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Beginning Classes

Please note that our beginning-level classes are conducted entirely on leash and do not include playtime, as our focus is on strengthening the relationship between you and your dog.

Beg. Puppy/The Kennel Club

Our Beginning Puppy class, given at The Kennel Club at 367 Miller Avenue in Mill Valley. Please see Beginning Puppy class description for curriculum and pricing. (First class is 1 1/2 hours long, all other classes 1 hour.)

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Beginning Puppy

Beginning socialization, management, handling, and manners class for puppies 10-16 weeks old at the start of the series. At least 2 sets of shots are required. The first class is a people-only orientation. $140 for a six-week series. (First class is 1 1/2 hours long, all other classes 1 hour.)

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Bull Breed Basics

(SPECIAL BREED CLASS) For dogs 5 months or older. Basic obedience that also addresses specific training needs. Relevant breeds and breed mixes are: Boxers, Bulldogs, Pit Bulls, Staffordshire terriers, Rottweilers and Mastiffs. Consultation required prior to enrollment. Please call 415-506-6281 to schedule.FIRST CLASS IS MANDATORY AND FOR PEOPLE ONLY, NO DOGS, PLEASE! $90 for 6 weeks. (First class is 1 1/2 hours long, all other classes 1 hour.)

No Class Dates Available at this Time.

Family Dog I

For dogs 4 months and older. A beginning-level class teaching the fundamentals of good manners - sit, down, stay, come, polite greetings and walking, wait at doors, and leave it. FIRST CLASS IS MANDATORY AND FOR PEOPLE ONLY, NO DOGS, PLEASE! $140 for 6 weeks. (First class is 1 1/2 hours long, all other classes 1 hour.)

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Senior Handling Class

Senior handlers (60+) or disabled. For dogs 4 months and older. FIRST CLASS IS MANDATORY AND FOR PEOPLE ONLY, NO DOGS, PLEASE! $75 for 6 weeks. (First class is 1 1/2 hours long, all other classes 1 hour.)

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Small Dog 1/The Kennel Club

Our standard Small Dog 1 class, taught at The Kennel Club in Mill Valley. Please see Small Dog 1 for curriculum and pricing. (First class is 1 1/2 hours long, all other classes 1 hour.)

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Small Dog I

For small-breed dogs 4 months and older that will be 25 lbs. and under as adults. A beginning-level class teaching the fundamentals of good manners - sit, down, stay, come, polite greetings and walking, wait at doors, and leave it - with attention to small-breed training issues. FIRST CLASS IS MANDATORY AND FOR PEOPLE ONLY, NO DOGS, PLEASE! $140 for 6 weeks. (First class is 1 1/2 hours long, all other classes 1 hour.)

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