What Age Can My Puppy Start Training?

We welcome puppies as young as 8 weeks old in our Memphis’ Puppy Play & Train Class as well as The Manners Mixer! Early Socialization and gentle training are key to lifelong success!

How Long Are Group Classes?

Each group class runs for 6 weeks, meeting once a week for 1 hour. The last class includes a graduation celebration!

How Many Dogs Are In A Group Class?

To keep things personalized and stress-free, classes are limited to 6 dog-owner teams.

What’s The Difference Between Memphis’ Puppy Play & Train and Ginger’s Obedience Adventure?

Both classes are great starting points and cover the same essential cues like sit, focus, down, loose leash walking, and more. The difference comes down to your dog’s age and needs:

Memphis’ Puppy Play & Train is designed for pups 5 months and younger and includes extra time for socialization with other puppies and gentle handling desensitization.

Ginger’s Obedience Adventure is ideal for dogs over 5 months and focuses more on practicing cues with more accuracy and longer durations, since we spend less time on puppy play and handling.

Do I Need To Bring Anything To Class?

Please bring your vaccination records with you to week 1 of your class. For the full 6 weeks, please bring plenty of pea-sized high-value treats, a 6-foot leash and collar, and a hungry pup!

Prohibited Items include: E-Collars, Prong/Choke Collars, and Retractable Leashes

Life happens! We offer make-up sessions that can be scheduled separately to help you stay on track. We’ll also send you notes and at-home practice tips so you don’t miss a beat.

What If I Miss A Class?

Are Your Classes Suitable For Reactive Dogs?

We recommend starting with private sessions if your dog barks, lunges, or struggles to focus around other dogs. We can help you build up to a group setting when they’re ready.

Do You Work With Aggressive Dogs?

Safety and well-being are always our top priorities - for dogs and humans alike. While we do work with reactivity and fear-based behaviors, we do not currently offer services for dogs with a bite history involving people or other animals, or those showing signs of serious aggression.

If you’re unsure whether your dog’s behavior falls into that category, feel free to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation - we’re happy to chat and point you in the right direction, even if that means referring you to a qualified behavior specialist.