Dog Obedience Training at DoGone Fun

Obedience classes provide dogs with important training that makes life easier for both pets and owners. These classes also offer a chance for dogs to get used to being around other dogs while also learning to follow commands without getting distracted. At DoGone Fun, we offer dog obedience training to help puppies and dogs learn to successfully obey commands.

Puppy Pre-School/AKC S.T.A.R Puppy Program

This 7 week program focuses on covering all aspects of training young pups and giving them opportunities to socialize with others, which is an important part of their learning process. During this program, you can expect us to cover house training and crate training, as well as potential behavioral issues, such as biting and jumping on people. Puppies also learn how to walk on a leash, sit on command, behave around other puppies, how to get used to city noises and how to calm down. Your puppy will also learn how to perform the behaviors required for passing the AKC’s S.T.A.R Puppy program.

Back to Basics

This 7 week program is designed for dogs who are at least 5 months old. During this program, dogs learn basic behaviors that they need in order to behave properly around others. This includes learning to focus when distractions are around and coming to you when called. We also cover other important dog obedience training topics, such as putting a stop to leash pulling, jumping on people, and helping your dog calm down when she’s excited.

Beyond Basics

This 7 week program takes training to the next level for dogs who have successfully completed our Back to Basics program. This program focuses on teaching your dog to ignore distractions and return to you when called. This is a more challenging program that adds more distractions while increasing distance and duration.

Come and Take a Walk

This 7 week program is designed to teach your dog how to walk on a leash on busy city sidewalks. Your dog will learn to come back to you on command and walk properly on a loose leash.

Tips for Choosing Dog Training Classes

Puppies aren’t born knowing how they should behave or how to obey commands. This comes about through dog training classes. If you’re thinking of having your dog go through this type of training, how do you choose a class? Keep the following tips in mind before you sign your dog up for any classes. This helps ensure that you and your dog will both have a rewarding experience with obedience training.

Group vs. Individual

Some dog training classes are set up for groups of dogs, while others classes offer one-on-one training with a dog trainer. Group classes are ideal for puppies who need the opportunity to socialize with other pups. These classes are also good for teaching dogs to follow commands when there are distractions around. Some dogs also enjoy being able to spend time with other dogs and make a new friend or two.

Individual training is more suitable for dogs who have behavioral problems that make it hard for them to be around other dogs. This type of training might also be better for dogs who are anxious or afraid of other dogs.

Class Level

You’ll find that there are different levels of dog training classes. The level your dog needs depends partly on his age and the amount of training he has had already. Puppies should attend puppy training classes that are filled with beginners who have not gone through any training before. Dogs who are a bit older can benefit from a basic obedience class if they have never had any training. Dogs who know basic commands can take higher level classes that teach more advanced commands and behaviors.

Class Size

The size of a dog training class might have an effect on how well it goes for you and your pup. Larger classes give your dog more chances to socialize, but they also have more distractions. Smaller classes are sometimes a more suitable option if you want to minimize distractions and get more help from the trainer during class. Larger classes make it more difficult for trainers to give advice to individuals during class.

Getting the Most Out of Dog Obedience Classes

Going through obedience training is an important part of a dog’s life. This type of training helps keep them safe, and teaches them how to behave around you, other people and other pets. Attending dog obedience classes is a great way for you to learn how to give commands, and it gives your dog plenty of opportunities to figure out how to obey those commands. In order to make the most of this experience, keep the following tips in mind.

Practice Outside of Class

Obedience training isn’t just something that happens during class. Your dog needs to practice learning these commands on a regular basis, which means at home and out in public. Being consistent with commands and working on training a few times or more per day helps your dog learn them in a shorter amount of time. If you wait until class time to work on commands, your dog might forget what she is supposed to be doing, which can make training take longer.

Be Patient

One of the most important things to keep in mind when your dog goes through obedience training is that dogs learn at different speeds. Your pet isn’t expected to learn commands during dog obedience classes within a specific time frame. Some dogs take longer to figure out what they should be doing when they hear a command, while others pick up on these cues much more quickly. If your dog is among the slower learners or if your dog gets distracted, remember to be patient. Getting upset and frustrated can end up making it harder for your dog to learn to obey commands. Instead, stay calm and understand that it might take several tries before your dog successfully obeys a command.

Pay Close Attention to Body Language

You might be learning verbal commands during dog obedience classes, but keep in mind that dogs tend to focus more on body language. Keep hand signals and other movements consistent when issuing verbal commands, so your dog will have an easier time figuring out what she should be doing.