Day School

We offer Day School training at our climate-controlled indoor facility at 24 Spring Bars Road, Falmouth, MA. Day School students spend the day in a safe, fun, and structured learning environment. Each day, your dog benefits from one-on-one, individualized training sessions, structured play and rest time, group socialization, and positive interactions with a skilled trainer and staff. Day School welcomes dogs of all breeds. Puppies must be at least 4-6 months old and have received all of their vaccinations, including the bordetella (kennel cough) vaccine, to be admitted.

This program runs "Semester Style" over several weeks, with the exact time frame depending on the training track that is most appropriate for you and your dog. A minimum of 2 days per week attendance is required. Our Day School program also includes owner education in the form of private lessons and/or group classes (to be determined via consultation with lead trainer).

An evaluation with our lead trainer is required before starting the program. This allows us to discuss expectations and questions, and for all sides to determine if we are a good fit.

We have two Day School tracks, one for puppies (4-6 months old) and one for dogs (6+ months).

For adult dogs, a typical day of training can include:

  • Proper greetings with other dogs and people

  • Respect for boundaries and personal space

  • Loose-leash walking

  • Impulse control

  • On-leash and off-leash recall

  • Crate and door manners

  • Sit, stand, down, and more

  • How to go to and stay on a dog bed (or place of your choosing)

  • And any specific behavioral issues your dog may be expressing

For puppies: Play! Explore! Grow! A typical day of training can include:

  • Environmental enrichment (games, puzzles, obstacle courses)

  • Exposure activities (to different sights, sounds, smells, surfaces, etc.)

  • Handling and recall exercises

  • Impulse control

  • Building confidence, resiliency, and stability

  • Socialization and manners

  • Shaping of/first steps in obedience

  • Any specific behavioral issues your dog may be expressing

  • And more, depending on your dog’s age and readiness