Group Classes
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Manners One
Strengthen your pup’s foundation skills with positive reinforcement, real-life practice, and guidance tailored to their pace.
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Manners Two
Build on Manners One with added distractions, fun games, and flexible training shaped by your goals.
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Leash Walking
Learn techniques and handling skills to help your dog walk calmly on a loose leash with professional trainer support.
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Recall
Teach your dog to reliably come when called through focused, hands-on coaching for everyday and emergency situations.
MANNERS ONE - HYBRID CLASS
Your pup will learn new behaviors while also taking his or her Puppy Essentials skills to the next level with more duration and higher levels of distraction. Troubleshooting ideas for how to handle adolescent pups and more mature ones as well.
**Classes #1, 2, 4 & 6 will be on Zoom. Classes # 3 & 5 will be in person at Fort Greene Park. Please note: we will pivot any in person classes to virtual in the event of inclement weather.
Please note: Puppy Essentials is not a prerequisite for Manners One.
Dogs Ages 20+ weeks. 6 one-hour sessions.
UPCOMING:
Fall 2025 TBD
Space is limited to 6 pups per class!
Price: $415
Requirement: Recent vaccination records. Please send a copy to info.pumpkinpups@gmail.com after completing registration.
MANNERS TWO - HYBRID CLASS
Adding distractions to behaviors learned in Manners One, plus introduction to games & tricks training. The curriculum is shaped in part by student input so the trainers will take your training goals into account during class!
In our hybrid format, class # 1 will be virtual and classes #2 - 4 will be in-person in Fort Greene Park. You'll get a mix of the low distraction, foundation-building of our virtual classes and the safety net of in person support from our certified trainers while heading into the real world.
This class meets every other week for 8 weeks and includes off week homework emails and trainer contact.
*Class #1 will be on Zoom. Classes # 2-4 will be in person at Fort Greene Park. Please note: we will pivot any in person classes to virtual in the event of inclement weather.
If you are interested in the class and want to be informed about when the next upcoming Manners Two class registration opens, please sign up for our waiting list.
Prerequisite - Manners One and/or trainer recommendation.
Requirement for hybrid classes: Recent vaccination records. Please send a copy to info.pumpkinpups@gmail.com after completing registration.
UPCOMING:
Fall 2025 TBD
Space is limited to 6 pups per class!
Price: $415
Requirement: Recent vaccination records. Please send a copy to info.pumpkinpups@gmail.com after completing registration.
Single Session In-Person Workshops
LEASH WALKING WORKSHOP
Does your dog pull you down the side walk when it is time to go for a walk? Or do the put on the brakes and have a hard time moving with you? We have just the class for you!
This is a 1-hour, in-person session with two professionally certified trainers who will coach you on how to walk your dog with a loose leash and improve your leash handling skills.
Next Class: TBD
Where: Butterfly Gardens Park at corner of 7th Ave & 18th St in Park Slope, Brooklyn
Price: $125**
Requirement: Recent vaccination records. Please send a copy to info.pumpkinpups@gmail.com after completing registration.
Class is limited to 5 dogs.
*In the event of rain, class will be postponed to the Rain Date. Please be sure you’re also available to attend this date!
**This class is non-refundable. With 72 hours notice, you have the option of coming to the next class that we offer.
RECALL WORKSHOP
Do you want to take your dog to the park for off-leash time but are worried about their recall? There are many situations where you will want your dog to be able to reliably return to you during fun and play as well as for emergency situations and safety.
Join two professionally certified trainers for a 1-hour, in-person workshop who will coach you on ways to improve recall (come-when-called) with your puppy or adult dog.
Next Class: TBD
Where: Butterfly Gardens Park at corner of 7th Ave & 18th St in Park Slope, Brooklyn
Price: $125**
Requirement: Recent vaccination records. Please send a copy to info.pumpkinpups@gmail.com after completing registration.
Class is limited to 5 dogs.
*In the event of rain, class will be postponed to the Rain Date. Please be sure you’re also available to attend this date!
**This class is non-refundable. With 72 hours notice, you have the option of coming to the next class that we offer.
OUR GOALS AND METHODS:
All our classes are based on positive reinforcement methods.
We’ll show you how to apply what you learn in class to your everyday life.
Start training from the very first lesson! You’ll receive the tools you need to help your pup practice good behaviors right away.
Our positive reinforcement trainers and assistants make sure every pup has a positive experience and learns at their own pace.
We provide homework after every class and offer email support between multi-session classes for questions that can’t wait until the next session.
You’ll also receive comprehensive training materials covering everything taught in class.