The Training Academy

Sit. Stay. Succeed.

Structured group classes and custom private training focused on real-life skills, tailored to your dog's personality, your household, and the life you want to share.

CALL AND ENROLL YOUR PET

The Dapper Dog Training Academy in action

Our philosophy

Confidence is the most fur-midable teacher.

We believe training should feel like the best part of your dog's day. Our approach is positive, reward-rich, and tailored to each dog, built on the simple idea that confident dogs learn faster and make better choices. While we offer custom private lessons, Day Train days, and Play & Train add-ons, our primary focus is our progressive, high-success Group Class Academy designed to build real-world skills in a social environment.

Positive

Reward-rich, force-free

Structured

Group & private paths

Practical

Real-world skills

Four ways to train

Pick a path. We'll do the heavy leash-lifting.

Group Classes

A 4-level Academy curriculum

Four progressive classes, from first-puppy fundamentals to the AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluation.

Private Lessons

One-on-one, just for your pup

Personalized 30- or 60-minute sessions for specific goals: pulling, jumping, recall, polite greetings, or anything in between.

Day Train

Drop-off training days

Bring your dog in for the day and let our trainer do the work, including an off-leash component to build real-world reliability.

Play & Train

Daycare add-on training

Focused 20-minute one-on-one play-based sessions with our trainer while your pup is already here for their daycare day. Easy progress, no extra trip.

THE ACADEMY CURRICULUM / GROUP CLASSES

Four levels, from first sit to Canine Good Citizen.

A structured, progressive curriculum that grows with your dog. Class day and time fluctuate by season.

Puppies

$150

Puppy Etiquette

6 weeks (week 1 is humans only, no dogs)

Class ScheduleClasses generally meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting at either 5:45 PM or 7:00 PM. Day and time may vary by season.

RequirementsPuppies 8 weeks to 6 months old · Up-to-date vaccinations OR a clean fecal

Start your puppy off on the right paw. Focused on early socialization, confidence building, giving owners the foundations of effective training, and growing stronger manners and impulse control as your pup grows. Begins with a humans-only orientation night.

Name recognition
Sit & Down
Handler engagement
Intro to leash walking
Handling for grooming & vet
Safe socialization
Impulse control & Stay foundations
Recall with distractions
Polite greetings

Foundational

$150

The Polished Pup

6 weeks

Class ScheduleClasses generally meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting at either 5:45 PM or 7:00 PM. Day and time may vary by season.

RequirementsDogs 5 months+ · Vaccinations required

Reliable manners at home and in public. Builds consistent obedience while strengthening the bond between dog and handler.

Sit, Down, Place, Stand
Stay with duration
Loose-leash walking
Reliable recall
Leave It
Focus around distractions

Intermediate

$150

Refined Canine Companion

6 weeks

Class ScheduleClasses generally meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting at either 5:45 PM or 7:00 PM. Day and time may vary by season.

RequirementsRequires Polished Pup or Private Lessons to enroll · Vaccinations required

Strengthens obedience and introduces real-life scenarios that demand focus. Dogs learn to keep their manners when distractions ramp up.

Heel position walking
Advanced stay with distance
Recall past distractions
Place / mat training
Impulse control
Calm around people & dogs

Advanced

$175

The Distinguished Dog

7 weeks · 6 training + 1 graduation

Class ScheduleClasses generally meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting at either 5:45 PM or 7:00 PM. Day and time may vary by season.

RequirementsRequires Refined Canine Companion or Private Lessons to enroll · Vaccinations required

The final level of the Academy. Prepares dogs for real-world situations and the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) evaluation, included in the cost of this class.

Advanced Stay with duration, distance, and distractions
Place command and relaxation on a mat
Advanced Recall (Come) in distracting environments
Heel position and focused leash walking
Advanced Leave It and impulse control exercises
Calm behavior around people, dogs, and environmental distractions
Doorway, threshold, and public manners
Settling calmly in public spaces

Group classes run year-round. The specific schedule is set as we move through the year, so reach out to grab your spot.

Private & add-on training

Personalized training, on your schedule.

Private Lessons

One-on-one, in our space

Focused, distraction-free sessions tailored to your dog's exact goals. Perfect for specific behaviors, fast progress, or pups who do better solo.

30 Minute Lesson$45

60 Minute Lesson$80

Day Train

Drop-off training days

Drop off your pup for a full day of progress. Our trainer conducts short, intense training sessions throughout the day, including an off-leash component to build real-world reliability.

2 – 4 days / week$80 / day

5 days / week$375

That brings it down to just $75/day when you book all 5 days.

Daycare Add-on

Want more social time? Add daycare to your Day Train package.

2 – 4 days / week$15 / day

5 days / week$60

That brings the add-on down to just $12/day with 5 days.

Morning Drop-off7:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Afternoon Pick-up3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Play & Train