UPCOMING GROUP CLASS AND EVENTS
You can see a complete list of upcoming classes and events here, and on the calendar. Currently, all group classes and workshops are being held at our Millersville location. Enroll for classes online through the client portal.
Students are encouraged to join our Facebook group for added social events.
Scroll down for further details on upcoming Group Classes and Events
Beginner Group Class / 100 Level Class
Learn all of the Foundation Exercises in a small group of your peers! The class covers the commands Heel, Sit, Stand, Down, Come, Stay, Place, and teaches you how to use these skills to redirect and replace bad behaviors.
Dogs do not come to class on the first week.
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In-Person Class $300
2023 START DATES
Six consecutive weeks at Millersville
Saturday, June 3rd from 9:00 am – 9:50 am
Thursday, June 22nd from 7:00 pm – 7:50 pm
Saturday, July 15th from 10:30 am – 11:20 am
Thursday, August 10th from 7:00 pm – 7:50 pm
Saturday, September 9th from 9:00 am – 9:50 am
Saturday, September 30th from 10:30 am – 11:20 am
Thursday, October 19th from 7:00 pm – 7:50 pm
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During this six week course, we will practice and perfect all test items in the Canine Good Citizen test, and introduce and practice all test items in the Community Canine test (next level of CGC). The class is designed to use the basic obedience established in 100 level training to master manners, like sitting politely for petting, walking on a loose leash through a crowd, etc. This is great class for any dog looking to improve their social skills and obedience in public places.
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In-Person Class $270
2023 START DATES
Six consecutive weeks at Millersville
Wednesday, June 21st from 7:00 pm – 7:50 pm
Wednesday, August 9th from 7:00 pm – 7:50 pm
Wednesday, September 27th from 7:00 pm – 7:50 pm
Wednesday, November 8th from 7:00 pm – 7:50 pm
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During this six week course, we will use the obedience skills established in the 100 and 200 level training to turn your dog into the ultimate companion. Dogs will learn off-leash obedience, long distance obedience, new ways to move smoothly through crowded environments and refine impulse control.
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In-Person Class $270
2023 START DATES
Six consecutive weeks at Millersville
Wednesday, June 21st from 8:00 pm – 8:50 pm
Wednesday, September 27th from 8:00 pm – 8:50 pm
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Electives & Advanced Training Classes
These elective classes cover various topics, with behaviors from Agility, Nosework, Rally, Trick Dog, etc. These classes and workshops are for owners who are looking for more than basic obedience and want some mental stimulation, confidence building and bonding opportunities with their dog. Topics rotate, so keep checking the schedule for new training opportunities!
This training club is for our truly dedicated owners that want ongoing learning opportunities and support with their dog. Level Up Club is a subscription based service that includes the following items each month:
- Two, 30 minute private studio lessons with Sam (owner)
- Free access to all Saturday, 1 hr. Workshops
- Discounted Tag-Along rates
- Free, social/group training opportunities at local parks on Tuesday mornings and Thursday evenings
- Access to Virtual Training Platform
The Annual subscription options also include free access to all of our 400 level classes. 400 Level classes are offered on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm. Topics rotate between the following six week sessions.
- Retrieve Class ($270 value)
- Nosework Class ($270 value)
- Rally Obedience Class ($270 value)
Monthly Subscription (auto renew): $250
Annual Subscription (auto renew): $2520 ($210 / month)
Retrieve Class / 400 Level
This six week class is designed to teach your dog a formal retrieve and hold. Dumbbell and clicker are included in the cost of the class. This retrieve foundation can be used to teach endless dog tricks, and can make your dog a helping hand around the house.
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In-Person Class $270
2023 START DATES
Six consecutive weeks at Millersville
Tuesday, August 8th from 7:00 pm – 7:50 pm
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Nosework Class / 400 Level
This six week class is designed to improve your dogs ability to search for scents on command. This can be preparation for competition work, or a fun activity to do around the house. Our Nosework class can accommodate all levels of Nosework, so you are welcome to re-take this course as many times as you wish to progress your dog’s skills!
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In-Person Class $270
2023 START DATES
Six consecutive weeks at Millersville
Tuesday, September 19th from 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
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Rally Obedience Class / 400 Level
This six week class is designed to teach your dogs the basic skills needed to succeed in the Rally ring, how to ready Rally signs, and navigate courses.
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In-Person Class $270
2023 START DATES
Six consecutive weeks at Millersville
Tuesday, June 20th from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesday, November 7th from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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Introduce your dog to the electronic collar. Teach them to come when called, go to place, heel and stop unnecessary behaviors. Dogs should be graduates of our basic obedience program, or get permission to enroll in this class. E-collars are not included in this course. E-mail us for brand recommendations prior to the start of class. This class will meet every Wednesday for 4 weeks.
