Unlike chain pet stores like PetSmart & Petco on our group lessons we work on advanced obedience rather than divide the cost among more people.  Because we work on harder issues  although non graduates can observe, to participate in Group Lessons dogs must graduate first.

Following are the guidelines are here to maximize everyone’s gain in their dog training journey.

♦    The power of group lesson is “the group.” If there are less than 3 clients RSVPed 48hrs. prior to the group lesson, we will cancel that session. NOTE: Group lessons do not meet on Bad weather and/or National Holidays. The most accurate calendar is located on our Facebook Events page.

♦    You must RSVP via our Facebook FanPage or email Off Leash Dog Training  Office more than 48 hours before the class to reserve your place in the group session.  If you attend without registering, you may be asked to observe (rather than participate in) the session.

♦    In order for our group sessions to run smoothly, owners and dogs must be prepared. If you are using a remote collar please make sure it’s fully charged, and your dog understands/perform all commands taught during the private lesson portion of the “Ultimate Training Package.”  Clients who are unprepared, will be welcome to observe, but may not participate.

♦    Before starting the training, all dogs must be on-leash, and dogs deemed people- or dog-aggressive must be wearing a well-fitted muzzle. Mesh muzzles are not acceptable.

♦    We want all members of our group to be safe and comfortable at all times.  New dogs and owners will be methodically integrated into the group.  Do not allow your dog to approach newcomers either on- or off-leash until the trainer has indicated that it is safe to do so, since this can be intimidating and dangerous.  If you are a late comer wait until you are OKed to get in.

♦    Dogs deemed reliable by the trainer may be off-leash during certain exercises, as well as during free-time. However, with respect to the latter, please watch your dog and keep him/her away from bystanders, dogs that are new and not off-leash or not comfortable enough to join in.  You are responsible for your dog at all times, so please monitor your dog’s behavior.

♦    For safety reasons, during outdoor sessions, children, dogs, and other adults not participating directly in the class are not allowed on or near the training field.  All children under ten years of age must be directly supervised by an adult not participating in the session. Children must not approach any dog without permission of the trainer or the owner. Not all dogs are comfortable around children, which may lead to unpredictable behavior.  When classes are held indoors, and due to space constraints, non-participants may not attend.  Please note that this does not apply to a child over the age of ten who is directly handling a dog, or couples alternating sessions.

♦    Owners who have more than one dog enrolled should decide before arriving, which dog will be worked during that particular session, unless there are two handlers. You may also choose to split the session and work each dog separately, but one handler may not work two dogs simultaneously, since this creates confusion for both dogs.  If you plan to work only one dog that day, it is best to leave the other at home.  You may choose to bring a second dog along, but he/she must remain either inside your vehicle or away from the training area, on-leash, and under the direct supervision of another adult or older child who is capable of controlling barking and behavior.

Looking forward to seeing you at our group lessons!