Introductory Dog Training Classes

at the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL)

Start your dog’s training journey with relationship-based, rewards-driven classes that build confidence, focus, and clear communication. Perfect for puppies, newly adopted dogs, and anyone looking to strengthen foundation skills. Six-week class offerings include Puppy Basics, Managing Your Dog’s Reactive Behavior, Nose work, and more.

All proceeds from dog training classes benefit the animals in our care at ARL.

Group Dog Training Classes

A dog excitedly jumps through a colorful hoop in an indoor agility course, guided by a person holding a yellow ball, conveying teamwork and focus.

Puppy Kindergarten
(Ages: 8 weeks – 5 months)

  • Cost: $240
  • Prerequisites: None.
  • Course Location: This workshop is taught in Dedham.

This class concentrates on the importance of socialization in puppies and how to raise a happy well-adjusted adult dog. This class will also introduce some important skills such as appropriate play with other dogs, name recognition, how to greet people/dogs, and how to become more comfortable wearing a harness, collar and leash along with many other fun activities! Puppy play during class is at the trainer’s discretion.

A dog excitedly jumps through a colorful hoop in an indoor agility course, guided by a person holding a yellow ball, conveying teamwork and focus.

Puppy Headstart
(Ages: 8 weeks – 5 months)

  • Cost: $240
  • Prerequisites: Introduction to Canine Foundation Behaviors or comparable class at another facility.
  • Course Location: This workshop is taught in Dedham.

This is a shorter, headstart class for your puppy to get a rundown of the basics! We will focus on socialization, handling skills, and introduce your puppy to new experiences! Any puppy is welcome, whether you have already completed Puppy Kindergarten, or if this is your first training class. 

A dog excitedly jumps through a colorful hoop in an indoor agility course, guided by a person holding a yellow ball, conveying teamwork and focus.

Introduction to Canine Foundation Behaviors
(Ages: 5 months and up)

  • Cost: $240
  • Prerequisites: None.
  • Course Location: This workshop is taught in Dedham.

This course is designed for dogs over 5 months and have little or no previous training. Using positive reinforcement methods, your dog will be introduced to all basic cues such as sit, down, stay, coming when called, loose leash walking with a goal of becoming a well-mannered dog. Some socialization and play will be covered. Positive training leads to positive results.

A dog excitedly jumps through a colorful hoop in an indoor agility course, guided by a person holding a yellow ball, conveying teamwork and focus.

Introduction to Nose Work (and Beyond!)
(Ages: 5 months and up)

  • Cost: $240
  • Prerequisites: Have attended a group training class at our facility or another within the past year.
  • Course Location: This workshop is taught in Dedham.

This course will introduce you and your dog to nose work: an enrichment activity that helps with mental stimulation, physical exercise, and confidence building for your pup.

Dog Training Pricing
& Class Details

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