Group Training Classes
Learn alongside other dogs and handlers in a supportive, structured environment. Browse the current lineup of group classes and book your spot!
All classes are taught at Sam's Cats and Dogs stores, at either the Monroe or Everett location. See individual class for details.
Drop-In Classes
Teen Play & Train
Let your adolescent pup burn off some energy with doggy friends, with a little training mixed in! Offered at Monroe location.
What to expect:
- Single drop-in session
- Outdoor play moderated by a certified trainer
- Learn about appropriate play behavior
- Practice focus exercises around distractions
Requirements:
- 6 months to 2 years old, or trainer approval
- 15-35 pounds
- Spayed or neutered if over 10 months old
- Completed vaccination series
Equipment to bring to class:
- Treat pouch with lots of tiny treats
- 4-6 ft fixed length leash
- Dog on a flat collar or a harness (no training collars permitted)
Recall Drop-in
Learn how to motivate your dog to come back when you call, in a single drop-in session! Offered at both Everett and Monroe.
You will learn:
- Why your dog ignores you
- How to create an emergency recall
- What really motivates your dog
Requirements:
- 6 months and older with completed vaccination series
- Not suitable for reactive dogs
Equipment to bring to class:
- Mat or blanket for dog to lie on
- Lots of tiny treats! (at least one sandwich sized baggy full of pea-sized treats)
- 4-6 ft fixed length leash
- Dog on a flat collar or a harness (no training collars permitted)
Loose Leash Walking Drop-in
Learn tips to have an easier walk with your dog in a single drop-in session! Offered at both Everett and Monroe.
What you’ll learn:
- How to get your dog’s focus
- Why your dog pulls and how you can work WITH them
Requirements:
- 6 months and older with completed vaccination series
- Not suitable for reactive dogs
Equipment to bring to class:
- Mat or blanket for dog to lie on
- Lots of tiny treats! (at least one sandwich sized baggy full of pea-sized treats)
- 4-6 ft fixed length leash
- Dog on a flat collar or a harness (no training collars permitted)
Multi-Week Courses
Training Foundations
Learn how to teach your dog the foundations of obedience training through positive reinforcement methods! Offered at both Everett and Monroe.
5-week course covering:
- Getting your dog’s focus
- Sit, down, stay, place, leave it, recall, and loose leash walking
Requirements:
- 8 months and older with completed vaccination series
- Not suitable for reactive dogs
Equipment to bring to class:
- Mat or blanket for dog to lie on
- Lots of tiny treats! (one to two sandwich sized bags of pea-sized treats)
- 4-6 ft fixed length leash
- Dog on a flat collar or a harness (no training collars permitted)
Puppy Kindergarten
Come get your puppy started off on the right paw! Currently offered at Monroe location.
6-week course covering:
- proper socialization, puppy play, preventing behavior issues
- getting your puppy to focus, sit, down, coming when called
- AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy title available (must attend all 6 weeks)
Requirements:
- 8-18 weeks old at start of course with age-appropriate vaccinations
Equipment to bring to class:
- Mat or blanket for puppy to lie on
- Lots of tiny treats! (at least one sandwich sized baggy full of pea-sized treats)
- 4-6 ft fixed length leash
- Puppy on a flat collar or a harness (no training collars permitted)
- Poop bags
Widen Their World
Explore new activities you and your dog can do together to grow your bond and expand your dog’s world! Currently offered at Everett location.
3-week course with each week focusing on a different activity:
- Nosework
- Parkour
- Tricks
Requirements:
- 6 months and older with completed vaccination series
- Not suitable for reactive dogs
Equipment to bring to class:
- Mat or blanket for dog to lie on
- Lots of tiny treats! (at least one sandwich sized baggy full of pea-sized treats)
- 4-6 ft fixed length leash
- Dog on a flat collar or a harness (no training collars permitted)
- A tug toy, if your dog enjoys tug