All Upcoming Classes
Classes take place at A Dog’s Life’s Learning & Enrichment Center - 455 Lake Michigan Dr NW Suite 15, Grand Rapids, MI 49534.
Classes meet for 4 weeks and cost $129 unless otherwise specified. Rolling Enrollment classes (RE) will have overlapping start and end dates to provide added socialization and distractions.
We require the following vaccines: Distemper/Parvo (2nd round for puppies), Bordetella, Rabies (for dogs over 4 months), and a Negative Fecal Exam. Fecal exams can take a few days to process, so please plan accordingly.
Registration is only guaranteed upon payment. You can view all of our class policies here.
Puppy Social Enrichment
Parallel play is a dynamic teaching tool for puppies up to 5 months old. It allows for observational learning, confidence building, and teamwork while also providing a foundation for stable social skills. These sessions provide novel experiences involving all senses in a group environment. Cost is $20 for current class members and $25 for non-class members.
Puppy FUNdamentals
For puppies up to 5 months old, this course will focus on building a solid learning foundation by teaching core skills such as Leave-It, Stay, Recall, and Place. We will also practice important social skills by allowing the puppies to interact and play while supervised.
Adolescent Social Enrichment
Parallel play is a dynamic teaching tool for young dogs 6-18 months old. It allows for observational learning, confidence building, and teamwork while also providing a foundation for stable social skills. These sessions provide novel experiences involving all senses in a group environment. Cost is $20 for current class members and $25 for non class members
Turbulent Tweens
Does your dog get a little too excited when meeting new people or dogs? Is leash walking a struggle because everything it just SO interesting? Adolescence can be a very exciting and distracting time for dogs, and a difficult time for owners. This 6 week class is specifically designed to help you navigate this stage with learning games and management strategies for impulse control, calm behavior, and focus amidst distractions, and to help you gain a better understanding of this magical phase! Cost is $189
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Next Level FUNdamentals
For dogs that have foundation skills and need more social and environmental practice. Using games and real life elements this class will help you better navigate while strengthening your working bond!
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Pre-Therapy Training Class
In this 6 week class, you and your dog will learn the skills, steps and information needed to become a certified therapy dog team. The final week will include the AKC Canine Good Citizen test if desired. Cost is $199
Previous training with A Dog’s Life or instructor approval is required. Dogs entering class must be over a year old.
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Therapy Certification Class
This 6 week class will meet in a new location each week to practice your skills in real-life scenarios and with real-life distractions. The final week will include the evaluation required to become a certified therapy dog team. Cost is $199
Dogs entering class must have taken a Pre-Therapy Training Class, passed a Canine Good Citizen test, or received instructor approval.
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Tricks & Fun Workshop
Come on in for an exciting night of trick training! Want your dog to shake, spin, or maybe weave between your legs? This is your chance! Class members will be emailed a list of tricks after registering, and the ones most voted for will be taught. What a great opportunity for those working toward their AKC Trick Dog title, or those that just want to have fun with their dog! This is a one night, 50 minute event for $39
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Boredom Busters Workshop
In this 50 minute workshop you'll learn games to play with your busy dog that can help wear them out both mentally and physically, while also reinforcing good behavior. Cost is $39
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Noodlers!
If unicorns invented a dog sport it would likely be called Eye Candy Agility. Since the Unicorn Union won’t let us steal that, we’re calling it Noodlers. A lighthearted, action packed magical game of obstacles and color. This class is an excellent way to exercise both your dog’s body and mind, and will help build confidence and focus while deepening the relationship between you and your dog. Each obstacle is adaptable for puppies that are still growing, seniors, and dogs with limited mobility. And the best part is, it’s all made of noodles!
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Beginner Rally 2
For those that have taken a Beginner Rally class. and wish to continue improving their dog’s skills.