Better behavior starts with a calmer dog.
GROUP CLASSES
When dogs feel overwhelmed, they can’t listen, learn, or respond.
We help dogs find regulation first — so behavior finally improves.
Not sure what your dog needs? Take the Behavior Quiz!
Not sure what your dog needs? Take the Behavior Quiz!
You love your dog
But sometimes training feels confusing, or overwhelming
February 12 – March 19 | 🕠 5:30 PM
Confidence, focus, and fun — without overstimulation
Our Tricks & Fitness class blends playful skill-building with body awareness and mental engagement. This class is designed to help dogs feel more confident in their bodies while strengthening focus, impulse control, and the dog-handler relationship.
Dogs learn fun tricks like chin rests, paw behaviors, rollovers, and simple sequences, along with fitness games and stretches that improve balance, coordination, and overall confidence.
This class is ideal for dogs who:
Need mental fulfillment, not just exercise
Enjoy learning in a calm, structured environment
Benefit from improved body awareness and focus
Details:
• 6-week series
• 1 hour per week
• Max 3 dogs per class
• $300
February 18 – March 25 | 🕠 5:30 PM
Build calm, confidence, and focus through scent
Scent work taps into your dog’s natural instincts in a way that promotes calm problem-solving and confidence.
In Intro to Nose Work, dogs learn how to search for food-based targets using their nose, building independence and mental fulfillment.
This class is especially helpful for dogs who are anxious, over-excited, or struggle to settle. Nose work gives dogs a clear “job” and teaches handlers how to support focused, independent work.
Ideal for:
Dogs of any age or breed
Dogs who need confidence or mental enrichment
Dogs who struggle with over-arousal
Details:
• 6-week series
• 1 hour per week
• Max 3 dogs per class
• $275
February 17 – March 24 | 🕖 7:00 PM
Turn nose work into a clear, purposeful skill
This class builds on the foundation established in Intro to Nose Work. Dogs are introduced to specific target odors and begin learning how to search with intention and clarity.
Handlers learn how to read subtle changes in their dog’s behavior and understand when their dog has located odor — removing guesswork and improving teamwork.
Prerequisite: Intro to Nose Work
Ideal for:
Teams ready to deepen their scent skills
Dogs who enjoy problem-solving and independent work
Owners interested in structured progression
Details:
• 6-week series
• 1 hour per week
• Max 3 dogs per class
• $325
February 23 – March 30th | 🕠 5:30 PM
Set the foundation right — before habits form
The first months of a puppy’s life are critical. STAR Puppy focuses on building confidence, emotional regulation, and clear communication during this important developmental window.
This class goes beyond basic cues. We help puppy owners understand arousal levels, socialization done correctly, and how to prevent common behavior issues before they start.
Ideal for:
Puppies under 1 year old
First-time puppy owners
Anyone wanting a calm, confident start
Details:
• 6-week series
• 1 hour per week
• Max 3 puppies per class
• $300
🐶 Tricks & Fitness
🐾 STAR Puppy
Group Classes We Offer
🐾 STAR Puppy
👃 Intro to Nose Work
🔍 Intro to Odor
Set the foundation right
Before habits form
The first months of a puppy’s life are critical. STAR Puppy focuses on building confidence, emotional regulation, and clear communication during this important developmental window.
This class goes beyond basic cues. We help puppy owners understand arousal levels, socialization done correctly, and how to prevent common behavior issues before they start.
Ideal for:
Puppies under 1 year old
First-time puppy owners
Anyone wanting a calm, confident start
Details:
• 6-week series
• 1 hour per week
• Max 3 puppies per class
• $300
🐶 Tricks & Fitness
Confidence, focus, and fun — without overstimulation
Our Tricks & Fitness class blends playful skill-building with body awareness and mental engagement. This class is designed to help dogs feel more confident in their bodies while strengthening focus, impulse control, and the dog-handler relationship.
