Group Classes
General Class Rules
Masks are welcomed but optional for group classes
2 people per dog are allowed at ALL of our locations. This makes it easier to space out during class, as well as keeps training moving through our short sessions.
Children are allowed when accompanied by an adult, but please note that class may be difficult for children who are not yet “school age.” Usually ages 6+ are ideal for classes, but this varies from child to child. Feel free to reach out if you have questions about this.
We offer a variety of group classes for you to learn new and fun skills with your dog at convenient locations in the greater Madison area (Tabby & Jack’s in Middleton, Waunakee Vet Clinic, Tabby & Jack’s on Monona Dr, Prairie Pawz in Sun Prairie, and Barks On Bourbon in Cross Plains). Our classes are capped at six dogs in order to allow our instructors to address clients' individual questions & concerns. All of our trainers use animal friendly, positive reinforcement based methods that are based in an understanding of how our pets learn. We also study how people learn, because we're teaching you how to teach your pet! Check out our class descriptions listed below!
Puppy Kindergarten
For dogs 8-20 weeks old at the start of the course
6 week Puppy Kindergarten: $150
In these classes, our experienced trainers will set up and supervise socialization exercises to show you how to do this safely in, and out, of class. Socialization is so much more than meeting new puppies and people! Through intermittent playtimes and skill practice, you will learn the foundations of having a safe and strong bond with your new pup! We will also offer helpful advice as you navigate the first few months of your pup's life and are happy to talk through any training roadblocks you're having.
Week 1: Attention Skills
Week 2: Puppy Nipping - Bite Inhibition
Week 3: How Puppies Learn
Week 4: Essential Skills
Week 5: Greeting Practice
Week 6: Review, Fun, & Games!
Interested in a bit more help with your new family member? Check out our “Off On The Right Paw” program!
Doggy Elementary School
For dogs 5 months & older
6 week Doggy Elementary School: $150
Doggy Elementary School is a great option for puppies who have completed Puppy Kindergarten and want to expand on their skills, or for any dog over five months of age who has not taken a class previously. In this course, you’ll learn the basics of positive reinforcement training, build your relationship with your dog, and learn how to become a great team!
Week 1: Focus! Work on getting & keeping your dog's attention!
Week 2: How Do I Get My Dog To Do That? Practice the methods that will help your dog learn best!
Week 3: Learning Self Control. Teach your dog to stay and how to start “settling” on cue!
Week 4: Where Are Your Manners? Teach polite greetings with humans and begin to cultivate a loose leash behavior for walking on leash!
Week 5: The Essential "Emergency" Tools. Attend to learn how to establish a foundation for getting your dog out of a bad situation - ie, recall, off/leave it, and more!
Week 6: Socialization, Fun, & Games! Through challenging exercises and games, you and your dog will polish all the skills you have learned!
Interested in a bit more help with your new family member? Check out our “Off On The Right Paw” program!
Doggy High School
6 week Doggy High School: $150
Prerequisite: one introductory course either with Teacher’s Pet Training or another training company
This class builds on the skills you learn in your introductory class. Work more on fading out the food reinforcers, as well as adding distance, duration and distraction so your dog can be calm and attentive in any situation. An Elementary series is required prior to taking Doggy High School. If you’ve taken introductory classes elsewhere or would like to discuss if your dog is a good fit for high school without a previous class please email or call us!
This six week course reviews skills taught in Kindergarten & Elementary and expands on them to help you gain your dog’s focus in more distracting environments. We like to work outside in this class, weather permitting, to add in more real-life distractions, as well!
Doggy College
4 week Doggy College: $105
Prerequisite: At least two prior classes with Teacher’s Pet or another similar training company
This 4-week class expands on the knowledge and skills you and your dog learned in both elementary and intermediate classes. We will advance all the most important skills, and introduce longer distances and difficult distractions. Not only that, but we discuss doggy sports, and how to challenge your dog after class.
Work on these skills and more:
Verbal Only Cues
Flying Drop/ “stop” cue
Recall past other dogs, humans, etc.
Stay while other dogs are called
After School Activities
Gym Class
5 Week Series: $150
Prerequisite: Elementary class or similar introductory course
Have fun while building your bond with your dog! While this is a tricks course, you’ll practice & strengthen skills for real life, too! Playing with our dogs is a great way to increase engagement, practice without pressure or stress, and get to know our dogs even better. Join us for this super fun course to help your dog build confidence and expend some energy (especially in the winter months!)
Tricks taught in this course:
Spin in a circle
Middle
Two paws up
Peek-A-Boo
And more!
