Group
Classes

Practice in the Park (PitP)

Practice in the Park (PitP) is a cornerstone of the BFTD training model and is designed for dogs over one year old. This class takes your training into the real world, allowing you to practice around distractions and discover new and fun ways to engage with your dog. You and your dog will have the opportunity to work on your skills in a controlled environment, surrounded by other dogs and people at different training levels.

Prerequisites:

• 1:1 Training Lesson with BFTD

CGC Prep Class and AKC Tests

CGC, CGCA, CGCU, Tricks

Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Prep Class

CGC prep and testing is highly encouraged for all dogs at BFTD, and this class is designed to prepare your dogs for successful testing. The CGC is a 10-skill training program and test open to all dogs (purebred and mixed) that focuses on teaching the basics of good manners and obedience, instilling the values of responsible ownership, and strengthening the bond between you and your dogs at home and in the community.

American Kennel Club (AKC) Testing

In addition to the CGC Prep Class, we offer testing times for BFTD dogs on our class schedule! In addition to the CGC, we also test for the CGCA (advanced test), the CGCU (for dogs in urban settings), and all levels of AKC Trick Dog testing.

For dogs who want to take the AKC trick tests, this can be done in person or virtually. Please reach out to training@boston for the dogs to request information on how to submit a video for virtual trick testing.

Prerequisites:

• 1:1 Training Lesson with BFTD

Pack and Play

This class is an opportunity to reinforce your relationship with your dog through the power of play. We incorporate games, pack walks, conditioning work, new tricks, and more into this class. Each class is a little different, and you will have a chance to improve skills you have been working on or are interested in teaching your dog, all while playing and having fun!

Prerequisites:

• 1:1 Training Lesson with BFTD

Distracted Recall

Have you ever had your dog run off and not come back? Or want to take your pup on an off leash hike? If the answer is yes, you should sign up for Intro to Recall! This class series introduces you to the foundations needed for strong recall, playing recall games, and learning how to add distance, distractions, and duration to proof your dog’s recall. Each week you will learn a new skill to help your dog achieve off leash freedom!

Prerequisites:

• 1:1 Training Lesson with BFTD

Intro to Disc and Disc Dog Drop-Ins

Intro to Disc Mini Course

This class provides a structured way to have fun with your dog while building skills for disc sports and increasing value in your relationship! We cover the fundamentals to help you and your dog become a successful team. The topics covered can be applied to dogs of any age who are just learning disc.

Prerequisites:

• 1:1 Training Lesson with BFTD

Disc Dog Drop-Ins

This drop-in class is for any of our clients and their dogs who have completed the Intro to Disc Mini Series. We troubleshoot any issues you are having, work on important cool down exercises, practice skills for disc games, and just have fun!

Prerequisites:

• 1:1 Training Lesson with BFTD

• Intro to Disc Mini Course

Paws on the Ground: Advanced Real World Obedience

This is an advanced class for dogs who have passed their AKC Canine Good Citizen test and are ready for a new challenge! This class includes urban adventures in a variety of pet friendly locations to practice and proof real world obedience.

Prerequisites:

• 1:1 Training Lesson with BFTD

• AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC)

Other Classes

We periodically update our class offerings, so check back often for new classes! Some classes we have offered in the past have included:

• Get Tricky, a virtual class for dogs of all levels, is great for relationship and confidence building, strength training, mental engagement, and as an introduction to tasking for service dogs in training.