Obedience, Pet & Agility Training

“Problem Dog” Consultations

Individual and Group Training Lessons for all Breeds & Ages

 

(412) 302-6736

Dog Training in Butler, PA

Class Schedule

Entry Level Classes

Entry Level Classes will be acknowledged shortly after registration and payment is received, but please be patient as we are redoing our programs.

Private Lessons

  • Private lessons at the training center range from $80–$125 per hour. This price range is determined by  activities you wish to train. Please inquire when you schedule your lesson.

    We are no longer doing house calls, but with advanced technology, we are available to do FACETIME or ZOOM lessons. Fees for this service can be paid via Paypal, and start at $80 for an hour session. 

Complete Puppy Class

10-week class: $165

Please read the description of class format and requirements on the Class​​​​​​​ Descriptions page.

*All classes scheduled may change formats and/or dates due to the current situation of COVID. We will do everything we can to provide quality puppy class instruction, while keeping everyone safe.

Thank you very much for considering Family Dog Obedience for your puppy training!


Decaf Group

  • Puppies need to be 12 weeks old by June 8, 2024. Because of this hybrid format, you can start homeschooling with them even as early as 9 weeks of age!
  • Registration is due by 3:00 pm on May 13, 2024.
  • More information and your first lessons will be emailed once registration closes.
  • The first email includes a shopping reference guide, your first “puppy management” homework, and the first lesson teaching focus & attention – an IMPORTANT BASIC SKILL.
  • The three scheduled IN-PERSON classes will be held on SATURDAYS on the following days: June 8, June 29, & July 20.   
  • TWO class times will be offered on those dates – 10:00 am or 1:15 pm. Please specify if you have a preference when you register, or if you are able to do either time. If not enough students select one time or the other, students will be offered ONE class time at instructor’s discretion.
  • Email lessons will be sent before and during/in between those dates to keep students moving forward with lessons.
  • This puppy class format runs for approximately 10 weeks.
  • Class sizes are limited to 10 maximum to allow for personal attention.
  • After each in-person class, a personalized recap of what was accomplished is sent to students, with notes about what needs more work depending on your particular class activities.
  • This hybrid style of the class has been very successful so far for the previous classes that have enrolled. It IS a lot of work, but the results are AMAZING. We are trying to keep dogs in training, increase social skills for the puppies, and keep in mind the safety of all.
  • Please use the form from the website to sign up. All payments will be held until the first lessons are sent.

Latte Group

  • Puppies need to be 12 weeks old by April 13. Because of this hybrid format, you can start homeschooling with them even as early as 9 weeks of age!
  • Registration is due by 3:00 pm on March 18, 2024.
  • More information and your first lessons will be emailed once registration closes.
  • The first email includes a shopping reference guide, your first “puppy management” homework, and the first lesson teaching focus & attention – an IMPORTANT BASIC SKILL.
  • The three scheduled IN-PERSON classes will be held on SATURDAYS  on the following days: April 13, May 4, June 1.  
  • TWO class times will be offered on those dates – 10:00 am or 1:15 pm. Please specify if you have a preference when you register, or if you are able to do either time.
  • Email lessons will be sent before and during/in between those dates to keep students moving forward with lessons.
  • This puppy class format runs for approximately 10 weeks.
  • Class sizes are limited to 10 maximum to allow for personal attention.
  • After each in-person class, a personalized recap of what was accomplished is sent to students, with notes about what needs more work depending on your particular class activities.
  • This hybrid style of the class has been very successful so far for the previous classes that have enrolled. It IS a lot of work, but the results are AMAZING. We are trying to keep dogs in training, increase social skills for the puppies, and keep in mind the safety of all.
  • Please use the form from the website to sign up. All payments will be held until the first lessons are sent.

Cappuccino Group

  • Puppies need to be 12 weeks old by March 16. Because of this hybrid format, you can start homeschooling with them even as early as 9 weeks of age!
  • Registration is due by 3:00 pm on February 19, 2024.
  • More information and your first lessons will be emailed once registration closes.
  • The first email includes a shopping reference guide, your first “puppy management” homework, and the first lesson teaching focus & attention – an IMPORTANT BASIC SKILL.
  • The three scheduled IN-PERSON classes will be held on SATURDAYS  on the following days: March 16, April 6, April 27.  
  • TWO class times will be offered on those dates – 10:00 am or 1:15 pm. Please specify if you have a preference when you register, or if you are able to do either time.
  • Email lessons will be sent before and during/in between those dates to keep students moving forward with lessons.
  • This puppy class format runs for approximately 10 weeks.
  • Class sizes are limited to 10 maximum to allow for personal attention.
  • After each in-person class, a personalized recap of what was accomplished is sent to students, with notes about what needs more work depending on your particular class activities.
  • This hybrid style of the class has been very successful so far for the previous classes that have enrolled. It IS a lot of work, but the results are AMAZING. We are trying to keep dogs in training, increase social skills for the puppies, and keep in mind the safety of all.
  •  Please use the form from the website to sign up. All payments will be held until the first lessons are sent.

Puppy Gym

Pay as you go: $20/class

Please read the description of class format and requirements on the Class​​​​​​​ Descriptions page.

There is currently nothing scheduled. Please check back soon, contact us, or check our Facebook page!

Basic Manners 1 Class

Please read description of class format and requirements on the Class​​​​​​​ Descriptions page.

