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Small Group Training

BUILD SKILLS.
BUILD CONFIDENCE.
BUILD A BETTER RELATIONSHIP.

Intentional, small-group classes designed to help dogs and owners grow together.

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Our Approach

WE DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY.

Small Groups Only

Capped classes. Real attention, not just a spot in a crowd.

Purpose-Driven

Each class has a clear goal. Not crowded rotations.

Clear Start and End

Fixed 6-week cohorts. You always know where you are.

Real Coaching

Trainers who watch, adjust, and guide throughout.

What We Offer

CURRENT GROUP CLASSES

Seven classes this fall. Weeknights open the week of October 12, and the Saturday block starts October 24. Every class caps at three dogs, and seats go in the order people sign up. If the one you want is already full, join the waitlist and you will hear first when it runs again.

All classes held at 40 W. Franklin Rd, Unit C, Meridian, Idaho.

Mondays 6:00 PM · Pick Oct 12, 19 or 26
Tricks & Fitness Trial NightFree

One free night, and you pick which Monday. Focus, body awareness and confidence through trick training. The place to start if you have never taken a class here.

1 night · 1 hr · Max 3 dogs per night · Free
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Tuesdays 6:00 PM · Oct 20 - Nov 24
Intro to Odor

The next step after Intro to Nose Work, where your dog starts working a single target odor. Prereq: Intro to Nose Work.

6-week series · 1 hr/week · Max 3 dogs · $325
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Wednesdays 6:00 PM · Oct 14 - Nov 18
STAR Puppy

Foundation manners and confident socialization for puppies, in a room with only two other dogs. Confidence, engagement and impulse control.

6-week series · 1 hr/week · Max 3 dogs · $300
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Thursdays 6:00 PM · Oct 15 - Nov 19
Intro to Nose Work

Where every nose work dog starts. Builds calm and confidence, and it is one of the few classes that suits a nervous or reactive dog.

6-week series · 1 hr/week · Max 3 dogs · $275
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Saturdays 11:00 AM · Oct 24 - Dec 12
Fundamental Obedience

Real-world obedience around distractions. Sit, down, place, loose leash walking and a recall that works outside the house.

6-week series · 1 hr/week · Max 3 dogs · $450
No class Oct 31 or Nov 28. Six weeks either way.
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Saturdays 12:30 PM · Oct 24 - Dec 12
Intro to Nose Work

The same class as Thursday night, for people who cannot do a weeknight. Builds calm and confidence, and it suits a nervous or reactive dog.

6-week series · 1 hr/week · Max 3 dogs · $275
No class Oct 31 or Nov 28. Six weeks either way.
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Saturdays 2:00 PM · Oct 24 - Dec 12
Fundamental Obedience

The same class as the 11:00 AM section, later in the day. Sit, down, place, loose leash walking and a recall that works outside the house.

6-week series · 1 hr/week · Max 3 dogs · $450
No class Oct 31 or Nov 28. Six weeks either way.
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Graduation Day

THEY FINISHED. SO CAN YOURS.

Real clients, real dogs, last day of class. Every one of them started somewhere.

A client and their dog with a graduation certificate at Scentsible K9 Training in Meridian, Idaho
A group class graduate holding their certificate with their dog
A dog and owner on graduation day at Scentsible K9 Training
A client with their dog and class completion certificate
A graduate of a Scentsible K9 group class with their dog
A dog and their owner celebrating finishing a group class
A German shepherd with their two handlers and an AKC STAR Puppy certificate
A brittany puppy holding a sit beside their handler and a STAR Puppy certificate
A golden retriever puppy lying flat at their handlers' feet with a graduation certificate

Around Other Dogs

DOGS WHO LEARNED
TO WORK IN A CROWD

Two French bulldogs sitting up together on a stone bench outside a gate
Two pomskies holding position up on playground equipment
Three shepherds holding a group stay together in a backyard
Three wet dogs holding a sit together on a wooden footbridge
The same three dogs moving off the footbridge in a looser moment
A crowd of dogs and handlers gathered under the trees before a pack walk starts
A trainer handling two dogs up a narrow dirt trail during a pack walk
Handlers walking away down a paved path with their dogs staying at their sides

Group class is about working while other dogs exist. These are households that got there.

No date yet? Get in line

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Tell us which class you want and we will text you the moment a date goes live. Waitlist goes out before the class is posted publicly.

By adding your number you agree we can text you about class dates. Reply STOP any time.

Common Questions

GROUP CLASS FAQs

Are group classes safe for reactive dogs?
Yes, when appropriate. Classes are structured with safety, space, and regulation in mind. Some dogs may need private lessons first. If you're unsure, take the behavior quiz or book a consultation.
What is the difference between STAR Puppy and Fundamental Obedience?
STAR Puppy is about how your puppy feels about the world. Fundamental Obedience is about what your dog does when the world gets loud. The socialization window is most open between 8 and 16 weeks, so puppy class is spent building confidence, engagement with you, and calm around other dogs. Manners are in there, but they are not the point. Fundamental Obedience assumes that foundation is already there and builds the skills that have to hold up around distractions: sit, down, place, loose leash walking, and a recall that works outside the house. Rule of thumb: puppy under about five months, start with STAR Puppy. Dog over about six months, or habits already set, start with Fundamental Obedience.
Do dogs interact with each other in class?
No. Group classes focus on neutrality, not play or greetings. Dogs work near each other but interactions are managed and intentional.
My dog has never taken a class. Is this too much?
No. We start slow and progress at your dog's pace.
Do I need special equipment?
Just a six-foot leash, a calm mindset, and willingness to learn. If something specific is recommended, we will explain why and how to use it safely.
Where are classes held?
All classes are held at our facility at 40 W. Franklin Rd, Unit C, Meridian, Idaho. If a class ever meets somewhere else, we note it on the class card and in your confirmation email.