Bad Dog Basics

08/12/2025

Who's ready for class?!

It's almost time to head back to school! Why not include your pup in the excitement with a training class? Our next class starts on August 24th, and there are still spots available! In The Essential Dog class, you'll learn to communicate with your pup, develop useful skills, and tackle common issues in a fun environment. This five-session class includes an orientation and bonus videos. No prior training is required, but dogs must be at least 4 months old and up-to-date on vaccinations. Limited to five registrants.

Upcoming Classes:
Sundays at 11:00a: 8/24, (skips 8/31), 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28
Thursdays at 6:00p: 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, (skips 10/16), 10/23

Online registration is available! Visit https://sosarl.org/retail/training/ for more info and to sign up. For questions, email [email protected] or stop by the storer

06/01/2025

Exciting new class from Ava Marceau at SOS retail!

🚨 New Training Class Alert 🚨

Tired of getting dragged all around by your dog on walks? Join Trainer Ava Marceau KPA CTP, from Adventure Dog RI, for a 6-week group class designed to make walks more enjoyable and less chaotic. You’ll learn how to build better leash skills, keep your dog focused around distractions, and enjoy getting outside together. This class uses science-based, positive reinforcement training to help you and your dog work as a team, no force or intimidation, just effective relationship-building skills.

A maximum of 4 dogs will be registered for this class. Smaller groups ensure you get plenty of personalized support while still benefiting from the energy and motivation of a small group setting. Register NOW! https://givebutter.com/LeashUp06042025

06/01/2025

Happy Pride month! 🌈
Our dogs accept us no matter how we present, or how we identify, or who we love!
Let's try to be more like our dogs!

05/22/2025

Princeton working on "place" with distractions!

Want your dog to have manners in public? Reach out! I always start with a free, no obligation consult 🐕

05/15/2025

Check out Finn working on responding to his name "out in the world" during his first school day! We're also working on recall!
His dad chose the Great Dog program, and Finn is well on his way to indeed being a great dog!

05/04/2025

CLASSES!! See which start date works for you!

04/05/2025

Want to be cool like Mayday? Sign up for class, or reach out for private training!

02/22/2025

Want a cool, fun way to "control" your dog? Join me for class at SOS retail and I'll show you how!

02/20/2025

Does your dog desperately need some manners?! Join my class!

01/25/2025

01/19/2025

There's still time to sign up for the next class!

Space is still available in the Bad Dog Basics Essential Dog class starting Friday, January 31st! This is a five (5) session class running for 5 weeks with an orientation and bonus videos.

Fridays at 6:00p: 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, (skips 2/28 & 3/7), 3/14

This is NOT your average obedience class! In this class series, learn how to effectively communicate with your pup, build useable skills, and tackle common problems in a super fun environment. No previous training required, but participating dogs must be at least 4 months old and up to date on all core vaccinations. This class is limited to five (5) registrants.

To register, call us at 401-360-2258, email [email protected], or stop by the store!

01/15/2025

FREE TRAINING ADVICE!

That retractable leash you're using is reinforcing your dogs pulling. Throw it in the trash 🗑️ toss that leash with the bunjee thing too!

Need some hands on help? Reach out for a free, no obligation consult!