Online Basic Skills for Adult and Adolescent Dogs

• Teach your dog basic skills that make life with them easier for all. This includes the familiar: sit, down, stay, recall, leave it, not jumping, as well as things you might not consider: touch targeting, settling, reading dog body language, and how dogs learn. If you are just getting started with your dog or want to brush up on basic skills, this is the class for you.

• 5 weeks, 60-minute class: Special Pricing! $150

• Starts Monday June 23, 2025 at 7pm. Register through Your Dog’s Friend (scroll to the bottom of the page, and choose the Online option from the box:) https://yourdogsfriend.org/basic-skills-for-adolescent-adult-dogs/

Passing Dogs on Leash: Skills for Success

• If your dog-friendly pup completely tunes you out or pulls with excitement around other dogs, this class is for you. You will learn how to engage your dog’s attention, teach them calm behaviors, and how to navigate real-world challenges. Imagine more enjoyable walks with the knowledge and skills to calmly pass other dogs.

• Week 1 is a live, online session via Zoom. Weeks 2-5 are in-person at the Your Dog’s Friend training center in Rockville, MD, practicing around other dogs.

• Note: This class is for dog-friendly dogs, and isn’t appropriate for dogs who display fearful or defensive, reactive behaviors toward people or other dogs.

• 5 weeks, 45-minute class: $180

• Starts Thursday June 26, 2025 at 8pm. Register through Your Dog’s Friend https://yourdogsfriend.org/passing-dogs-on-leash-skills-for-success/