Events

If you have a new puppy between 10 weeks and 6 months old, these drop-in socialization sessions are for you! During this free, 45-minute playtime, your puppy will be supervised by a DePAW trainer while interacting with other puppies. These are drop-off play sessions, in order to see how your puppy acts without you around. It will also help your pup build confidence and become comfortable at DePAW before participating in daycare, training, or overnight lodging. Class minimum: 2 puppies; maximum: 6 puppies

Do you want to give your dog the exercise that’s so important for them without having to head out in bad weather? This class is designed to help you introduce your dog to walking/running on a treadmill. Not only is it great exercise during winter months, but running on a treadmill is mentally taxing for dogs too, since they have to use brain power to help keep their legs moving properly and stay on pace with the belt. Minimum age requirement of 4 months AND must meet vaccination & fecal requirements Class limited to 6 dogs

Does your dog jump on people when they come to your house? Do they drag you to meet new people or furry friends on walks? This class is for those overly-friendly dogs that need to learn to control themselves when saying hello! We will practice having your dog sit nicely to be petted and learn to be more calm while meeting strangers and/or their dogs. Note: this class does not focus on dog-to-dog interactions, but questions about this will be answered.  Minimum age requirement of 4 months AND must meet full vaccination & fecal requirements Class limit: 8 dogs

Learn the fundamentals of agility and how to encourage your dog through simple obstacles while developing primary skills, confidence, and enthusiasm. Agility is a great way to bond with your dog and enhance their listening skills while also getting out their extra energy!  This class is perfect for those that want to test the water while enjoying fun exercise with their dog. Minimum age requirement of 6 months AND must meet vaccination & fecal requirementsPrerequisite: Intro to Agility, or comparable agility experience  Class limited to 6 dogs

Get your dog started on the right paw with general obedience skills that all dogs (and humans) should know! This class will lay the foundations of training by teaching you, the owner, the principles of dog training, how to easily communicate with your dog, how to increase difficulty of commands once your dog starts to understand them, and much more. We will work on engagement with your dog, teach them the “place” command, and begin practicing the foundations for loose leash walking.  Minimum age requirement of 6 months and must meet vaccination & fecal requirements Class limited to 8 dogs  

If you have a new puppy between 10 weeks and 6 months old, these drop-in socialization sessions are for you! During this free, 45-minute playtime, your puppy will be supervised by a DePAW trainer while interacting with other puppies. These are drop-off play sessions, in order to see how your puppy acts without you around. It will also help your pup build confidence and become comfortable at DePAW before participating in daycare, training, or overnight lodging. Class minimum: 2 puppies; maximum: 6 puppies

If your dog struggles to be quiet and calm in a crate either at home or at DePAW during daycare or lodging, this class is for you. The trainer will teach you skills and suggest tools specific to your dog in order to help him or her relax in a crate both alone and with distractions present. We will practice crate manners in our training room, but you will learn how to practice at home, as well. Minimum age requirement of 4 months AND must meet full vaccination & fecal requirements Class limit: 6 dogs Please bring high value treats for this class, and have your dog on a 6-foot leash.

Learn the fundamentals of agility and how to encourage your dog through simple obstacles while developing primary skills, confidence, and enthusiasm. Agility is a great way to bond with your dog and enhance their listening skills while also getting out their extra energy!  This class is perfect for those that want to test the water while enjoying fun exercise with their dog. Minimum age requirement of 6 months AND must meet vaccination & fecal requirementsPrerequisite: Intro to Agility, or comparable agility experience  Class limited to 6 dogs