Professional Dog Training in Philadelphia & South Jersey

Puppy Kindergarten – PANT

Puppy Kindergarten is a 6-week in person class that covers basic puppy training and socialization! This class covers responsible dog ownership, body handling, socialization, and obedience. Your puppy will learn how to appropriately greet strangers and dogs, stay calm during vet visits, walk politely on leash, and foundation obedience cues. To participate in this class, your puppy must be up to date on vaccinations and maintain the recommended vaccination schedule from your veterinarian. We also require your puppy to have had a negative fecal test. We will only be using positive reinforcement techniques to build a training bond with our puppies. Ages 2-6 months are welcome. (To earn the AKC STAR Puppy award, puppies must attend six classes taught by an AKC CGC evaluator- Nicole/Kim/Cassi/Cecilia). This workshop meets at PANT Dog Center, 1134 Dickinson St, Philadelphia, PA 19147. The workshop fee is $225.

Level 1 Obedience – PANT

Looking for a starting point? Well, here it is! The Level 1 Obedience Workshop is designed to teach dogs of all ages foundation-level obedience, including the cues sit, down, stay, come, leave-it, as well as polite leash manners and greetings with people and other dogs. We will work through mild distractions and build upon what we learned each week. Problem-solving and troubleshooting for basic nuisance behaviors will be addressed as needed. Treats and positive reinforcement techniques are used to teach this class. Dogs of all ages are welcome! It is recommended puppies under 6 months of age complete Puppy Kindergarten before starting this workshop. This workshop meets at PANT Dog Center, 1134 Dickinson St, Philadelphia, PA 19147. The workshop fee is $225.

Puppy Kindergarten – PANT Dog Center

Puppy Kindergarten is a 6-week in person class that covers basic puppy training and socialization! This class covers responsible dog ownership, body handling, socialization, and obedience. Your puppy will learn how to appropriately greet strangers and dogs, stay calm during vet visits, walk politely on leash, and foundation obedience cues. To participate in this class, your puppy must be up to date on vaccinations and maintain the recommended vaccination schedule from your veterinarian. We also require your puppy to have had a negative fecal test. We will only be using positive reinforcement techniques to build a training bond with our puppies. Ages 2-6 months are welcome. (To earn the AKC STAR Puppy award, puppies must attend six classes taught by an AKC CGC evaluator- Nicole/Kim/Cassi/Cecilia). This workshop meets at PANT Dog Center, 1134 Dickinson St, Philadelphia, PA 19147. The workshop fee is $225.

Level 1 Obedience – PANT

Looking for a starting point? Well, here it is! The Level 1 Obedience Workshop is designed to teach dogs of all ages foundation-level obedience, including the cues sit, down, stay, come, leave-it, as well as polite leash manners and greetings with people and other dogs. We will work through mild distractions and build upon what we learned each week. Problem-solving and troubleshooting for basic nuisance behaviors will be addressed as needed. Treats and positive reinforcement techniques are used to teach this class. Dogs of all ages are welcome! It is recommended puppies under 6 months of age complete Puppy Kindergarten before starting this workshop. This workshop meets at PANT Dog Center, 1134 Dickinson St, Philadelphia, PA 19147. The workshop fee is $225.

Intro to Agility for Fun – Rammytime Farm

Have you ever watched dogs run through the obstacle course at dog shows and on Animal Planet and thought, hey, my dog would be great at that? Or maybe you haven’t seen agility, but your crazy dog can jump over the couch and onto the countertop with the greatest of ease! Either way, this class is for you! In Intro to Agility, we teach the dogs foundations for agility training and focus on basic obstacles including Jumps, Dog Walk, the Tunnel, the A-Frame, and the Table. While we are doing agility training, we work on having fun while teaching impulse control and focus on the owner’s cues. 

Class is held at 315 Hawkins Rd. Southampton NJ 08088

Agility Course Skills – Rammytime Farm

This class will build course skills and introduce advanced obstacles to dogs with an already solid agility foundation.

Pre-requisites: Dogs must have attended Intro to Agility, or be fluent on running 5-7 obstacle course, having taken agility courses elsewhere.

This class takes place at South Jersey Unleashed Farm on Saturdays 315 Hawkin Rd. Southampton, NJ 08088.

Canine Good Citizen – Evaluation

Are you looking to get your American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen certification? Does your apartment building require your dog to have their CGC? If you feel your pup is ready to pass the test, register for your evaluation here!

You can read more about what is required in order to pass the test here:
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Please note that this is not a training class. This class is for the CGC evaluation only. No refunds will be given for failure to pass the evaluation. If you are enrolled in our prep course for this test, you do not need to sign up here.

If you and your pup need help preparing for the CGC test, please reach out to us at info@phillyunleashed.com with information about your dog, your goals, and location to be put in touch with a trainer.

