Group Dog Training Classes

Highland Canine Training is offers a variety of group dog training classes. We offer Basic, Advanced, Puppy and many other group classes at our locations in Harmony, Statesville, Mooresville, and Matthews, NC as well as in Marietta, GA. These group classes are a great way to socialize your dog with new people and other dogs. These courses are held weekly and last for about an hour. Our group classes run for six consecutive weeks from the date that they begin unless otherwise indicated.

 

 

 

AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Class     $129

The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is an exciting new program designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start. The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program is an incentive program for loving dog owners who have taken the time to take their puppies through a basic training class. This class is an excellent way to start your puppy off on the right foot. The focus of the class is socialization, training the basic commands, proper play and exercise and owner responsibility. Each student will receive a S.T.A.R. Puppy handbook and be eligible to receive a S.T.A.R. Puppy certificate, medal and other valuable offers upon the completion of class. This course is 7 weeks.

Basic Obedience Class     $129

This class teaches dogs and owners on-leash skills such as sit, down, stay, come, heel and place. This class is also designed to help owners deal with problems such as pulling on the leash, jumping on people, etc. This course is also a great forum for socializing your dog with new people and dogs.

Advanced Obedience Class     $129

This class teaches dogs and owners off-leash methods of teaching such commands as sit, down, stay, come, heel and place. This class is designed for dogs that have already completed our basic training class or an equivalent. This course is also a great way to continue socializing your dog with new people and dogs.

Therapy Dog Class      $199

Therapy Dog Class teaches dogs and owners the fundamentals of therapy dog work. Dogs and owners wishing to attend this class must have previously completed a basic obedience class or an equivalent. This course teaches the skills and environmental training that is required for therapy dogs. This course is great if you are looking into doing therapy work in schools, nursing homes and hospitals. Many of our previous graduates are already involved in these types of exciting and fulfilling programs.

Agility for Fun Class     $149

This class is a great way for owners to teach their dog confidence as well as some exciting new skills. Our agility for fun class teaches ground work and fundamentals to complete a variety of obstacles and jumps such as weave poles, pause tables, tire jumps, triple jumps and more! There are no prerequistes for this course.

Dog Tricks Class      $129

This class is perfect for owners that want to teach their dogs tricks. This class teaches tricks such as, roll-over, spin, shake, pick up items, etc. This course is great for challenging dogs mentally as well as physically. This course is a great addition to our basic obedience, advanced obedience, agility or even therapy dog classes. There are no prerequisites for this class.

Introduction to Herding Class     $149

This is a 6 week class that teaches the fundamentals of herding. The course is only offered at our Harmony, NC location. This course is great for owners of pastoral breeds that want to challenge their dogs. This class teaches control around the stock as well as basic commands and directional control. Dogs and owners wishing to attend this class must have previously completed an advanced obedience class or an equivalent.

Tracking for Fun Class     $149

This class teaches the basics of tracking as well as odor theory and basic principles of training tracking and trailing dogs. This course is a great primer for those that are interested in competition tracking, AKC tracking or just getting their dogs out to have fun. There are no prerequisites for this course. Equipment is not included.

We offer training for all breeds and all age groups. Our training is Veterinarian Recommended and we offer a Complete Satisfaction Guarantee! We gladly accept major credit / debit cards.

Contact Information

If you would like to attend a class at our Statesville or Harmony, NC location, call 704.728.9494 or Email Bobbie Ellis

If you would like to attend a class at our Matthews or Mooresville, NC location,call 704.500.6810 or Email Linda Taylor

If you would like to attend a class at our Lake Wylie, SC location, call 704.770.8205 or Email Alison Pennington

If you would like to attend a class at our Altanta, GA location, call 770.639.4733 or Email Ray Figueroa

If you would like to attend a class at our Tampa, FL location, call 813.300.4160 or Email Brittany Horbert

If you have general questions about our group classes or any of our training please email us at training@highlandcanine.com or call us at 866.200.2207.