Omaha Puppy Classes: Dog Gone Problems

Want your puppy to grow up into a calm and well behaved adult? We have developed the best Omaha Puppy Classes, featuring 100% Force Free, Positive Reinforcement based training with over 40 command cues, plus playtime to end each class. We also share tons of tips to make having a puppy much easier for you.

Omaha Puppy Classes

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We have 3 class levels (detailed below); Puppy Kindergarten, Elementary and High School. Each class meets for one hour a week, for 4 consecutive weeks. We separate puppies by breed size to keep the pups safe and keep classes sizes small so you get one-on-one time with your instructor each class.

Our goal is to help you avoid many of the common dog behavior problems later by starting your pup off on the right foot or paw, lol. If you follow our tips, you can prevent your puppy from chewing, jumping up, barking, how to get a puppy to stop biting, etc.

We teach each lesson by demonstrating it first, then we will coach you up until your pup has it down pat.

A Puppy Class Testimonial From One of Our 5 Star Reviews on Google

“My puppy Oreo recently graduated from the puppy high school class. We took all three levels of classes offered and would recommend to any person who needs puppy training. I love the fact that they use positive reinforcement. My pup went from being wild and jumping at everybody to a nice well behaved puppy.”

– Brad Maxwell

Our goal is to help your pup develop social skills, confidence, manners, basic obedience training and help you avoid most common puppy problems before they start.

Features Exclusive to our Classes:
• Emails with videos of each lesson like this one on potty training.
• Play time at the end of each class (Develops social skills and wears your pup out).
• Access to our private facebook group with thousands of puppies to set up play dates.

For people who want to really set their pup up for success, we offer a Puppy Head Start option. This combines puppy class with a one-hour in home visit from your instructor to give you a crash course on all the most important tips and secrets to having a puppy.

Each class finishes with a socialization playtime which is far better than puppy daycare for young pups due to underdeveloped social skills. Plus it guarantees you will have a tired puppy that night after class.

We also share our Trusted Lists with puppy parents. This is a series of lists of Veterinary clinics, pet stores who offer the best puppy food, puppy treats and puppy toys as well as other dog and puppy related companies and resources. We have vetted all of these businesses and only list those who are force an punishment free and have high quality standards for cleanliness and dog safety.

Here is a summary of our three levels of classes

Puppy Kindergarden – Puppy 101 (Pups under 4 months) – Class size is limited to 6-7 puppies – $150

This class is for puppies 4 months of age or younger. This early developmental class is designed to help the puppies develop initial social skills, begin basic obedience training and start problem solving development.

Training lessons for this class include: Potty training, Sit, Down, Sit up, Stand, Come (Recall), Take, Give, Drop, The name game, Force Free Kennel Crate Training, Lets go cue, Hand targeting, Go to dog bed on cue, Handling, Training a soft mouth, Leave it, Collar grab game and many more.

Behavior tips for this class include: Potty training, Teaching a pup to sit to ask for attention, Settle exercise, Manners, Marker words, How to use the Critical Socialization Period to build confidence, Positive interrupter, Capturing, Enrichment, Feeding, Exercise, Mental Stimulation, Tips to reduce nipping, biting and chewing and many more

Puppy Elementary – Puppy 201 (Pups from 3-11 months) – Class size is limited to 6-7 puppies – $150

This class is for puppies who have completed our Kindergarten class and / or are under 12 months. We start introducing more advanced lessons and also share tips to stop many common puppy behavior problems along with a large dose of socialization / play time.

Training lessons for this class include: Walk with me (Loose leash training), Leave the room on cue, The bucket game, Hurricaine trick, Its Yer Choice, Take a Bow, Clicker training, Paw touch conditioning, Sneaky move, Catch, Positive Interrupter, Touch stick targeting, Go to dog bed on cue, Cookie in the corner and several more.

Behavior tips for this class include: Reducing excitement, Shaping, Stop chewing, Developing self control, Motivation to listen to you, How to prevent separation anxiety, Calm dog play, Nail trimming prep, Caputuring, Stopping unwanted behaviors, Desensitization, Scent work, Mental stimulation, Capturing and several more.

