3193 Washington St, Jamaica Plain

Don’t see the classes you’re looking for? Email Shelley@makingfetchhappenboston.com

 
 

Puppy Socialization

A puppy’s socialization period is between ~3-20 weeks old. It’s imperative that they learn to interact with other dogs and people during this period in order to ensure good social development. In this class, puppies will be exposed to other dogs in a safe way to enable them to build good relationships with other dogs. This class is for puppies who are 8-20 weeks old.

Next start date: ongoing, every Sat. 11am


Obedience

This is a 7-week course, during which time we'll work together to teach your dog essential skills and behaviors that will enable them to be well behaved both inside and outside of the home.

Price: $230 for 7 weeks

 

Introduction to Nosework

Nosework is a fun new sport in which we teach your dog to detect essential oil of birch, anise and clove. We use the same techniques to train them as medical alert dogs, drug sniffing dogs and even Covid-19 detection dogs! It’s a great way to bond with your dog, while also providing them with much needed enrichment.

Price: $200 for 6 weeks

 

Advanced Nosework

Has your dog proven they’re a great sniffer? Then this is the class for you! We’ll be working in more advanced setting, putting your dog’s nose to the test!

Price: $200 for 6 weeks

 
 

Dog in agility tunnel

Introduction to Agility

Does your dog love diving off of the back of the couch? Why not put those skills to good use in Agility where they can show them off!

Price: $200 for 6 weeks

Is your puppy (dogs under 1 year old) bouncing off the walls or maybe just shy? Sign up for Puppy Intro Agility to build confidence and new skills!

Price: $200 for 6 weeks

 

Intermediate Agility

Have you and your dog completed an introductory agility course? If so, sign up for Intermediate Agility where they will run full agility courses and continue to hone fundamentals.

Price: $200 for 6 weeks

 
 

dog carrying dumbbell

Trick Foundations

Did you ever wonder how the dogs on the internet learned all those cool behaviors like Put your toys away, or Score a soccer goal? In this class we’ll teach your dog the foundation to trick behaviors, which you’ll be showing off to your friends in no time!

Price: $200 for 6 Weeks

Start is rolling: Every Wednesday 6:30

 

Shelley Harrison is a certified AKC CGC Evaluator

Canine Good Citizen Prep

Canine Good Citizen™ (CGC) program is an expert-made training program designed to help you and your dog be the best you can be–together.

Canine Good Citizen is a 10-skill test that teaches good manners to dogs and responsible dog ownership to their owners. The CGC title is a prerequisite for many therapy dog certifications, as well as a great introduction to more advanced dog sports and activities.

Price: $200 for 6 weeks, Ongoing Tuesdays at 7:30pm, Saturdays 2pm

 

Happy Husbandry

Wish your dog would let you trim their nails or had happier visits to the vet? Sign up for a six-week class covering how to administer medications like eye and ear drops, improve groomer visits, and more.

Price: $200 for 6 weeks, Thursdays at 6:15pm