Manners Classes
Imagine a dog who walks happily by your side, greets others politely, and stays connected with you wherever you go.
Manners Classes
What if daily life with your dog felt easy?
Picture your dog greeting friends with a calm tail wag, strolling beside you on leash without pulling, and relaxing quietly at your favorite café table. You feel confident bringing them anywhere—because you trust how they’ll behave. They’re the dog that gets invited back. The dog neighbors compliment. The dog you’re proud to show off.
But for many dogs, this doesn’t come naturally. Without guidance, they may jump on people, bark for attention, surf the counters for snacks, pull like a sled dog, or ignore you the second something exciting appears.
Our Manners Classes teach you and your dog the skills that make everyday life smoother, calmer, and more enjoyable—for both of you.
The Manners Class Path
Each level builds confidence, strengthens your bond, and helps your dog stay focused in real-world environments.
Step 1: Basic Manners
For dogs who are new to training or need help with the essentials.
Teach your dog how to focus on you, greet people politely, walk nicely on leash, leave-it, and settle calmly at home or in public. This is the foundation that makes everything else easier.
Step 2: Level 2 Manners
For dogs who understand the basics and are ready for more reliability.
We practice in more distracting environments and strengthen your dog’s ability to stay focused, calm, and responsive even when the world is exciting.
Step 3: Level 3 Manners
For dogs who love a challenge and want to put their skills to work. We use fun and engaging training games to improve responsiveness, leash skills, calmness, and self-control in real-life situations. This class keeps training exciting—for both of you.
Where Can You Go After Basic Manners?
Once you’ve completed Basic Manners (Step 1), you’ll be eligible for a wide variety of specialty classes based on your interests:
Total Recall — build a reliable come-when-called
About Town — training in real public places
Polite Greetings — calm, friendly interactions
Leash Manners — loose leash skills anywhere
Nosework — channel your dog’s natural scenting talent
Agility — fun obstacles and confidence building
Parkour — movement and balance in the environment
MANNERS TRAINING OPTIONS
BASIC MANNERS ONLINE COURSE
A training course for older puppies or dogs who need to learn the basics. Learn fun, positive exercises to train your dog from the comfort of your home.
GROUP MANNERS
CLASSES
Join a small group class. Receive the attention you need to create a well-mannered dog. Enjoy a supportive environment using positive training.
PRIVATE COACHING
Receive personalized attention with training customized to focus on you and your dog's individual needs. Available in-home, at our facility, or in public places.
IN-HOME DAY
TRAINING
We'll do the work for you. We'll come to your home to train your dog, and have regular private lessons to transfer results.
GROUP CLASSES
Join a small group class with a maximum of 6 dog. Receive the space and attention you need to create a well-mannered dog. Enjoy a supportive environment using modern, positive training.
Classes fill quickly. We highly recommend registering early.
What to expect
Need help determining the best training solution for you and your dog? Contact us describing your training goals and challenges. We like details!
Considering Day Training or Private Training? Contact us for more details. These are popular services and it may take a number of weeks to start working with a Wise Canine Trainer.
We train using only positive, science-based approaches using the latest modern research. This means that we will use things your dog enjoys (treats, toys, and games) to train your dog. Stressful or painful corrections are not included in our training strategies.
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