Living with Dogs – Santa Cruz Training Classes

Living with Dogs offers flexible, topic-based classes for puppies, adolescent, and adult dogs, including Family Dog 1, 2, and 3 levels, as well as Special Workshops and Dog Sports classes. Classes are self-scheduled online, allowing students to choose topics, times, and locations that suit them, and can be taken in any order. They emphasize science-based, positive reinforcement methods, focusing on foundational behaviors, impulse control, and real-world application.

Puppy classes focus on early socialization, basic manners, and addressing common puppy behaviors like housetraining and biting. Family Dog classes cover skills from basic attention and leash walking to advanced recalls, stays, and Canine Good Citizen preparation. Students can repeat classes and attend up to two classes per week.

Pricing Summary

They offer flexible plans: Flex 120-day plan for 10 classes ($17.50 per class), Flex 365-day plan for 26 classes ($14.00 per class), and an Unlimited plan for 3 years. Class credits can be used for Puppy, Family Dog 1, Family Dog 2, and Family Dog 3 classes.

Policies

Students must enroll, make payment, and submit proof of vaccines for verification. Enrollment is set up within 48 hours. Classes must be scheduled at least 12 hours in advance, and students are limited to one class per day. The school is closed for holidays.

Living with Dogs – Santa Cruz Training Classes has been helping people and dogs become better life partners in Santa Cruz County since 1999. They offer flexible, topic-based dog training and puppy classes designed to fit varied schedules, allowing students to start within a week and choose from multiple class times, topics, and locations. Their programs are based on modern, science-based methods of training and behavior modification, focusing on positive reinforcement.

They provide one-on-one time within each class and offer free basic behavior videos and “Be A Better Dog Trainer” videos to help owners. The business aims to provide a well-rounded schedule appealing to learners of all levels, with a focus on building a strong communication system and relationship between dog and owner.

Accomplishments

The business has been located in Santa Cruz County since 1999, boasting 21 years of successful graduates. Their trainers are professional, certified, and experienced, having completed hundreds of hours of training, internships, and continuing education. They have passed certification examinations with organizations like the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) and the Pet Professionals Guild. They are recognized as the most experienced puppy trainers in Santa Cruz County.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients need to enroll online, submit their dog’s proof of vaccines from their vet and a giardia test for puppies. After enrollment and vaccine verification, they can schedule Family Dog or Puppy classes online for their dog’s level at least 12 hours in advance. Watching basic behavior videos and preparing for class is highly recommended.