The Basics+
DOG
Training
In-Person Group Classes
Dog 1
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Dog 1
In-Person Beginning Classes for Older Puppies and Dogs 18 Weeks +
Class Description
The place to begin for older puppies and adult dogs of any age!
Using reward-based, force-free methods, our highly educated, skilled and friendly instructors guide you in this Level 1 class to set the foundation for a lifetime of learning. We cover basic commands, manners, distraction training, and much more, all while providing guidance for any challenging habits you may be dealing with at home.
Our in-person classes are 50 minutes long and meet once a week for five weeks. Each class builds upon the skills learned from the prior class.
Dog 1
In-Person Class-
Number of classes: 5
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Frequency: Weekly
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Duration: 50 min
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Multiple locations
Dog 1
Kindergarten/Elementary School for
OLDER PUPS (18 weeks+) AND ADULT DOGS
Practical Training for Real Life
There are moments when you will wonder what to do with your dog’s energy. Whether you just adopted your dog, or perhaps haven’t started training yet, this class is designed for adolescent pups (18 weeks+) and dogs of any age!
This class covers basic commands, manners, leash skills, distraction training and much more. Our skilled instructors will address common behavior problems, support you through any difficulties and inspire you with success!
Remember, it is never too late to start training.
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Details & Requirements
Dog training is currently an unregulated industry. Literally anyone can call themselves a dog trainer. Our credentials set up apart: All of Bravo!Pup’s trainers are graduates, or are current students of, The Academy of Dog Trainers, the undisputed world leader in advanced education in dog training and behavior, commonly referred to as “The Harvard of Dog Training.”
You can rest assured we use only modern, science-based humane training methods for an unrivaled training experience.
- Basic Obedience – sit, down, stay, come, leash skills.
- Manners – no jumping, don’t touch, drop it, calm down.
- Distraction Skills – learns to focus and work in a group setting.
- All Things Dog – common behavior problems are discussed in every class.
- Detailed homework and training handouts provided after each class.
- Dog’s age is 18 weeks or older.
- Current vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper and Parvo.
- We recommend, but do not require, vaccination against Canine Flu for all dogs: Canine Influenza Virus H3N2/H3N8. Please consult your veterinarian.
- Dog MUST be friendly with dogs and people, in a group setting and while on leash.
- Dog must NOT be reactive to other dogs while on leash.
- If you are unsure about your dog’s behavior around other dogs or people, please email us your concerns: info@bravopup.com
- Please review our Refund Policy prior to registration.
- Make-up classes: See our FAQ Section.
- Maximum two adults per class for our Pet Food Express locations.
- All other locations allow more than two students, so bring the family!
- At 18 weeks a pup is entering their teenage years, with adult teeth and jaw strength. They might still have their puppy energy, but is it not appropriate or safe to train teenage puppies with the toddlers in our PUP1 class.
- Current vaccination records.
- Lots of bite size treats.
- Stuffed Kong or Bully Stick for dog to chew on during calm time.
- Portable dog bed.
- Standard flat collar or a front clipping harness, plus a 5 or 6 foot, standard leash (check our Resources page for ideas.)
- Our classes meet once a week for 5 weeks; these are not drop-in, as each class builds upon the skills learned the class before.
- We want you to succeed! We provide detailed homework for you to practice your newly learned skills before the next class. The more you practice, the better for you and your pup!
- Is your dog shy and fearful around people? Are you unsure if an in-person class will be too stimulating or stressful for your dog?
- If yes, we suggest our live, online “Life Skills for Shy/Fearful Dogs.” This
- popular, live, online class will help you slowly bring your dog out of their shell to begin enjoying time with other dogs, or happily accompany you on a walk.
- If you are experiencing difficulty walking your dog due to these behaviors, our live, online “Leash Reactive ” class is the place to start. A reactive dog is not appropriate for an in-person class until these issues are addressed.
- We teach skillful handling of your leash-reactive dog, along with environmental awareness and management for a more relaxing experience while out on walks.
