Upcoming Classes and Descriptions
Please note that City Dog will be closed for the last two weeks in August while we get work done to improve our training space. Please check the calendar for classes starting in September.
Click on a link to learn more about each class we offer.
- Puppy Kindergarten
- 01 Tuesday September 7th 6 weeks Cost: $160
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Instructor: Donna Culbert donna@citydogtraining.com - 01 Saturday September 25th 6 weeks Cost: $160
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Instructor: Leah H. Tremble leah@citydogtraining.com - Young Adolescents Class
- 02 Tuesday September 7th 6 weeks Cost: $160
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Instructor: Donna Culbert donna@citydogtraining.com - Basic Manners for Adult Dogs (5 months and up)
- 03 Thursday September 9th 6 weeks Cost: $160
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Instructor: Liz Shaw liz@citydogtraining.com - 03 Friday September 10th 6 weeks Cost: $160
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Instructor: Leah H. Tremble leah@citydogtraining.com - 03 Sunday September 12th 6 weeks Cost: $160
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Instructor: Liz Shaw liz@citydogtraining.com
We will have the initial session of this class on the 12th. On the 19th come to the Somerville Dog festival. Then we will have the remaining classes on the 26th through the 31st of October
- 03 Monday September 20th 6 weeks Cost: $160
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Instructor: Liz Shaw liz@citydogtraining.com - Basic Manners for Small Dogs
- 04 Thursday September 9th 6 weeks Cost: $160
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Instructor: Liz Shaw liz@citydogtraining.com - Kids and Dogs
- Beyond Basic Manners
- 06 Sunday September 26th 6 weeks Cost: $160
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Instructor: Liz Shaw liz@citydogtraining.com - Beyond Basic Manners for Small Dogs
- Canine Good Citizen Preparation and Test
- Confidence Class
- Intro to Agility for Fun!
- 10 Friday September 10th 6 weeks Cost: $160
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Instructor: Leah H. Tremble leah@citydogtraining.com - 10 Saturday September 11th 6 weeks Cost: $160
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Instructor: Leah H. Tremble leah@citydogtraining.com - Agility for Fun Level 2
- 11 Friday September 10th 6 weeks Cost: $160
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Instructor: Leah H. Tremble leah@citydogtraining.com - 11 Saturday September 11th 6 weeks Cost: $160
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Instructor: Leah H. Tremble leah@citydogtraining.com - Disc Dogs
- 12 Sunday September 26th 6 weeks Cost: $160
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Instructor: Melissa McCue melissa@citydogtraining.com
It is recommended that you come and try out the Free Disc Dog tryouts prior to taking this class. You will get a sense of whether your dog will like this sport.
- Introduction to Nosework
- 13 Wednesday September 8th 6 weeks Cost: $160
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Instructor: Marjie Alonso marjie@citydogtraining.com - Small Dog Agility for Fun
- 14 Sunday August 1st 3 weeks Cost: $$85
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Instructor: Liz Shaw liz@citydogtraining.com
Note: This short 3 week course in August is designed for dogs that have some familiarity with agility already. If you are interested in coming to a single session contact Liz liz@citydogtraining.com
- 14 Sunday September 26th 6 weeks Cost: $160
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Instructor: Liz Shaw liz@citydogtraining.com - Agility for Fun Level 3
- 15 Saturday July 31st 4 weeks Cost: $110
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Instructor: Leah H. Tremble leah@citydogtraining.com
This is the Agility 3 class that started on 7/24
- 15 Saturday September 11th 6 weeks Cost: $160
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Instructor: Donna Culbert donna@citydogtraining.com - Walking in the City
- 16 Sunday August 1st 3 weeks Cost: $85
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Instructor: Liz Shaw liz@citydogtraining.com - 16 Monday September 27th 3 weeks Cost: $85
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Instructor: Liz Shaw liz@citydogtraining.com - Free Disc Dog Tryouts
- Friday Fun Club for Humans and Dogs
- 18 Friday September 10th 6 weeks Cost: $160
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Instructor: Leah H. Tremble leah@citydogtraining.com - Tricks are for Dogs
- Private Group Classes by Special Arrangement
- 20 Friday September 10th 6 weeks Cost: $160
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Instructor: Leah H. Tremble leah@citydogtraining.com - Introduction to Odor
- 21 Wednesday September 8th 6 weeks Cost: $160
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Instructor: Marjie Alonso marjie@citydogtraining.com - Smorgasbord – A little bit of everything!