There is currently nothing scheduled. Please check back soon, contact us, or check our Facebook page!

Intermediate Level Classes

Intermediate level classes require one or more Entry Level Classes.

Private Lessons

  • Private lessons at the training center range from $80–$125 per hour. This price range is determined by  activities you wish to train. Please inquire when you schedule your lesson.

    We are no longer doing house calls, but with advanced technology, we are available to do FACETIME or ZOOM lessons. Fees for this service can be paid via Paypal, and start at $80 for an hour session. 

Graduate Puppy Class

4-week class: $80

Classes typically run 1 hour and include opportunities for breaks and discussions during class.


Please read description of class format and requirements on the Class​​​​​​​ Descriptions page.

Graduate Puppy

The first email lesson will be sent on March 21, and in-person classes will be held on on the following dates:

Thursdays from 7:00pm – 8:00pm: March 28, April 4, April 11, April 18

Graduate Puppy class students will be invited to join our private Facebook group when registration and payment for class is received. Registration deadline is March 18.

Rally

4-week class: $80

Please read the description of class format and requirements on the Class​​​​​​​ Descriptions page.

There is currently nothing scheduled. Please check back soon, contact us, or check our Facebook page!

Intro to Treadmill Class

$25

Please read the description of class format and requirements on the Class​​​​​​​ Descriptions page.

There is currently nothing scheduled. Please check back soon, contact us, or check our Facebook page!

The Sniffing Sports

This includes Sniff & Find Games, Noseworks, and Sniff N Go. Please read description of class format and requirements on the Class​​​​​​​ Descriptions page.

There is currently nothing scheduled. Please check back soon, contact us, or check our Facebook page!

Pet Partners Handler Training Course

Please read description of class format and requirements on the Class​​​​​​​ Descriptions page.

There is currently nothing scheduled. Please check back soon, contact us, or check our Facebook page!

Advance Level Classes

Advanced level classes require one or more Entry Level Classes and one or more Intermediate Level Classes. Advanced Level Classes are not confirmed via email unless there is a problem with the registration.

Private Lessons

  • Private lessons at the training center range from $80–$125 per hour. This price range is determined by  activities you wish to train. Please inquire when you schedule your lesson.

    We are no longer doing house calls, but with advanced technology, we are available to do FACETIME or ZOOM lessons. Fees for this service can be paid via Paypal, and start at $80 for an hour session. 

AKC Canine Good Citizen

Please read description of class format and requirements on the Class​​​​​​​ Descriptions page.

There is currently nothing scheduled. Please check back soon, contact us, or check our Facebook page!

Versatility Class

Pay as you go: $20/class

Please read the description of class format and requirements on the Class​​​​​​​ Descriptions page.

Note: If bad weather/snow is predicted, please check the Facebook page or call/text Val to confirm we will be having classes.


Saturdays at 11:45am

April 6, April 13, April 27, May 4, June 1, June 8, June 29, July 20

Pre-Agility Class

12-week Class (first session): $220
6-week Class (all other sessions): $110

Note: Pay as you go is not an option for Pre-Agility students unless approved by instructor.

All classes are held on Mondays at 6:30 pm

Please read the description of class format and requirements on the Class​​​​​​​ Descriptions page.

 

 

Session 1

  • March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, June 3 (April 1 is SNOW date, if needed, or OFF; Holiday week May 27)

 

Session 2

  • June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15

 

Session 3

  • July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26, September 9 (Holiday week September 2)

 

Session 4

  • September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21

 

Session 5

  • November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9, 16 (Holiday week November 25)

 

Christmas Break

  • December 21, 2024 – January 10, 2025

 

Agility Class

6-week class: $110
Pay as you go: $20/class

Please read the description of class format and requirements on the Class​​​​​​​ Descriptions page.


Session 1

  • Mondays: January 15, 22, 29, February 5,12,19  (snow date: Feb 26 or off)
  • Tuesdays:  January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20 (snow date: Feb 27 or off)
  • Wednesdays: January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 21 (snow date: Feb 28 or off)

Session 2

  • Mondays: March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 8, 15 (snow date April 1 or off)
  • Tuesdays: March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 9, 16 (snow date April 2 or off)
  • Wednesdays: March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 10, 17 (snow date April 3 or off)

Session 3

  • Mondays: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, June 3 (Holiday week May 27)
  • Tuesdays: April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, June 4 (Holiday week May 28)
  • Wednesdays: April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, June 5 (Holiday week May 29)

Session 4

  • Mondays: June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15
  • Tuesdays: June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16
  • Wednesdays: June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10, 17

    NO CLASSES week of July 22, 23, 24


Session 5

  • Mondays: July 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26, September 9 (Holiday week September 2)
  • Tuesdays: July 30, August 6, 13, 20, 27, September 10 (Holiday week September 3)
  • Wednesdays: July 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28, September 11 (Holiday week September 4)

Session 6

  • Mondays: September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21
  • Tuesdays: September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22
  • Wednesdays: September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23

    NO CLASSES week of October 28, 29, 30

Session 7

  • Mondays: November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9, 16 (Holiday week November 25)
  • Tuesdays: November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10, 17 (Holiday week November 26)
  • Wednesdays: November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11, 18 (Holiday week November 27)

Christmas Break

  • December 21, 2024 – January 10, 2025

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