Group Classes
This summer we’re going to offer a few different group class options. You’ll find these options on this page and check back often as we’ll be updating things here as we add classes. To begin for the season we’re going to be offering the following:
- Drop in Group Class
- Play & Train
Drop in Group Class
Our drop in group class is held on Wednesdays. It begins at 4pm and goes until we end or it’s dark.
There are two parts to group class that you can participate in when you sign up. A) One on one private time with your trainer for 20 minutes to practice a skill or get in person assistance and B) at 6pm we’ll do 30 minutes of group training together.
You can also just come and work on things with your dog using the other dogs and people there as distractions.
It’s a great place to increase your dog’s training skills around increased distractions and enjoy time together.
Here are some examples of things we might do during the group training. There are many skills to work on, practice and have fun doing in group practice.
With an Online Membership
Get in person help and practice-
20 minute one on one session with your trainer if you'd like.
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30 minute group session at 6pm
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Discount Price for Membership Participants
Drop in Class Alone
no membership needed-
20 minute one on one session with your trainer if you'd like.
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30 minute group session at 6pm
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No membership needed to come.
When you sign up for a Private Lesson Membership, we’ll be in contact with you to schedule your first lesson as well as send you our veterinary form. We don’t want your first lesson to be delayed by veterinary records.
We have no vaccination requirements for any virtual or online services where we are not meeting in person. We do recommend to at a minimum have your dog up to date on rabies when doing training with us in any format.
For in person services at our location: In our on-going effort to provide you and your dog’s with the best care and service possible as well as provide a clean and healthy environment for all, we require ALL dogs that participate in any activity at our Freedom Dog Training Academy location provide proof of the following veterinary records from a licensed veterinarian.
For puppies 8-20 weeks:
a) rabies vaccination no later than 16 weeks of age
b) age appropriate distemper/parvo combo shots
c) negative fecal within 30 days of the first appointment and then updated every six months thereafter
For dogs 21 weeks and older:
a) rabies vaccination (1 or 3 years)
b) distemper/parvo combo (1yr, 3 yrs or a yearly titer)
c) negative fecal within 6 months of the first appointment and then updated every six months thereafter
If your dog tests positive on their fecal, they need to be treated. After treatment, a new fecal test will be needed to make sure the treatment has worked. Some parasites require more than one round of treatment to get rid of them.
We don’t require the bordetella vaccine but Client is welcome to have their dog vaccinated with bordetella. Client understands that even if Client’s dog is vaccinated against kennel cough (bordetella) or not vaccinated, there is a chance that the owner’s dog can still contract kennel cough.
We appreciate your willingness to help us keep our facility as clean and safe as possible for the enjoyment of all.
For training at your home we do not require a fecal test.
Play & Train
Our Play and Train group class is our drop in group class for those who want to practice their training in more challenging ways. For example, having class at a pet friendly store or at the park, off leash hiking together, intermediate to advanced obedience and more!
Depending on the activity of the class, class could run as short as 45-60 minutes or as long as 2 hours. Each week, we’ll post the week’s class location and potential activity (which could vary based on who attends) in the Exclusive Client Support Group.
Participants in this class, need to be approved as previous training skill are required.
With an Online Membership
Get in person help and practice-
Come out and stretch your dog's training skills
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Enjoy training in different locations such as off leash hikes, pet friendly stores or parks.
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Enjoy socializing with other dog owners.
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Discount Price for Membership Participants
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This class is by preapproval only as previous training skills are needed, so please reach out to your trainer first. This is a drop in class.
Drop in Class Alone
no membership needed-
Come out and stretch your dog's training skills
-
Enjoy training in different locations such as off leash hikes, pet friendly stores or parks.
-
Enjoy socializing with other dog owners.
-
No membership needed to come.
-
This class is by preapproval only as previous training skills are needed, so please reach out to your trainer first. This is a drop in class.
When you sign up for a Private Lesson Membership, we’ll be in contact with you to schedule your first lesson as well as send you our veterinary form. We don’t want your first lesson to be delayed by veterinary records.
We have no vaccination requirements for any virtual or online services where we are not meeting in person. We do recommend to at a minimum have your dog up to date on rabies when doing training with us in any format.
For in person services at our location: In our on-going effort to provide you and your dog’s with the best care and service possible as well as provide a clean and healthy environment for all, we require ALL dogs that participate in any activity at our Freedom Dog Training Academy location provide proof of the following veterinary records from a licensed veterinarian.
For puppies 8-20 weeks:
a) rabies vaccination no later than 16 weeks of age
b) age appropriate distemper/parvo combo shots
c) negative fecal within 30 days of the first appointment and then updated every six months thereafter
For dogs 21 weeks and older:
a) rabies vaccination (1 or 3 years)
b) distemper/parvo combo (1yr, 3 yrs or a yearly titer)
c) negative fecal within 6 months of the first appointment and then updated every six months thereafter
If your dog tests positive on their fecal, they need to be treated. After treatment, a new fecal test will be needed to make sure the treatment has worked. Some parasites require more than one round of treatment to get rid of them.
We don’t require the bordetella vaccine but Client is welcome to have their dog vaccinated with bordetella. Client understands that even if Client’s dog is vaccinated against kennel cough (bordetella) or not vaccinated, there is a chance that the owner’s dog can still contract kennel cough.
We appreciate your willingness to help us keep our facility as clean and safe as possible for the enjoyment of all.
For training at your home we do not require a fecal test.
