Best Friends Obedience & Agility School

Programs include Baby Steps (8 weeks–4 months), Puppy Kindergarten (4–6 months), and Focus & Foundations (6 months+), which is a prerequisite for Beginner Obedience. Classes are held on weekdays in the evening. Private lessons are available for customized training, behavior modification, and dogs unable to attend group classes. Sports and agility training are offered for advanced skills. All programs emphasize relationship-building, focus, and real-world distraction management.

Pricing Summary

Group classes range from $115 for 4-week sessions to $150 for 6-week puppy kindergarten. Private lessons are available via package options. All dogs must be up-to-date on required vaccines. Puppies under 6 months are exempt from Rabies requirement. No home-administered vaccines accepted.

Policies

Group classes are not appropriate for reactive or aggressive dogs. Dogs must be current on Rabies, Distemper-Parvo, and Bordetella vaccines administered by a certified veterinarian. Home or breeder-administered vaccines are not accepted. Clients must contact the facility to discuss suitability for group classes if unsure.

Best Friends Obedience & Agility School is a dog training and daycare facility established in 1999, offering a wide range of services including group classes, private lessons, dog daycare, and agility training. They cater to puppies, adolescents, adults, and senior dogs, with specialized programs for basic obedience, behavior modification, reactivity, separation anxiety, and sports training. Their instructors are certified and experienced, with a focus on positive, relationship-based training that meets dogs where they are. They provide supervised daycare for all life stages, including puppies and seniors, and emphasize safety, individualized attention, and progressive training. The facility also offers retail supplies, bathing services, and intake evaluations to ensure dogs are prepared for classes or daycare.

They prioritize individualized care, offering private lessons for dogs with behavioral challenges that prevent group participation, and tailor sessions to build confidence, focus, and social skills. Their staff includes long-term employees with deep experience in agility, nose work, and rescue dog care, and they foster a compassionate, dog-centered environment.

Best Friends requires all dogs to be current on Rabies, Distemper-Parvo, and Bordetella vaccines, and does not accept home-administered vaccines. Group classes are not suitable for reactive or aggressive dogs, but private lessons are available for these cases.

Accomplishments

Established in 1999, with staff members having over 20 years of experience, including Hannah Benes, who has been with the business since 2000. Instructors hold CPDT-KA certification. The facility has trained numerous dogs in obedience, agility, and behavior modification over 25+ years.

How to Get Started!

Begin with an intake evaluation to assess your dog’s needs. Contact the facility to schedule a private consultation or register for group classes through their customer portal. For reactive or behaviorally challenged dogs, private lessons are recommended before group enrollment.