Group Lessons

Fall 2023

Scroll down to learn about the newest group class: Advanced Obedience Exercises and Games!

Group classes will be limited to 4- 5 dogs.

Call or Text Kate at 503-452-3065 to request a spot in your desired group class. Please call or text. Texting is best. For the love of God do not email me! I am only using email for invoices and documents.

Beginner Obedience and Manners

Note: Puppies and dogs with any aggression or reactivity issues are not allowed in Beginner Obedience and Manners classes. For help with these problems contact me to set up private lessons.

Starting Tuesday, September 5th at 7:15 PM (NO CLASS 9/26)
Starting Sunday, September 10th at 1 PM (NO CLASS 9/24)
Starting Saturday, September 30th at 1 PM
Starting Tuesday, October 3rd at 6 PM
Starting Sunday, October 29th at 1 PM
Starting Monday, October 30th at 6 PM

Classes run for 6 weeks and are one hour each.
Class Dues are $190.00 Payment must be submitted upon sign up unless other arrangements have been made.
Note: For Beginner Obedience and Manners, our first class is WITHOUT your dog. This will be a class where we will discuss dog basics, behavior problems, management and our training approach. Puppies and dogs with any aggression or reactivity issues are not allowed in Beginner Obedience and Manners classes. For help with these problems contact me to set up private lessons.

Note: Puppies and dogs with aggression or reactivity issues are not allowed in Beginner Obedience and Manners classes. For help with these problems contact me to set up private lessons.

Intermediate Obedience and CGC Preparation Class

Starting Saturday, August 12th at 11:30 AM
Starting Monday, September 11th at 6 PM (NO CLASS 9/25)
Starting Saturday, September 30th at 11:30 AM
Starting Monday, October 9th at 7:15 PM
Starting Tuesday, October 24th at 7:15 PM

Classes run for 6 weeks and are one hour each.
Class Dues are $190.00 Payment must be submitted upon sign up unless other arrangements have been made.
In this class we cover all of the tests included in the Canine Good Citizen Test as well as lots of extras. Dogs who have completed beginner obedience class and dogs who know the basics already are welcome! Dogs with any aggression issues are not allowed in Intermediate classes. For help with these problems contact me to set up private lessons.

NEW CLASS!! Advanced Obedience Exercises and Games

Sundays at 11:30 AM, Starting Sunday, June 4th.

This is a drop in group class that lasts for one hour. To participate please text message Kate at 503-452-3065 by 3 PM on the Friday before class in order to reserve your spot and allow me also to control the number of dogs in the class. If no one signs up by 3 PM on Friday, I will post on Saturday that there will be no class on Sunday.
In this class we explore creative and fun ways to improve your dog’s obedience skills along with your handling abilities. Dogs who have taken intermediate obedience class or its equivalent are welcome to join. Ages 10 months and up. Dogs with any aggression issues are not allowed in Advanced Group classes. For help with these problems contact me to set up private lessons.
Drop-in Class Fee is $25

Outdoor Distraction and Confidence Building Class
This is a drop in group class that lasts for 45 minutes. It will be at 10 AM on Saturday mornings through the summer starting on June 10th. To participate please text message Kate at 503-452-3065 by 3 PM on the Friday before class in order to reserve your spot and allow me also to control the number of dogs in the class. If no one signs up by 3 PM on Friday, I will post on Friday night that there will be no class on Saturday.
This class is for clients who have taken private or group lessons previously with Cooper’s Dog Training. This class will be held Saturday mornings at 10AM throughout the summer. Since this is an outdoor class it will be weather dependent. If it will be pouring rain, super hot or forest fire smoky then class will be canceled. If you have any questions send me a text I will also post it here if class will be canceled.
No More Classes Until Next Spring!
Drop-in Class Fee is $15

Dog to Dog Reactivity Continuing Education Class
Classes run for 4 weeks and are one hour each.
Class Dues are $140.00 Payment must be submitted upon sign up unless other arrangements have been made.
This class is for previous clients who want to continue working on their dog’s reactivity issues.
No classes scheduled at this time.