Adolescent/Adult Basic Manners

Our Basic Manners Class is designed for dogs that have never taken a class before or for dogs needing to brush up on rusty obedience skills. Owners will learn to effectively communicate with their dogs while teaching them the ever-important basics commands.

Through science based, positive reinforcement training, we will teach you how to better control your dog’s energy and enthusiasm, capture your dog’s attention, increase the reliability of responses, and much more.

Behaviors taught include:

✔  Name Recognition
✔  Sit
✔  Down
✔  Come
✔  Stay
✔  Loose Leash Walking
✔  Leave it
✔  Take it
✔  Spin
✔  Impulse Control
✔  Handling

Details:

  • For dogs 5 months and older.

  • Proof of Rabies, DHLLPP/DA2P, and Bordetella.

  • For dogs of any size, breed, or mix.

  • Dogs should have no aggression history. If you aren’t sure what this means, please email us.

  • Classes are limited to 8 dogs to ensure personalized attention.

  • The course fee is $285 for 6 consecutive, one hour classes (unless otherwise noted due to a holiday).

Policies:

  • Missing Class: If you end up missing a class or two, simply keep up with the homework and reading and you should not need to make up the class. While we do not offer makeup classes, we do offer a 30-minute make up lesson for $55 to go over what you missed. Simply contact our office if you would like to set up a make-up lesson.

  • Cancellation Policy: Payment is in advance in full, and holds Owner’s place for the class. Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable except as provided in this paragraph. Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours in advance of the first class to receive a full refund. Only in cases of verifiable and documented emergencies does BIDT refund fees with less than 72 hours notice.