Obedience Classes and Behavioral Seminars

All group courses are held without charge, and are free for all participating dog/owner teams. The orginial cost for the course was $150.00 and is currently waived. The Seminars are open to all, but all dogs must fully meet the criteria below for attendance in the Group Obedience Classes.

A completed registration form (left) must be submitted. Remember, space is limited - reserving class placement might prohibit another dog/owner team from participation. Please intend on attending all scheduled classes.

All groups meet once a week - for nine weeks.

This training option is only for dogs that are:

• 3 months old (12 weeks) to senior years for Group Obedience.
• That are not aggressive with other dogs or people.
• Have proof of inoculations (DHLPP)- required at class one.

The first 3 weeks are in the format of Seminars, focusing on basic and advanced dog owning skills. The Seminars about are held without the dogs. The seminars are held, at The Dark Horse Pub, located in Society Hill, at 421 S 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147.  

The same fundamental techniques of advanced dog owners are also the solutions to the majority of behavioral problems.

The series of 3 seminars, offer direct solutions, and prevention of common behavioral problems - the dog behavioral seminars are directed to offer advancement at the core of the dog/owner relationship.

The Dog Group Obedience Classes are held for six weeks at the National Park Section at Old Swedes Church - 916 S. Swanson St., Philadelphia, PA 19147 at Columbus Boulevard ( Delaware Ave.) & Washington Avenue.

If two courses are run side by side, dog owners may be allowed to make up missed classes on the other day, or participate in both classes.A class one must be attended. Each course comes with downloadable written material.

The six weeks of Obedience Classes are to teach a dog commands, such as Sit, Down, Heel, Come, Stay, Jump, & Place. Obedience will also teach the dog he must obey the command the first time it is given, and every time it is given.