Obedience, Pet & Agility Training

“Problem Dog” Consultations

Individual and Group Training Lessons for all Breeds & Ages

 

(412) 302-6736

Dog Training in Butler, PA

Class Schedule

Entry Level Classes

Entry Level Classes will be acknowledged shortly after registration and payment is received, but please be patient as we are redoing our programs.

Private Lessons

  • Private lessons at the training center range from $80–$125 per hour. This price range is determined by  activities you wish to train. Please inquire when you schedule your lesson.

    We are no longer doing house calls, but with advanced technology, we are available to do FACETIME or ZOOM lessons. Fees for this service can be paid via Paypal, and start at $80 for an hour session. 

Complete Puppy Class

10-week class: $165

Please read the description of class format and requirements on the Class​​​​​​​ Descriptions page.

*All classes scheduled may change formats and/or dates due to the current situation of COVID. We will do everything we can to provide quality puppy class instruction, while keeping everyone safe.

Thank you very much for considering Family Dog Obedience for your puppy training!


Colby Group

  • Puppies need to be 12 weeks old by May 10, 2025. Because of this hybrid format, you can start homeschooling with them even as early as 9 weeks of age!
  • Registration is due by 3:00 pm on Monday, April 14, 2025.
  • More information and your first lessons will be emailed once registration closes.
  • The first email includes a shopping reference guide, your first “puppy management” homework, and the first lesson teaching focus & attention – an IMPORTANT BASIC SKILL.
  • The three scheduled IN-PERSON classes will be held on SATURDAYS  on the following days: May 10, May 31, and June 21.  
  • Class time is 10:00 am on the dates listed above.  
  • Email lessons will be sent before and during/in between those dates to keep students moving forward with lessons.
  • This puppy class format runs for approximately 10 weeks.
  • Class sizes are limited to 10 maximum to allow for personal attention. If more than 10 students enroll for this class, additional options will be offered.
  • After each in-person class, a personalized recap of what was accomplished is sent to students, with notes about what needs more work depending on your particular class activities.
  • Please note that this is a HYBRID-style learning class. There are emails sent with your lessons, and IN-PERSON classes scheduled intermittently, to go over the material. This has been VERY successful so far for the previous students who have participated. It IS a lot of work, but the results are AMAZING. We are trying to keep dogs in training, define/increase social skills for the puppies, while allowing a flexible training environment.
  • Please use the form from the website to sign up. All payments will be held until the first lessons are sent. Class fee is $165 for the complete series of lessons and classes. Students must be prepaid!  Please follow the instructions listed, or call Val at 412-302-6736 if you have questions.

Cheddar Group

  • Puppies need to be 12 weeks old by February 8th, 2025. Because of this hybrid format, you can start homeschooling with them even as early as 9 weeks of age!
  • Registration is due by 3:00 pm on January 13, 2025.
  • More information and your first lessons will be emailed once registration closes.
  • The first email includes a shopping reference guide, your first “puppy management” homework, and the first lesson teaching focus & attention – an IMPORTANT BASIC SKILL.
  • The three scheduled IN-PERSON classes will be held on SATURDAYS  on the following days: February 8, March 1, March 22.  
  • Class time is 10:00 am on the dates listed above.  
  • Snow dates (if needed) will be on the SUNDAY after the scheduled Saturday class. Students will be advised as needed.
  • Email lessons will be sent before and during/in between those dates to keep students moving forward with lessons.
  • This puppy class format runs for approximately 10 weeks.
  • Class sizes are limited to 10 maximum to allow for personal attention. If more than 10 students enroll for this class, additional options will be offered.
  • After each in-person class, a personalized recap of what was accomplished is sent to students, with notes about what needs more work depending on your particular class activities.
  • Please note that this is a HYBRID-style learning class. There are emails sent with your lessons, and IN-PERSON classes scheduled intermittently, to go over the material. This has been VERY successful so far for the previous students who have participated. It IS a lot of work, but the results are AMAZING. We are trying to keep dogs in training, define/increase social skills for the puppies, while allowing a flexible training environment.
  • Please use the form from the website to sign up. All payments will be held until the first lessons are sent. Class fee is $165 for the complete series of lessons and classes. Students must be prepaid!  Please follow the instructions listed, or call Val at 412-302-6736 if you have questions.

Swiss Group

  • Puppies need to be 12 weeks old by April 5, 2025. Because of this hybrid format, you can start homeschooling with them even as early as 9 weeks of age!
  • Registration is due by 3:00 pm on March 10, 2025.
  • More information and your first lessons will be emailed once registration closes.
  • The first email includes a shopping reference guide, your first “puppy management” homework, and the first lesson teaching focus & attention – an IMPORTANT BASIC SKILL.
  • The three scheduled IN-PERSON classes will be held on SATURDAYS  on the following days: April 5, April 26, May 17, 2025.  
  • Class time is 10:00 am on the dates listed above.  
  • Snow dates (if needed) will be on the SUNDAY after the scheduled Saturday class. Students will be advised as needed.
  • Email lessons will be sent before and during/in between those dates to keep students moving forward with lessons.
  • This puppy class format runs for approximately 10 weeks.
  • Class sizes are limited to 10 maximum to allow for personal attention. If more than 10 students enroll for this class, additional options will be offered.
  • After each in-person class, a personalized recap of what was accomplished is sent to students, with notes about what needs more work depending on your particular class activities.
  • Please note that this is a HYBRID-style learning class. There are emails sent with your lessons, and IN-PERSON classes scheduled intermittently, to go over the material. This has been VERY successful so far for the previous students who have participated. It IS a lot of work, but the results are AMAZING. We are trying to keep dogs in training, define/increase social skills for the puppies, while allowing a flexible training environment.
  • Please use the form from the website to sign up. All payments will be held until the first lessons are sent. Class fee is $165 for the complete series of lessons and classes. Students must be prepaid!  Please follow the instructions listed, or call Val at 412-302-6736 if you have questions.

