04/18/2026
Spring puppy training classes start the first week of May! Sign up at www.locdogs.com/schedule or email [email protected] for questions!
Puppy class is my absolute favorite because it gives us a unique opportunity to build a healthy dog-owner relationship, provide lifesaving early socialization, and prevent most of the behavior issues that we would otherwise work twice as hard to resolve in adulthood.
Here’s what we have coming up:
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Group Class
12:30-1:30p Tuesdays, May 5-Jun 9 ($300 6-hours)
This 6-wk class follows the AKC Puppy S.T.A.R. program to help puppies (between 8 weeks and 1 year of age, or 1.5 yrs for toy breeds) learn basic manners and resolve problem behaviors like jumping, mouthing, and house-training accidents. Week 1 is for owners-only (no puppies) and weeks 2-6 include puppies for hands-on exercises and off-leash play time for socialization.
Intermediate Puppy / Basic Obedience Group Class
2:00-3:00p Tuesdays, May 5-June 9 ($300 6-hours)
This 6-wk class is designed for adolescent puppies and adult dogs (6 mos +) to establish a common language between you and your dog. We will focus on building engagement, obedience skills (sit, down, stay, come, loose leash walking), and impulse and social skills.
Classes are held at the Church of the Dunes, located at 717 Sheldon Rd. Grand Haven, MI 49417. Use the back parking lot and back entrance.
