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. Registration is only guaranteed upon payment.
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.
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 $25 for current class members; $35 for non class members’ first session, then $25 per session after that.
Adolescent & Adult FUNdamentals
For dogs over 5 months old, this course will focus on building a solid learning foundation by teaching core skills such as Leave-It, Stay, Recall, and Place. We will also work on loose leash walking, overall focus and calm behavior.
Semi-Private Adolescent & Adult FUNdamentals
Tuesday 10/7 at 6:30pm with Rachael at 4609 Plainfield Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI, 49525
Like our Adolescent & Adult Foundation, except there will be only 2 dogs in the class! This will allow for plenty of individual focus on each dog while we practice calm sits and downs, loose leash walking, coming when called, stay, and leave-it. Cost is $149
Adolescent & Adult Next Level FUNdamentals
Friday 10/10 at 8:00pm with Nikki (skipping 10/31)
Sunday 10/12 at 11:30am with Nikki (skipping 11/2)
For dogs over 8 months old that already 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!
Advanced FUNdamentals (CGC)
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.
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. This 6 week 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! Cost is $189