Adolescent & Adult Classes
Classes take place at A Dog’s Life’s Learning & Enrichment Center - 455 Lake Michigan Dr NW Suite 15, Grand Rapids, MI 49534.
Classes meet for 4 weeks and cost $129 unless otherwise specified. Rolling enrollment classes (RE) will have overlapping start and end dates to provide added socialization and distractions.
We require the following vaccines: Distemper/Parvo (2nd round for puppies), Bordetella, Rabies (for dogs over 4 months), and a Negative Fecal Exam. Fecal exams can take a few days to process, so please plan accordingly.
Registration is only guaranteed upon payment. You can view all of our class policies here.
Adolescent Social Enrichment
Parallel play is a dynamic teaching tool for young dogs 6-18 months old. It allows for observational learning, confidence building, and teamwork while also providing a foundation for stable social skills. These sessions provide novel experiences involving all senses in a group environment. Cost is $20 for current class members and $25 for non class members
Adolescent & Adult FUNdamentals
For dogs over 5 months old, this course will focus on building a solid learning foundation while exploring and interacting with new, fun activities in a safe environment. We will also work on skills like leave-it, stay, recall, and loose leash walking.
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Turbulent Tweens
Does your dog get a little too excited when meeting new people or dogs? Is leash walking a struggle because everything it just SO interesting? Adolescence can be a very exciting and distracting time for dogs, and a difficult time for owners. Class is specifically designed to help you navigate this stage with learning games and management strategies for impulse control, calm behavior, and focus amidst distractions, and to help you gain a better understanding of this magical phase!
This class consists of 2 parts. Part 1 must be taken before joining Part 2, but Part 2 may be taken multiple times for extra practice with distractions! Cost for each part is $99.
Next Level FUNdamentals
For dogs that have foundation skills and need more social and environmental practice. Using games and real life elements this class will help you better navigate while strengthening your working bond!
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Advanced FUNdamentals
Refine leash walking, solidify stays, and really sharpen your dog’s skills in this advanced training class. The final week may include the AKC Canine Good Citizen test if desired.