Now enrolling · November term begins Nov 9(919) 555-0142 · 214 Schoolhouse Lane, Apex
Classes

Pet obedience classes for every stage.

Five levels, from first-week puppies to Canine Good Citizen. Every class is capped at six dogs and ends with a graduation.

A young puppy reaching up to a person's hand at sunsetPuppy K

Puppy Kindergarten

  • Ages 8–20 weeks
  • 6 weeks
  • Max 6 puppies
  • $185

The most important class your puppy will ever take. In a calm, clean room, puppies build confidence with new sights, sounds, surfaces and people, while families learn the routines that prevent problems later. Taught by Priya Nair, KPA-CTP.

On the report card

  • Name response & attention
  • Sit and first “settle”
  • Handling & grooming comfort
  • Gentle mouths (bite inhibition)
  • Confident socialization
  • Crate & potty plan for families

Who can join: First puppy vaccine round required. No prior classes needed.

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A brown and white dog sitting nicely on green grassLevel 1

Basic Manners

  • Ages 5 months+
  • 6 weeks
  • Max 6 dogs
  • $195

The foundation every family dog needs. We cover the everyday cues that make life easier, practiced in short, upbeat rounds so dogs stay engaged and people stay confident. Taught by Lena Whitfield, CPDT-KA.

On the report card

  • Sit, down & stay
  • Leave it
  • Come when called
  • Loose-leash basics
  • Polite greetings (no jumping)
  • Wait at doors

Who can join: Puppy K graduates or new students 5 months and up.

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A golden retriever puppy walking on a leash outdoorsLevel 2

Intermediate

  • Basic Manners grads
  • 6 weeks
  • Max 6 dogs
  • $205

Your dog knows the cues. Now let’s make them reliable. We add the three D’s (duration, distance and distraction) so skills hold up with the doorbell ringing, kids running and squirrels everywhere. Taught by Marcus Bell, CPDT-KA.

On the report card

  • Longer stays with distance
  • Settle on a mat
  • Recall with distractions
  • Walking past other dogs
  • Leave it with tempting food
  • Calm at the door

Who can join: Completed Basic Manners, or by placement visit.

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A woman walking her dog across a city crosswalkLevel 3

Advanced

  • Intermediate grads
  • 6 weeks
  • Max 6 dogs
  • $215

Class goes on the road. Three of six sessions are field trips to downtown Apex, a local garden center and a busy park, where dogs practice real-world manners with real-world distractions. Taught by Marcus Bell, CPDT-KA.

On the report card

  • Sidewalk & patio manners
  • Door and car manners
  • Polished loose-leash walking
  • Off-leash-area etiquette
  • Stays in public places
  • Meeting strangers calmly

Who can join: Completed Intermediate, or by placement visit.

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A person walking a golden retriever on a city streetFinal

Canine Good Citizen Prep & Test

  • Advanced grads
  • 4 weeks
  • Max 6 dogs
  • $160 + $25 test

Our capstone class. We rehearse all ten items of the AKC Canine Good Citizen test until they feel easy, then hold an official test day with Lena as your AKC evaluator. Pass, and your dog earns the CGC title.

On the report card

  • Accepting a friendly stranger
  • Sitting politely for petting
  • Appearance & grooming check
  • Walking through a crowd
  • Sit, down & stay in place
  • Reaction to distractions

Who can join: Completed Advanced, or by placement visit. Test fee paid on test day.

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Private lessons

Need a tune-up on one skill, or can’t make a group term work? Book a one-on-one lesson at the schoolhouse. $95 per hour.

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