- Learn to read your dog’s body language so you can respond BEFORE they react.
- Have you not been able to socialize your dog during these covid times and are wanting to do so, but taking your dog out is too stressful for you and them?
- Learning how to “read” your dog’s body language in order to build their confidence is the way to go.
- We suggest our live, remote “Frolic or Fight“ class. This is an essential class for all dog owners to learn how dogs communicate and play.
Schedule and Booking
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Pup 2/Dog 2
PUP 2/Dog 2
In-Person Junior High School for Dogs
Class Description
This action-packed Level 2 class is for dogs that have graduated from DOG 1. Now that you’ve got a solid foundation, we can get going on more complex issues!
Dog 2
In-Person Class-
Number of classes: 5
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Frequency: Weekly
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Duration: 50 min
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COMPLETION of DOG 1
PUP2/Dog 2
Junior High for
ADULT DOGS
Practical Training for Real Life
We sharpen up the skills you learned in DOG1 and tackle new ones. Higher level obedience is introduced such as heeling, placement commands (“go to your mat and chill out”), stays with mild to extreme distractions, distance commands and more. Continuing your dog’s education will deepen your bond and give you even more ways to have fun together.
Pup must be friendly with other dogs and people and not reactive on leash.
Coming Soon...
Details & Requirements
Dog training is currently an unregulated industry. Literally anyone can call themselves a dog trainer. Our credentials set up apart: All of Bravo!Pup’s trainers are graduates, or are current students of, The Academy of Dog Trainers, the undisputed world leader in advanced education in dog training and behavior, commonly referred to as “The Harvard of Dog Training.”
You can rest assured we use only modern, science-based humane training methods for an unrivaled training experience.
- Heel – walk by my side.
- Recall conditioning.
- Extreme Distraction Skills – focus and stay with Extreme distractions.
- Placement Work – go to a rug or mat and lie down.
- Distance Commands – sit and down commands at a distance.
- Detailed homework and training handouts provided after each class.
- Completion of Bravo DOG1 class.
- Up to date with current vaccinations, including rabies.
- We recommend, but do not require, vaccination against Canine Flu for all dogs: Canine Influenza Virus H3N2/H3N8. Please consult your veterinarian.
- Dog MUST be friendly with dogs and people, in a group setting and while on leash.
- Dog must NOT be reactive to other dogs while on leash.
- If you are unsure about your dog’s behavior around other dogs or people, please email us your concerns: info@bravopup.com.
- Please review our Refund Policy prior to registration.
- Make-up classes: See our FAQ Section
- Maximum two adults per class for our Pet Food Express locations.
- All other locations allow more than two students, so bring the family!
- Current vaccination records.
- Lots of bite size treats.
- Stuffed Kong or Bully Stick for pup to chew on during calm time.
- Standard flat collar or a front clipping harness, plus a 5 or 6 foot, standard leash (check our Resources page for ideas).
- Our classes meet once a week for 5 weeks; these are not drop-in, as each class builds upon the skills learned the class before.
- We want you to succeed! We provide detailed homework for you to practice your newly learned skills before the next class. The more you practice, the better for you and your pup!
- Is your dog shy and fearful around people? Are you unsure if an in-person class will be too stimulating or stressful for your dog?
- If yes, we suggest our live, online “Life Skills for Shy/Fearful Dogs.” This popular, live, online class will help you slowly bring your dog out of their shell to begin enjoying time with other dogs, or happily accompany you on a walk.
- If you are experiencing difficulty walking your dog due to these behaviors, our live, online “Leash Reactive ” class is the place to start. A reactive dog is not appropriate for an in-person class until these issues are addressed.
- We teach skillful handling of your leash-reactive dog, along with environmental awareness and management for a more relaxing experience while out on walks.
- Learn to read your dog’s body language so you can respond BEFORE they react.
- Have you not been able to socialize your dog during these covid times and are wanting to do so, but taking your dog out is too stressful for you and them?
