Our Services

  • GREATER DOG: Three puppies with glowing collars sitting on the ground and looking up at a person under a starry night sky, with mountains in the background.

    Puppy 1

    The perfect first class for your young pup (9-14 weeks)! Puppy 1 focuses on early enrichment and socialization through safe play, exposure to new sights, sounds, textures, and objects—all paired with gentle introductions to basic behaviors. A great start for confident, curious learners.
    🕒 50-minute classes | 5 weeks | 💲$250

  • GREATER DOG: Four dogs with glowing collars standing and sitting in a desert landscape at night with starry sky and illuminated red rock formations in the background.

    Puppy 2

    For slightly older pups (15-20 weeks) to support critical socialization and enrichment. Puppy 2 builds on those first weeks by reinforcing healthy play, introducing structured learning, and easing puppies into foundational manners—all while keeping it fun and age-appropriate.
    🕒 50-minute classes | 5 weeks | 💲$250

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    Manners 1

    Perfect for graduates of Puppy 2 class or dogs new to training or that may need a few refreshers. Manners 1 covers all the basics: polite greetings, leash walking, sit, down, stay, and more. A solid starting point for everyday skills—and a great step toward Canine Good Citizen (CGC) prep.
    🕒 50-minute classes | 5 weeks | 💲$250

  • GREATER DOG - A girl stands in a field at night with two glowing collie puppies, under a starry sky with the Milky Way visible.

    Manners 2

    A next-level course for Manners 1 grads. We strengthen core skills, add new ones (like tricks!), and begin real-world applications. Graduation day includes an optional AKC CGC evaluation—a wonderful milestone for many dogs and their people.
    🕒 50-minute classes | 5 weeks | 💲$250

  • GREATER DOG - A woman kneeling next to her dog under a starry night sky, with mountains in the background and lit grass in the foreground.

    Manners 3

    For graduates of Manners 2, this class adds distance, distractions, and duration to known behaviors. Think: reliable stays in busy spaces, calm walking around other dogs, and more real-life scenarios. Graduation includes the optional AKC Advanced CGC test.
    🕒 50-minute classes | 5 weeks | 💲$250

  • GREATER DOG - A dog wearing a glowing collar stands on a hillside at night, looking at a glowing star near its nose with a starry sky and trees in the background.

    Manners 4

    For advanced Manners 3 grads, this class preps dogs for real-world challenges—urban settings, public transport, and service-dog-level focus. It’s the final step before advanced service dog work, and graduation includes the optional AKC Urban CGC test.
    🕒 50-minute classes | 5 weeks | 💲$250

  • GREATER DOG - Two women walking dogs at dusk in an open desert landscape with a starry sky and mountains in the background.

    Private Session

    Ideal for personalized attention or unique goals — our Private in-person sessions identify goals, then create and execute a training plan. These sessions are not for reactive or fearful dogs, which require special training outside the scope of Greater Dog. Start by requesting a free 15-minute phone consult via our Contact Page. If it’s a good fit, we’ll schedule a 50-minute session.
    🕒 50-minute session | 💲$150

  • GREATER DOG - A dog jumping through a glowing fire hoop outdoors at night with stars and mountains in the background.

    Tricks Workshop

    Open to Manners 1+ grads, this 3-week workshop teaches fun tricks that double as redirection tools and bonding exercises. Tricks keep dogs mentally engaged and focused on you—the most exciting person in the room! The optional AKC Novice Trick Dog (TKN) evaluation is available.
    🕒 50-minute classes | 3 weeks | 💲$150

  • GREATER DOG - A young boy and a dog with a glowing collar sit beside a box releasing sparks and stars at night, with a starry sky overhead and mountains in the distance.

    Special Workshops

    Periodically we’ll offer workshops that focus on special training goals, like: flipping the script on jump-greetings, coffeeshop and cafe socialization, mouthy teen puppies, etc.. All graduates of Manners 1 are welcome to join. Check for more info as workshops become available.
    🕒 50-minute classes | 3 weeks | 💲$150

Things to Bring

GREATER DOG: A happy dog with a glowing collar is lying on the ground outdoors at night surrounded by dog toys and accessories, with mountains and stars in the background.
  • Flat collar, martingale or body harness with front-clip option (no prong, choke, e-collars allowed)

  • 6-foot leash (no retractables)

  • Variety of small, moist treats

  • Favorite toy and/or food-filled treat holder to help keep pups happy and busy when humans are talking in class (so boring!)

  • Mat to help them settle in a specific place of their own in class (bathmats and doormats work perfectly)