Build focus, leash manners, recall, and everyday obedience in this 6-week positive reinforcement group class held in real-world West Valley park settings.
Date Range: Saturdays, September 19 through October 24, 2026
Schedule: This 6-Week Level 1 - Beginning Obedience Class, begins Saturday, 09/19/2026 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM until Saturday, 10/24/2026.
Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Venue: Fletcher Heights Park South
Address: 8135 W Lone Cactus Drive
Peoria, Arizona 85382
Program Length: 6 Week
Sessions: 6
Session Length: 60 Minutes
Capacity: 10 Dog and Handler Teams
First Dog: $250
Level 1 Beginner Obedience Group Class in the Phoenix West Valley is a 6-week positive reinforcement dog training class designed to help dogs and their owners build better focus, leash manners, recall, confidence, and real-world obedience skills.
This class is held in West Valley park settings, starting in quieter environments and gradually building toward more distracting locations. The goal is to help your dog learn how to respond around real-life distractions, not just in a controlled indoor space.
What This Class Covers:
- Name recognition and focus
- Sit, down, stand, and off
- Watch and attention around distractions
- Stay and release
- Come when called
- Loose leash walking
- Pack walking skills
- Long-leash recall practice
- Confidence-building exercises using the environment
- Generalizing obedience cues in real-world settings
Who This Class Is Best For:
This class is ideal for dogs and pet parents who want practical obedience skills they can use at home, on walks, and in public spaces. It is best for dogs who can safely participate in a group class environment around people and other dogs.
Class Format:
This class includes 6 weekly sessions. Each session is 60 minutes. Classes are held on Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. The first class begins on September 19, 2026, and the full program runs Saturdays, September 19 through October 24, 2026.
Participants receive weekly recap emails and group text updates with class instructions, homework reminders, and location details.
Training Approach:
FurBabies & Friends uses positive reinforcement, force-free training methods. We do not use shock collars, prong collars, choke chains, fear, pain, or intimidation. Commitment to at-home practice is essential for the best results.
Registration:
Pre-registration is required. Space is limited, and payment is required to reserve your spot.
Proof of Current Vaccinations (Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, & Bordatella), Signed Release of Liability, Bring high-value treats, Bring a standard leash, Bring water for your dog, Dog must be safe in a group setting, Not suitable for human-aggressive dogs, Pay before class to reserve your spot, Arrive 10 minutes early
Build focus, leash manners, recall, and everyday obedience in this 6-week positive reinforcement group class held in real-world West Valley park settings.
Date Range: Saturdays, September 19 through October 24, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Location: Fletcher Heights Park South
Price: $250
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Price: $250
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