Looking for structured dog training in Los Angeles without a full-time program? Our group classes give you and your dog hands-on coaching, real socialization, and a clear curriculum — all in a small-group setting with dogs at a similar stage.
What are the benefits?
• Train alongside other dogs in a real social setting
• Learn directly from a certified trainer each week
• Small class sizes — limited to 6–8 students
• Specific curriculum for every stage and goal
• More affordable than private or immersive programs
• Open enrollment — start anytime a spot is available
Who should sign up for this?
• You want your dog to practice around real distractions
• You’re looking for structured socialization, not just play
• Your dog is ready for group settings (no major behavior issues)
• You want a specific skill — recall, leash walking, tricks, nosework
• You’re working toward an AKC title like CGC or Trick Dog
• Your budget calls for a more affordable option than 1-on-1 programs
Group classes are one of the most effective ways to build real-world obedience in Los Angeles — because your dog isn’t just learning commands in a quiet room, they’re learning to listen with other dogs, new smells, and real distractions all around them. Each class meets weekly over several sessions, giving you and your dog a chance to practice, get feedback, and build on what you learned the week before.
How Group Classes Work
Every group class follows a structured curriculum led by one of our certified trainers. You and your dog attend together, work through exercises as a group, and get individual coaching and feedback within the class setting. Classes are intentionally kept small — limited to 6 to 8 students — so every dog gets real attention, not just a seat in a crowded room.
Most classes run as a series of weekly sessions you commit to in advance. A few of our specialty workshops are shorter, focused 3-session programs built around one specific skill. Some classes have open enrollment, so you can start as soon as a spot becomes available — there’s no need to wait for a new session to begin.
Choosing the Right Class for Your Dog
If your dog is under 20 weeks old, start with Puppy Preschool or Puppy Playgroup to build a foundation early, during the critical socialization window. If your dog is over 20 weeks and doesn’t have behavioral issues like aggression, reactivity, or severe fear, Adult Manners is the right starting point for foundational obedience. From there, many of our clients continue on to CGC prep, trick titles, or K9 Nosework — and if leash reactivity is the primary challenge, our Reactive Rover class is designed specifically for that.
Group classes work best for dogs who are ready to be around other dogs and people in a structured setting. If your dog has significant fear, aggression, or reactivity, our private lessons or Boarding School Honors program are a better starting point — both are built for one-on-one behavior modification before a dog is ready for a group environment. Many clients start there and graduate into group classes once their dog is ready.
Everything you need to know before enrolling in a group class.
Group classes train your dog around real distractions — other dogs, new environments, and a social setting — at a more affordable price point than one-on-one coaching. Private lessons give you fully individualized attention and a plan built entirely around your dog’s specific needs. Many clients do both: starting with private lessons to build a foundation, then continuing into group classes to practice those skills around real-world distractions.
If your puppy is under 20 weeks, start with Puppy Preschool or Puppy Playgroup — both are designed as a first introduction to structured learning and socialization. If your dog is over 20 weeks with no significant behavioral issues, Adult Manners is the right starting point. Every other class — CGC prep, Tricks, Nosework, and our workshops — builds on the foundation from these beginner classes.
Most of our group classes require that dogs not exhibit significant aggression, reactivity, or severe fear, since the class environment depends on every dog being comfortable around others. If leash reactivity is your main challenge, our Reactive Rover class is built specifically for that — though it does require a paid consultation first if you’re not already working with one of our trainers. For more serious cases, we recommend starting with private lessons or our Boarding School Honors program to build a foundation before joining a group setting.
Our classes don’t offer makeup sessions, so before enrolling we ask that you make sure you can commit to attending every session in the series. Each class builds on the previous week, so consistent attendance is what makes the curriculum work. If your schedule is unpredictable, our private lesson or Educational Daycare programs may be a better fit since they offer more flexibility.
Most classes are capped at 6 students, with K9 Nosework capped at 8. We keep class sizes small intentionally — it means your trainer can give real individual feedback to every dog and owner, not just run through a generic script. It’s part of why our group classes feel more like coaching than a crowded seminar.
Yes — our workshops (Cooperative Care, Walking Wonders, and Rock the Recall) are shorter, focused 3-session programs built around one specific skill, instead of a full 6-week curriculum. They’re a great option if your dog already has a foundation from Adult Manners or Puppy class and just needs targeted work on one thing, like leash walking or recall. Workshops can also be repeated for additional practice.
For most classes, no — you can enroll directly as long as your dog meets the listed prerequisites. The one exception is Reactive Rover, which requires a paid consultation first if you’re not already an active client with one of our trainers. This helps us understand your dog’s specific triggers before placing them in any group setting.
Click “Get Started” under any class above to view current dates, times, and enroll directly. You can also view our full class and workshop calendar to see everything scheduled at once, or check our registration page for a complete list of requirements before signing up. If you’re not sure which class is right for your dog, reach out and we’ll help you figure it out.
Not sure which class is right for your dog?
Book a free 15-minute Discovery Call with a trainer. We’ll talk through your dog’s needs and point you to the right class — or the right program entirely.
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