Puppy Training Group Classes

Boost your puppy’s confidence with puppy group training classes!

✓ Show you how puppies learn with different training techniques to use at home


✓ Practice proper socialization techniques and equip your puppy for their life with your family


✓ Problem solve common behavior challenges, and teach basic behaviors for a confident and cooperative puppy

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Our Puppy Group Classes

Puppy Preschool with Meaghan

This 4 week class is a puppy socialization (not just playtime) series for puppies in their sensitive socialization window.

Every week we will focus on a theme in the class: vet visits & grooming, costumes & appearances, wheels & moving objects, and surfaces & general novelty.

Each class will include some playtime, handling, moving through the different stations, settling, independence training and skill building.

You’ll receive access to hand outs addressing common puppy behaviors and challenges. This class is ideally taken before Puppy Kindergarten, which focuses on skill building, more in depth conversations surrounding your puppy’s behavior, and continued socialization practices.

Length: 4 weeks, meeting 1x per week, parents and dogs attend all classes
For: Puppies should be no older than 16 weeks of age the 1st day of class
Fee: $160
Vaccine Requirements: At least one round of DAPP administered 7 days prior to the start of class, Bordetella required; email records to team@urbanpawsibilities.com or upload to the portal upon sign up

Class Schedule:
Fridays starting 12/13 at 7:15 p.m. *skips 12/27 or
Fridays starting 1/3 at 6 p.m. or
Saturdays starting 2/8 at 11:15 a.m.

Puppy Kindergarten with Meaghan or Fern

This 6 week class is designed to get you and your puppy started in the right direction.

We discuss how dogs learn and educate you on different training techniques. We will work on foundation behaviors such as sit, down, stand, touch, auto focus, name recognition, and recall. We practice exploring novelty.

In addition, we work on polite greetings, settling on a mat, wait/stay, paw/shake, and leave it. We cover topics such as proper socialization technique, house training, biting and mouthing, crate & independence training, jumping and body language.

When your puppy completes this class, they will be ready to join the Get Ready Dog class or any of our specialty classes such as Walkin' Dog, Come! Dog or Calm Dog.

Please note there is no playtime in this class.

Length: 6 weeks, meeting 1x per week, parents and dogs attend all classes
For: puppies 12 to 20 weeks of age at the start of class
Fee: $300
Vaccine Requirements: At least one round of DAPP administered 7 days prior to the start of class, Bordetella recommended; email records to team@urbanpawsibilities.com or upload to the portal upon sign up

Class Schedule:
FULL Saturdays starting 12/14 at 10 a.m. with Meaghan *skips 12/28 or
Thursdays starting 1/30 at 7:15 p.m. with Meaghan or
Fridays starting 2/7 at 6 p.m. with Fern or
Saturday starting 2/8 at 10:00 a.m. with Meaghan

Puppy Group Class FAQs

  • Classes have space for between 6-8 people per class.

  • You and one other partner/child may attend during class.

  • One minor (under 18) per Client is welcome to join each activity, but each minor must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, who will be responsible for ensuring that the minor is not disruptive. Children under 13 are not allowed into the Triggered Dog class. We do not recommend children under 7 attend classes, and highly encourage you to bring a 2nd adult to class if a young child is attending. Children must not disrupt the class or disturb other students or their dogs. Children should stay at their stations.

  • All classes include homework that is emailed out after each class. If you miss a class, you can catch up on what we worked on in the homework.

  • We do not offer makeup classes for classes that you miss.

  • You should bring 3-4 different kinds of pre-cut, high value treats for your dog to train with. We generally recommend rotisserie chicken, deli meats, cheeses, and hot dogs. Store bought treats for dogs are generally not very motivating for most dogs. You should bring up 1-2 cups of food to use through the class, and should skip dinner after class if your dog is on a diet. Reducing the amount of food they get for dinner after a group class is only recommended if you are worried about your dog’s weight. Most dogs are fine eating extra food once a week. Along with training treats, we also recommend bringing a long lasting enrichment treat, like a stuffed peanut butter kong, a beef tendon, smoked kneecap, bully stick, etc.

    Besides food, please also bring your dog on a collar or harness attached to a 4-6ft leash. No prong collars, ecollars, choke chains, flexi leads, or bungee leashes are allowed. Certain classes may require you to also bring class-specific items from home and will be listed in the introductory email for the class.

  • If your dog is dog- or people-reactive, they should sign up for our Triggered Dog class, daytraining program or onsite private lessons before signing up for other group classes.

    If your dog is not generally reactive, but occasionally barks in class, the first thing you should do is try to get more space from other dogs in the class. If you need it, we can also provide a visual barrier for your dog to work behind during class. Try to come prepared with a long lasting enrichment treat to give your dog something to do during times when the instructor is talking.

  • We generally recommend that puppies are no younger than 10 weeks old when they sign up for our Puppy Dog class.

  • Classes purchased and paid for after 1/1/23 are not eligible for refunds under any circumstances after purchase for any reason.

    Please CLICK HERE for the cancellation policies for other services.

  • Classes are held once a week for 6 weeks.

  • All of our group classes consist of short lectures, group instruction, and time for questions. There is usually a short introduction to the material, followed by demonstration and practice on a set of skills, and a Q&A at the end. Each member of the class is spaced out around 10ft apart, and dogs are encouraged not to interact with each other during the class. If your dog is struggling to be near other people and dogs, a barrier will be used to prevent your dog from being able to see triggers. The instructor will always make rounds during the class to check in with you personally about your progress and provide feedback.

  • Some dogs feel more comfortable working with strangers than others. Your dog not being chosen for demonstrations does not mean that the trainer does not want to work with you and your dog. If your dog is not used to demonstrate behaviors with the instructor during class, then it is likely that the instructor has identified that their interaction with that dog creates a stressful situation for the dog. In those cases, learning from someone they trust (you) is going to set your dog up for success.

  • Homework is sent out via email after each class. Homework can take up to 2 days to be sent. If you have not received any homework for class, please contact us.

  • In general, we recommend not feeding your dog before you come into class. If you have an evening class, feed your dog their dinner in the class or after class. If you have a morning class, feed your dog half their breakfast before coming to class.

  • Dogs must be free of contagious illnesses to attend drop off services and group classes. If your dog has kennel cough (a cold or any upper respiratory infection), Giardia, canine warts, Coccidia, fleas, ringworm, pink eye, or any other contagious illness, you must wait until your dog is no longer contagious and cleared by your vet to attend. If you're unsure if your dog should attend, please contact us. Credits due to illness or injury are determined on a case by case basis.

Not Sure What Class is Right for Your Puppy?

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Download Our Free Puppy Handbook

Educating yourself on what your puppy needs during their sensitive socialization window is crucial.

Download our puppy handbook to get insight into:

✔️ What to do before bringing your puppy home

✔️ Shopping list for puppies (with links to what to buy!)

✔️ Daily puppy schedule & training foundations

✔️ Tips for socialization, potty training, & mouthing

✔️ How to establish independence

& so much more!