking through a crowd
- Sit and Down on command/Staying in place
- Coming when called
- Reaction to another dog
- Reaction to distractions
- Supervised separation (3 minutes)
Outcome:
A well-mannered dog that can confidently handle real-world environments and earns a nationally recognized certification.
Training Games
Course Type: Group Class
Duration: 5 Weeks
Class Length: 1 Hour
Price: $329
What This Class Is For:
Dogs that need to strengthen obedience while staying mentally engaged and challenged.
What You’ll Work On:
- Reinforcing core skills (sit, stay, come, leash walking)
- Adding duration, distance, and distractions
- Improving focus through structured play
- Problem-solving and engagement
What Makes This Different:
Each class is dynamic and intentionally varied so dogs continue to learn without boredom. This class is all about playing games with the behaviors dogs already know and skills they are currently learning.
Outcome:
A more engaged, focused dog that responds reliably, even in challenging situations.
Tricks
Course Type: Group Class
Duration: 5 Weeks
Class Length: 1 Hour
Price: $299
What This Class Is For:
Dogs and owners who want to build engagement, confidence, and have fun while learning.
What You’ll Work On:
- Fun and functional tricks (shake, roll over, bow, retrieve, etc.)
- Engagement and responsiveness
- Confidence-building through learning
What Makes This Different:
With hundreds of possible tricks, this class can be repeated with new challenges each time.
Outcome:
A more confident, engaged dog that enjoys learning and working with you.
When Can You Start?
Most group classes run in structured sessions. If a class is already in progress, we’ll recommend the next available start date or an alternative option to keep your dog moving forward.
Please note: We do not offer make-up classes.
What to Bring to Your Class
- Treats your dog enjoys
- A standard leash (no retractables)
- Any questions or goals you want to discuss
This helps us make the most of your session.
What Training Helps With
- Basic commands (sit, down, stay, come, leave it)
- Loose leash walking
- Calm behavior around people and dogs
- Focus in distracting environments
- Reliable recall
- Boundaries (doors, food, impulse control)
- Confidence for shy or nervous dogs
Why Training Makes Life Easier
- Clear Communication: Your dog understands what’s expected
- Better Behavior: Less chaos at home and in public
- More Confidence: For both you and your dog
- Improved Focus: Even in busy environments
- Greater Safety: More control when it matters most
Better Behavior Starts Here
Dogs aren’t born knowing how to behave in our world. They learn through structure, consistency, and guidance.
At DogJoy, we help your dog:
- Build reliable behavior
- Gain confidence
- Develop habits that last beyond training sessions
Whether you’re starting fresh or working through challenges, we’ll help you create lasting change.
Add Training to Your Dog’s Stay
Your dog can participate in training sessions during daycare or boarding, helping reinforce behavior in a real-world environment. Contact us to learn more!
Dog Training FAQ
My dog already knows some commands. Do we still need training?
Yes, knowing commands and reliably responding to them are very different things.
Most dogs can perform behaviors in low-distraction environments, but struggle in real-life situations. Our programs focus on building reliability by adding duration, distance, and distractions, so your dog listens when it actually matters.
My dog already knows some commands. Do we still need training?
Yes, knowing commands and reliably responding to them are very different things.
Most dogs can perform behaviors in low-distraction environments, but struggle in real-life situations. Our programs focus on building reliability by adding duration, distance, and distractions, so your dog listens when it actually matters.
Can you help with behavior issues like reactivity, pulling, or not listening?
Yes. Many of our programs — especially Reactive Rover and private training — are designed to address common behavior challenges like:
- Leash pulling
- Barking or lunging
- Overexcitement around people or dogs
- Lack of focus or responsiveness
We focus on building calm behavior, improving communication, and creating consistent responses in real-world situations.
Will my dog actually improve, or is this just basic training?
Our goal isn’t just to teach commands — it’s to create lasting behavior change.
That means:
- Structured, progressive training
- Real-world application (not just in class)
- Consistency across environments
Many of our clients continue training through multiple programs because they see ongoing improvement in their dog’s behavior, confidence, and responsiveness.
When can I join a training class?
Classes run in sessions. If one is already in progress, we’ll recommend the next available start date or best option for your dog.
What should I bring to training?
Bring treats, a standard leash, and your goals for your dog.
Is my dog too old for training?
No, dogs of all ages can benefit from structured training.
What vaccinations are required for my dog to attend DogJoy?
For training classes dogs must be up to date on:
- Rabies
- Distemper/Parvo
To attend other services, dogs must also have:
- Lepto
- A clean fecal within the last year
Please note: Bordetella is not required. There is a 7 day waiting period if the Bordetella vaccine was recently given. Please wait before bringing your pup to us.
What is the age requirement for Dog Training at DogJoy?
Dogs as young as 8 weeks old can join classes, as long as they have had at least two sets of shots.
Start Your Dog’s Training Today!
Great training can be game-changing for you and your dog. Our training starts with building healthy relationships and good communication.
Call us today to get started!