Group Dog Obedience Classes

Group Dog Obedience Classes

Have Fun & Learn with Your Dog

At Highland Canine, our trainers offer group obedience classes for dogs of all ages, breeds and sizes!  Our dog training obedience classes are a great way to socialize your pup in a controlled environment, under the guidance of a professional dog trainer. 

Not only will your dog learn their basic commands and obedience, but you’ll also gain vital, practical knowledge to help you as a dog owner. You’ll learn about the importance of socialization, the benefits of mental stimulation and how to incorporate your dog’s obedience into everyday life. 

Our dog trainers may also offer your pup the opportunity to get a taste of new activities, such as agility and trick training.

Our group dog training classes are designed to enhance the relationship between you and your dog. They take place in a fun and relaxed environment, which are enjoyed by humans and dogs alike!

To find out when obedience classes are taking place in your area, please take a look at our calendar.

Click to learn about each of our Group Obedience Classes...

Basic Obedience Group Class

Our typical curriculum for basic group obedience classes is as follows:

Week 1

  • Introduction to how dogs learn and teaching techniques

  • Teaching loose leash walking

  • Teaching focus on the handler
dog sitting obediently

Week 2

  • Week 1 review

  • How to stop jumping and other common behavioral issues

  • Teaching the Sit command with implied stay

Week 3

  • Week 1 and 2 review

  • Teaching the Heel command

Week 4

  • Week 1-3 review

  • Teaching the Down command with implied stay

  • Confidence building

  • Working around distractions
miniature pinscher

Week 5

  • Week 1-4 review

  • Teaching the Place command with implied stay

  • Teaching the Leave It command

Week 6

  • Week 1-5 review

  • Teaching the Recall command

  • Teaching how to incorporate play into obedience

  • Graduation

Intermediate Obedience Group Class

This class takes behaviors learned in basic obedience class and introduces real-world distractions and training techniques to ensure your dog listens regardless of the situation. 

You will learn how to properly use a prong collar to develop a healthier working relationship between you and your dog. Working your dog around distractions in a controlled, trainer guided environment means an all-around more well-behaved dog in public or at home.

Our Basic Obedience Group Class is a pre-requisite for this class.

Required Equipment

  • 6ft leash
  • Flat Collar
  • Treat pouch (recommended but not required)
  • Your dog’s favorite treats (small/bite sized)
  • Prong collar (Hermspringer preferred)

Week 1

  • Introduction to prong collar and training techniques
  • Teaching loose leash walking
  • Teaching “watch-me” (attention getter command)

Week 2

  • Lecture on how to give appropriate & effective corrections
  • How to implement corrections for
    • Sit
    • Place
beagle puppy

Week 3

  • How to implement corrections for
    • Down
    • Heel

Week 4

  • Teaching “Leave it”
  • Chaining obedience together
  • Introduction to distraction training

Week 5

  • Obedience with distractions
  • Outing preparation
golden retriever in training

Week 6

  • Distraction Outing Graduation
  • Out in public outing (location will vary)

Advanced Obedience Group Class

This class builds on the skills learned in our Basic and Intermediate Obedience group classes.

Our Intermediate Obedience Group Class is a pre-requisite for this class.

Required Equipment

  • Dogtra E-collar (or equivalent required)

Week 1

  • Introduction to the E-Collar and it’s use
  • Importance of timing and the use of appropriate level of stimulation
  • Proper introduction and conditioning of the E-collar to your dog
    • Loose leash walking

Week 2

  • Incorporation of the E-collar in basic obedience 
    • Sit 
    • Come 
  • Understanding stimulation adjustments and its relation to the environment

Week 3

  • Incorporation of the E-collar in basic obedience 
    • Place 
    • Heel 
  • Building handler comfort during use of E-collar
weimaraner in forest

Week 4

  • Introduction of distractions into off leash obedience (sit/down/place)
  • Learning how to redirect your dog’s attention using the E-collar

Week 5

  • Proofing off leash obedience in new environments 
  • Introduction of distractions into off leash obedience (Come/heel)

Week 6

  • Course material review 
  • Graduation
border collie puppy

NOTE: Curriculums may be subject to slight variations depending on location.

Remember to check out our calendar to see when our group classes are taking place in your area! You can also contact us for more information.