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

Follow the paw prints to graduation.

Our classes run like a fun, structured school: a clear level path, six-week terms, weekly lesson plans and a report card at the end of every level.

The level path

Five levels, one at a time

Scroll to walk the path. Most dogs start at Puppy K or Basic Manners. Not sure? Take the quiz below.

  1. Puppy K1

    Puppy Kindergarten

    8–20 weeks · 6 weeks · $185

    Name games, gentle mouths, handling and confident socialization, plus crate and potty tips for the whole family.

  2. Level 12

    Basic Manners

    5 months+ · 6 weeks · $195

    Sit, down, stay, leave it, come when called, loose-leash basics and polite greetings.

  3. Level 23

    Intermediate

    Basic grads · 6 weeks · $205

    Longer stays, more distance, real distractions, settling on a mat and calm walks past other dogs.

  4. Level 34

    Advanced

    Intermediate grads · 6 weeks · $215

    Field trips to downtown Apex, a garden center and the park, with door, car and sidewalk manners.

  5. Final5

    Canine Good Citizen

    Advanced grads · 4 weeks · $160 + $25 test

    Rehearse all 10 AKC CGC test items, then earn the official title with Lena as your evaluator.

A term at a glance

What six weeks looks like

Each class is 50 minutes, once a week, with a short practice plan to do at home.

  1. Wk
    1

    Welcome & warm-up

    Meet the class, learn the reward system and start the first two skills.

  2. Wk
    2–3

    Build the basics

    New skills each week, broken into small, winnable steps.

  3. Wk
    4–5

    Add the 3 D’s

    Duration, distance and distraction, so skills work outside class too.

  4. Wk
    6

    Graduation day

    A friendly skills check, report cards and a class photo.

Report Card

Basic Manners · Fall term
Student: CopperGrade
Sit & down on cue★★★ A+
Stay (30 seconds)★★★ A
Leave it★★ B+
Come when called★★★ A
Loose-leash walking★★ B
Polite greetings★★★ A

“Copper is a joy in class! Keep practicing leash walking on quiet streets. Ready for Intermediate.”

— Ms. Lena
Placement quiz

Find your dog’s starting level

Three quick questions. Your answer appears as soon as you’re done.

1. How old is your dog?
2. Any classes before?
3. Sit, down, stay and come are…
Level 1

We recommend starting in

Basic Manners

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Free for adult dogs

The placement visit

Adopted an adult dog, or already did some training somewhere else? Come in for a free 20-minute placement visit. Lena will watch a few skills, answer your questions and recommend the right starting level, so nobody is bored and nobody is overwhelmed.

  • 20 minutes at the schoolhouse
  • No cost, no pressure
  • Skip levels your dog already knows
Request a placement visit
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