Family Dog Training: Basics

This class is all about building a relationship with your dog and making sure your dog has the skills to be a valued member of your family. Polite greeting, coming when called, and walking on leash without pulling are only some of the behaviors taught. Each week a Tip for Canine Wellness is presented, covering such topics as nutrition, exercise, and fitness.

Dogs 20 weeks and older are welcome !

$215+tax/six classes
To enroll, please call 203-281-7150

Instructor: Kathy Shea, CPDT and staff

Please note that the class dates are not necessarily consecutive, especially the Saturday and Sunday sessions.


Sunday 7pm - 8pm

March 16, 2025 - First session is 7PM - 8:30PM without dogs March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 27, 2025 7PM - 8PM with dogs

May 4, 2025 - First session is 7PM - 8:30PM without dogs May 11, 18, June 1, 8, 15, 2025 7PM - 8PM with dogs

June 22, 2025 - First session is 7PM - 8:30PM without dogs June 29, July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 2025 7PM - 8PM with dogs


Monday 5pm - 6pm

April 21, 2025 - First session is 5PM - 6:30 PM without dogs
April 28, May 5, 12, 19, June 2, 2025 5 PM - 6 PM with dogs

July 21, 2025 - First session is 5PM - 6:30 PM without dogs
July 28, August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025 5 PM - 6 PM with dogs

Monday 7pm - 8pm

March 31, 2025 - First session is 7PM - 8:30PM without dogs
April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 2025 7PM - 8PM with dogs

May 12, 2025 - First session is 7PM - 8:30PM without dogs
May 19, June 2, 9, 16, 30, 2025 7PM - 8PM with dogs

July 7, 2025 - First session is 7PM - 8:30PM without dogs
July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, 2025 7PM - 8PM with dogsgs


Wednesday 10am - 11AM

March 19, 2025 - First session is 10 AM - 11:30 AM without dogs
March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 2025 10AM - 11AM with dogs

April 30, 2025 - First session is 10 AM - 11:30 AM without dogs
May 7, 14, 21, June 4, 11, 2025 10AM - 11AM with dogs

June 18, 2025 - First session is 10 AM - 11:30 AM without dogs
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2025 10AM - 11AM with dogs


Wednesday, 6pm - 7pm

April 2, 2025 - First session is 6PM - 7:30PM without dogs
April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 2025 6PM - 7PM with dogs

May 14, 2025 - First session is 6PM - 7:30PM without dogs
May 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18 , 2025 6PM - 7PM with dogs