Puppy Classes

At OpBarks, we’ve been working with puppies and their people for over 20 years and over 10,000 dogs. That’s a loooot of puppies. We’ve been successful and often referred to because we do things differently. We focus on real-life and lifestyle learning, and want our people to understand how to successfully live with their dogs, not just how to “train” them.

Our 5-week Puppy Foundations Class focuses on building clarity in your communication system, learning how to use play to build fun, focus, and impulse control, starter leash work, and finding the elusive “off switch.” We will help you troubleshoot nipping, biting, dropping items, jumping, and preparing your dog for handling, as well as how to prevent unwanted behaviors early on.

Join us in Puppy Foundations classes where we will build the communication system for puppy training and learn starter life skills, meeting weekly for 5 weeks. $325

Ultimate Puppy Program

Our Ultimate Puppy Package is for baby alligators and includes our 5-week Puppy Foundations class, plus two one-on-one lessons, 3 trainer-led puppy socials, and a curated starter kit of essential puppy equipment. $825

WHEN

Classes and socials are held Saturday mornings and weekday evenings. Lessons are scheduled at your convenience on weekdays, weekday evenings, and on weekends at all locations.

PRICE

$325+

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • We include extensive online courses for your journey with your pup, including resources for crate training, house training, biting, handling, and jumping,

  • Community forum

    Pups in good health aged 10 weeks-6 months can attend puppy programs.

“I absolutely love your approach to training both dog and owner to coexist with a greater ability to communicate. I've always been fearful of training courses for fear of every dog being placed in the same category and training dogs to be robodogs. I love that Fiona can be herself but have the tools to be her best self. Thank you so much! I will definitely recommend your services.”

— L. Evans