Group classes
Where back to school is fun for you AND your dog!
Train ME Offers 5 week group training classes at the Go Dog Go Training Center in Saco, ME & drop-in classes in Greater Portland.
Want a solid training foundation for your pup, but aren’t sure where to start?
Join a group training class! Many of the behavior problems you may be facing with your dog are problems other owners are struggling with too. Whether it be frustrations with house training, pulling on the leash, or a pup who just can’t seem to listen- odds are you’re not alone!
We’ll help you teach your dog new desirable behaviors to replace the problem behaviors you’re seeing within the fun and supportive classroom environment. We have classes available for dogs of all ages and skill levels. Our 5 week class curriculum is based on the principles of positive reinforcement training.
See below for more information on specific classes, and the bottom of the page for class policies.
current class offerings
Are you bringing home a new puppy?
Do you have a puppy between 8 and 12 weeks old?
Sign them up for Puppy Start Right Preschool!
Early puppyhood is a critical time for socialization and learning. Puppy class is the single most important thing you can do to help your puppy reach his full potential!
For more information on the importance of socialization in puppies read the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior’s Position Statement on Puppy Socialization: Read More Here
Puppy Start Right Preschool is specifically designed for puppies who are in their developmental socialization period (8-12 weeks old) to provide puppies them with positive socialization & training experiences and to provide their families with expert training, support and activities to continue the pup’s learning outside of class!
Classes are rolling admission- so you can get your pup into class as soon as they’re ready!
In-person classes take place on Monday’s at 7pm. (Online class alternative coming in March!).
Location: Go Dog Go Training Center, Saco, ME
In-person Puppy Start Right Preschool classes cost $180 and include:
- 4 group classes
- Training Orientation video
- Puppy Start Right book (valued at $25)
- Post-class email review & homework
Contact us below to sign up!
Get your impressionable puppy off to the right start with this basic obedience class!
This class is for puppies under 6 months.
In this class we’ll guide you through:
- common puppy behavioral issues
- house training
- basic manners (Sit/down/stay)
- introduce drop it/leave it
- leash training
- confidence building
- and more!
Includes 5 weeks of hour-long group training classes, review/homework emails and email support.
Location: Go Dog Go Training Center at 4 Scamman St, Saco
Cost: $200
Commitment: Class sessions run for 5 weeks. Each class is 1 hr long. You practice the skills in between classes!
New to training classes with your dog?
Get them off to the right start with this foundational obedience class! This 5 week class is for friendly/nonreactive dogs ages 7 months and older and is $200.
In this class we’ll guide you through:
- common behavioral issues
- training for cooperation by building focus communication skills
- basic manners (Sit/down/stay/name response)
- polite greetings
- leash training
- and more!
Includes 5 hour-long group training classes, homework emails and email support.
This 5 week class will help you and your pup advance to the next level with your training!
Family Dog Foundations 2 class is geared towards friendly/nonreactive dogs 5 months and up who’ve completed Puppy Foundations 1/ Family Dog Foundations 1 or equivalent.
In this class we’ll guide you through:
- teaching attention skills and focus around distractions
- solidifying your dog’s loose leash walking skills
- learn mat training
- build skills for practicing polite people greetings
- and more!
Includes 5 weekly hour-long group training classes, homework emails and email support.
Location: Go Dog Go Training Center at 4 Scamman St, Saco
Cost: $200
Commitment: Class sessions run for 5 weeks. Each class is 1 hr long. You practice the skills in between classes!
A 5 week class focused on building engaged, polite leash walking skills to make walks with your dog more enjoyable!
In this class we will focus on:
- Building Focus & Impulse Control Skills
- Training Games for Loose Leash Walking
- How to Introduce a Head Collar
- Focusing Around Distractions
Includes 5 weekly hour-long group training classes, homework emails and email support.
Location: Go Dog Go Training Center at 4 Scamman St, Saco
Cost: $200
Commitment: Class sessions run for 5 weeks. Each class is 1 hr long. You practice the skills in between classes!
Advance your dog’s training to the level of Canine Good Citizen!
This class builds off of skills learned in Family Dog Foundations 2 and prepares you and your dog with the skills you need to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. We recommend that dogs take Family Dog Foundations 2 prior to taking this class.
What’s the Canine Good Citizen test?
Learn more here!
Location: Go Dog Go Training Center at 4 Scamman St, Saco.
Cost: $200
Is your dog a SmartDog?
For those that have been through our manners classes and want to continue sharpening their dog’s training skills while having some fun!
WagIt Games incorporate patterning, problem solving, tricks and games into training exercises with our dogs for a fun approach to continuing education with our pups.
For more information on Wagit Games: https://www.wagitgames.com/
These 5 week classes are for pups who have completed Being a Good Dog 101 or CGC Prep.
What do Smart Dog Games classes look like? Take a peek!
Watch here: https://youtu.be/DXtD6seTJtE
Location: Go Dog Go Training Center at 4 Scamman St, Saco.
Cost: $200
Commitment: 5 week sessions of classes, each class is 1 hour.
What comes next?
1. Contact us!
Click the button below and you’ll get directed to our inquiry form. We’ll respond within approximately 48hrs to discuss the right fit for you and your dog and get your training on the books.
2. Come to class!
You and your dog attend 5 weeks of training class, ask questions and practice both in and out of class. You’ll find community with your classmates as you all build skills and improve your communication with your dogs.
3. Enjoy!
Enjoy the confidence and peace of mind that comes with knowing your dog has the skills to be their best selves, and you have the knowledge to help them BE their best selves.
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Looking to get into other dog sport group classes?
Check out Go Dog Go’s website for more information on Agility classes, Rally Obedience classes, fitness workshops and more!