Classes Archives - Dog's Best Friend Training

I signed up for a class online and have not received confirmation. How do I know if I am enrolled?

You should receive an email within 3 business days (M-F) letting you know whether you are enrolled or if the class is filled and you are on the waiting list. Please add info@dogsbestfriendtraining.com to your trusted recipients list to ensure receipt of all communications from Dog’s Best Friend regarding classes. If you have checked your spam email folder and it has been longer than 3 business days and you have not received an email from us, please call the Dog’s Best Friend office at (608) 277-1339 to check on the status of your registration. Our office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

I don’t see the class I want on your schedule. When will it be offered next?

We are so happy that people are eager to sign up for classes! Please know that as soon as we have class dates and times finalized they will be posted on our website. Generally, classes are posted online 6-8 weeks before the start date, so if you are looking for classes that start August 1, for example, start checking our website mid-June.

Some of our specialty classes, such as Nose Games, Remote Control and Stop the Pulling are offered less frequently than our family dog training and agility classes.

If you would like to receive email updates about Dog’s Best Friend classes, please sign up for our mailing list and follow Dog’s Best Friend Training on Facebook. We do not keep waiting lists for classes that are not yet scheduled.

Can I bring family members with me to class?

Yes, two people are able to attend per dog. Please remember, however, that parents are solely responsible for their children, and it can be difficult to watch both dogs and kids at the same time. Children are welcome to participate in class, but we do ask that adults do the majority of the training during class time, so we can be sure that parents understand the exercises and can help kids practice at home.

I cannot attend all of the classes in the series I registered for. Do you offer makeup classes?

We do not offer makeup classes.

We understand that people sometimes have to miss a class due to illness or unexpected schedule changes. Our Puppy Kindergarten, Puppy II, Beginning, Intermediate, and Really Reliable Recall classes all include email handouts that explain each week’s exercises and homework, so you can continue to practice at home even if you need to miss a class. Missing classes will not prevent you from successfully completing the course. Your trainer will help ensure that you have the skills you need to stay caught up with the rest of the class.

How do I know if classes are cancelled?

If we need to cancel class due to weather or for any other reason, we will post a notice on our Facebook page and change the message on our answering machine at the Dog’s Best Friend office to state that classes have been cancelled.

Positive training with positive results!

"For more than 10 years Dog's Best Friend Training has been a meaningful part of life with our Berners – beginning with calm, beloved Healy and continuing with young,"spirited"(also beloved!) Cara! Positive reinforcement and individual guidance for both dog and human are integral to the many thoughtful and diverse classes offered. Together with indispensable one to one counsel from Chelse Wagner, DBF has provided the skills and confidence not only to raise well mannered and affectionate companions but to engage them with their humans in activities they love!"

—Peggy Lee

"I've been attending classes at Dog's Best Friend with my dog, Rookie, for almost three years now. I started out in puppy socialization classes, obedience, and am now in the advanced competition agility class. I have only good things to say about the instructors at Dog's Best Friend. They are supportive and positive, tailoring the instruction to each dog/handler's needs. Because of their knowledge and experience, they do not have a one size fits all approach. They help each team build a solid relationship and foundation - no matter what your individual goals are. I also appreciate the fact that they stay abreast with emerging training methods and share that knowledge with their students. They are always progressing so that their students can also. Thank you Dogs Best Friend Training!"

—Diane Poole

"If any one is interested in training and understanding your dog I highly recommend Dog's Best Friend. No matter what the situation they are there for you — be it through email or phone, they will address any of your concerns. I am very happy with the training I've received. The results that you see with your dog are amazing. I'm looking forward to taking my classes at Dog's Best Friend. Thank you so much Aimee, Chelse and Lisa for everything!"

—Carol Mahlik

"The staff at Dog's Best Friend have always been available to answer small questions and even have come to see us for a home visit after our puppy starting veering down to visit the road. They are truly an amazing resource."

—Jacquelyn Mitchard

"I adopted my dog Biggie from the Dane County Humane Society in December. I enrolled him right away with Dog’s Best Friend Training, starting with the Beginner Obedience class. Since then, we have taken classes all the way up through Advanced Obedience. We have also taken Agility 1 through Competition Agility 1 classes. All the instructors are very knowledgeable and helpful (and have loads of patience which was needed, at times, with Biggie!) I have thoroughly enjoyed taking classes with Dog’s Best Friend and highly recommend them for training your dog!"

—Diane Wagner