Dogs Got Class(r) Dog Training

Dogs Got Class® offers structured private training programs including One-Star (Basic Obedience: Sit, Watch, Down, Come, Stay, Leave It, loose leash walking) and Two-Star (Advanced Training: enhanced recall, polite greetings, public manners). Additional programs include In-Home Private Training, Puppy Potty Breaks (with socialization and short walks), and Day Training (while owners are at work). All programs are customized, require family participation, and progress from home to outdoor environments with increasing distractions. Training emphasizes consistency, homework, and long-term behavior reinforcement.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to call for customized program quotes based on individual needs and selected training packages.

Policies

Training requires consistent family participation and adherence to training methods. Conflicting instructions from family members may hinder progress. Helena is available between sessions for troubleshooting, but no specific cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated on the website.

Dogs Got Class® is a certified dog training business run by Helena Montgomery, BA, CCDT, serving Providence, RI and surrounding areas in Massachusetts. Helena offers harm-free, treat-based, positive reinforcement training exclusively—no e-collars, choke collars, or prong collars are used. Training begins in the home to build confidence and gradually moves outdoors to real-world environments like parks and streets, helping dogs generalize good manners around distractions such as other dogs, people, and unfamiliar sounds. Popular training goals include loose leash walking, no jumping, recall, and impulse control. She specializes in puppy training, basic obedience, and mild behavior issues, and provides customized private in-home sessions, day training, and puppy potty break programs. Helena is available between sessions for troubleshooting and offers ongoing support to ensure long-term success. She is Canine and Feline CPR and First Aid Certified and has extensive experience working with shelter dogs and bully breeds.

Helena emphasizes family involvement, teaching owners the “why” behind training techniques to foster understanding and consistency. She avoids aggressive or separation anxiety cases, referring clients to specialized force-free trainers. Her approach is rooted in understanding dog behavior and body language, ensuring each dog’s training plan is tailored to their individual needs.

She also offers adoption guidance to help families choose the right dog for their lifestyle and provides structured programs for adolescent and adult dogs to build advanced skills and safe off-leash freedom.

Accomplishments

Helena Montgomery is a Certified Canine Dog Trainer (CCDT) from CATCH Canine Trainers Academy. She is Canine and Feline CPR and First Aid Certified. Her training philosophy is shaped by years of hands-on experience with rescue dogs, shelter work, and training her own bully breed mix, Spud, and black Lab, Charlie. She has over 20 years of dog training experience, beginning with her German Shepherd, King.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to call or email to discuss their dog’s needs and schedule an initial consultation. Training begins with an in-home session to assess the dog’s behavior and create a customized plan.