Canine class is about to start, and there’s a new teacher’s pet in town. From circus performing to detector dog training, these unique training classes will teach you and your pup new skills that will build your bond and impress his pals at the dog park.
Unique Canine Classes
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Canine Circus School
Come one, come all! Canine Circus School welcomes aspiring performers of all breeds, temperaments, ages and sizes. Trainees learn everything from basic obedience to center-ring stunts like how to balance a ball on their noses, jump through hoops, perform acrobatics and even master the Canine Quoit. Classes are taught in a fantastical setting decorated with vintage carousel horses, disco balls, costumes and strings of white twinkle lights.
Dream of traveling with the circus at Fairmont San Francisco’s Cirque Bar, which is decorated with Art Deco murals that date back to 1933 and depict circus scenes. Fido will feel at home out from under the big top with the hotel’s pet amenities, which include food and water bowls and a comfy bed.
Truffle Dog Co.
If Fido wants to put his nose to the test on a truffle-finding quest, book a class with Truffle Dog Co. The Seattle-based company offers virtual classes, small group and private lessons, a private Guided Truffle Hunting Experience, and even a puppy-specific class. These lessons teach people and pups how to become a successful truffle-hunting team, from the fundamentals of scent training to how to apply these newly acquired sniffing skills.
Stash your precious finds in your pet-friendly room at Staypineapple, University Inn, University District Seattle. Fido is welcome to sniff around the grassy relief area outside, then curl up in his complimentary bed for the night.
Camp Dogwood
Camp Dogwood offers weekends of fun during spring, fall and winter. Pups and people who sign up can choose from a selection of 25-30 unique canine classes each day. Learn how to geocache with your dog, go barn hunting in spring, sled together in winter, pick up pet massage techniques and much more. Fido will make new friends, enjoy delicious meals and leave dog-tired at the end of his camp experience.
Stay with other campers in Bark Town, an on-site village that features pet-friendly cabins with hardwood floors.
Courteous Canine, Inc.
Dogs who can’t be confined to the classroom might want to try taking to the water at Courteous Canine, Inc.’s Dog Dock Jumping Pool, where experienced trainers teach water-loving pups. The Dog Dock Jumping Classes teach the proper technique for leaping from the ramp into the pool, aiming for maximum distance in the air. Dogs are required to know how to swim before they sign up for Dog Dock Jumping classes. Pups who haven’t yet mastered water skills can sign up for disc dog, rally obedience, competition obedience, service/assistance dog training, agility, and lure coursing.
Shake off and make your way to The Red Bougainvillea in nearby Lutz, FL. This tiny home garden retreat is a great place to relax and recuperate after a session in the water.
Therapy Dog Prep School at Pawsitive Paws
Pawsitive Teams offers a six-week workshop that teaches future therapy dogs and their owners to become an effective therapy team. Participating prep school pups must be friendly with all dogs and humans and must have completed a minimum of one dog training course, such as Basic Obedience or Canine Good Citizen (CGC). This class is designed to prepare you and your pooch for various therapy certification tests, but does not certify therapy teams.
Fido can practice his new skills in the lobby at Hyatt House San Diego Sorrento Mesa, before heading to his spacious pet-friendly room for some alone time.
Summit Dog Training
Planning to bring Fido along on all of your epic adventures? Summit Dog Training teaches skills on both ends of the leash to promote a lifelong, fun-filled bond between pups and their people. Sign up for small group classes, private lessons and virtual training opportunities for everything from loose-leash walking to the very popular "Tricks, Tricks, Tricks" class, where you and your pooch will learn, you guessed it, tricks! Start with Puppy Playschool, a drop-in style class at the Summit Dog Training facility designed to foster confidence and instill basic manners.
After class is dismissed, hang out with your outbound hound at Best Western University Inn Fort Collins. This pet-friendly hotel is situated near downtown and the CSU Campus.
Austin Doga
Heal yourself with your Blue Heeler for company during a private yoga session with Austin Doga. Sign up for a private or group class with Nicole Vykoukal, a yoga teacher who is “captivated by the power of dog yoga in cultivating inner peace and well-being.” Go it alone or bring the whole pack. Every class is designed to promote wellness and self-care and will help build a bond with your downward dog.
Fido can practice his moves in his spacious room at Hotel Ella downtown. Canine guests receive treats, a dog bed, bowls, and a bandana at check-in.
Capital Dog Training Club of Washington, D.C.
Dogs in D.C. and the surrounding areas can take an array of classes at Capital Dog Training Club of Washington, D.C. in Silver Spring, MD, home of the first and longest continuously running canine freestyle class in the U.S. Canine freestyle is a combination of obedience training, tricks and dance moves that are designed to show off Fido’s flare. Classes for all dogs, purebred or mixed breed, include Competition and Non-Competition Obedience, Rally, Agility, Conformation, Flyball, Canine Good Citizen, Therapy Dog Certification, and Annual AKC Trials.
Take a break in your comfortable room at Hotel Silver Spring, where four-legged guests receive treats, beds, and bowls at check-in.
Three Brothers Boards
If you’re ready to learn how to SUP with your pup, Three Brothers Boards starts with an on-the-ground demonstration and lessons to help beginners get a feel for the boards (they have kayaks if Fido doesn’t take to it). You'll then venture out into the calm bay before circling an island and finishing up at canals where manatees and dolphins frequently hang out. Don’t forget to bring a canine life vest for Fido.
Bask in more ocean scenes at Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort. This popular pet-friendly hotel has a grassy relief area outside and a variety of oceanview rooms for dog owners to enjoy.
Astro Air Dogs
Astro Air Dogs has a regulation-size dock diving tank and offers private and group dock diving classes. If you're looking for a fun new sport or just a way to increase the bond you share with your furry friend, dock diving is a great option! Pet parents can rent the dock diving tank, too, so your pup can hone his skills. Fido can show off his new tricks during one of Astro Air Dogs’ fun events, like dock diving happy hours and Open Dock Sundays.
Book a room nearby at Hampton Inn Simpsonville, and while Fido counts sheep, you can take a relaxing swim in the outdoor pool.
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