Add a park trip to your dog's daycare or boarding. If your dog loves the park ask us if he can join the group. Trained and licensed handlers take groups of up to 6 dogs to Point Isabel and other East Bay parks.  

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Mind Your Manners Workshop:

Drop in class focusing on basic manners and play skills. Open to all puppies 20 weeks or less.

Fridays at 6:30PM- 7:30PM - $15           

Instructor: Janette Rael, CTC

Easy to Handle Class:

For dogs who don't like when hands are reaching toward them, such as during: vet exams, nail trimming, putting on a harness, etc. We will work with each dog on his or her specific issue.

Sundays September 9th - September 23rd at 6:15PM- 7:15PM - $100

Instructor: Joanna Czaja

K9 Esteem Booster Class:

Learn how to build your dog's "K9 esteem" by teaching her how to be comfortable exploring new environments and being away from you.

Wednesdays September 5th - October 10th at 8PM- 9PM - $200

Instructor: Joanna Czaja

6 90-minute classes

Dogs have an amazing sense of smell and a natural desire to hunt. This class focuses on teaching you how to encourage and develop your dog's natural scenting abilities by using their desire to hunt and their love of toys, food and exercise. It's a great class for your dog to have fun, build confidence, and burn lots of mental and physical energy and to find out just how good is your dog's nose.

Instructor:  Yvonne Chohan

6 90-minute classes

(Open to students who have completed an Intro to Nosework class but are not yet on odor)

This class will cover the elements of a trial: interiors, exteriors, vehicle and container searches. We will go through the current rule book and discuss the different trial levels and requirements. This class is designed for handlers and their dogs just starting in Nosework who want to learn more bout NACSW and its trailing process.

Instructor: Yvonne Chohan

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Puppy Social is a weekly event at Metro Dog. We provide a large indoor space for dogs 5 months and under to play or just hang out. All pups up to 14 weeks may join. Puppies 15 to 20 weeks will be need permission from the hosting trainer. The space is divided into four yards depending on your puppy's size and energy level. Start them out with the smaller and shyer dogs, and as they gain confidence you can move to the active small pup yard, and then to the large or adolescent puppy yard. Admission is $10 and you can register online. Register here!

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Training Classes and Workshop

Rowdy Pup Workshop:

This one-hour workshop will set you on the right path to getting a dog with patience and self-control and listens to you in all situations (whether or not you have treats!).

1st Sunday of every month at 5:00PM- 6:00PM - $30                          

Instructor: Joanna Czaja

Reliable Recall Workshop:

A reliable recall opens the door to taking your dog to off-leash parks and trails, as well as keeping them safe in your own backyard.

3rd Saturday of every month at 11:30AM- 12:30PM - $30  

Instructor: Janette Rael, CTC

Play With Me! Workshop:

Learn how to build your dog's interest in playing with you, both with and without toys, and avoid common pitfalls and miscommunications between dogs and their people. 1 hour workshop

Oct. 21st at 5:00PM, Dec. 9th at 5:00PM - $30       

Instructor: Joanna Czaja

Basic Manners Class

Learn basic positions, loose leash walking, recall, stay and how to use your daily routine to teach your dog anything you want.

Saturdays September 8th - September 29th at 2:30PM - $150

Saturdays September 15th - October 6th at 1PM- 2PM - $150

Instructor: Janette Rael, CTC (1PM class) Alison Smith, CTC (2:30PM class)

AGILITY 

Intro to Agility Class:

This is an Introductory Recreational Agility Class held on mats, indoors for you and your dog. The 6 week class is a nice foundation for those geared to competition as well as for those of you who just want a fun pastime for you and your dog to share.

Mondays September 10th- October 15th at 6:30PM- 7:30PM - $200

Instructor: Elissa Cline, CTC

Intermediate Agility Class:

This course is a continuation of Intro to Agility. Work on running courses, directing your dog more efficiently through combinations of obstacles.

Mondays September10th - October 15th at 8PM- 9PM - $200

Instructor: Elissa Cline, CTC

 Rally- O 

Intro to Rally O Class:

Based on obedience skills but set to an ever-changing obstacle course. Teach heeling, advanced obedience skills, and improve focus over longer periods and past distractions.

Wednesdays September 26th - October 31st at 6:30PM- 7:30PM - $200