Community Group Classes

Group classes are currently on hold until further notice

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Pay what you can afford group classes are perfect for people who want to form a strong bond with their pup, but may not be able to afford traditional dog training. Our classes meet in a local park in either Tustin or Irvine and focus on basic obedience and leash walking. A goal that most of our owners strive for is to pass the CGC (Canine Good Citizen) which can be administered by Sara Fangton after successful completion of the class.

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A typical local group class in Orange County runs around $25-35 per class, but you can pay whatever you can afford - even if it's only $5.

A portion of these proceeds are donated to a local animal shelter at the end of every month. 

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Current class meeting times:

Group classes are currently on hold until further notice

Tuesday 8:30am

Tuesday 7:00pm

Wednesday 7:00pm

Thursday 8:30am

Thursday 12:30pm

All classes are currently being held at various parks in Tustin

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We have some requirements for these classes in order to make the environment safe and fun for all involved. 

Requirements for joining group classes

• Your dog has ZERO bite record

• Up to date on all vaccinations

  • DPP (Distemper, Parvo & Parainfluenza)

  • Rabies

• Your dog can be within 10 feet of another dog without showing aggression 

• You can physically handle your dog if they were to try and bolt

• Flexi leashes/retractable leashes are NOT allowed

• You must have your hands on your dog's leash at all times

• Bring a hungry dog and their favorite treats!

• Clickers are not required but are highly recommended ​

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Beginning Group Class includes: 

• Sit 

• Down

• Stay

• Focus on owner/eye contact

• Heel position

• Loose leash walking

• Leave it/impulse control

• Beginning recall

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Intermediate Group Class includes:

• Sustained sit (>30 seconds) with distractions

• Sustained down (>30 seconds) with distractions

• Sustained stay (>30 seconds) with distractions

• Sustained focus/eye contact (>30 seconds) with distractions

• Call to heel position with a sit

• Loose leash walking with sharp turns

• Leave it with added distraction

• Intermediate recall (>10 feet)

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Advanced Group Class includes:

• Sustained sit (>1 minute) with increased distractions

• Sustained down (>1 minute) with increased distractions

• Sustained stay (>1 minute) with increased distractions

• Sustained focus/eye contact with handler movement 

• Call to heel position into an immediate walk

• Loose leash walking with sharp turns, weaves, and 180-degree turns

• Added obedience (sit, down) while in heel position

• Leave it while maintaining heel position/focus on handler 

• Advanced recall (>20 feet with distraction)

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