Good Dog Rising training & behavior

Core Curriculum includes Puppy (under 4 months), Basic Manners (over 4 months), and Advanced Manners classes with rolling enrollment—students can start any week and complete the course over 7 weeks. Classes are small with lead and assistant instructors. Ongoing Advanced and Graduate Level classes include Rally-O, Scentwork, Trick Dog, and Agility for Fun. Private lessons available for behavior modification and family-specific goals. Day Training offers structured puppy socialization and training during the day.

Pricing Summary

Offer class packages for Core Curriculum (Puppy, Basic, Advanced Manners) with savings of $59–$138 when purchasing two or three classes. Single classes available. Day Training and private sessions priced separately. Pricing details available on the View Schedule & Register page.

Policies

Classes require advance sign-up to reserve preferred start dates. Observing a class requires prior email arrangement to minimize disruption. No open hours—services are by appointment only. Policies on cancellations and rescheduling are detailed on the FAQ & POLICIES page.

Good Dog Rising Training & Behavior is a professional dog training facility in Carlisle, PA, offering group classes, private lessons, and day training in a bright, 6,000 sq ft climate-controlled facility. They specialize in positive reinforcement methods and focus on helping dog owners enjoy their dogs more through obedience basics, life skills, behavior modification, and canine sports like agility, rally-o, scentwork, and trick training. Their team is committed to annual continuing education and maintains low student-to-instructor ratios with lead and assistant instructors in each class. They welcome prospective clients to observe classes and offer rolling enrollment for Puppy and Basic Manners classes, allowing owners to start whenever a spot opens. They also provide a VIP Day Training program for busy puppy parents needing structured socialization and training during the day.

Their instructors tailor training to individual dogs and families, helping with everything from puppy socialization to resolving reactivity, separation anxiety, and leash pulling. They serve Carlisle, Mechanicsburg, Shippensburg, and surrounding areas, and their facility includes two dedicated training rooms with agility mats, off-street parking, and outdoor potty areas. They emphasize owner education alongside dog training to ensure long-term success at home.

Accomplishments

Instructors are committed to annual continuing education in training and behavior. Team members hold certifications including CPDT-KA, CPDT-KSA, CTC, IAABC-CDBC, IACP-CDT, and KPA-CTP. Facility features 6,000 sq ft of climate-controlled training space with agility mats and dedicated rooms for group and private training.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to email to observe a class (recommended: Basic Manners or Puppy Kindergarten). Sign up online via the View Schedule & Register page to choose a start date and reserve a spot. New clients can also book private sessions or Day Training through the website.