Dogs learn fun tricks like chin rests, paw behaviors, rollovers, and simple sequences, along with fitness games and stretches that improve balance, coordination, and overall confidence.
This class is ideal for dogs who:
Need mental fulfillment, not just exercise
Enjoy learning in a calm, structured environment
Benefit from improved body awareness and focus
Details:
• 6-week series
• 1 hour per week
• Max 3 dogs per class
• $300
👃 Intro to Scent Work
Build calm, confidence, and focus through scent
Scent work taps into your dog’s natural instincts in a way that promotes calm problem-solving and confidence. In Intro to Nose Work, dogs learn how to search for food-based targets using their nose, building independence and mental fulfillment.
This class is especially helpful for dogs who are anxious, over-excited, or struggle to settle. Nose work gives dogs a clear “job” and teaches handlers how to support focused, independent work.
Ideal for:
Dogs of any age or breed
Dogs who need confidence or mental enrichment
Dogs who struggle with over-arousal
Details:
• 6-week series
• 1 hour per week
• Max 3 dogs per class
• $275
🔍 Intro to Odor
Turn nose work into a clear, purposeful skill
This class builds on the foundation established in Intro to Nose Work. Dogs are introduced to specific target odors and begin learning how to search with intention and clarity.
Handlers learn how to read subtle changes in their dog’s behavior and understand when their dog has located odor — removing guesswork and improving teamwork.
Prerequisite: Intro to Nose Work
Ideal for:
Teams ready to deepen their scent skills
Dogs who enjoy problem-solving and independent work
Owners interested in structured progression
Details:
• 6-week series
• 1 hour per week
• Max 3 dogs per class
• $325
🧠 Advanced Odor Detection
February 17 – March 24 | 🕠 5:30 PM
Precision, confidence, and preparation for ongoing work
Advanced Odor Detection is designed for teams who want to refine their skills and prepare for higher-level scent work. This class focuses on accuracy, clarity, and handler confidence across more complex search scenarios.
This course also serves as preparation for our upcoming scent work membership program, launching this spring.
Prerequisites:
• Intro to Nose Work
• Intro to Odor Detection
Ideal for:
Dedicated scent teams
Dogs who thrive with a clear job
Owners interested in long-term scent work progression
Details:
• 6-week series
• 1 hour per week
• Max 3 dogs per class
• $350
🏅 CGC Prep Class (Canine Good Citizen)
February 23 – March 30 | 🕖 7:00 PM
Train for real life — not just the living room
CGC Prep is designed to help dogs develop calm, reliable behavior in real-world situations. This class focuses on polite greetings, leash manners, focus around distractions, and handling skills needed for everyday life.
Whether or not you plan to test for the CGC title, this class builds the skills that make dogs welcome in more places and situations.
Ideal for:
Dogs who have basic skills but need reliability
Owners who want calm behavior in public
Teams interested in earning the CGC title
Details:
• 6-week series
• 1 hour per week
• Max 3 dogs per class
• $300
Our Approach To Group Classes
We do things differently.
Small groups only
(max 3 dogs)
Purpose-driven classes
Not crowded rotations
Clear start and
end dates
Real coaching
not cookie-cutter drills
We focus on communication, confidence, and connection—so training actually sticks.
This is The Scentsible Method
Safe → Seen → Secure
How Group Classes Work
Choose the class that fits your dog
Commit to a 6-week cohort
Train weekly with focused guidance
See progress you can build on
No guessing. No overbooking. No chaos.
Ready to Get Started?
View upcoming sessions and reserve your spot.
FAQs for Group Class Dog Training
Are group classes safe for reactive dogs?
1
Yes — when appropriate. Classes are structured with safety, space, and regulation in mind. Some dogs may need private lessons first.
My dog has never taken a class. Is this too much?
2
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.
3
Where are classes held?
At our building in Meridian Idaho! 40 W Franklin Rd, Meridian Idaho 83642