Group Training at Good Dog Paws
Learn, Grow, and Have Fun Together
Simple, Practical
Group Dog Training
Our group classes help your dog learn better manners, stronger focus, and the confidence to handle the everyday world. All in a supportive, hands-on setting.
Curious how we teach polite greetings without overwhelm?
Want to know why leash skills often fail outside?
Wondering how e-collar training can actually be gentle for your pup?
** PA law does not allow any dog over the age of six months that is NOT spayed or neutered to play with other dogs. Your dog may still enjoy exercise, but will not be placed in group play.
How it works
4-week small-group class with hands-on coaching
Weekly homework and take-home handouts
Practical skills you’ll use every day
Current Vaccinations required before attending
Good Dog Manners Class
January 2026 Sessions
Does your dog behave in class… but forget everything at home or on walks? This class is designed to help skills actually stick in real life.
4-week course · $275 · Limited to 4 dogs per class
What You’ll Work On (and Why It Matters)
Focused attention in a small group (only 4 dogs) — more coaching, less waiting
Reliable name response & focus around real-world distractions
Sit, Down, Stay, and Place with duration you can use at home
Loose-leash walking without pulling or frustration
Calm, polite behavior around people, sounds, and other dogs
Check calendar for start dates — limited to 8 dogs (4 per class)
Good Dog Manners Class
January 2026 Sessions
Does your dog behave in class… but forget everything at home or on walks? This class is designed to help skills actually stick in real life.
4-week course · $275 · Limited to 4 dogs per class
How it works
4-week small-group class with hands-on coaching
Weekly homework and take-home handouts
Practical skills you’ll use every day
Current Vaccinations required before attending
What You’ll Work On (and Why It Matters)
Focused attention in a small group (only 4 dogs) — more coaching, less waiting
Reliable name response & focus around real-world distractions
Sit, Down, Stay, and Place with duration you can use at home
Loose-leash walking without pulling or frustration
Calm, polite behavior around people, sounds, and other dogs
Limited to 8 dogs (4 per class)
**This lifetime offer is exclusively for students who have completed at least two prior Good Dog Paws classes. Once you qualify, a single payment of $220 grants you a lifetime pass to join us every first Monday of the month at no extra cost.
Out and About Community
Your Lifetime Brush-Up Class
We take the training you’ve already mastered and apply it in real-world settings like parks, trails, and public spaces filled with new sights, sounds, and challenges.
Once a Month course · $220 Lifetime (terms apply)
Practice calm, confident walking in public spaces
Refresh obedience and impulse control
Build confidence for everyday adventures
Join once and come back anytime! It’s your lifetime pass to practice, community, and real-world success.
Tricks Class
Build Skills and Have Fun Together
Training should be fun for both you and your dog!
Our Fun with Tricks class helps you teach playful new skills while building confidence, focus, and a stronger bond.
Plus, if you love showing off your dog’s talents, we can even help you earn official AKC Trick Dog Titles during class!
Strengthen focus and problem-solving skills.
Option to test for official AKC Trick Dog Titles.
Teach beginner tricks like spin, high five, and crawl.
How it works
8-week small-group class with hands-on coaching
Weekly homework and take-home handouts
Practical skills you’ll use every day
Current Vaccinations required before attending
Scent Work Class
A Job for Your Dog’s Brain
Scent work gives your dog a purpose.
Instead of burning energy through repetition, dogs learn to use their natural nose in a focused, confidence-building way that carries over into daily life.
8-week course · $275 · Limited to 5 dogs
What You’ll Work On (and Why It Matters)
Purposeful mental work that helps dogs settle better at home
Structured scent detection skills, not just treat game
Improved focus and impulse control through clear, step-by-step searching
Confidence-building challenges in a calm, low-pressure environment
Hands-on coaching in a small group suitable for all breeds and ages
Limited to 5 dogs
Scent Work Class
A Job for Your Dog’s Brain
Scent work gives your dog a purpose.
Instead of burning energy through repetition, dogs learn to use their natural nose in a focused, confidence-building way that carries over into daily life.
8-week course · $275 · Limited to 5 dogs
What You’ll Work On (and Why It Matters)
Purposeful mental work that helps dogs settle better at home
Structured scent detection skills, not just treat game
Improved focus and impulse control through clear, step-by-step searching
Confidence-building challenges in a calm, low-pressure environment
Hands-on coaching in a small group suitable for all breeds and ages
Limited to 5 dogs
How it works
8-week small-group class with hands-on coaching
Weekly homework and take-home handouts
Practical skills you’ll use every day
Current Vaccinations required before attending
On-Leash to E-Collar Freedom
Give Your Dog the Freedom They Deserve
Our On-Leash to E-Collar Freedom class gently transitions your dog from leash to trusted off-leash skills using a kind, clear training system built around low-level e-collar taps.
We teach your dog how to solve the puzzle: make the right choice, turn off the tap, and earn praise.
Introduce the e-collar at your dog’s learning level.
Encourage decision-making, not just correction.
Progress from leash pressure to light e-collar cues.
Separation Success (Live Zoom Workshop)
Live, online, and actionable – teach your dog to relax when you step out the door.
Who it’s for
Dogs of any age who bark, howl, pace, drool, scratch doors, or have accidents when home alone. Great for new rescues and puppies building independence.
How to set up your space (crate vs. pen, camera, enrichment)
Reading stress signals so you know when to pause or progress
What to do about barking/crying without “cry it out”
4 Week Online Zoom Workshop
Cohort 3 – TBA
Good Dog Foundations II Class
Next-Level Real-Life Skills for a More Reliable Dog
This class strengthens attention, increases reliability, and helps dogs stay focused even when the environment becomes more exciting. It’s the perfect next step after Good Dog Manners, or for dogs who need a refresher on the three problem areas most owners face:
Stay, Come, and Loose-Leash Walking.
4-week course · $275 · Limited to 4 dogs
Focused attention with distractions
Stay with duration and distance
Loose-leash walking even around triggers
Splish Splash Swimming
(Summer Only)
Make a Splash with Confidence
Our Splish Splash Swimming class introduces dogs to swimming at their own pace, building confidence and water safety skills in a supportive, positive environment.
Perfect for beginners, nervous pups, or any dog who loves to play!
Gentle introduction to the water
Build swimming skills safely and confidently.
Supportive guidance at every step.
Ready for a Calm, Confident Dog?
Great behavior doesn’t happen by accident, it happens by design. Commit to just one hour a week and see the transformation. From basic obedience to advanced skills, our programs give you the structure you need to succeed.