Start your training journey with your new puppy! Your puppy should be at least 8 weeks old, but not older than 15 weeks at the time of your first class.

- When you sign up, you are enrolling for 6 consecutive weeks of class.
- The date that you are choosing here will be your first class.
- Classes are held weekly at the indicated time.
*We do not hold classes on holiday weekends and those days do not count toward your 6 weeks of class!

Questions? marsha@learningtodog.com or 919-451-4226

Start your training journey with your new puppy! Your puppy should be at least 8 weeks old, but not older than 15 weeks at the time of your first class.

- When you sign up, you are enrolling for 6 consecutive weeks of class.
- The date that you are choosing here will be your first class.
- Classes are held weekly at the indicated time.
*We do not hold classes on holiday weekends and those days do not count toward your 6 weeks of class!

Questions? marsha@learningtodog.com or 919-451-4226

Start your training journey with your new puppy! Your puppy should be at least 8 weeks old, but not older than 15 weeks at the time of your first class.

- When you sign up, you are enrolling for 6 consecutive weeks of class.
- The date that you are choosing here will be your first class.
- Classes are held weekly at the indicated time.
*We do not hold classes on holiday weekends and those days do not count toward your 6 weeks of class!

Questions? marsha@learningtodog.com or 919-451-4226

Your puppy should be at least 16 weeks old, but not older than 20 weeks at the time of your first class.

- When you sign up, you are enrolling for 6 consecutive weeks of class.
- The date that you are choosing here will be your first class.
- Classes are held weekly at the indicated time.
*We do not hold classes on holiday weekends and those days do not count toward your 6 week

Contact us if you have questions: marsha@learningtodog.com or 919-451-4226

This 6-week class is for graduates of Learning to Puppy 101 or 201. Your puppy should be at least 5 months old, but not older than 8 months at the time of your first class - a teenager! We will build on the basic exercises you started in puppy class, with an eye toward relaxing around other dogs and people, and working around other kinds of distractions. Leash walking skills, and attention will be emphasized.

Contact us if you have questions: marsha@learningtodog.com or 919-451-4226

This class meets weekly for 6 weeks to practice the skills needed to pass the Canine Good Citizen exam. After completion of the class, you are welcome to take the exam without additional cost. I can provide additional information about dates/times for the exam, which are offered as needed.

This 5 week hour long class will help you improve loose leash walking skills and coming when called. We will practice the basics in our training studio, and then practice outdoors with 'real world' distractions. Dogs should be at least 6 months old at the time of registration. Please note: our group classes are not appropriate for dogs that show reactivity to other dogs or people (e.g., barking, lunging) when on leash. If you are not sure if your dog should attend a group class, please contact us for help!

This is a 6 week class for dogs 6 months and older. This class will focus on the use of positive reinforcement to teach behaviors such as how to get attention in distracting environments, leash manners, and more.

Note: this class is not intended for dogs who bark, lunge, or snap at other dogs or people. If you are not sure if your dog should attend a group class, please contact us!

Our in-person session will last 60-90 minutes and will take place at your home, unless we have agreed to meet elsewhere. In this initial session, we will discuss what is going on with your puppy and what your training goals are, come up with a plan together, and get started with some training.

The day you book here will be your first in-person 60-90 minute session. At that session we will agree on how often to meet for our follow up sessions.

The day you book here will be your first in-person 60-90 minute session. At that session we will agree on how often to meet for our follow up sessions.

The day you book here will be your first in-person 60-90 minute session. At that session we will agree on how often to meet for our follow up sessions.

Use this option to schedule an appointment if you have already purchased a package.

For current clients: you have either attended group classes, completed at least one private session, or your dog has been to puppy preschool. The location of the outing will depend on the age of your puppy.

These appointments provide both enrichment and training, and round out your socialization plan. A certified trainer will pick your puppy up from your home and take them on an outing to practice skills (e.g., attention, settling on a mat, leash walking skills) in an environment with distractions.

Select this option to see if you would like to work with us. If we are not the right trainer for you, we will do our best to refer you to other excellent trainers in the area.

Our in-person session will last 60 minutes and will take place at your home, unless we have agreed to meet elsewhere. In this initial session, we will discuss what is going on with your dog and what your training goals are, come up with a plan together, and get started with some training. **Please wear a mask at our session.**

If we have agreed to meet in our Durham training studio, select this option. We will meet for 60-90 minutes. Some training scenarios might not be appropriate to do in our studio. If you are not sure if this is the right option for you, please give us a call before you book!

