Etiquette Classes
The Basics
Our Etiquette Classes focus on building the skills and manners every dog needs to thrive at home and in the community. Using positive reinforcement, we teach clear communication, focus, and confidence while working on everyday behaviors like sit, down, stay, come, leave it, and loose-leash walking. Whether you’re starting fresh with a new puppy or polishing your adult dog’s skills, these classes set the foundation for a well-mannered, happy companion.
Puppy
Etiquette Classes
For puppies 8 months and younger
$175.00 | Six (6) Week Session
Location:
UMDR Training Center
4107 White Tiger Lane
Tuesdays at 5:30pm
- January 6, 13, 20, 27 & February 3, 10
Saturdays at 10:00am
- January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & February 7
In these classes, your puppy will learn how to focus, listen, and build great manners from the start! You’ll both practice engagement, confidence-building, and clear communication through positive reinforcement. Foundational skills like sit, down, place, come, and heel are taught in fun, short sessions that fit your puppy’s attention span. We also cover polite greetings, leash manners, and how to stay calm in exciting situations—all designed to set your puppy up for a lifetime of success.
Adult
Etiquette Classes
For dogs 9 months and up
$175.00 | Six (6) Week Session
Location:
UMDR Training Center
4107 White Tiger Lane
Tuesdays at 7:00pm
- January 6, 13, 20, 27 & February 3, 10
Saturdays at 11:30am
- January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & February 7
Small Dog Etiquette (30lbs maximum)
Mondays at 5:30pm
- January 12, 19, 26 & February 2, 9, 16
- March 9, 16, 23, 30 & April 6, 13
In our Adult Etiquette class, we build on your dog’s foundation and take their skills to the next level. You’ll refine focus, reliability, and calm behavior in real-world situations—like polite greetings, leash manners, and impulse control. This class strengthens communication and consistency while helping your dog confidently navigate distractions and everyday life.
Meet Our Trainer
Kai Murphy
Certified Animal Trainer
Kai Murphy, Owner of The Devoted Dog, holds a Master’s in Animal Behavior & Neurobiology and a Bachelor’s in Wildlife Conservation. Certified as a Karen Pryor Dog Trainer, Animal First Aid & CPR provider, and AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Kai brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to his work. With experience rehabilitating foster dogs as well as wildlife, Kai is dedicated to helping dogs overcome challenges and build trusting, lasting bonds with their families.
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WHAT YOU WILL GET
Words From Students
Kai was a great resource and had so much information and tips with our new puppy. We really enjoyed his class!
Emily
Puppy Etiquette Class
Kai provided an excellent learning environment for both the dogs and their owners. Kai is a great teacher.
Denny
Adult Etiquette Class
