We Offer Group Dog Training Classes Near Springfield and Rogersville

Dogs and Owners, Learning Together

 In the same way that parents learn from other parents. Dog owners can learn from one another.

Every dog and every owner is different. And most of our human and canine personalities will play out in a group class. If a dog is presenting an owner with a unique challenge or the owner is having difficulty understanding a technique, we get to help them. While some may see these things as distractions, our trainers see them as training opportunities.

So group classes don’t just help dogs learn from their owners. They allow the owner to spend time in the presence of an experienced dog trainer and other dog owners. When they see an owner challenged by a dog, other owners can observe effective training techniques used by both the instructor. And later, if needed, they can apply those techniques at home.

We especially like it when people contact us and ask if we have  classes they can bring their puppies to. Generally speaking, group classes are great for puppies because they not only present them with opportunities to learn from their owners but also provide a safe environment for them to develop social skills alongside other dogs. And learning to focus on their owners in a trainer-moderated environment is a good way for puppies to learn to focus while playing with others. This is why we often recommend puppy classes.

Call us about Group Dog Training Classes Near Springfield and Other Areas

In conclusion, group dog training classes offer a wealth of learning opportunities for both dogs and humans. It also encourages owners to make a commitment to training when they have a group of people cheering them on. Who knows, you might even make a few friends along the way! Check out our registration page to learn more about our group classes and workshops near Springfield, MO.

“When we punish our dogs and don’t let them know what they are doing that is good, they often focus on the timing of the punishment and don’t understand what to do instead of the undesirable behavior. They just do nothing or avoid looking. That may make the behavior stop, but it often times causes fallout such as snapping, biting, or worse. This behavior of doing nothing to keep out of trouble is a term we call learned helplessness. They don’t understand what they did wrong, so they just stand still and wait to see what someone is going to do next. If they aren’t noticed, maybe Dad won’t get stressed out… The fallout that often occurs, is just their way of trying to communicate without the signal you did not like the first time they told you.” Carrie Galvan, Professional Dog Trainer