Classes for All Dogs, All Levels!

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Big Sky Dog Training is pleased to offer a variety of obedience classes for dogs of all ages and their families. From in-home private instruction to group classes, all of our obedience classes focus on training dogs at their level of ability and maturity.

Our Training Classes Include:

  • Socialization, Attention & Focus Exercises
  • Problem Solving
  • Training Manual & Goodie bag
  • Attention-Getting Methods
  • Manners at Home and Out & About
  • Behavior Assessments & Modification with Rewards
  • Appropriate In-house Behavior
  • Appropriate K-9 Outside Socialization
  • Field trips and safe games
  • Sit, Come/Stay, Sit/Stay
  • Down (Drop) and Down/Stay
  • Loose Leash Heeling - Walking at left side with attention on the owner
  • Loose leash Walking - Walking on loose leash without attention on the owner
  • Automatic Sit - Dog will automatically sit during heeling when the owner stops moving.
  • Distraction, Distance and Boundary Exercises
  • Release command.
  • Quiet Exercises & Time outs.

Rewards for You & Your Dog

Learning how to communicate with your dog allows you to correctly socialize him, keep him from being destructive and fix those annoying habits. Big Sky Dog Training helps you create a happy, willing, fun and enthusiastic companion dog by combining humane corrections and a combinations of these Five Basic Rewards:
  1. Touch, Petting & Loving
  2. Verbal Praise
  3. Food Treats
  4. Loose Leash
  5. Toys & Play Time

Class supplies are available through Big Sky Dog Training at discounted prices!

  • Water Bowl
  • Clean up materials, such as paper towels and a deodorizing cleaner
  • 6' and 20' flat leash
  • Collar with ID tag
  • Any training collar that you use, although choke chains will not be used in training class
  • Soft Treats