Puppy Gym

Pay as you go: $20/class

Please read the description of class format and requirements on the Class​​​​​​​ Descriptions page.


Saturdays at 11:45am

May 10, May 31


Thursdays at 7:00pm

April 3, 24

Basic Manners 1 Class

Please read description of class format and requirements on the Class​​​​​​​ Descriptions page.

There is currently nothing scheduled. Please check back soon, contact us, or check our Facebook page!

Intermediate Level Classes

Intermediate level classes require one or more Entry Level Classes.

Private Lessons

  • Private lessons at the training center range from $80–$125 per hour. This price range is determined by  activities you wish to train. Please inquire when you schedule your lesson.

    We are no longer doing house calls, but with advanced technology, we are available to do FACETIME or ZOOM lessons. Fees for this service can be paid via Paypal, and start at $80 for an hour session. 

Graduate Puppy Class

4-week class: $80

Classes typically run 1 hour and include opportunities for breaks and discussions during class.


Please read description of class format and requirements on the Class​​​​​​​ Descriptions page.
 
There is currently nothing scheduled. Please check back soon, contact us, or check our Facebook page!

Rally

4-week class: $80

Please read the description of class format and requirements on the Class​​​​​​​ Descriptions page.

There is currently nothing scheduled. Please check back soon, contact us, or check our Facebook page!

Intro to Treadmill Class

$25

Please read the description of class format and requirements on the Class​​​​​​​ Descriptions page.

There is currently nothing scheduled. Please check back soon, contact us, or check our Facebook page!

The Sniffing Sports

This includes Sniff & Find Games, Noseworks, and Sniff N Go. Please read description of class format and requirements on the Class​​​​​​​ Descriptions page.

There is currently nothing scheduled. Please check back soon, contact us, or check our Facebook page!

Pet Partners Handler Training Course

Please read description of class format and requirements on the Class​​​​​​​ Descriptions page.

There is currently nothing scheduled. Please check back soon, contact us, or check our Facebook page!

Advance Level Classes

Advanced level classes require one or more Entry Level Classes and one or more Intermediate Level Classes. Advanced Level Classes are not confirmed via email unless there is a problem with the registration.

Private Lessons

  • Private lessons at the training center range from $80–$125 per hour. This price range is determined by  activities you wish to train. Please inquire when you schedule your lesson.

    We are no longer doing house calls, but with advanced technology, we are available to do FACETIME or ZOOM lessons. Fees for this service can be paid via Paypal, and start at $80 for an hour session. 

AKC Canine Good Citizen

Please read description of class format and requirements on the Class​​​​​​​ Descriptions page.

There is currently nothing scheduled. Please check back soon, contact us, or check our Facebook page!

Versatility Class

Pay as you go: $20/class

Please read the description of class format and requirements on the Class​​​​​​​ Descriptions page.

Note: If bad weather/snow is predicted, please check the Facebook page or call/text Val to confirm we will be having classes.


Saturdays at 11:45am

March 22, April 5, April 26, May 17

Pre-Agility Class

12-week Class (first session): $220
6-week Class (all other sessions): $110

Note: Pay as you go is not an option for Pre-Agility students unless approved by instructor.

All classes are held on Mondays at 6:30 pm

Please read the description of class format and requirements on the Class​​​​​​​ Descriptions page.


Session 1

  • April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, (off: May 26), June 2, June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14

Session 2

  • August 4, 11, 18, 25, September 8, 15 (off: September 1)

Session 3

  • September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27

Summer Break

  • No Pre-Agility classes the weeks of July 21 & July 28

Session 4

  • November 3, 10, 17, Dec 1, 8, 15  (off: November 24)

Agility Class

6-week class: $110
Pay as you go: $20/class

Please read the description of class format and requirements on the Class​​​​​​​ Descriptions page.


Session 1

  • Mondays: January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17 (snow date or off: February 24)
  • Tuesdays: January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18 (snow date or off: February 25)
  • Wednesdays: January 15, 22, 29, February  5, 12, 19 (snow date or off: February 26)

Session 2

  • Mondays: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7 (snow date or off: April 14)
  • Tuesdays: March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8 (snow date or off: April 15)
  • Wednesdays: March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9 (snow date or off: April 16)

Session 3

  • Mondays: April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, June 2 (off: May 26)
  • Tuesdays: April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, June 3 (off: May 27)
  • Wednesdays: April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, June 4 (off: May 28)

Session 4

  • Mondays: June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14
  • Tuesdays: June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15
  • Wednesdays: June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16

Summer Break

  • No Agility or Pre-Agility classes the weeks of July 21 & July 28

Session 5

  • Mondays: August 4, 11, 18, 25, September 8, 15 (off: September 1)
  • Tuesdays: August 5, 12, 19, 26, September 9, 16 (off: September 2)
  • Wednesdays: August 6, 13, 20, 27, September 10, 17 (off: September 3)

Session 6

  • Mondays: September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27
  • Tuesdays: September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28
  • Wednesdays: September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Session 7

  • Mondays: November 3, 10, 17, Dec 1, 8, 15  (off: November 24)
  • Tuesdays: November 4, 11, 18, Dec 2, 9, 16 (off: November 25)
  • Wednesdays: November 5, 12, 19, Dec 3, 10, 17 (off: November 26)

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