Small Group Classes
ATTENTION:
​Registration is open!​
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Location:
703 Childs St.
Wheaton, IL 60187
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UPCOMING SESSIONS:
September 9 2025​
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About our classes...​
Class session is 5 weeks
Class length is 1 hour
Max class size is 5/Minimum is 3
Session fee is $225 unless otherwise specified
Individual coaching and support materials are provided
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​​Class descriptions below
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Build a great relationship and a well-trained dog with the Puppy Professor.
Our small and personalized group classes speed learning in a supportive environment.
Have a Young Puppy?
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Young Puppy Level 1
For puppies ages 9-16 weeks
Class size up to 5 puppies
Session fee is $225
Course Length: 5 weeks, 1 hour class
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Learn the proper way to socialize your puppy! This class will help your puppy build confidence and resilience.
We will introduce carefully curated experiences to help your puppy grow into a confident, calm and cooperative family member.
Learn how going at your puppy's pace can build trust and connection. Off-leash play will be introduced if and when size and play styles allow.
We will also address common puppy concerns including house training, nipping and jumping, crate training and more.
Lastly, you will learn training methods that will speed communication and help manage your puppy's behavior.
Skills like sit, settle on a mat, calm while petting, intro to leash walking, and more will be taught.
Come join the fun! Nothing better than spending a hour with some puppy friends!
Level 2 and 3
Practice with a Coach
For Pups who have completed Young Puppy Manners or Polite Pup Manners Level 1 or level 2
Course Length: 5 weeks, 1 hour class
Session fee is $225
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Choose this class if you have completed Young Puppy Manners, Older Pup Level 1 or Polite Pup Basic Manners. We will continue to build the skills learned in our beginner classes: sit, down, come, hand target, drop it/give, settling on a mat and translate them into polite behavior at home and in public. Our professors will provide INDIVIDUALIZED lesson plans and help you progress with the skills you have learned as well as build new behaviors that will meet individual needs. There will be some group discussion/demos and plenty of time to practice with your pup.
NEW! DROP OFF TRAINING FOR YOUNG PUPPIES
For puppies ages 9 weeks to 5 months * Limit 5 puppies per class
Register for 1X per week for 5 weeks-$250
Drop in is $60 per class (must reserve 48 hours in advance)
Let the professionals handle it
Our Puppy Professors (all certified trainers) will utilize marker based training to teach basic skills like sit, down,coming when called, settle on a mat and more.
They will build your puppy’s confidence and optimism through carefully crafted socialization experiences including noise desensitization, introduction to novelty, balance and proprioception activities, off leash puppy interactions, and more.
We will teach the puppies to regulate arousal through calming activities including enrichment puzzles, boundary games, focus games and active rest.
Level 1
Manners INTRO
Polite Pup
For pups ages 4 months and older
Class size up to 5 pups
Course Length: 5 weeks, 1 hour class
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Session fee is $225
Did you miss out on teaching the basics during the pandemic? or looking for a solid starter class your new pup? Laying a strong foundation of positive training will help you...and your pup! We will meet in-person on 5 consecutive weeks starting on the first date listed on the registration page.
Here are a few things you and your puppy will learn:
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Clear communication
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Socialization
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Sit, lie down, come and stay “go to bed” and more
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Relax and settle
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Polite Greeting strategies
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Intro Loose leash walking
PLUS we address nipping and chasing, chewing, stealing and other undesirable behaviors.
Level 4
Canine Good Citizen Prep
For Pups who completed Manners Level 1, 2 or 3
Fee: $225
Limit 5 pups with handlers in each class
5 weeks series, one hour class
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This class introduces dog teams to the elements of the AKC Canine Good Citizen test and provides training and guidance on how to achieve success in meeting each element.
Once the prep class is completed, a separate Canine Good Citizen Evaluation test day will scheduled for those wishing to test. Prep class attendees are not required to participate in the CGC Evaluation Test.