Class Schedule
Looking for something sooner?Check out our Private Lesson Package! This is a great option for pups who need confidence building, people with schedule conflicts and those who are looking for more one on one attention with their instructor. Find out more by clicking here
Requirements: To attend daycare, classes or private lessons, your dog is required to be current on their veterinarian given* Rabies, Distemper-Parvo, and Bordetella* vaccines. Puppies are not required to have the Rabies vaccine until they are 6 months old. We do not require, but do recommend speaking to your veterinarian about the Canine Influenza vaccine.
*All vaccines are required to be given and/or recorded by a certified veterinarian. Home or breeder administered vaccines cannot be accepted.
*Speak to your vet about the Bordetella vaccine to ensure it has been given. The Bordetella vaccine is not one of the core vaccines given to all dogs. This vaccine is given to dogs in close contact and is regularly required by all daycares and training facilities.
Group classes are not appropriate for reactive or aggressive dogs. Unsure if a group class is right for you? Give us a call! We also offer private lessons.
BABY STEPS
4 weeks/$95. For puppies 8 weeks - 4 months.
May 14, 2024 - June 4, 2024. Tuesdays at 6:15 pm. Instructors, Nina Feltmann CPDT-KA & Laura Poppitz.
PUPPY KINDERGARTEN
6 weeks/$135. For puppies 4 - 6 months old or have completed Baby Steps and any age toy breed.
First class is a one hour orientation without puppies.
March 27, 2024 - April 24, 2024. Wednesday’s at 7:30 pm. Instructor, Nina Feltmann CPDT-KA.
May 15, 2024 - June 19, 2024. Wednesday’s at 6:15 pm. Instructor, Nina Feltmann CPDT-KA.
Looking for daytime or weekend classes? Give us a call to be put on the waiting list!
Classes Full? Check out our Private Lesson Package! This is a great option for pups who need confidence building, people with schedule conflicts and those who are looking for more one on one attention with their instructor. Find out more by clicking here
FOCUS & FOUNDATIONS
4 weeks/$95. For dogs 6 months and older (or having completed Puppy Kindergarten or equivalent).
This class is a prerequisite for Beginner Obedience
This is a relationship building course to help you and your dog work through the realities of life, with all its distractions. You will learn how to help your dog focus on you in new environments, how to build confidence in unfamiliar settings, and how to set your dog up for success in new situations. This class focuses on the foundations before obedience to help you strengthen your relationship with your dog and help your dog stay engaged with you everywhere; not just at home.
April 9, 2024 - April 30, 2024. Tuesdays at 6:15 pm. Instructors, Nina Feltmann CPDT-KA & Laura Poppitz.
May 14, 2024 - June 4, 2024. Tuesdays at 6:15pm. Instructors, Nina Feltmann CPDT-KA & Laura Poppitz.
June 11, 2024 - July 9, 2024, NO CLASS 6/25. Tuesdays at 6:15 pm. Instructors, Nina Feltmann CPDT-KA & Laura Poppitz.
June 11, 2024 - July 9, 2024, NO CLASS 6/25. Tuesdays at 7:30 pm. Instructors, Nina Feltmann CPDT-KA & Laura Poppitz.
BEGINNER OBEDIENCE
6 weeks/$135. For dogs having completed Focus & Foundations
March 12, 2024 - April 16, 2024. Tuesdays at 7:30 pm. Instructors, Nina Feltmann CPDT-KA & Laura Poppitz.
May 15, 2024 - June 19, 2024. Wednesdays at 7:30 pm. Instructor, Nina Feltmann CPDT-KA.
Looking for daytime or weekend classes? Give us a call to be put on the waiting list!
Classes Full? Check out our Private Lesson Package! This is a great option for pups who need confidence building, people with schedule conflicts and those who are looking for more one on one attention with their instructor. Find out more by clicking here
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN
5 weeks/$115. For dogs 6 months and older & have completed Focus & Foundations or equivalent.
This is not an appropriate class for reactive dogs
March 27, 2024 - April 24, 2024. Wednesdays at 6:15 pm. Instructor, Nina Feltmann CPDT-KA.
Students will learn to work on the skills needed to pass the American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen test. A test will be offered shortly after the class ends. Dogs need to have some basic understanding of basic obedience, sit, down, and loose leash walking.
INTRO TO RALLY OBEDIENCE
6 weeks/$135. Focus & Foundations & Beginner Obedience are recommended but not required.
Dogs should be non-reactive and able to work closely around other dogs and people.
February 15, 2024 - March 28, 2024 NO CLASS 3/7. Thursdays at 6:15 pm. Instructor Laura Poppitz.
INTRO TO AGILITY
6 weeks/$135. Dogs should have basic obedience skills, sit, stay, come. We recommend taking Focus & Foundations & Beginner Obedience before!
January 18, 2024 - February 22, 2024. Thursdays at 6:30 pm. Instructor, Dana Stillinger.
Introduction to agility is a foundation agility class that is appropriate for dogs with little to no agility experience. We focus on building basic skills, working together as a team, and FUN!
Classes to be held at our Monmouth location - directions will be provided upon registration for class.
INTRO TO NOSE WORK
January 20, 2024 - February 24, 2024. Saturday’s at 2:00 pm. Instructor, Brittany Obermann CNWI.
K9 Nose Work is a sport that uses a dog’s natural hunting abilities to locate a specific set of odors. We start out by teaching your dog the game, then expand to large rooms, vehicle searches, and all kinds of exterior searches! If your dog can sniff, your dog can participate in Nose Work!
CONTINUING K9 NOSE WORK
Weekly drop in class for teams that are already on odor. Requires prior approval before joining - please contact us if you are interested! Register in your customer portal under “Current Classes.”
Mondays at 6:15 pm & 7:45 pm. Located around Linn/Benton County
Sundays at 10 am & 12 pm. Located around Linn/Benton County
RALLY OBEDIENCE
Instructor approval is required. Weekly drop in classes for teams that have basic knowledge of Rally Obedience skills.
Fridays at 9:30 am. Located off site. Location to be provided upon registration.
Thursdays at 7:30 pm
AGILITY
We offer a wide variety of classes that cater to all skill levels. If you have some (or a lot!) of agility experience contact us and we will help find the right class for you!
New to agility and want to join in on the fun? Join an INTRODUCTION TO AGILITY class. Contact us to be added to the waitlist and we will let you know when the next one starts!
541-754-6956
ONGOING AGILITY CLASSES
These classes require prior approval and experience before joining. If you and your dog have agility experience and are interested in joining one of the following classes please be sure to contact us to see if it is the right fit for you and your dog!
COMING ATTRACTIONS
Best Friends provides specialized classes several times throughout the year - let us know if you would like to be added to the wait list for any (or all) of our intermittent classes and we will let you know when they are offered!
LOOSE LEASH WALKING & RELIABLE RECALL
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN
OBEDIENCE GAMES
INTRODUCTION TO AGILITY
INTRODUCTION TO K9 NOSE WORK
INTRODUCTION TO RALLY OBEDIENCE
TRICKS
SHORT COURSES: TEACH YOUR DOG TO…
COME WHEN CALLED, LOOSE LEASH WALK, SELF CONTROL
541-754-6956