Activity Level:  

A great opportunity to teach and play with your dog! This 7-week beginner course for dogs four months and older introduces basic behaviors, such as sit, down, walk nicely, come, polite greetings, and impulse control. Several agility obstacles are included to build confidence, coordination and team work.

Level 1 will start to prepare your dog to take the Canine Good Citizen test offered by the American Kennel Club.

To reserve your place, email familydogschool@berkshirehumane.org or call 413-447-7878 ext 139. Payment is due at time of reservation.

An email confirming the date and time of the first class will be sent to you two weeks before the class.

Class enrollment is first come first served. Plan ahead – classes fill quickly!

Class Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Time: Check the website for updated times for each session
Prequisite: None
Cost: $250 includes a training bait bag and either a Gentle Leader head collar or an Easy Walk Front-Clip Harness. (Classes occasionally run over the hour.)
Instructors: Sydney, Tricia, Kim, and Kelsey

Please Note: Dogs with reactivity or aggression problems towards people or dogs are not suitable to attend Level 1 Manners – Please refer to Reactive Rover class, Behavioral Consultations or Private Lessons instead.