The evaluation fee is $100

LOCATION:
Piazza Alta - main lobby
1099 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, Pa 19124

*Be sure to email your vaccination records to info@phillyunleashed.com*

Puppy Kindergarten – Little White Dog

Puppy Kindergarten is a 6-week in person class that covers basic puppy training and socialization! Class meets for 6 consecutive weeks at the same time and place, skipping any major holidays. This class covers responsible dog ownership, body handling, socialization, and obedience. Your puppy will learn how to appropriately greet strangers and dogs, stay calm during vet visits, walk politely on leash, and foundation obedience cues. To participate in this class, your puppy must be up to date on vaccinations and maintain the recommended vaccination schedule from your veterinarian. We will only be using positive reinforcement techniques to build a training bond with our puppies. Ages 2-6 months are welcome. (To earn the AKC STAR Puppy award, puppies must attend six classes taught by an AKC CGC evaluator- Kim/Kara/Cecilia). This workshop meets at: Little White Dog 90 Rochelle Ave, Philadelphia PA 19128 Street parking is readily available at this location. The workshop fee is $225.

Level 1 Obedience – Little White Dog

Looking for a starting point? Well, here it is! The Level 1 Obedience Workshop is designed to teach dogs of all ages foundation-level obedience, including the cues sit, down, stay, come, leave-it, as well as polite leash manners and greetings with people and other dogs. We will work through mild distractions and build upon what we learned each week. Problem-solving and troubleshooting for basic nuisance behaviors will be addressed as needed. Treats and positive reinforcement techniques are used to teach this class. Dogs of all ages are welcome! It is recommended puppies under 6 months of age complete Puppy Kindergarten before starting this workshop. This workshop meets at Little White Dog Daycare at 90 Rochelle Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128. This class will meet primarily outside, so dress appropriately. If there is inclement weather, we will meet in the Yellow Room. The workshop fee is $225.

Holiday Manners – Central Bark

This seasonal 4-week workshop covers everything you and your pup will need for a drama-free holiday.. at least in terms of your dog! We’ll cover everything from polite greetings, to table surfing, to fun tricks you can show off to your family members! The workshop culminates in a mock-dinner where you can test your new skills out before the actual holiday. Dogs must be dog and people neutral or friendly in order to attend this class. We allow up to two handlers per dog. Class meets weekly for 4 weeks at Little White Dog Doggie Daycare at 7pm. The workshop fee is $205.

Grounded Greetings – Central Bark

Does your dog jump on visitors, struggle to settle when people are over, or dash out the door when guests arrive? Our Door Manners & More class will teach your dog to greet guests politely, stay calm during high-excitement moments, and wait patiently at the door. Using positive reinforcement, we’ll help you manage jumping, door dashing, and impulse control, creating a less stressful experience next time you have visitors over. In this class, you'll practice real-life scenarios, focusing on controlled greetings, door thresholds, and impulse control. By the end, your dog will have the tools to to greet guests calmly, stay in place when asked, and wait patiently before going outside.

Level 1 Obedience – Rammytime Farm

Looking for a starting point? Well, here it is! The Level 1 Obedience Workshop is designed to teach dogs of all ages foundation-level obedience, including the cues sit, down, stay, come, leave-it, as well as polite leash manners and greetings with people and other dogs. We will work through mild distractions and build upon what we learned each week. Problem-solving and troubleshooting for basic nuisance behaviors will be addressed as needed. Treats and positive reinforcement techniques are used to teach this class. Dogs of all ages are welcome! It is recommended puppies under 6 months of age complete Puppy Kindergarten before starting this workshop. This workshop meets at Rammytime Farm, 315 Hawkin Rd., Southampton NJ 08088. The workshop fee is $225.

Puppy Kindergarten – Central Bark

Puppy Kindergarten is a 6-week in person class that covers basic puppy training and socialization! This class covers responsible dog ownership, body handling, socialization, and obedience. Your puppy will learn how to appropriately greet strangers and dogs, stay calm during vet visits, walk politely on leash, and foundation obedience cues. To participate in this class, your puppy must be up to date on vaccinations and maintain the recommended vaccination schedule from your veterinarian. We also require your puppy to have had a negative fecal test. We will only be using positive reinforcement techniques to build a training bond with our puppies. Ages 2-6 months are welcome. (To earn the AKC STAR Puppy award, puppies must attend six classes taught by an AKC CGC evaluator- Kim/Cassi/Cecilia). This workshop meets at Central Bark at 2501 Wharton Street. Street parking is readily available at this location. The workshop fee is $225.

Level 1 Obedience – Central Bark

Looking for a starting point? Well, here it is! The Level 1 Obedience Workshop is designed to teach dogs of all ages foundation-level obedience, including the cues sit, down, stay, come, leave-it, as well as polite leash manners and greetings with people and other dogs. We will work through mild distractions and build upon what we learned each week. Problem-solving and troubleshooting for basic nuisance behaviors will be addressed as needed. Treats and positive reinforcement techniques are used to teach this class. Dogs of all ages are welcome! It is recommended puppies under 6 months of age complete Puppy Kindergarten before starting this workshop. This workshop meets at Central Bark Dog Daycare, 2501 Wharton St, Philadelphia PA 19146. The workshop fee is $225.