Dog Training Classes
Positive Dog Training
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Alana Stevenson teaches positive dog training classes, including classes for puppies, leash-reactive dogs, and small and shy dogs. Alana has over 20 years of professional dog training experience and is Elite Fear Free and Low-Stress Handling certified. All training methods are kind. There are no leash corrections.
- Puppies, Basic Manners, Small Dogs
- Leash Reactive Dogs, Shy or Timid Dogs
- Private Dog Training
Positive Puppy Training
A foundational class for puppies under 4 months old. Covers attention, recall, sit, lie down, wait, and socialization with people and puppies. Includes help with house-training, chewing, play-biting, and jumping. Puppies must have received their second distemper vaccination. First class is for humans only.
Basic Manners Dog Training
For dogs over 3 months old. Focuses on getting attention during distractions, recall, leash walking, sit-stand-lie down, stay, wait, and the step-back cue. Common issues like jumping, chewing, and play-biting are addressed. First class is for humans only.
Small Dogs
Designed for small dogs under 20 lbs (or larger dogs more comfortable with small dogs). Emphasizes calm exposure, attention, confidence building, and gentle handling. Teaches recall, lie down, wait, and safe lifting cues. First class is for humans only.
Shy or Timid Dogs
For shy and cautious dogs. Builds confidence and comfort around other dogs at your dog’s pace. Focuses on positive associations and foundational cues. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Leash Reactive Dogs
For dogs who bark, lunge, or overreact on leash. Teaches attention, calm behavior, turning away from triggers, and relaxed leash walking. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Out and About Town
Held in public outdoor spaces to apply skills in real-world settings. Covers recall, leash walking, attention, wait, and lying down with real-time distractions. Prerequisite: Positive Dog Training or equivalent. Instructor permission.