Small classes,
big results
You’re busy, so I want you to get the most from your training time.
That’s why my Hudson Valley dog training classes are conveniently scheduled for nights and weekends, and kept small for personalized focus on your goals.
Serving Poughkeepsie, Wappingers Falls, Beacon and Newburgh and surrounding areas.
Group classes held in Wappingers Falls, NY
The First Friend Dog Training Class Formula
- Small classes for personalized attention for you and your dog
- A customized training plan for your dog, focused on your goals
- An instructor with nearly 30 years of experience
- A fun, friendly, supportive class experience for you and your dog
- A safe, positive, effective approach to training based on science
- A focus on results to respect your busy schedule
Puppy Start Right
PUPPY TRAINING CLASS $200
- Puppy Training Classes Wappingers Falls NY USA
- The science is clear that training between the ages of 7 and 16 weeks gives you the best chance of living with an easy-going, friendly, well-socialized adult dog who’s a delight to have around. So, in Puppy Start Right we do just that—give you and your puppy a great start together. We’ll address common puppy issues like housetraining, biting, chewing, and excess energy, teach simple basic manners foundations, and have fun with socialization exercises to help your pup grow up into a polite, socially savvy dog.
- Puppy Training Class Details:
- ♦ Limited to 4 puppies per class
- ♦ One-hour orientation with your puppy
- ♦ 4 one-hour puppy socialization and training classes
- ♦ Puppy Start Right book (valued at $25)
Teens & In-Betweens
BASIC DOG TRAINING CLASS $200
- You’ve successfully navigated puppyhood and now you are into your pup’s adolescence. Adolescence begins as early as 5 months of age and can last up to 2 years of age. It is a time of many changes for you pup. Just like a teenage human, a teenage dog experiences a flood of hormones which have not only a physical impact but also a behavioral impact. At this stage things can go awry and your teen dog needs your parental guidance and support more than ever. In Teens & In-Betweens I will help you to navigate what can be a challenging time for you and your pup while we continue to strengthen the behaviors learned in Puppy Start Right.
- Basic Manners Dog Training Class Details:
- ♦ One-hour orientation with your dog
- ♦ 4 one-hour training classes
- ♦ Puppy Start Right graduates: will skip orientation; $160 class tuition
- ♦ AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy test for pups under 1 year old
- ♦ Upon passing the test, you’ll get an application to send to AKC® for enrollment in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program
Life Skills for the Well-Mannered Dog
ADVANCED DOG TRAINING CLASS $160
- We take a real-life approach to advanced manners for real-life results: You and your dog will learn and practice new cues and skills in everyday scenarios like polite greetings, good manners during mealtimes, safe interactions with kids, and smooth neighborhood walks. Your dog will learn sit, down, stay, go to your bed, leave it, recall, loose leash walking, and—most importantly—how to focus on you in distracting situations. You’ll learn how to apply what you learn to solve problems outside the classroom, where training results matter most.
- Advanced Manners Dog Training Class Details:
- ♦ Limited to 4 dogs per class
- ♦ 4 one-hour training classes
- ♦ Prerequisite: Teens & In-Betweens or permission of the instructor (orientation will be required if not yet completed. Fee with orientation is $200
Canine Good Citizen
Beyond the Basics Dog Training Class $165
- In addition to expanding your dog’s daily life skills and responsiveness, a Canine Good Citizen title from the American Kennel Club opens all kinds of doggie doors. Many therapy dog organizations require a CGC title to volunteer with your dog. Many landlords prefer to rent to people whose dogs hold a CGC. And even if you don’t need these perks, you’ll benefit from a dog who knows how to handle herself with grace in high pressure situations. If that’s not enough of an argument, CGC class is fun!
- Canine Good Citizen Dog Training Class Details:
- ♦ Tuition fee includes testing fee
- ♦ Pre-requisite: Life Skills for the Well-Mannered Dog or instructor permission
- ♦ 3 one-hour preparation classes
- ♦ 1 one-hour review and testing class
Rockin’ Recall
DOG TRAINING CLASS $165
- Everyone wants a rockin’ recall, and with good reason. Not only is a fast, reliable recall convenient and ego-boosting, it can literally save your dog’s life. Unfortunately (and frustratingly!) dogs don’t come pre-programmed to come when called. That’s why we offer this class solely dedicated to teaching your dog to come when you call— right away, and no matter the situation. If you’re tired of shouting for your dog over and over (and over…), join us for this fun, high-energy class to help your dog build a rockin’ recall.
- Teaching Your Dog To Come Dog Training Class Details:
- ♦ Pre-class video to start your pre-training before the first class
- ♦ 4 one-hour training classes
- ♦ Whistle and long line
Walk This Way
Leash Walking Dog Training Class $165
- Are you tired of your dog dragging you around? Do your arms and back ache every time you walk your dog? If dog walks have become an exercise in frustration and embarrassment, it’s time to get you and your dog on the same leash! Join us for this fun specialty leash walking class designed to turn your leash monster into an enjoyable walking partner.
- Teaching Your Dog To Walk Politely Dog Training Class Details:
- ♦ 4 one-hour training classes
Ready for dog training classes that get results?
Schedule your initial Consult today to enjoy your well-behaved First Friend
Phone: 845-251-3808
Email: jean@firstfriendcanineconsulting.com
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Puppy training classes and dog training classes for the Hudson Valley, including Poughkeepsie, Wappingers Falls, Beacon and Newburgh and surrounding areas.
Classes held in Wappingers Falls, NY
