Acing Adolescence and Adulthood
Training for Every Life Stage!
Choose Your Format!
Since it’s important that our learners - dogs AND their people - are set up for success, our training program is available in a variety of formats: Group class at our spacious, climate-controlled training center and/or Private coaching - in person or Zoom.
Not sure what approach or program is best for you and your dog, please reach out to our Training Coordinator at 530-228-2822 or training@thecanineconnection.com. We’re here to help, every step of the way.
“I’ve had dogs for over 60 years, The Canine Connection is the best, most professional and most loving dog resource I have ever experienced.”
Life Skills & Manners
Your Training Foundation!
Our Life Skills & Manners curriculum - which can be followed through a group class or private lessons - focuses on helping you and your dog learn together. Through this flagship curriculum, you’ll learn how to better understand, communicate with, and teach your dog core skills that make for a happier dog and more enriching partnership. Through our coaching, you will learn how to teach your dog to:
Pay attention to you, even when there are distractions
Wait calmly for things he or she wants
Greet people calmly (as opposed to jumping on them boisterously)
Perform rock solid “canine calisthenics:” sits and downs
Relax, settle, and stay
Learn to walk nicely on a leash
Come when called – quickly and reliably
Feel calm, cool, and collected around other dogs and people
See their learning (your training) as an activity that is rewarding and fun!
Group Classes Begin Monthly!
Tuition: $375 - Includes:
Small group class setting in our spacious, climate-controlled training center
Six (6) class sessions PLUS online orientation videos (in person orientation to start July 2024). Each class session lasts about an hour
Access to our student portal with videos, handouts, and training advice
Essential training equipment ($75 retail value): 20 ft. recall long line, gear bag, deluxe treat bag with belt, training bowl, clicker and wrist band (you are not required to use a clicker but many people like to), and more!
Graduation certificate, bandana, and photos
Access to our Continuing Ed classes and events and our private client Facebook group.
Tons of KNOWLEDGE, SUPPORT, and FUN!
Requirements for In-Person Classes:
Your dog, if newly adopted, must have been in your home for a minimum of two weeks prior to class commencing. If you need help prior to your first class session, please consider scheduling a private lesson.
Completion (with veterinary documentation) of the following vaccinations: (1) annual parvo-distemper vaccination (often called DHPP) (2) bordetella / canine cough (3) rabies vaccination.
Please note: vaccinations and procedures MUST have been administered at a veterinary office or by a licensed veterinarian. Please ask your veterinarian to email your puppy’s records to us at training@thecanineconnection.com.
Next Classes Start:
June 19 (meets Wednesdays at 12:00 pm)
July 9 (meets Tuesdays at 7:00 pm)
July 25 (meets Thursdays at 7:00 pm)
September 3 (meets Tuesdays at 7:00 pm)
To Register:
Click the button below and indicate you’d like to “Make Reservation” through our scheduling program.
Create your client account by answering a few questions.
Select “Life Skills & Manners” from the drop down menu of services and choose your starting date.
Check-out through our secure server.
Don’t forget to get your dog’s vaccination records to us. You can upload them to your new account or ask your veterinarian to send them to us.
We’ll be in touch to confirm your reservation. We can’t wait to help you with your furry friend!
Private Lesson Package
Our Life Skills & Manners curriculum is available through private training - in person or via Zoom. As with our group class, our Life Skills & Manners curriculum is taught over 6 lessons, taught weekly, at our center (sessions at your home may be arranged). The benefits of private training are:
Very focused instruction and coaching, tailored specifically to you and your dog.
Specific behavior challenges, unique to your dog and household can be addressed (note that we do not address severe anxiety or aggression during our Life Skills& Manners program).
Children too young for group classes can participate.
Tuition: $900 - Includes:
Initial 30-minute consultation via Phone or Zoom
Six (6) class sessions PLUS online orientation videos (to be watched prior to first class)
Access to our student portal with videos, handouts, training plans, and peer support
Essential training equipment ($75 retail value): 20 ft. recall long line, gear bag, deluxe treat bag with belt, training bowl, clicker and wrist band (you are not required to use a clicker but many people like to), and more!
Graduation certificate, bandana, and photos
Access to our Continuing Ed classes and events and our private client Facebook group.
Tons of KNOWLEDGE, SUPPORT, and FUN!
Individual Private Lessons
Private lessons are recommended when:
You need help with behavior problems such as fear, anxiety, aggression.
Your schedule or situation prevents participation in our group classes.
You have specific training goals, that go beyond our foundation Life Skills & Manners curriculum.
You have very small children who you want involved in the training process.
Your dog is too young (i.e. under 11 weeks) for group class.
Tuition :
$75 - Initial 30-minute Phone or Zoom Consultation
$150 - Individual Private Lesson (approximately 1 hour) held at our center or your home*
*Additional rates may apply for travel to areas outside of Chico, CA.
“Dr. Sarah and her staff are the most professional, caring, helpful and awesome group of dog lovers around.
Abby and I have taken 5 classes and I can hardly hold this 24 pound dog back as she leaps forward to attend class, daycare or boarding. Whether it be kindergarten puppy class, tricks, agility or therapy dog training, there are all levels of the highest quality of trainer/canine education available. Their kind, positive training techniques work and it so rewarding to see such marked changes in such a short time. They treat each dog and their guardian like family. And, it’s so much fun!”
-Sue Bilodeau, Chico, CA