Riley’s Hullabaloo

Creating Foundations—Management

Saturdays, Starting Feb. 22rd

Saturdays at 10:15 AM — 11:00 AM
February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, and 30
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Strengthen Your Bond with Your Dog:

At Training with Albert and Grimm & Co. Dog Training, we’re here to help you and your dog take the first steps toward clear communication, trust, and connection. Our thoughtfully designed training program introduces key foundational skills, setting the stage for a harmonious life together.

Investing in multi-level dog obedience training is an investment in your canine companion's future. Building a solid foundation of obedience and sociability will create a well-rounded dog that is a joy to be around. Join us at Training with Albert and Grimm & Co. Dog Training and unlock your dog's full potential!

The Importance of Crate Training:

Crate training is essential to creating a safe and secure environment for your dog while fostering their sense of comfort and confidence. It helps dogs develop a positive association with their crate, making it a reliable space for rest, travel, or stressful situations. In times of disasters or emergencies, dogs are often required to be crated when housed in shelters, and prior crate training ensures that they remain calm and comfortable in such scenarios. By preparing your dog in advance, you provide them with stability and reduce their stress during uncertain times while also ensuring their safety and the safety of others around them.

In this class, you’ll build essential behaviors:

  • Help your dog discover their crate as a calm, welcoming space

  • Strengthen focus and attention to enhance your connection

  • Introduce leash walking to create more relaxed, enjoyable outings

  • Encourage polite greetings for positive social interactions

  • Begin shaping Recall so your dog starts to come when called

  • Guide your dog to ignore distractions or unsafe items confidently

  • Build cooperation for handling during grooming and vet visits

Why Join a Group Classes

It's natural to worry about how your dog will behave around other animals and people. Joining a group class can be a great way to address these concerns in a controlled and supportive environment. In a group class setting, dogs can train around other dogs and people in a structured and supervised setting. This helps improve their social skills and behavior as they get accustomed to being around different dogs and new faces.

Additionally, training around other dogs and people can help dogs learn how to stay focused on their owner, even in the presence of distractions. This improves reliability and confidence in real-life situations and addresses concerns about how your dog may behave in various environments.

At the same time, the group class provides a sense of community for both dogs and owners. It offers a supportive network where owners can share experiences, tips, and encouragement, creating a positive and engaging environment for everyone involved.

Overall, while having concerns about group classes is natural, they can be a fantastic way to address those concerns and help both dogs and owners grow and learn in a supportive and controlled setting.