Atta Pup! Dog and Puppy Training

Group classes are 7-week courses (Puppy and Adult Good Manners) or 6-week specialty courses (Zany to Zen, Tricks, SynchroPup, etc.). Each class runs 1–1.25 hours and is limited to 6 dogs. All beginner classes include a mandatory orientation without dogs. Classes are held at Central Dawgma in Hagerstown. Graduation bonuses and gifts are provided upon completion. Video consultations and virtual webinars are available for remote support.

Pricing Summary

Group classes cost $235 for returning students and $295 for new students, which includes a training kit. Specialty and mini-classes are $235 for 6 weeks. Private training is available through the Beginner Dog Package for discounted rates. All sales are final; pricing varies by payment method (credit processed differently). Gift cards available via Square.

Policies

All sales are final. Prices apply to cash and some digital payments; credit payments are processed differently. Puppies must have at least one parvo vaccine or titer before class; rabies vaccine required if age-appropriate. No dogs allowed in first orientation class. If unable to attend orientation, students may attend another session with prior notice. Vaccinations must be administered at least one week before class. No training for fearful or reactive dogs.

Atta Pup! Dog and Puppy Training offers group classes and private training to help dog owners build strong, positive relationships with their dogs through reward-based methods. They specialize in puppy socialization and basic manners for dogs aged 8 weeks to senior, with classes held at Central Dawgma in Hagerstown, MD. Their signature programs include Puppy Kindergarten, Good Manners for adults, Zany to Zen for impulse control, and SynchroPup for advanced brain training. All group classes include a mandatory “How Dogs Learn” orientation and provide training kits for new students. They also offer specialty classes like Ruff to Refined, Tricks 1 & 2, Canine Good Citizen Prep, and Cardio Canine for fitness. Their approach emphasizes positive reinforcement, community-based training, and gradual exposure to distractions. They support vaccination guidelines from the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior and allow puppies to attend classes after their first parvo vaccine. Additional services include video consultations, virtual webinars, gift cards, and breeder/pet care support.

They do not offer in-home, board-and-train, or day training services. All group classes are held at their facility and require proof of vaccinations or titers. They do not train dogs with fear or reactivity toward people or other dogs.

Atta Pup! also provides downloadable resources, webinars, and a blog for ongoing owner education, and offers payment plans for their services.

Accomplishments

Offers AKC Canine Good Citizen test preparation. Provides exclusive classes like SynchroPup. Hosts webinars and downloadable resources for dog owners. Participates in AVSAB-recommended puppy socialization guidelines.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must preregister online via the provided JotForm link. New students must attend a mandatory “How Dogs Learn” orientation before the first class with their dog. Orientation is held without dogs during the first class period of the week. Students must confirm availability and notify the business if they cannot attend the assigned orientation.