Therapy Group Classes

All of our classes:
  • Are designed for the success of both the owner and dog alike.  
  • Range in size from 4-8 handler/dog teams.
  • Focus on instruction of foundation skills to ensure a lifetime of success and learning
  • Aim to foster a lasting relationship fostering trust, learning, and communication between dogs and their owners.​
  • Provide a wonderful opportunity to socialize your dog! 

Alliance of Therapy Dogs Prep Class
*This Class is Optional, and Not Required for Therapy Work*

Alliance of Therapy Dogs Preparation Class 

Taught by Lynsey Fuegner
​For dogs and puppies 8 months or older

Behaviors Taught include:
- Walking without pulling on the leash
- Sit and Stay
- Down and Stay
- Settle on a cot/mat and Stay
​- Coming When called 

$90 for Three consecutive Weeks

Classes  for existing studentsare drop-in based, and can be paid as you go, or with a package.

Manners Obedience Drop-In Classes​ 

Taught by Lynsey Fuegner
- Thursdays @ 5pm
Taught by Nicole Wilson
- Fridays @ 6:30pm

Behaviors Worked on in class include:
​- Walking without pulling on the leash
- Sit and Stay
- Down and Stay
- Settle on a cot/mat and Stay
​- Coming When called
- Therapy dog Prep 

First time coming to class?  Be sure to look over our: New Student Orientation.

Pet Obedience and Manners Packages 

Pay as you go:
Each class is $35
Or purchase one of the following packages:​
5 Class Package ($150)

10 Class Package ($250)

15 Class Package ($450)

Please be sure to enroll in all Drop-In classes - classes with zero scheduled enrollment will be subject to cancellation - Thank you!

Enrollment 

• Can be done using the above buttons
• Can be done through the Class Calendar
• Must be done 48 hours prior to class start time

Class Supplies

• Treat pouch/apron 
• Properly fitted buckle collar or front clip harness
• 4-6 foot fixed leash (no retractable leashes)
• High value training treats

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Class Policies

• Click here to review class policies

• Click here to download a copy of class policies

Classes are held at Benny's Bed and Biscuits

2330 South Center
Maryville, IL 62062

Once you pull into the parking lot, you can park anywhere in the front of the building, the door to the training room is a glass door on the front of the building facing the road.  There is a large grassy potty area along the parking lot, please pick up after your dog(s).