Group Dog
Training Classes
Happy Hound University is excited to announce that we are now offering group positive dog training classes!
Classes are held in the basement of St Martin's Episcopal Church, located at 1095 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL. Classes are 6 weeks long and $180.00 for the course. Class sizes are kept small to allow individual attention to all students.
The next session of classes will run Wednesday Evenings February 26th through April 8th (No class March 25th).
5:00 PM-5:50 PM "Real Life Skills"
6:00 PM-6:50 PM Puppy Class
7:00 PM-7:50 PM Basic Good Manners/Obedience 1
8:00-8:50 PM Good Manners 2
Puppy Class (for puppies under 20 weeks old):
In this class we will discuss typical puppy training issues such as house training, chewing, crate training, and more. Puppy playtime and socialization will be included. Introduction to basic manners and husbandry procedures will also be covered. Class is 6 weeks long with each class being approximately 45 minutes. For more information about proper puppy socialization please visit the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior's position statement.
Good Manners (Basic Obedience) Class (for dogs over 5 months):
This class is appropriate for dogs over five months old. Dogs will learn sit, down, stay, come when called, walk politely on leash, and leave it, among other things. We will also discuss changing behaviors such as jumping, counter surfing, and excessive barking. Class is 6 weeks long with each class running approximately 50 minutes.
Good Manners 2 Class (for dogs over 5 months):
This class is appropriate for dogs over five months old. You and your dog must have passed either the basic obedience/good manners course offered through Happy Hound University or passed a basic obedience class through another positive training program, please email or call to discuss. This is the class most dogs will progress to after Good Manners 1. We take the concepts learned in that class and build on it, proofing behaviors for real life scenarios and prepping for advanced manners.
"Real Life Skills"
This class is appropriate for dogs over five months old. You and your dog must have passed either the basic obedience/good manners course (ideally good manners 2 as well) offered through Happy Hound University or passed a basic obedience class through another positive training program, please email to inquire about enrollment in this class.
In this class we will practice the test items for the Canine Good Citizenship test as well as Canine Life and Social Skills test. This class is an excellent way to build on foundational skills taught in basic obedience class and focus on continuing your dog's education.
To discuss whether your dog is appropriate for group dog training classes and sign up please email .