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In-Person Class $160
2023 START DATES
Four consecutive weeks at Millersville
Wednesday, November 8th from 8:00 pm – 8:50 pm
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Upcoming Workshops
One-hour, one-time training classes so you can reap the benefits of group work without committing to 4-6 weeks of training.
Join us at LFL to practice polite greeting with some of your peers. If your dog is too excited when meeting new dogs or people, nervous around new people or dogs? This workshop is for you! We will go through exercise meant to teach emotional self control, so you can feel confident when you approach distractions our in public, or even at your front door.
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In-Person Class $40
2023 EVENT DATES
At Millersville
Saturday, July 15th from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Saturday, August 19th from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Saturday, October 14th from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Saturday, December 9th from 9:00 am – 10:00 am
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Spend an hour with us taking your dog’s recall to the next level. We will work to better define the recall exercise for your dog, give you strong distractions to practice against, and show you how to transition that to off-leash recalls for greater reliability.
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In-Person Class $40
EVENT DATES
At Millersville
Saturday, August 5th from 1:30 pm – 2:20 pm
Saturday, September 23rd from 1:30 pm – 2:20 pm
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This workshop is designed to teach owners how to properly handle the leash during heeling exercises. You can enroll online through our client portal!
This is a heeling foundations course, perfect for…
- Dogs who already know how to heel with us but whose owners need to learn still. (any of our day training or tag-along dogs who haven’t also taken a class or lesson).
- Dogs that have covered heeling during a beginner level course and would like a refresher. (Graduates of a 100 level course or private lesson program who need to brush up on their skills).
- Dogs who are new to Leash Free Living from other training programs and need to learn some leash handling before jumping into an advanced or elective class. (Dogs that have learned heeling, but not from us).
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In-Person Class $40
2023 EVENT DATES
At Millersville
Saturday, September 9th from 1:30 pm – 2:20 pm
Saturday, October 21st from 1:30 pm – 2:20 pm
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Get comfortable trimming and grinding your dog’s nails. Nails should be trimmed at minimum once a week, and there is no reason you shouldn’t be able to do them right at home. Short nails can improve your dog’s traction, posture and proprioception. We will have equipment available, but feel free to ask for recommendations as well.
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In-Person $40
2023 EVENT DATES
At Millersville
Saturday, July 29th from 1:30 pm – 2:20 pm
Saturday, September 16th from 1:30 pm – 2:20 pm
Saturday, October 28th from 1:30 – 2:20 pm
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Teach your dog to respond to obedience cues with the ultimate distraction – their peers. Learn how we manage multiple dog situations, and high excitement/stress environments. This is perfect for the dog that doesn’t always play well with others, that annoy other dogs, barks at other dogs, is nervous around other dogs, or just not totally obedient when in play mode (in the backyard or at the dog park, etc).
It would be helpful for the dogs to have been introduced to the Place, Sit and Come commands before this workshop, but not necessary.
This workshop is not appropriate for dog-aggressive dogs.
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In-Person $40
EVENT DATES
At Millersville
Saturday, August 12th from 1:30 pm – 2:20 pm
Saturday, September 30th from 1:30 pm – 2:20 pm
Saturday, November 18th from 9:00 am – 9:50 am
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Teach your dog to freeze in a sit or down position when asked. This is a fun way to increase difficulty and interest in your basic obedience commands, and a perfect exercise to use in emergency situations when your recall command might not cut it.
Dogs should be proficient at sit, down and come before attending this workshop
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In-Person $40
EVENT DATES
At Millersville
Saturday, October 7th from 1:30 pm – 2:20 pm
Saturday, December 2nd from 9:00 am – 9:50 am
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See if your dog has what it takes to earn their Trick Dog Titles! We will be testing dog and handler teams for the AKC Trick Dog Titles. We can evaluate dogs at any and all levels, so if you know more than the minimum required tricks, you could earn multiple titles at one shot! We will also be evaluating dogs for the CGC at that time, by request.
ANY dog can participate and earn titles, as long as they have an AKC number (and ANY dog can apply for a number). If you need help figuring out if your dog has a number or not, let us know and we can help sort it out. We will be testing Leash Free Living dogs for free at this event, but there is an application fee that has to be mailed in to earn the certificate.
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In-Person
EVENT DATES
Six consecutive weeks at Millersville
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Get a taste of Rally obedience, and satisfy your competitive edge with our Rally Games Workshop!
Rally is a sport you can compete in with your dog. There are a series of signs, each with difference obedience tasks on them. You navigate the course with your dog while a judge keeps score.
During our Rally Games, you will get a chance to create courses for your peers and compete through these mini courses for fastest time, fewest repeated commands, loosest leash, etc.
This is just for fun, and is NOT like a formal rally run through, although we will be using the signs to design our courses.
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In-Person
EVENT DATES
At Millersville
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