- Learning how to “read” your dog’s body language in order to build their confidence is the way to go.
- We suggest our live, remote “Frolic or Fight“ class. This is an essential class for all dog owners to learn how dogs communicate and play.
Schedule and Booking
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Pup 3/Dog 3
PUP 3/Dog 3
In-Person High School for Dogs
Class Description
Dog 3
In-Person Class-
Number of classes: 5
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Frequency: Weekly
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Duration: 50 min
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COMPLETION of DOG1 & DOG2
PUP 3/Dog 3
High School for
ADULT DOGS
Practical Training for Real Life
You are inspired to continue training. . . BRAVO for you and your dog! Continuing your dog’s education will deepen your bond and give you even more ways to have fun together.
This Level 3 class is for dogs that have graduated from DOG1 and DOG2 and would like to continue developing even greater skills. We continue to work on our heel, stays, recalls, distance commands and impulse control, BUT, we raise the bar on difficulty level!
Dog must be friendly with other dogs and people and not reactive on leash.
Coming Soon...
Details & Requirements
Dog training is currently an unregulated industry. Literally anyone can call themselves a dog trainer. Our credentials set up apart: All of Bravo!Pup’s trainers are graduates, or are current students of, The Academy of Dog Trainers, the undisputed world leader in advanced education in dog training and behavior, commonly referred to as “The Harvard of Dog Training.”
You can rest assured we use only modern, science-based humane training methods for an unrivaled training experience.
- Heel – on and off leash.
- Recall – challenging exercises.
- Extreme Distraction – your dog focuses on you NO MATTER WHAT.
- Stays – really long ones with big distractions.
- Verbal cue comprehension.
- Detailed homework and training handouts provided after each class.
- Completion of Bravo DOG1 and DOG2 classes.
- Up to date with current vaccinations, including rabies.
- We recommend, but do not require, vaccination against Canine Flu for all dogs: Canine Influenza Virus H3N2/H3N8. Please consult your veterinarian.
- Dog MUST be friendly with dogs and people, in a group setting and while on leash.
- Dog must NOT be reactive to other dogs while on leash.
- If you are unsure about your dog’s behavior around other dogs or people, please email us your concerns: info@bravopup.com.
- Please review our Refund Policy prior to registration.
- Make-up classes: See our FAQ Section.
- Register for PUP3/DOG3 as these are combined classes.
- Maximum two adults per class for our Pet Food Express locations.
- All other locations allow more than two students, so bring the family!
- Current vaccination records.
- Lots of bite size treats.
- Stuffed Kong or Bully Stick for pup to chew on during calm time.
- Standard flat collar or a front clipping harness, plus a 5 or 6 foot, standard leash (check our Resources page for ideas).
- Our classes meet once a week for 5 weeks; these are not drop-in, as each class builds upon the skills learned the class before.
- We want you to succeed! We provide detailed homework for you to practice your newly learned skills before the next class. The more you practice, the better for you and your dog!
- Is your dog shy and fearful around people? Are you unsure if an in-person class will be too stimulating or stressful for your dog?
- If yes, we suggest our live, online “Life Skills for Shy/Fearful Dogs.” This popular, live, online class will help you slowly bring your dog out of their shell to begin enjoying time with other dogs, or happily accompany you on a walk.
- If you are experiencing difficulty walking your dog due to these behaviors, our live, online “Leash Reactive “ class is the place to start. A reactive dog is not appropriate for an in-person class until these issues are addressed.
- We teach skillful handling of your leash-reactive dog, along with environmental awareness and management for a more relaxing experience while out on walks.
- Learn to read your dog’s body language so you can respond BEFORE they react.
- Have you not been able to socialize your dog during these covid times and are wanting to do so, but taking your dog out is too stressful for you and them?
- Learning how to “read” your dog’s body language in order to build their confidence is the way to go.
- We suggest our live, remote “Frolic or Fight” class. This is an essential class for all dog owners to learn how dogs communicate and play.
Schedule and Booking
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