Small Group Sessions for Training and Fun!
Serving Dog Guardians in Stafford County & Surrounding Areas
I Help Dogs and Their People Thrive Together.
Small group classes offer personalized attention while still giving dogs valuable socialization, helping them build obedience skills in a fun, low‑stress environment. Our specialized group activities introduce dogs to new challenges and experiences, offering a fun and enriching way to build skills, burn energy, and deepen your connection together.
Is This the Right Fit for You?
Group classes can be a great choice if you’re looking for a balance of personalized attention and social learning in a supportive, engaging environment—especially if you:
- Want more individual guidance than a large class can offer
- Have a dog who benefits from controlled socialization with others
- Enjoy learning alongside other dog owners in a structured setting
- Are looking to build obedience skills while keeping training positive and fun
- Prefer a class environment where questions and coaching are encouraged
How It Works
Step 1: Fill Out Class Interest Form
I’ll assess your dog’s behavior, training, goals and lifestyle.
Step 2: Choose Your Group Class
Pick from the current classes on the schedule.
Step 2: Start Training
We’ll meet in small group class settings for training and fun!
Group Class Options
Canine Fun Scent Games (Level 1)
6 wk. class | $120
Your dog primarily experiences the world through their nose, and there is nothing more fun and rewarding for your dog than a day, or an hour, spent tracking smells.
Your dog will learn fun games to search for food. Dogs and parents give this class a very high rating for fun!
Classes are held on Sundays from 8am-9am at Stafford Dog Club, 2945 Mountain View Rd., Stafford, VA 22556. The next session starts on July 12th!
A Great Physical and Mental Workout…
With ‘Fun Scent Games’ your dog gets to exercise his or her natural, but often neglected, sense of smell in a fun and exciting way. Your dog will have a ball, become more confident and burn lots of energy. Great for mind and body! ‘Fun Scent Games’ lets you give your dog a fantastic ‘Scent Workout!’
- Dogs learn to systematically search boxes and other objects for hidden food.
- Fun Scent Games provide an unbeatable physical and mental workout for your dog!
- Dogs and their humans give this class a very high rating for fun!
What They Say About Us
“I was fortunate to work with Heidi in a group setting when she was working with a local business, but I needed more help handling Carson better on the leash so I reached out to Heidi for some private training sessions. Carson is a very happy and friendly dog, but he gets so excited over everything! And when he sees other dogs, he gets frustrated that I won’t let him run and say hi right away. He is young and big, so there is a lot of energy to handle. Over 6 private sessions, Heidi taught me many skills & games to help Carson with his impulse control and leash reactivity. Heidi has a strong understanding of dog behavior and how to use positive reinforcement to encourage better focus and calmer behavior. Carson loved working with Heidi, and we learned a lot from our sessions. We have made progress during our time working together, and I will use the skills & games she taught us to continue improving his responses to his environment.”
-Leane Martin
Ready to Transform Life with Your Dog?
Contact Me Today to Schedule Your Consultation
Start your journey to a calmer, more confident dog!