- Advanced Odor
- 23 Sunday September 26th 6 weeks Cost: $160
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Instructor: Marjie Alonso marjie@citydogtraining.com
Get your pup off to a good start with Puppy K! In addition to teaching the basics: sit, down, stay, come, loose leash walking, we will help you deal with life with a new pup. We’ll talk about housebreaking, jumping, chewing, socialization and have some fun! Puppies between 8-20 weeks old.
Do you find yourself saying “He used to be so cute.” This class is for the adolescent pooch, 5-12 months. At this stage they are loaded with hormonely-charged energy and training can be particularly challenging. Your dog may have basic skills such as sit, down and stay but they need to work on basic manners. In class you will teach your dog to “settle”, discourage jumping, polite greetings, walking on a loose leash, coming when called and a trick or two.
Teach your dog the basics of how to pay attention, sit, lie down, settle quietly, leave an object, walk on a loose leash, come when called and greet people nicely. Learn how to discourage unwanted behavior and replace it with the behaviors you like, using gentle, family-friendly, effective methods. Have fun learning games which build the bond between you and your dog.
Teach your dog the basics of how to pay attention, sit, lie down, settle quietly, leave an object, walk on a loose leash, come when called and greet people nicely. Learn how to discourage unwanted behavior and replace it with the behaviors you like, using gentle, family-friendly, effective methods. Have fun learning games which build the bond between you and your dog. This is a class is just like the regular Basic Manners class except it is designed especially for dogs under 25 lbs who might find a regular basic manners class a little intimidating or whose owners want to focus on life with small dogs.
Does your child enjoy playing with the family dog or have an interest in
training? Do you wish your dog would respond better to your son or
daughter? This six week class will
focus on building a positive relationship between your child and your pet
by working on basic manners, tricks, and some agility. Children must be
at least 9 years of age or approved by instructor. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
training? Do you wish your dog would respond better to your son or
daughter? This six week class will
focus on building a positive relationship between your child and your pet
by working on basic manners, tricks, and some agility. Children must be
at least 9 years of age or approved by instructor. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Owners and dogs will expand and refine the things that they learned in Basic Manners. Students will learn how to get behaviors from their dogs under distracting circumstances and how to teach their dog to perform behaviors only when asked. We will also work on good citizen behavior around other dogs and people as well as fun ways to keep building the dog-human relationship through training. Dogs should have a basic manners class or permission of instructor.
Owners and dogs will expand and refine the things that they learned in Basic Manners. Students will learn how to get behaviors from their dogs under distracting circumstances and how to teach their dog to perform behaviors only when asked. We will also work on good citizen behavior around other dogs and people as well as fun ways to keep building the dog-human relationship through training. Dogs should have a basic manners class or permission of instructor. For Dogs under 25 lbs
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Is your dog a “Canine Good Citizen”?
The Canine Good Citizen Program (CGC) encourages responsible pet ownership and basic good manners for dogs. Some insurance companies even require a CGC Certicate for home insurance. Our course prepares you and your dog to take the 10-step test. For test items and to read more about it, go to The American Kennel Club’s (AKC) website, http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/program.cfm Your dog does not need to be AKC registered, all breeds and mutts welcome! 6 weeks, 5 weeks of prep and the test in on the 6th week.
The Canine Good Citizen Program (CGC) encourages responsible pet ownership and basic good manners for dogs. Some insurance companies even require a CGC Certicate for home insurance. Our course prepares you and your dog to take the 10-step test. For test items and to read more about it, go to The American Kennel Club’s (AKC) website, http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/program.cfm Your dog does not need to be AKC registered, all breeds and mutts welcome! 6 weeks, 5 weeks of prep and the test in on the 6th week.
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Confidence Course classes teach self control, familiarity and self-assurance on novel surfaces and obstacles, gait and footing awareness, and allows controlled play and exploration while promoting and enhancing attention between dog and handler. Sometimes referred to as a “slo-mo agility course,” the Confidence Course uses some agility equipment and other tools to help your dog learn control and confidence during fun and games.
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You and your dog can come and learn about agility in our climate controlled training room with padded floors. You will be introduced to several pieces of agility equipment like the tunnel, jumps, and dog walk. Your dog should know basics like sit and stay (sort of) and be comfortable working around other dogs.
You will be introduced to several new pieces of agility equipment like the dog walk, tire, teeter and A-frame. Your dog should know basics like sit and stay and have taken another agility class .He our she should be comfortable working around other dogs.
