In Person
Puppy Training Classes
Group Classes


Pup 1
In-Person Beginning Puppy Classes for Puppies 8-18 Weeks
Class Description
Your puppy will make new friends and develop self-confidence as s/he builds lifelong social skills. Watch your pup demonstrate new behaviors and flourish in our stimulating classroom environment while having a whole lot of fun!
Pup 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
Pup 1
Kindergarten/Elementary School for
PUPS (8-18 weeks old)
Practical Training for Real Life
Because your pup will spend its life on and off leash, we will teach you how to work with your puppy both ways: with a leash and without one. Our skillful and friendly trainers will show you how to train your pup using positive techniques that make learning fast, fun, and motivating… for all of you!
Family members of all ages are always welcome in BravoPup classes.
Details & Requirements
- A maximum of two people are welcome to attend, except for our Walnut Creek and El Cerrito Pet Food Express locations.
- Limit is one person per puppy.
- You will want to enroll in our DOG1 class; this is for older puppies and dogs.
- Puppy MUST be between 8 to 18 weeks old at start of the first class. All the pups need to be within the same developmental time frame. After 18 weeks your puppy is entering their teenage years, with adult teeth, jaw strength and attitude.
- Basic Obedience – sit, down, stay, come, leash skills.
- Manners – jumping, don’t touch, drop it, calm down.
- Social Skills – with other pups, with humans, build confidence in a variety of settings, prevent aggression.
- Distraction Skills – learns to focus and work in a group setting.
- All Things Puppy – nipping, chewing, house training, and how to deal with these issues in a positive way.
- Detailed homework and training handouts provided after each class.
- Puppies should receive a minimum of one set of distemper and parvo vaccines at least 7 days prior to the first class and a first de-worming. They should be kept up to date throughout the class. Proof of vaccinations are required.
- Rabies is not required until the PUP2 series.
- Puppies need to be in your home at least 10 days prior to attending class. This is for the health and safety of all our puppy students. If your puppy has been in your home less than 10 days, you can attend the first class without your pup and then practice at home with the detailed homework we provide. No need to delay training!
- We recommend, but do not require, vaccination against Canine Flu for all dogs: Canine Influenza Virus H3N2/H3N8. Please consult your veterinarian.
- Puppy must be between 9-18 weeks of age at the first class. If older than 18 weeks: enroll in a DOG1 class!
Please review our Refund Policy prior to registration. - Make-up classes: See our FAQ Section.
- 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).
- Covid protocols require that we limit ONE PERSON PER PUPPY. Regrettably, we cannot allow additional family members and do not have the authority to make exceptions. So sorry. We look forward to when the whole family can join in, but that could be a while away.
Schedule and Booking

