GROUP Training

Our group training classes are a fun and engaging way to learn skills and build trust in a structured environment with other dogs and their owners through positive reinforcement. All classes are held in Lakewood at Mantayo Kennels and Dog School.

This is our general manners course in which we will teach you and your pup how to work though many basic skills throughout the course of 5 sessions using positive reinforcement methods. Skills covered include sit, down, stay, loose leash walking, and recall, along with real-world applications you can use immediately at home and in your community. The group setting also provides valuable socialization opportunities, helping your dog learn to focus and behave calmly around other dogs and people. You and your dog will build a stronger bond while practicing these skills and adding distractions to solidify your dog’s ability to perform them. This class is limited to 6 dogs.

What is covered

Requirements

• This group class is best suited for dogs who are comfortable in a group setting. Dogs who are anxious, fearful, aggressive or excessively excitable around other dogs and/or people are not a good fit for this class but may benefit from private, one-on-one training. You can learn more about private training here and schedule a free call here.
• In order to attend, your dog must be over 4 months and fully vaccinated for DH2PP, Rabies and Bordetella. 
• Treats and praise are used as rewards during class. No shock collars, bark collars, prong collars, choke collars, slip leads, retractable leashes or physical corrections will be permitted in class.
• We welcome the entire family for training so long as there is an adult present (for children under 13) and no one is disruptive to class.

• Thursday, 2/19/26 – Thursday, 3/19/26 from 6:30-7:30 PM | 2 out of 6 spots open