Dog Training

Good manners. Real-life confidence.

Our goal is to help owners confidently enjoy pet-friendly public places with their dogs, from parks and coffee shops to restaurant patios.

Led by Sally, Certified Professional Dog Trainer & AKC Evaluator

Sally joined Granada Animal Hospital with over 1,000 hours of dog-training experience. A certified professional dog trainer and AKC evaluator, she has served as a lead trainer for classes ranging from basic manners to Canine Good Citizen preparation, as well as training therapy dogs for community service like visiting hospitals and medical centers. She also completed the Dogs Playing for Life Shadow Program!

OWNERS-ONLY ORIENTATION

Thursday, November 5th at 6:00 p.m., located at Granada Animal Hospital

No puppies. The primary participating owner must attend. Full families are discouraged due to limited capacity.

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THREE WAYS TO GET STARTED

Pup Start and S.T.A.R. Puppy are separate entry points. Pup Start is not required before enrolling in S.T.A.R. Puppy.

Pup Start: $135

  • Per dog/ full course
  • Ages: 14-24 weeks
  • Puppy behaviors, socialization, leash walking, and recall.

S.T.A.R. Puppy: $135

  • Per dog/ full course
  • Ages: 6-12 months
  • Socialization, training, activity, and responsible ownership.

Life Skills: $150

  • Per dog/ full course
  • Ages: 1 year and older
  • Everyday manners, recall, and loose-leash walking.

HOW ENROLLMENT WORKS

  1. Sign up by October 30 (or sooner if classes fill). Five dogs per group; six groups total, plus one alternate per group.
  2. Receive your class assignment by November 2. Assignments may be sent earlier if groups fill. Payment is collected after your assigned class time is confirmed.
  3. Alternates: If a spot opens after November 2 assignments, alternates will be notified by November 4 to attend the November 5 orientation.

Six Saturday classes. One hour each

NOV 7, 14 & 21 | DEC 5, 12 & 19
No class November 28: Thanksgiving break

Class Times:

  • 8:00-9:00 a.m.
  • 9:15-10:15 a.m.
  • 10:30-11:30 a.m.
  • 12:15-1:15 p.m.
  • 1:30-2:30 p.m.
  • 2:45-3:45 p.m.

Your group keeps the same time for all six classes. Class types and time assignments are based on sign-ups. Breaks are built in between groups.

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