Puppy High – Puppy 201 (Pups from 5-11 months) – Class size is limited to 6-7 puppies – $150

This advanced puppy class is designed for puppies around 5 months or older or who have already taken our Kindergarten and Elementary classes This class will help your puppy develop self control and respect for you as its leader.

Note: If your puppy has any of the problems detailed in the 201 class above, you may want to take that class before Puppy High.

Training lessons for this class include: Focus, Back up, Movement cue, Touch stick targeting, Lets go cue, body handling, Pose for photos, Take a lap, Leash pressure kiss game, Middle cue, Sit pretty, The Stay cue, Engage disengage, Shaping, Train pup to walk at your side and several more.

Behavior tips for this class include: Developing impulse control, Building motivation, Increase listening skills, fading lures, How to calm down, Stop unwanted behavior tips, Stimulus desensitization, How to use shaping, Capturing, Creative exercise tips, Reinforcing a healthy leader follower dynamic and several more.

These three classes were designed as a full curriculum and are most effective when taken together but you can enroll in a single class too.

Puppies enrolled in all three classes receive a $51 discount.

Any special rates or promotional discounts apply to new sign ups only.

Classes are kept small and sign ups for new puppies are scheduled on a first come basis. Our classes usually sell out so don’t delay if you want to enroll your pup.

Puppy Vaccinations – We require all our students to have started getting their puppy shots before classes start, but the shots dont need to be complete. Due to the importance of early socialization, the American Society of Veternary Behaviorists released a statment saying they no longer recommend waiting until all the shots are complete to start puppy classes.

Upcoming Class Schedule

September 2023

Dogtopia – West Omaha
14485 West Center Road in Omaha – West of Oakview Mall, next to Shopko

101 – Puppy Kindergarten – Small breed pups (under 15 lbs) – Tues, Sept 5th at 6:35 PM
101 – Puppy Kindergarten – ~~Large breed pups (over 15 lbs) – Tues, Sept 5th at 7:45 PM~~ SOLD OUT
201 – Puppy Elementary – Small breed pups (under 20 lbs) – Weds, Sept 6th at 6:35 PM
201 – Puppy Elementary – ~~Large breed pups (over 20 lbs)~~ ~~– Weds, Sept 6th at 7:45 PM~~ SOLD OUT
301 – Puppy High School – Small breed pups (under 15 lbs) – Thurs, Sept 7th at 6:35 PM 3 Spots Left
301 – Puppy High School – Large breed pups (over 15 lbs) – Thurs, Sept 7th at 7:45 PM 2 Spots Left

New Saturday Classes!! New Saturday Classes!! New Saturday Classes!!

301 – Puppy High School – Small breed pups (under 15 lbs) – Sat, Sept 9th at 10:00 AM
301 – Puppy High School – Large breed pups (over 15 lbs) – Sat, Sept 9th at 11:15 AM SOLD OUT
101 – Puppy Kindergarten – Small breed pups (under 20 lbs) – Sat, Sept 9th at 12:30 PM
101 – Puppy Kindergarten – Large breed pups (over 20 lbs) – Sat, Sept 9th at 1:45 PM 3 Spots Left

Dogtopia – La Vista
10411 Portal Rd #111, La Vista, NE 68128 – South of 114th and Giles

201 – Puppy Elementary – Small breed pups (under 20 lbs) – Tues, Sept 5th at 6:35 PM
201 – Puppy Elementary – ~~Large breed pups (over 20 lbs)– Tues, Sept 5th at 7:45 PM~~ SOLD OUT
101 – Puppy Kindergarten – Small breed pups (under 20 lbs) – Weds, Sept 6th at 6:35 PM 2 Spots Left
101 – Puppy Kindergarten – ~~Large breed pups (over 20 lbs)– Weds, Sept 6th at 7:45 PM~~ SOLD OUT
201 – Puppy Elementary – Small breed pups (under 20 lbs)– Thurs, Sept 7th at 6:35 PM
201 – Puppy Elementary – Large breed pups (over 20 lbs)– Thurs, Sept 7th at 7:45 PM
301 – Puppy High School – Small breed pups (under 15 lbs) – Fri, Sept 8th at 6:35 PM
301 – Puppy High School – Large breed pups (over 15 lbs) – Fri, Sept 8th at 7:45 PM 3 Spots Left

