The Dog School Key Skills

Who is it for?

• Dogs over 16 weeks old

• All levels of dog owners

Here’s what you can expect:

• 6 expertly designed, open-enrollment classes

• Thoughtful and experienced instructors guide and support you and your dog through the fundamentals of dog training

• Learn skills and develop the foundation for a healthy, happy partnership.

• Join us on Field Trips which are an opportunity to practice your dog’s Key Skills in real-life spaces.

What is Open-Enrollment?

Open-Enrollment means Start Anytime! You start right away and enjoy flexible booking!

• No wait for the next “start date” or sticking to a weekly time slot!

• Simply sign up and book yourself into the classes that best suit your schedule and change it as often as you need. Start as early as tomorrow.

• No more missed classes! Classes may be rescheduled any time and if you need more practice in a skill, go ahead and join it again.

Who teaches Key Skills classes?

• Our curriculum is designed and taught by Dr. Sarah Shapiro-Ward & Katrina Per-Carruthers, experts in the field of animal training with a combined experience of 20+ years. Read more about their qualifications here

What is the Badge Program?

• Our unique and fun Badge Program helps you meet real-life training goals that matter to you, so you can feel confident and empowered in your dog’s progress.

• Badges are earned by demonstrating specific training skills.

What’s Next?

• After Key Skills, join us for Training Club where we explore more advanced training including Tricks, Scent Detection and Advanced Training Skills.