Class Schedule: All class will meet at 7:30PM on the following Thursdays (at TobyTown):
Week 1: 12/17
Week 2: 12/19 - 11:30AM *NOTE - This class is on a Saturday. This is our outside walking class, allow 90 minutes for this class.
**SKIP THURSDAY 12/24 AND 12/31 - ENJOY THE HOLIDAY SEASON AND KEEP TRAINING**
Week 3: 1/7
Week 4: 1/14
Week 5: 1/21
Week 6: 1/28
Week 7: 2/4 - GRADUATION!!! Please allow 90 minutes for the final class.

PLEASE NOTE: Our classes are now held at TobyTown, located at 2100 Maywill St, Richmond, VA 23230 (in the Willow Lawn/Mid-town area). Due to Covid restrictions, we can allow only 1 person to attend with each pup and we do require everyone that attends class to wear a mask and practice social distancing while inside. Thank you in advance for your cooperation!

This class has a well-rounded beginner curriculum designed to introduce obedience as well as good manners and social behavior. Basic Level I is appropriate for pups of all ages with little to no previous obedience training, including:

--Young pups (typically in the 6-12 month range)
--Rescue/adopted dogs ages 6 months and up
--Adult dogs that have not previously attended a formal obedience class
--Pups that have recently completed our New Puppy Socialization Class!

We cover basic obedience commands such as sit, down, stay, leave it, etc. We also introduce leash walking, feeding rituals, tricks, and strategies for impolite behaviors such as jumping. This is an on-leash class. Pups under 1 year of age will have the opportunity to earn their AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy title on graduation night.

Please Note: If you are interested in training two or more dogs, whether they are litter mates or just house mates, please sign them up for classes or workshops individually. We do not recommend having both dogs in the same class, as they will be more successful building confidence on their own, learning to rely on you, instead of their pack mates.