Mid September 2023

Dogtopia – Northwest
15504 West Spaulding Plaza Road in Omaha – Just north of 156th and Maple

201 – Puppy Elementary – Small breed pups (under 20 lbs) – Mon, Sept 11th at 6:35 PM 3 Spots Left
201 – Puppy Elementary – ~~Large breed pups (over 20 lbs) – Mon, Sept 11th at 7:45 PM~~ SOLD OUT
101 – Puppy Kindergarten – Small breed pups (under 20 lbs) – Tues, Sept 12th at 6:35 PM
101 – Puppy Kindergarten – ~~Large breed pups (over 20 lbs) – Tues, Sept 12th at 7:45 PM~~ SOLD OUT
301 – Puppy High School – Small breed pups (under 15 lbs) – Weds, Sept 13th at 6:35 PM
301 – Puppy High School – Large breed pups (over 15 lbs) – Weds, Sept 13th at 7:45 PM
201 – Puppy Elementary – Small breed pups (under 20 lbs) – Thurs, Sept 14th at 6:35 PM
201 – Puppy Elementary – Large breed pups (over 20 lbs) – Thurs, Sept 14th at 7:45 PM 2 Spots Left

Dogtopia – Gretna
18920 Edna St – One block East of 192nd and Harrison

301 – Puppy High School – Small breed pups (under 15 lbs) – Mon, Sept 11th at 6:35 PM
301 – Puppy High School – Large breed pups (over 15 lbs) – Mon, Sept 11th at 7:45 PM 3 Spots Left
201 – Puppy Elementary – Small breed pups (under 20 lbs) – Tues, Sept 12th at 6:35 PM
201 – Puppy Elementary – ~~Large breed pups (over 20 lbs) – Tues, Sept 12th at 7:45 PM~~ SOLD OUT
101 – Puppy Kindergarten – Small breed pups (under 20 lbs) – Weds, Sept 13th at 6:35 PM
101 – Puppy Kindergarten – Large breed pups (over 20 lbs) – Weds, Sept 13th at 7:45 PM
301 – Puppy High School – Small breed pups (under 15 lbs) – Thurs, Sept 14th at 6:35 PM
301 – Puppy High School – Large breed pups (over 15 lbs) – Thurs, Sept 14th at 7:45 PM

October 2023

Dogtopia – West Omaha
14485 West Center Road in Omaha – West of Oakview Mall, next to Shopko

301 – Puppy High School – Small breed pups (under 15lbs) – Mon Oct 2nd at 6:35 PM
301 – Puppy High School – Large breed pups(over 15lbs) – Mon, Mon Oct 2nd, at 7:45 PM 3 Spots Left
201 – Puppy Elementary – Small breed pups (under 20lbs) – Tues, Oct 3rd at 6:35 PM 2 Spots Left
201 – Puppy Elementary – ~~Large breed pups (over 20lbs) – Tues, Oct 3rd at 7:45 PM~~ SOLD OUT
301 – Puppy High School – Small breed pups (under 20lbs) – Wed, Oct 4th at 6:35 PM
301 – Puppy High School – Large breed pups (over 20lbs) – Wed, Oct 4th at 7:45 PM 3 Spots Left
101 – Puppy Kindergarten– Small breed pups (under 15lbs) – Thurs, Oct 5th at 6:35 PM
101 – Puppy Kindergarten – Large breed pups (over 15lbs) – Thurs, Oct 5th at 7:45 PM 1 Spot Left
New Saturday Classes!! New Saturday Classes!! New Saturday Classes!!
101 – Puppy Kindergarten – Small breed pups (under 15 lbs) – Sat, Oct 7th at 10:00 AM
101 – Puppy Kindergarten – Large breed pups (over 15 lbs) – Sat, Oct 7th at 11:15 AM
201 – Puppy Elementary – Small breed pups (under 20 lbs) – Sat, Oct 7th at 12:30 PM
201 – Puppy Elementary – Large breed pups (over 20 lbs) – Sat, Oct 7th at 1:45 PM 1 Spot Left

