Dog & Puppy Group Training Classes
Group training classes are a great way to spend time with your dog. Whether you are getting started on skills or just need a little extra help, we have a class for you!
Group Training Classes are a great affordable option for learning and having fun with your dog or puppy!
Classes are held at our Perkasie facility located on Blooming Glen Rd in Perkasie Pa 18944.
Full address is sent in confirmation and reminder emails.
Visits to the property are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Sign up using the forms below. Any questions regarding classes can be sent to info@bestpawforwardinc.com.
Please do not schedule a phone consult to discuss class registration or questions.
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Puppy Training & Socialization
Start Your Puppy Off on the Right Paw!
Our 5-week Puppy Kindergarten class is designed for puppies aged 8-24 weeks, focusing on essential socialization, basic obedience, and confidence-building. Through fun and engaging activities, your puppy will learn key commands like "Sit," "Down," and "Come," while also getting comfortable with new sights, sounds, and experiences. This class is the perfect way to ensure your puppy develops into a well-mannered and confident companion. Join us to give your puppy the best start in life!Starts Thursday, October 3rd at 5:30pm (5 weeks) $225
(no class on Halloween)
Dog Obedience & Manners
Building a Strong Foundation for Your Dog
Our Obedience class is perfect for dogs of all ages who need to learn or reinforce essential commands like "Sit," "Stay," "Come," and leash manners. Over the course of several weeks, you'll work alongside your dog in a positive, supportive environment to establish good behavior both at home and in public. This class is ideal for ensuring your dog listens reliably, making daily life more enjoyable and stress-free. Whether you're starting fresh or looking to refine your dog's skills, this class will help build a strong foundation for a well-behaved companion.
Starts Thursday, October 3rd at 6:30pm (5 weeks) $225
(no class on Halloween)
Reactive Recovery
Is your dogs causing chaos on walks? Let's tame explosive behavior in our 5 week reactive recovery course. This class is for dogs that bark and pull on leash when they see other dogs and people. Together, we'll create calm behaviors and restore peace to your walks.
Check out video of a previous class by clicking here!
Starts Wednesday, November 1st at 6:00pm (3 weeks) $135
Dogs Just Wanna Have Fun!
Join us for 3 weeks of FUN! that also improves your dog's listening skills. We're firm believers that having fun together is the best way to get and keep your dog's attention even for the boring stuff. Exploring agility equipment, enrichment activities and more will have your dog tired and better behaved.
Starts Wednesday, November 1st at 7:00pm (3 weeks) $135
Loose Leash Foundations
During this 3 week course, we will focus on the foundations of having a loose leash. Starting with teaching your dog to respond to leash pressue and then adding in distractions to stop pulling and make walks more fun!
Starts Monday, October 9th at 6:00pm (3 weeks) $135
(FULL)
Tricks & Treats!
Any dog can learn new tricks for the right treats! In this 3 week class, we will learn fun tricks for our dogs to do. It's a great way to further your dog's training and have fun together.
Starts Monday, October 9th at 7:00pm (3 weeks) $135
(only 2 spots left!)
Puppy Survival Skills & Socialization
Kick off your puppy right by establishing a routine, potty training, crate training, nipping, socialization, rules of play. We'll also tackle foundation training skills. For puppies under 6 months old.
Starts Monday, September 18th at 6:00pm (3 weeks) $135
(only 1 spot left!)
Don't Be So Impulsive!
Stop jumping! This is one of the top three things people call us about when needing help with their dog so let's tackle the problem in its own class. For 3 weeks we will focus on teaching your dog to greet people calmly, stop jumping and work on impulse control.
Starts Monday, September 18th at 7:00pm (3 weeks) $135 (FULL)
Reactive Recovery is a 5 week class for dogs that bark and lunge while on leash at other dogs or people.
This class will focus on reducing reactive behavior and increasing your dog’s ability to listen to you while on leash around other dogs and people.
We will discuss proper socialization and how to work with your reactive dog to change the way they behave around other people.
For dogs over 1 year old
Leash Walking Clinic
Does your dog pull you down the street when on leash? This 4 week leash clinic will focus on improving your dog’s attention on you and responding to the leash. We’ll work on proper position when on leash and not pulling ahead, criss crossing or lagging behind.
This class is designed for friendly dogs that do not show reactive behavior (barking or lunging) toward dogs or people. For work with reactive behavior, please see our Reactive Recovery Class.
starts Wednesday, July 27th at 6:00pm for 4 weeks $145
BrainBusters - Enrichment
Does your dog have endless energy? Our BrainBusters Enrichment Clinic is here to help tire your dog out without overexercising or throwing fetch for hours a day.
During the course of 4 weeks, we will give you enrichment ideas to keep your dog mentally stimulated and fulfilled without the need for miles of walking. Topics include defining enrichment and when to use it. Learning “find it” games, creating puzzles for you dog and other fun games to keep your dog busy and happy.
starts Wednesday, July 27th at 7:00pm for 4 weeks $145