This class will teach the foundations of competitive and back-yard K9
Frisbee! Melissa McCue,CPDT, former officer of the Yankee Flyer Disc Dog
Team, will be teaching this fun and exciting new course. Topics covered in
the 6 week class include:
Frisbee! Melissa McCue,CPDT, former officer of the Yankee Flyer Disc Dog
Team, will be teaching this fun and exciting new course. Topics covered in
the 6 week class include:
– How to build chase drive
– How to fetch
– Leave it/ Take it
– Different Frisbee throws
– Frisbee tricks, such as weave through the legs, and back flips
2disks will be provided with your enrollment fee to the class. This class
is open to all dog breeds and all mix breeds. However, your dog should have
an interest in chasing balls or fetch for you to get the most out of your
class experience. The goal for this class is for each handler/dog team to
showcase a 30 second Frisbee routine on the last day of class. To take this class you must attend the 2 half hour free disc tryouts or have permission of the instructor
Did you know your dog is a genius? His or her natural sense of smell is a dog’s greatest gift, and Nosework is a fun way to take advantage of that. Nosework is a fabulous sport and activity that provides mental and physical stimulation for your dog. Using your dog’s inherent desire to sniff, he’ll learn to track through boxes and the environment for food or toy rewards.
Only one dog works the boxes and room at a time, so regardless of your dog’s temperament around other dogs s/he can still enjoy and participate in the class. Well-behaved, nervous, unsure, reactive, buttheaded and goofball dogs are all welcome to participate (human-aggressive dogs are not appropriate for this class but can still learn to “play” via private lessons). Between turns, you will get to watch the other dogs work the boxes and hides, learning a lot about “reading” dogs and cheering on your classmates. Dogs end each class tired, happy, mentally stimulated and with fun and easy exercises to practice each week between classes.
Do you have a little one who loves to jump and run? This class is especially for small dogs under 20 lbs. We will learn the basics of how to make agility safe for you dog and how you can make an agility course at home to keep him/her happy and healthy and active. Agility is a great way to build your relationship and focus. Dogs must have basic sit, stay and down cues.
Agility for dogs that have completed Level 2 More and more fun! By permission of instructor only.
Love your dog but not the way he drags you down the street, greets other dogs and people? This three week class will put you on the path toward enjoying your strolls about town by focusing on leash manners, paying attention and good greetings.
Think you might have a Frisbee Fido? Loves to play fetch, loves balls but want to try your paws at Disc? These 2 half hour sessions give you a chance to try it out with your dog before you sign up for the Disc Dogs Class. You must pre-register for these tryouts.
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Would you like a night out with your four footed best friend? Do you and
your dog like to learn new things together? This class is designed for
dogs and owners who are ready to have fun. If you and your dog have
already learned your basic skills but would like to practice them in novel
ways with other pet owners then this is the class for you. While playing
games, learning tricks, and incorporating agility, we will maximize your
dogs skills and learn some new ones.
your dog like to learn new things together? This class is designed for
dogs and owners who are ready to have fun. If you and your dog have
already learned your basic skills but would like to practice them in novel
ways with other pet owners then this is the class for you. While playing
games, learning tricks, and incorporating agility, we will maximize your
dogs skills and learn some new ones.
Your imagination is the limit when teaching dogs new tricks. Come to this three week class and learn some fun tricks as well as how to train your dog other tricks!
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If you have a group and would like to have a special topic class for your group please contact classes@citydogtraining.com.
Now that your dog knows the foundation of the Nosework game, this level continues to encourage the desire to search and starts pairing the odor of natural Birch oil with the food or toys your dog has already been working for. New and multiple terrains are covered as we build your dog’s drive and enthusiasm for this city slicker’s “search and rescue the food!” game. Intro to Nosework is a prerequisite for this class.
Here’s your chance to find out which activities you and your dog enjoy most. Do you wonder if your dog would be a great Frisbee Champ, but don’t want to dedicate 6 weeks to the sport? Have you considered Nosework, Agility, or Tricks but what to make sure your dog likes it first? Then this class is perfect! In these 3 weeks, you can try all different kinds of sports and tricks in order to see what natural talent your dog has! Meets 5/17, 5/24, 5/31 and 6/7.
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This class continues refining the skill of scent detection, reading your dog’s informal alert, increased difficulty with hides and the introduction of blind hides and competition-level parameters and searches. Prerequisite: Introduction to Odor
All classes require pre-registration. To register for a class click the ‘Pre-Register Now’ link on the class you desire and fill out the registration form. The instructor will contact you when she receives your form. If you are not sure which class would be best for you and your dog, please contact us, using the contact form or call Liz at 617-458-6544. We will be happy to help you choose the best class for you!!
Upcoming Classes