Dogtopia – La Vista
10411 Portal Rd #111, La Vista, NE 68128 – South of 114th and Giles

101 – Puppy Kindergarten – Small breed pups (under 20lbs) – Mon, Oct 2nd at 6:35 PM
101 – Puppy Kindergarten – ~~Large breed pups (over 20lbs) – Mon, Oct 2nd at 7:45 PM~~ SOLD OUT
301 – Puppy High School – Small breed pups (under 15lbs) – Tues, Oct 3rd at 6:35 PM
301 – Puppy High School – Large breed pups (over 15lbs) – Tues, Oct 3rd at 7:45 PM
201 – Puppy Elementary – Small breed pups (under 20lbs)– Wed, Oct 4th at 6:35 PM
201 – Puppy Elementary–~~Large breed pups (over 20lbs) – Wed, Oct 4th at 7:45 PM~~ SOLD OUT
301 – Puppy High School – Small breed pups (under 15lbs) – Thurs, Oct 5th at 6:35 PM
1301 – Puppy High School – Large breed pups (over 15lbs) – Thurs, Oct 5th at 7:45 PM

Mid October 2023

Dogtopia – Northwest
15504 West Spaulding Plaza Road in Omaha – Just north of 156th and Maple

301 – Puppy High School – Small breed pups (under 20 lbs) – Mon, Oct 9th at 6:35 PM
301 – Puppy High School – Large breed pups (over 20 lbs) – Mon, Oct 9th at 7:45 PM
201 – Puppy Elementary – Small breed pups (under 15 lbs) – Tues, Oct 10th at 6:35 PM 3 Spots Left
201 – Puppy Elementary – Large breed pups (over 15 lbs) – Tues, Oct 10th at 7:45 PM
101 – Puppy Kindergarten – Small breed pups (under 20 lbs) – Weds, Oct 11th at 6:35 PM
101 – Puppy Kindergarten – Large breed pups (over 20 lbs) – Weds, Oct 11th at 7:45 PM 1 Spot Left
301 – Puppy High School – Small breed pups (under 20 lbs) – Thurs, Oct 12th at 6:35 PM
301 – Puppy High School – Large breed pups (over 20 lbs) – Thurs, Oct 12th at 7:45 PM

Dogtopia – Gretna
18920 Edna St – One block East of 192nd and Harrison

101 – Puppy Kindergarten – Small breed pups (under 15 lbs) – Mon, Oct 9th at 6:35 PM
101 – Puppy Kindergarten – Large breed pups (over 15 lbs) – Mon, Oct 9th at 7:45 PM 3 Spots Left
301 – Puppy High School – Small breed pups (under 20 lbs) – Tues, Oct 10th at 6:35 PM 2 Spots Left
301 – Puppy High School – Large breed pups (over 20 lbs) – Tues, Oct 10th at 7:45 PM
201 – Puppy Elementary – Small breed pups (under 15 lbs) – Weds, Oct 11th at 6:35 PM
201 – Puppy Elementary – Large breed pups (over 15 lbs) – Weds, Oct 11th at 7:45 PM
101 – Puppy Kindergarten – Small breed pups (under 20 lbs) – Thurs, Oct 12th at 6:35 PM
101 – Puppy Kindergarten – Large breed pups (over 20 lbs) – Thurs, Oct 12th at 7:45 PM

Due to our small class sizes and amazing curriculum our classes almost always sell out in advance, so don’t delay in signing up.

Cancelation policy: Since we limit our class sizes, all rescheduling or cancelation requests must be made a minimum of 7 days before your class is scheduled to start to receive a refund.

To enroll your puppy in our classes, fill out the form below. Someone will call you to answer any questions or sign you up for the class of your choice.

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