Pup 2 / Dog 2
Junior High School For Pups
Class Description
Your cute little puppy will be growing rapidly and you’ll be encountering a whole new set of challenges together during this exciting “adolescent” period. We are experts at dealing with rowdy teenagers, so we highly recommend that you take Pup 2 within several weeks of taking your Pup 1 class.
Pup 2 / 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 PUP 1 or DOG 1
Pup 2 / Dog 2
Junior High for
RAPIDLY MATURING PUPPIES
Practical Training for Real Life
Because your pup will spend its life on and off leash, we will teach you how to work with your puppy both ways: with a leash and without one. Our skillful and friendly trainers will show you how to train your pup using positive techniques that make learning fast, fun, and motivating… for all of you!
Family members of all ages are always welcome in BravoPup classes.
Details & Requirements
- A maximum of two people are welcome to attend, except for our Walnut Creek and El Cerrito Pet Food Express locations.
- Limit is one person per puppy.
- You will want to enroll in our DOG1 class; this is for older puppies and dogs.
- Puppy MUST be between 8 to 18 weeks old at start of the first class. All the pups need to be within the same developmental time frame. After 18 weeks your puppy is entering their teenage years, with adult teeth, jaw strength and attitude.
- Basic Obedience – sit, down, stay, come, leash skills.
- Manners – jumping, don’t touch, drop it, calm down.
- Social Skills – with other pups, with humans, build confidence in a variety of settings, prevent aggression.
- Distraction Skills – learns to focus and work in a group setting.
- All Things Puppy – nipping, chewing, house training, and how to deal with these issues in a positive way.
- Detailed homework and training handouts provided after each class.
- Puppies should receive a minimum of one set of distemper and parvo vaccines at least 7 days prior to the first class and a first de-worming. They should be kept up to date throughout the class. Proof of vaccinations are required.
- Rabies is not required until the PUP2 series.
- Puppies need to be in your home at least 10 days prior to attending class. This is for the health and safety of all our puppy students. If your puppy has been in your home less than 10 days, you can attend the first class without your pup and then practice at home with the detailed homework we provide. No need to delay training!
- We recommend, but do not require, vaccination against Canine Flu for all dogs: Canine Influenza Virus H3N2/H3N8. Please consult your veterinarian.
- Puppy must be between 9-18 weeks of age at the first class. If older than 18 weeks: enroll in a DOG1 class!
Please review our Refund Policy prior to registration. - Make-up classes: See our FAQ Section.
- 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).
- Covid protocols require that we limit ONE PERSON PER PUPPY. Regrettably, we cannot allow additional family members and do not have the authority to make exceptions. So sorry. We look forward to when the whole family can join in, but that could be a while away.
Schedule and Booking

Pup 3 / Dog 3
In-Person High School for Your Young Adult Pup
Class Description
This intermediate to advanced class is for pups that have graduated from PUP2 and would like to continue developing even greater skills, or for those that need a refresher after a break from class.
Pup 3 / 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 PUP1 & PUP2 and DOG1 & DOG2
Pup 2 / Dog 2
High School for
BUDDING YOUNG ADULTS
Practical Training for Real Life
Because your pup will spend its life on and off leash, we will teach you how to work with your puppy both ways: with a leash and without one. Our skillful and friendly trainers will show you how to train your pup using positive techniques that make learning fast, fun, and motivating… for all of you!
Family members of all ages are always welcome in BravoPup classes.
Details & Requirements
- A maximum of two people are welcome to attend, except for our Walnut Creek and El Cerrito Pet Food Express locations.
- Limit is one person per puppy.
- You will want to enroll in our DOG1 class; this is for older puppies and dogs.
- Puppy MUST be between 8 to 18 weeks old at start of the first class. All the pups need to be within the same developmental time frame. After 18 weeks your puppy is entering their teenage years, with adult teeth, jaw strength and attitude.
- Basic Obedience – sit, down, stay, come, leash skills.
- Manners – jumping, don’t touch, drop it, calm down.
- Social Skills – with other pups, with humans, build confidence in a variety of settings, prevent aggression.
- Distraction Skills – learns to focus and work in a group setting.
- All Things Puppy – nipping, chewing, house training, and how to deal with these issues in a positive way.
- Detailed homework and training handouts provided after each class.
- Puppies should receive a minimum of one set of distemper and parvo vaccines at least 7 days prior to the first class and a first de-worming. They should be kept up to date throughout the class. Proof of vaccinations are required.
- Rabies is not required until the PUP2 series.
- Puppies need to be in your home at least 10 days prior to attending class. This is for the health and safety of all our puppy students. If your puppy has been in your home less than 10 days, you can attend the first class without your pup and then practice at home with the detailed homework we provide. No need to delay training!
- We recommend, but do not require, vaccination against Canine Flu for all dogs: Canine Influenza Virus H3N2/H3N8. Please consult your veterinarian.
- Puppy must be between 9-18 weeks of age at the first class. If older than 18 weeks: enroll in a DOG1 class!
Please review our Refund Policy prior to registration. - Make-up classes: See our FAQ Section.
- 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).
- Covid protocols require that we limit ONE PERSON PER PUPPY. Regrettably, we cannot allow additional family members and do not have the authority to make exceptions. So sorry. We look forward to when the whole family can join in, but that could be a while away.
Schedule and Booking
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