Paws in Training offers you a variety of dog training classes.
We offer a variety of group training courses in Raleigh and Cary. Our dog training classes teach a predefined group of skills to you and your dog. Group classes are an economical option to teach your dog core handling skills so that you can direct your dog in a variety of daily situations. Please note that dog training classes do not address behavioral problems and they are not suitable for dogs who are reactive when confronted with strangers or other dogs. Read why here
Fear-Free Nail Trim Class
For dogs 14 weeks and older.
Dogs will learn how to file their own nails using a special filing mat that we provide. Your dog will have so much fun with this game, he won’t even know that he’s filing his nails!
This class is 100% guaranteed. If your dog will not use the filing board, your class fee will be refunded.
Dogs who bark, growl or lunge at strangers or other dogs cannot attend classes. See how we can help here:
I can give myself a manicure!
- Fear-Free Nail Trim homework (PDF) (After enrolling in your class you will receive a password to access your weekly homework)
Dog Obedience Classes
For dogs ages 4 months and up.
Dogs will learn: sit, down, stay, come, leave it and drop it and loose leash walking.
Dogs who bark, growl or lunge at strangers or other dogs cannot attend classes. See how we can help here:
It’s definitely time for school!
- Basic Obedience homework (PDF) (After enrolling in your class you will receive a password to access your weekly homework)
You & Me Fear-Free: Fear-Free Veterinary & Grooming Visits
For dogs ages 8 weeks and up. In home programs are also available for cats and dogs.
Teach your puppy or kitten to accept purposeful touch and grooming techniques so that they never learn to fear veterinary and grooming procedures.
For adult dogs and cats who are fearful or reactive while being examined or groomed, help is a class away!
Dogs and cats of any age can learn that:
- Transport carriers and car rides are safe and fun.
- Veterinary and grooming procedures, including nail trims, are nothing to worry about and instead, make awesome things happen!
- Touching the mouth, ears, paws, and tail is nothing to worry about.
- Bath time has never been so much fun.
Dog and cat guardians will learn how to manage their anxiety about veterinary visits and how their behavior affects their pet’s behavior.
- Fear Free Class Detailed info (PDF)
- Choose your class date and register
NO. MORE. FEAR.
- Fear Free homework (PDF) (After enrolling in your class you will receive a password to access your weekly homework)
The Focused Canine: Dog Distraction Training and AKC Canine Good Citizen Title
This dog training class is for dogs that have selective hearing when they are outdoors or in other distracting environments.
Dogs will learn how to maintain their focus on you and master important dog behavior skills that will earn your dog the AKC Canine Good Citizen title. This class is not taught in a classroom; dogs will learn and practice their skills in one of the most distracting environments we could conceive of…Shelley Lake Park.
- Learn timing and handling skills to PREVENT excitement/reactive behaviors
- Your dog will learn to manage his impulses in public
- You and your dog will train for and test for the AKC Canine Good Citizen title
- Prerequisite: Dogs must know sit, down, stay, and loose leash walking
- Focused Canine homework (PDF) (After enrolling in your class you will receive a password to access your weekly homework)
If you prefer to register by mail, you can print out the enrollment form below and mail it to us along with your payment OR you can register on-line and simply mail in your payment. Instructions are provided on the registration form and the payment page by selecting the “Off Line Payment” option.
Puppy Socialization Classes
For dogs aged 7-13 weeks.
- Crate training
- Potty Training
- Learn how to manage mouthing, chewing, and other puppy behaviors
- Foundation training skills to start your puppy off on the right paw
- Puppy Socialization homework (PDF) (After enrolling in your class you will receive a password to access your weekly homework)
If you prefer to register by mail, you can print out the enrollment form below and mail it to us along with your payment OR you can register on-line and simply mail in your payment. Instructions are provided on the registration form and payment page by selecting the “Off Line Payment” option.