All Upcoming 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.
Puppy Social Enrichment
Parallel play is a dynamic teaching tool for puppies up to 5 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.
Puppy FUNdamentals
For puppies up to 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 practice important social skills by allowing the puppies to interact and play while supervised.
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.
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! Previous class experience is recommended.
Noodlers!
If unicorns invented a dog sport it would likely be called Eye Candy Agility. Since the Unicorn Union won’t let us steal that, we’re calling it Noodlers. A lighthearted, action packed magical game of obstacles and color. This class is an excellent way to exercise both your dog’s body and mind, and will help build confidence and focus while deepening the relationship between you and your dog. Each obstacle is adaptable for puppies that are still growing, seniors, and dogs with limited mobility. And the best part is, it’s all made of noodles!
Next Level Noodlers!
For those that have taken a Noodlers class. and wish to keep on noodling!
Beginner Agility Practice
Strengthen your dog’s agility skills and allow them to get more familiar with the obstacles by practice beginner drills and sequences. For dogs that have taken a previous agility class. This is a one night, 50 minute event for $35
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Scentwork Practice
This event will provide an opportunity to test your dogs sniffing skills without the pressure of a competitive setting! For dogs that have taken a previous scentwork class. This is a one night, 50 minute event for $35
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Boredom Busters Workshop
Beat the summer heat with boredom busters! In this workshop you’ll learn games to play at home with your busy dog that can help wear them out both mentally and physically, while also reinforcing good behavior! This is a one night, 50 minute event for $35
Tricks & Fun Workshop
Come on in for an exciting night of trick training! Want your dog to shake, spin, or maybe weave between your legs? This is your chance! Class members will be emailed a list of tricks after registering, and the ones most voted for will be taught. What a great opportunity for those working toward their AKC Trick Dog title, or those that just want to have fun with their dog! This is a one night, 50 minute event for $35
Game Night!
The best way to build a working relationship with your dog is if you both are having fun! Game night is an evening of activities that help sharpen skills while enjoying the task. For dogs and handlers with basic skill knowledge, this is a one night, 50 minute event for $35
Rockford Adventure Class
Summer is such a beautiful (and distracting) time to be outside with your dog! This class gives you the opportunity to enjoy the sights, smells and sounds of some awesome Rockford locations while honing your dog’s skills around distractions and improving your teamwork.