We are located at 902 Cleveland Street in downtown Durham (we have ample free parking).

I will come to your home for the initial consultation. The appointment will last 60-90 minutes. I'll be gathering some more information about you and your dogs, and then we will work on a management plan where that is appropriate, and we will also do some training together!

Book a 30 minute Zoom session to get quick and efficient solutions to common problems like barking and counter surfing.

Use this option to schedule an appointment if you have already purchased a package of lessons.

If you would like to do follow up training sessions in our Durham training studio, select this option. We are located at 902 Cleveland Street in downtown Durham (we have ample free parking). This option is for clients who have already completed their in-person initial consultation. Some training scenarios might not be appropriate to do in our studio. If you are not sure, please give us a call!

After the in-person initial consultation, you can schedule 45-60 minute follow up sessions as you need them. If we think that we will need more than 1 follow up, packages are available at a reduced fee.

After the initial consultation, you can choose a training package at a reduced fee per session. The day you book here will be your first follow up, and then we will agree on how often to meet at our first follow up session.

After the initial consultation, you can choose a training package at a reduced fee per session. The day you book here will be your first follow up, and then we will agree on how often to meet at our first follow up session.

Before you reserve your first day of Puppy Preschool, let's chat about what to expect, and what you need to bring on your puppy's first day. Use this link to book our chat and complete the intake form. Once you have completed these steps, you will be provided with a scheduling link to reserve your puppy's spot in Preschool. I know it's a lot of steps, but I want to set you and your puppy up for success in our program!

Before you reserve your first day of Puppy Preschool, let's chat about what to expect, and what you need to bring on your puppy's first day. Use this link to book our chat and complete the intake form. Once you have completed these steps, you will be provided with a scheduling link to reserve your puppy's spot in Preschool. I know it's a lot of steps, but I want to set you and your puppy up for success in our program!

Before you reserve your first day of Puppy Preschool, let's chat about what to expect, and what you need to bring on your puppy's first day. Use this link to book our chat and complete the intake form. Once you have completed these steps, you will be provided with a scheduling link to reserve your puppy's spot in Preschool. I know it's a lot of steps, but I want to set you and your puppy up for success in our program!

You are selecting a time to meet in our facility for a private lesson. We'll discuss your start date for Preschool then - many puppies start the next day! If you cannot find a day/time that works for you, please call for other options (919-451-4226).

The group class component of this package takes place on Thursdays at 6pm for puppies under 16 weeks old, and on Thursdays at 7pm for puppies over 16 weeks old. If these times do not work for you, please let me know and we'll discuss other options.

You are selecting a time to meet in our facility for a private lesson. We'll discuss your start date for Preschool then - many puppies start the next day! If you cannot find a day/time that works for you, please call for other options (919-451-4226).

The group class component of this package takes place on Thursdays at 6pm for puppies under 16 weeks old, and on Thursdays at 7pm for puppies over 16 weeks old. If these times do not work for you, please let me know and we'll discuss other options.

You are selecting a time to meet in our facility for a private lesson. We'll discuss your start date for Preschool then. If you cannot find a day/time that works for you, please call for other options (919-451-4226).

The group class component of this package takes place on Saturdays at 10am for puppies under 16 weeks old and on Saturdays at 11am for puppies over 16 weeks old. If these times do not work for you, please let me know and we'll discuss other options.

Before you reserve your first day of Puppy Preschool, let's chat about what to expect, and what you need to bring on your puppy's first day. Use this link to book our chat and complete the intake form. Once you have completed these steps, you will be provided with a scheduling link to reserve your puppy's spot in Preschool. I know it's a lot of steps, but I want to set you and your puppy up for success in our program!

Before you reserve your first day of Puppy Preschool, let's chat about what to expect, and what you need to bring on your puppy's first day. Use this link to book our chat and complete the intake form. Once you have completed these steps, you will be provided with a scheduling link to reserve your puppy's spot in Preschool. I know it's a lot of steps, but I want to set you and your puppy up for success in our program!

Before you reserve your first day of Puppy Preschool, let's chat about what to expect, and what you need to bring on your puppy's first day. Use this link to book our chat and complete the intake form. Once you have completed these steps, you will be provided with a scheduling link to reserve your puppy's spot in Preschool. I know it's a lot of steps, but I want to set you and your puppy up for success in our program!